Kumho Mid-range WINTERCRAFT WP52
7.8 Good
PTI – Pneutesty Index
✓ 8 tyre tests
PTI compared with all winter tyres · rank in size 225/55 R17 among 52 available 
tested in R17 
noise and comfort: only 65 % measured
tested in R17 noise and comfort: only 65 % measured 
Price from
46 452 Ft
in 225/55 R17
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Tyre variants (2)
Your size 225/55 R17 101V EAN: 8808956366124 SAP: 100558128
KUMHO WINTERCRAFT WP52 BSW
C B B Price from 46 452 Ft 
M+S 
3PMSF Your size 225/55 R17 101V XL EAN: 8808956303709 SAP: 2290893
KUMHO WINTERCRAFT WP52
C B B Price from 47 758 Ft 
Reinforced profile M+S 3PMSF Where to buy
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Current prices for size 225/55 R17.
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Rating and verdict
How the Kumho WINTERCRAFT WP52 evaluated
7.8 Good
PTI – Pneutesty Index 7,8 / 10 PTI compared with all winter tyres · rank in size 225/55 R17 among 52 available
tested in R17 noise and comfort: only 65 % measured ✓ Disciplines
Snow beats 23 of 66
36 ≈ average
Breakdown „Snow“
snow braking
beats 20 of 65
30 ≈ average
snow traction
beats 18 of 55
28 ≈ average
snow handling
beats 29 of 55
55 ≈ average
Wet beats 49 of 73
68 +2,3 %
Breakdown „Wet“
wet braking
beats 51 of 72
77 +5,2 %
Aquaplaning
beats 10 of 60
16 −5,6 %
wet handling
beats 37 of 56
64 ≈ average
Dry beats 53 of 58
92 +2,6 %
Breakdown „Dry“
dry braking
beats 54 of 58
93 +3,7 %
dry handling
beats 43 of 53
87 ≈ average
Ice – Not measured.
Breakdown „Ice“
ice braking
beats 32 of 43
70 +1,5 %
Economy beats 27 of 60
46 +2,0 %
Breakdown „Economy“
efficiency (rolling resistance and consumption)
beats 7 of 58
7 −3,0 %
durability (wear and abrasion)
beats 34 of 51
63 +7,0 %
Noise and comfort beats 21 of 58
37 ≈ average
Breakdown „Noise and comfort“
quietness (measured and subjective noise)
beats 36 of 56
60 ≈ average
ride comfort
beats 6 of 37
12 Not measured.
poor 0+ below average 25+ average 45+ good 60+ very good 80+ excellent 92+
✓ Strengths and weaknesses
Strength
Dry 92 % Weakness
Aquaplaning −6 % below average Customer reviews are not part of PTI – PTI is based on measurements from independent tests; for tyres with few tests it also partly considers the brand's class.
✓ Characteristics data-driven recommendations
A balanced choice performance, comfort and price
For everyday driving city and motorway
M+S Suitable for mud and snow
3PMSF Certified for winter conditions
Where Kumho WINTERCRAFT WP52 stands in size 225/55 R17
Compared with 31 tyres in this size — same season and focus. All are on offer and have results from independent tests.
weakestbest
This tyre 7,8 46 452 Ft
Pirelli CINTURATO WINTER 3 9.8 60 187 Ft 
Bridgestone BLIZZAK 6 9.1 52 191 Ft 
Michelin ALPIN 7 9.0 58 511 Ft 
Dunlop WINTER 8.6 45 921 Ft better and cheaper 
Pirelli CINTURATO WINTER 2 8.4 60 688 Ft 
Kumho WINTERCRAFT WP52+ 8.3 39 236 Ft better and cheaper 
Hankook W462B WINTER I*CEPT RS3 8.3 41 688 Ft better and cheaper 
Bf goodrich G-FORCE WINTER2 8.3 44 776 Ft better and cheaper 
Kleber KRISALP HP3 8.1 46 925 Ft Kumho WINTERCRAFT WP52 7.8 47 758 Ft This tyre 
Nokian Tyres SNOWPROOF 2 7.8 44 613 Ft 
Semperit SPEED-GRIP 5 7.8 43 421 Ft 
Uniroyal WINTEREXPERT 7.7 45 429 Ft 
Firestone WINTERHAWK 4 7.6 44 516 Ft 
Barum POLARIS 6 7.5 39 989 Ft 
Nokian Tyres SNOWPROOF 1 7.4 44 414 Ft 
Fulda KRISTALL CONTROL HP 2 7.4 45 410 Ft 
Laufenn LW31 I FIT+ 7.4 34 364 Ft 
Falken EUROWINTER HS02PRO 7.4 43 180 Ft 
Toyo S944 OBSERVE 7.3 44 483 Ft 
Michelin ALPIN 5 7.1 54 199 Ft 
Maxxis PREMITRA SNOW WP6 6.9 34 923 Ft 
Matador MP93 NORDICCA 6.8 35 101 Ft 
Debica FRIGO HP 2 6.7 39 468 Ft 
Toyo OBSERVE EWS1 6.1 46 162 Ft 
Leao WINT.DEFENDER UHP 5.9 44 425 Ft 
Imperial SnowDragon UHP 5.8 32 301 Ft 
Triangle WINTERX TW401 5.7 27 973 Ft 
Minerva FROSTRACK UHP XL M+S 5.6 36 940 Ft 
Goodride SW608 XL 5.2 37 977 Ft 
Zeetex WH1000 5.0 33 017 Ft 5,0 Median 7,4 9,8
5.0 weakest in the group Zeetex WH1000 33 017 Ft −13 434 Ft 9.8 best in the group Pirelli CINTURATO WINTER 3 60 187 Ft +13 735 Ft
Zeetex WH1000 33 017 Ft −13 434 Ft 9.8 best in the group Pirelli CINTURATO WINTER 3 60 187 Ft +13 735 Ft rank in the group of 31 compared
of tyres are weaker in this group
above the group median group median 7,4
behind the best in the group the best has 9,8
💡 A better rating for less money In this group there are 4 tyres with a better score that are also cheaper.
Show all tyres in the ranking (31)
- 1. 9.8 60 187 Ft +13 735 Ft
- 2. 9.1 52 191 Ft +5 739 Ft
- 3. 9.0 58 511 Ft +12 059 Ft
- 4. 8.6 45 921 Ft −531 Ft
- 5. 8.4 60 688 Ft +14 236 Ft
- 6. 8.3 39 236 Ft −7 216 Ft
- 6. 8.3 41 688 Ft −4 764 Ft
- 6. 8.3 44 776 Ft −1 675 Ft
- 9. 8.1 46 925 Ft +473 Ft
- 10. 7.8 47 758 Ft +1 306 Ft
- 10. 7.8 44 613 Ft −1 839 Ft
- 10. 7.8 43 421 Ft −3 031 Ft
- 13. 7.7 45 429 Ft −1 023 Ft
- 14. 7.6 44 516 Ft −1 936 Ft
- 15. 7.5 39 989 Ft −6 463 Ft
- 16. 7.4 44 414 Ft −2 038 Ft
- 16. 7.4 45 410 Ft −1 042 Ft
- 16. 7.4 34 364 Ft −12 088 Ft
- 16. 7.4 43 180 Ft −3 272 Ft
- 20. 7.3 44 483 Ft −1 969 Ft
- 21. 7.1 54 199 Ft +7 747 Ft
- 22. 6.9 34 923 Ft −11 529 Ft
- 23. 6.8 35 101 Ft −11 351 Ft
- 24. 6.7 39 468 Ft −6 984 Ft
- 25. 6.1 46 162 Ft −290 Ft
- 26. 5.9 44 425 Ft −2 027 Ft
- 27. 5.8 32 301 Ft −14 151 Ft
- 28. 5.7 27 973 Ft −18 479 Ft
- 29. 5.6 36 940 Ft −9 511 Ft
- 30. 5.2 37 977 Ft −8 475 Ft
- 31. 5.0 33 017 Ft −13 434 Ft
Specifications
Technical information
Our classification not an official manufacturer classification
Focus: Standard
The largest and best-selling category, and Kumho WINTERCRAFT WP52 belongs to it. No single property is pushed here at the expense of the others — comfort, grip, noise and tread life keep a sensible balance. For most drivers it is the safest bet: the tyre behaves predictably in the dry and in the wet and covers a decent number of kilometres.
Eco
Eco-standard
Standard
Standard-sport
Sport
Supersport
Selected size 225/55 R17
Width225 mm
Profile height55 %
Rim diameter17″
Load index (LI)101
Speed index (SI)V
Product code100558128
EAN8808956366124
EU energy label C B B (72 dB)
C B B (72 dB) Manufacturer Kumho
Tread WINTERCRAFT WP52
Season Winter
Vehicle type Passenger car
Available technologies
M+S Yes - M+S
3PMSF Yes Comparison
Competitors
Main competitors in the same price range.
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7.4
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WINTERCRAFT WP52
7.8
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Reference tyre
Bf goodrich
G-FORCE WINTER2
8.3
from 51 947 Ft
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Test history
Which tests it appeared in
Total tests 6×
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0× Average placement 10,0
2024
Price history
How the price has evolved
Lowest price across shops for size 225/55 R17.
Current lowest
46 451,83 Ft
Lowest for the period
46 359,93 Ft
Highest for the period
53 526,72 Ft
The lowest available price across the monitored shops is shown. Indicative; may differ in the shop.