Kumho Winter Craft WP52

Name: Kumho Winter Craft WP52
Brand: Kumho
Rating: 3.4 (7 reviews)

The Kumho Winter Craft WP52 is a Premium Touring Winter tire designed to be fitted to Passenger Cars.

Tire review data from 7 tire reviews averaging 68% over 64,000 miles driven, and 10 tests with an average result of 12th.

Dry Grip 77%

Wet Grip 69%

Road Feedback 70%

Handling 73%

Wear 75%

Comfort 73%

Buy again 62%

Snow Grip 70%

Ice Grip 48%

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First On Market	April 2022
Wheel Size	13 - 21"
Width	155 - 255mm
Profile	35 - 80

Rolling Resistance	B - D
Wet Grip	A - B
Noise (dB)	71 - 72
Winter Rating	3PMSF Rated

The Winter Craft WP52 is ranked 55th of 67 Winter Premium Touring tires.

This tire replaced the Kumho Winter Craft WP51.

Tests Included

Best Result

2nd

Worst Result

25th

Average Result

12th

Latest Tire Test Results

2024 Auto Bild Winter Tire Test

15th of 23 tires

Balanced sporty driving dynamics and short braking distances in all weather conditions.
Low reserves in aquaplaning, low mileage.
The Kumho Wintercraft WP52 offers a balanced performance with sporty handling and short braking distances across various weather conditions. However, its low resistance to aquaplaning and low mileage are significant drawbacks. This tire might appeal to drivers who enjoy responsive handling in winter conditions but may not be the best choice for those prioritizing longevity or frequently driving in heavy rain.

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2024 ADAC 17 inch Winter Tire Test

12th of 16 tires

The Kumho WinterCraft WP52 receives a satisfactory rating for driving safety, with weaknesses on dry roads limiting its overall performance. It lacks precision and feedback on dry surfaces, requiring frequent steering corrections and exhibiting a tendency to oversteer. While its braking distance is good, its aquaplaning performance on wet roads is below average. However, it performs well on snow and ice, with good braking and handling. Its environmental performance is mixed, with a long lifespan and good fuel efficiency, but a higher weight and concerns about sustainability due to its production in Korea and China.

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2024 Winter 55 Tire Braking Test

Size	Fuel	Wet	Noise
13 inch
155/80 R13 79 T	D	B	71
14 inch
165/70 R14 81 T	D	B	71
185/60 R14 82 T	D	B	71
175/65 R14 82 T	D	B	71
185/60 R14 82 T	D	B	71
185/70 R14 88 T	D	B	71
175/65 R14 82 T	D	B	71
165/70 R14 81 T	D	B	71
15 inch
195/65 R15 95 T XL	C	B	72
185/65 R15 88 H	D	B	71
185/65 R15 88 T	D	B	71
195/65 R15 91 T	C	B	72
185/65 R15 88 T	D	B	71
185/65 R15 88 H	D	B	71
195/55 R15 85 H	C	B	72
195/65 R15 91 H	C	B	72
195/65 R15 95 T XL	C	B	72
195/65 R15 91 T	C	B	72
16 inch
215/60 R16 99 H XL	C	B	72
205/60 R16 92 H	C	B	72
205/55 R16 91 H	C	B	72
205/55 R16 94 H XL	C	B	72
215/60 R16 99 H XL	C	B	72
205/55 R16 91 T	C	B	72
205/55 R16 94 V XL	C	B	72
205/60 R16 96 H XL	C	B	72
205/55 R16 91 H	C	B	72
205/60 R16 92 H	C	B	72
205/55 R16 91 T	C	B	72
205/55 R16 94 V XL	C	B	72
205/60 R16 96 H XL	C	B	72
17 inch
205/50 R17 93 V XL	C	B	72
225/45 R17 94 V XL	C	B	72
225/50 R17 98 V XL	C	B	72
225/50 R17 94 H	C	B	72
225/45 R17 91 H	C	B	72
225/50 R17 98 V XL	C	B	72
225/50 R17 94 H	C	B	72
225/45 R17 94 V XL	C	B	72
215/55 R17 98 V XL	C	B	72
215/55 R17 98 V XL	C	B	72
225/60 R17 103 V XL	C	B	72
235/65 R17 108 V XL	C	B	72
205/50 R17 93 V XL	C	B	72
18 inch
235/60 R18 107 H XL	C	A	71
245/45 R18 100 V XL	C	B	72
225/40 R18 92 V XL	C	B	72
235/60 R18 107 V XL	C	B	72
235/60 R18 107 H XL	C	A	71
235/60 R18 107 H XL	C	A	71
20 inch
255/45 R20 105 V XL	B	A	72
255/45 R20 105 V XL	B	A	72
255/45 R20 105 V XL	B	A	72

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YouTube Review

Top 3 Kumho Winter Craft WP52 Reviews

Given 60% while driving a Hyundai elantra (225/45 R17) on mostly country roads for 8,000 average miles

Good dry handling and traction, average wet and below expectations on snow as for a winter tire. Noise depends a lot on tire pressure

Helpful 46 - tire reviewed on February 28, 2023

Given 78% while driving a Audi A3 Sportback (205/55 R16) on a combination of roads for 3,000 average miles

I have WP52 on my A3 Sportback. Very good tire, excellent grip on snow, and dry roads, satisfy grip on wet road.

Helpful 42 - tire reviewed on February 28, 2023

Given 79% while driving a Ford 05 Mondeo 185 (modded) diesel (195/55 R15) on a combination of roads for 3,000 spirited miles

Nice grip both on snow and on dry/wet roads. Wear seems a little high, but we'll see how long they'll last.

Helpful 38 - tire reviewed on January 16, 2023

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Given 74% while driving a Audi A4 1.8T Quattro (225/50 R17) on a combination of roads for 5,000 average miles

Fitted these tires late 2023. The price was good and the reviews were OK. After one very mild winter I can say that these tires are not perfect but they don't disappoint.

Dry grip is good, wet grip is also ok. Under braking the car is predictable and stable. Didn't experience any aquaplanning at all.

They're very resistant to wear, after about 8000km they appear good as new, but time will tell how long they last.

Grip on snow is mediocre but combined with the AWD the car managed everything I threw at it, from 20cm of fresh snow to awfully wet sludge on a dirt road, they got me through.

They're very comfortable over potholes, a bit noisy but that's expected from an aggressive tire pattern, they're structurally strong although a bit heavy (tire fitter told me it's the heaviest he had at that size) and they increased fuel consumption slightly. They're not sporty but they're not meant to be, so I won't be commenting on that.

The Pirelli Sottozero 3 I had before were a bit better in every way but the price on the Kumho's makes them worth it.

Helpful 12 - tire reviewed on April 9, 2024

Given 69% while driving a Tesla Model 3 LR (225/45 R18) on a combination of roads for 25,000 average miles

25,000km already done with these wp52s, they are generally good but a slight feeling of vagueness in terms of grip in the wet, in the dry you can feel the tires working in the turns, always this feeling a little vague. On the snow the traction is good, it does the job.
The tires consume a little more than summer tires, and they are of course a little noisier.
But the price-performance ratio is very good compared to the competition, for cheap it does the job without being exceptional.

Helpful 5 - tire reviewed on March 4, 2024

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