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WINTERCRAFT WP52

7.8 Good
PTI – Pneutesty Index
✓ 8 tyre tests
PTI compared with all winter tyres · rank in size 205/55 R16 among 53 available
tested in this size noise and comfort: only 65 % measured
Rolling resistance Wet grip Noise
Price from
72,73 €
in 205/55 R16
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Load capacityLI index

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SpeedSI index

Speed index (SI) — For winter (3PMSF) tyres, the SI may be either higher or lower than stated in the vehicle registration document.

Tyre variants (4)

Your size 205/55 R16 94H XL EAN: 8808956352295 SAP: 2328843
KUMHO WINTERCRAFT WP52
Rolling resistanceC Wet gripB NoiseB Price from 72,73 €
Reinforced profile Reinforced profile M+S M+S 3PMSF 3PMSF Suitable for EVs Suitable for EVs
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Your size 205/55 R16 94V XL EAN: 8808956303563 SAP: 2290753
KUMHO WINTERCRAFT WP52
Rolling resistanceC Wet gripB NoiseB Price from 85,58 €
Reinforced profile Reinforced profile M+S M+S 3PMSF 3PMSF Suitable for EVs Suitable for EVs
Your size 205/55 R16 91T EAN: 8808956303549 SAP: 2290733
KUMHO WINTERCRAFT WP52
Rolling resistanceC Wet gripB NoiseB Price from 117,64 €
M+S M+S 3PMSF 3PMSF
Your size 205/55 R16 91H EAN: 8808956303556 SAP: 2290743
KUMHO WINTERCRAFT WP52
Rolling resistanceC Wet gripB NoiseB Price from 126,31 €
M+S M+S 3PMSF 3PMSF
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 205/55 R16 among 53 available
tested in this size noise and comfort: only 65 % measured
✓ Disciplines
Snow from 21 measurements · 10 tests
beats 18 of 67
28 ≈ average
Breakdown „Snow“
snow braking 8 tests
beats 15 of 67
30 ≈ average
snow traction 6 tests
beats 16 of 56
28 ≈ average
snow handling 5 tests
beats 30 of 57
55 ≈ average
Wet from 27 measurements · 10 tests
beats 56 of 79
72 +2,9 %
Breakdown „Wet“
wet braking 8 tests
beats 58 of 79
77 +5,2 %
Aquaplaning 6 tests
beats 10 of 62
16 −5,6 %
wet handling 5 tests
beats 40 of 59
64 ≈ average
Dry from 10 measurements · 6 tests
beats 57 of 61
94 +2,9 %
Breakdown „Dry“
dry braking 6 tests
beats 56 of 61
93 +3,7 %
dry handling 4 tests
beats 47 of 55
87 ≈ average
Ice from 2 measurements · 2 tests
– Not measured.
Breakdown „Ice“
ice braking 2 tests
beats 30 of 46
70 +1,5 %
Economy from 11 measurements · 7 tests
beats 25 of 62
41 +2,1 %
Breakdown „Economy“
efficiency (rolling resistance and consumption) 5 tests
beats 4 of 59
7 −3,0 %
durability (wear and abrasion) 4 tests
beats 36 of 54
63 +7,0 %
Noise and comfort from 4 measurements · 5 tests
beats 20 of 59
36 ≈ average
Breakdown „Noise and comfort“
quietness (measured and subjective noise) 4 tests
beats 31 of 58
60 ≈ average
ride comfort
beats 5 of 35
12 Not measured.
poor 0+ below average 25+ average 45+ good 60+ very good 80+ excellent 92+
✓ Strengths and weaknesses
Strength
Dry 94 %
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
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For everyday driving city and motorway
Reinforced profile
Reinforced profile Higher load capacity at higher pressure
M+S
M+S Suitable for mud and snow
3PMSF
3PMSF Certified for winter conditions
Suitable for EVs
Suitable for EVs Reinforced for EV weight and torque

Where Kumho WINTERCRAFT WP52 stands in size 205/55 R16

Compared with 37 tyres in this size — same season and focus. All are on offer and have results from independent tests.

weakestbest
This tyre 7,8 72,73 €
Pirelli CINTURATO WINTER 3 9.8 100,50 € Bridgestone BLIZZAK 6 9.1 94,23 € Michelin ALPIN 7 9.0 107,45 € Dunlop WINTER 8.6 75,28 € Pirelli CINTURATO WINTER 2 8.4 125,57 € Bf goodrich G-FORCE WINTER2 8.3 61,50 € better and cheaper Hankook W462 Winter i*cept RS3 8.3 82,26 € Kumho WINTERCRAFT WP52+ 8.3 62,85 € better and cheaper Kleber KRISALP HP3 8.1 76,25 € Vredestein WINTRAC 8.0 80,44 € Nokian Tyres SNOWPROOF 2 7.8 80,78 € Semperit SPEED-GRIP 5 7.8 84,95 € Kumho WINTERCRAFT WP52 7.8 72,73 € This tyre Uniroyal WINTEREXPERT 7.7 82,98 € Firestone WINTERHAWK 4 7.6 74,28 € Falken EUROWINTER HS02 7.6 78,36 € Barum POLARIS 6 7.5 63,87 € Fulda KRISTALL CONTROL HP 2 7.4 80,38 € Nokian Tyres SNOWPROOF 1 7.4 79,36 € Laufenn LW31 i FIT+ 7.4 62,76 € Giti GITIWINTER W2 7.4 89,03 € Toyo S944 OBSERVE 7.3 72,59 € Cooper DISCOVERER WINTER 7.3 64,56 € Pirelli CINTURATO WINTER 7.1 75,90 € Michelin ALPIN 5 7.1 117,95 € Maxxis PREMITRA SNOW WP6 6.9 65,89 € Matador MP93 NORDICCA 6.8 54,89 € Nexen WINGUARD SNOW'G 3 6.8 62,05 € Apollo ALNAC 4G WINTER 6.8 74,84 € Vredestein SNOWTRAC 5 6.8 Debica FRIGO HP 2 6.7 66,83 € Nexen WINGUARD SNOW'G WH2 6.4 70,40 € Petlas SNOWMASTER 2 BSW M+S 3PMSF 6.4 65,02 € Toyo OBSERVE EWS1 6.1 70,68 € Imperial SnowDragon UHP 5.8 64,26 € Triangle TW401 WinterX XL 5.7 52,53 € Goodride SW608 MFS M+S 5.2 102,19 €
5,2 Median 7,4 9,8
11. rank in the group of 37 compared
65 % of tyres are weaker in this group
+0,4 above the group median group median 7,4
−2,0 behind the best in the group the best has 9,8
💡 A better rating for less money In this group there are 2 tyres with a better score that are also cheaper.
Show all tyres in the ranking (37)
  1. 1. 9.8 Pirelli CINTURATO WINTER 3 100,50 € +27,77 €
  2. 2. 9.1 Bridgestone BLIZZAK 6 94,23 € +21,50 €
  3. 3. 9.0 Michelin ALPIN 7 107,45 € +34,72 €
  4. 4. 8.6 Dunlop WINTER 75,28 € +2,55 €
  5. 5. 8.4 Pirelli CINTURATO WINTER 2 125,57 € +52,84 €
  6. 6. 8.3 Bf goodrich G-FORCE WINTER2 better and cheaper 61,50 € −11,23 €
  7. 6. 8.3 Hankook W462 Winter i*cept RS3 82,26 € +9,53 €
  8. 6. 8.3 Kumho WINTERCRAFT WP52+ better and cheaper 62,85 € −9,88 €
  9. 9. 8.1 Kleber KRISALP HP3 76,25 € +3,52 €
  10. 10. 8.0 Vredestein WINTRAC 80,44 € +7,71 €
  11. 11. 7.8 Nokian Tyres SNOWPROOF 2 80,78 € +8,05 €
  12. 11. 7.8 Semperit SPEED-GRIP 5 84,95 € +12,22 €
  13. 11. 7.8 Kumho WINTERCRAFT WP52 This tyre 72,73 €
  14. 14. 7.7 Uniroyal WINTEREXPERT 82,98 € +10,25 €
  15. 15. 7.6 Firestone WINTERHAWK 4 74,28 € +1,55 €
  16. 15. 7.6 Falken EUROWINTER HS02 78,36 € +5,63 €
  17. 17. 7.5 Barum POLARIS 6 63,87 € −8,86 €
  18. 18. 7.4 Fulda KRISTALL CONTROL HP 2 80,38 € +7,65 €
  19. 18. 7.4 Nokian Tyres SNOWPROOF 1 79,36 € +6,63 €
  20. 18. 7.4 Laufenn LW31 i FIT+ 62,76 € −9,97 €
  21. 18. 7.4 Giti GITIWINTER W2 89,03 € +16,30 €
  22. 22. 7.3 Toyo S944 OBSERVE 72,59 € −0,14 €
  23. 22. 7.3 Cooper DISCOVERER WINTER 64,56 € −8,17 €
  24. 24. 7.1 Pirelli CINTURATO WINTER 75,90 € +3,17 €
  25. 24. 7.1 Michelin ALPIN 5 117,95 € +45,22 €
  26. 26. 6.9 Maxxis PREMITRA SNOW WP6 65,89 € −6,84 €
  27. 27. 6.8 Matador MP93 NORDICCA 54,89 € −17,84 €
  28. 27. 6.8 Nexen WINGUARD SNOW'G 3 62,05 € −10,68 €
  29. 27. 6.8 Apollo ALNAC 4G WINTER 74,84 € +2,11 €
  30. 27. 6.8 Vredestein SNOWTRAC 5
  31. 31. 6.7 Debica FRIGO HP 2 66,83 € −5,90 €
  32. 32. 6.4 Nexen WINGUARD SNOW'G WH2 70,40 € −2,33 €
  33. 32. 6.4 Petlas SNOWMASTER 2 BSW M+S 3PMSF 65,02 € −7,71 €
  34. 34. 6.1 Toyo OBSERVE EWS1 70,68 € −2,05 €
  35. 35. 5.8 Imperial SnowDragon UHP 64,26 € −8,47 €
  36. 36. 5.7 Triangle TW401 WinterX XL 52,53 € −20,20 €
  37. 37. 5.2 Goodride SW608 MFS M+S 102,19 € +29,46 €
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
Eco-standard
Eco-standard
Standard
Standard
Standard-sport
Standard-sport
Sport
Sport
Supersport
Supersport
Selected size 205/55 R16
Width205 mm
Profile height55 %
Rim diameter16″
Load index (LI)94
Speed index (SI)H
Product code2328843
EAN8808956352295
EU energy label Rolling resistanceC Wet gripB NoiseB (72 dB)
Manufacturer Kumho
Tread WINTERCRAFT WP52
Season Winter
Vehicle type Passenger car
Available technologies
Reinforced profile Yes
M+S Yes - M+S
3PMSF 3PMSF Yes
Suitable for EVs Yes - EV READY
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Test history

Which tests it appeared in

Total tests 6×
Wins 0×
Top 3 0×
Average placement 10,0
2024
12. place
ADAC Winter Tire Test 215/55 R17 2024
16 tyres
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15. place
AutoBild Winter Tire Test 205/55 R16 2024
20 tyres
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7. place
AutoBild Winter Tire Test 245/45 R18 2024
12 tyres
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2023
9. place
Tyre Reviews Winter Tire Test 225/45 R18 2023
13 tyres
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8. place
AutoBild Winter tire test for sports cars 225/40 R18 2023
11 tyres
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9. place
ADAC Winter Tire Test 225/45 R17 2023
15 tyres ·Premiere
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Price history

How the price has evolved

Lowest price across shops for size 205/55 R16.

Current lowest
72,73 €
↘ 29,49 % cheaper
Lowest for the period
68,95 €
6.11.2026
Highest for the period
103,15 €
22.6.2026
103,15 68,95 72,73 € 22.6.2026 8.11.2026 22.6.2026: 103,15 € 22.6.2026: 102,38 € 1.7.2026: 74,61 € 1.7.2026: 72,89 € 1.7.2026: 71,80 € 9.7.2026: 71,02 € 10.7.2026: 71,80 € 10.7.2026: 71,04 € 11.7.2026: 71,80 € 11.7.2026: 70,38 € 14.7.2026: 70,69 € 14.7.2026: 71,80 € 15.7.2026: 70,48 € 16.7.2026: 71,80 € 16.7.2026: 70,70 € 17.7.2026: 71,80 € 17.7.2026: 70,72 € 18.7.2026: 71,80 € 18.7.2026: 70,47 € 21.7.2026: 70,57 € 22.7.2026: 71,80 € 22.7.2026: 70,70 € 23.7.2026: 71,80 € 23.7.2026: 70,66 € 25.7.2026: 70,73 € 26.7.2026: 71,43 € 27.7.2026: 70,73 € 28.7.2026: 70,93 € 28.7.2026: 71,43 € 30.7.2026: 70,72 € 31.7.2026: 71,43 € 15.8.2026: 72,78 € 22.8.2026: 72,50 € 29.8.2026: 72,22 € 2.9.2026: 72,85 € 2.9.2026: 72,68 € 3.9.2026: 72,85 € 3.9.2026: 72,71 € 4.9.2026: 72,85 € 9.9.2026: 70,98 € 21.9.2026: 71,55 € 24.9.2026: 70,98 € 29.9.2026: 69,52 € 30.9.2026: 69,53 € 7.10.2026: 69,94 € 12.10.2026: 69,33 € 13.10.2026: 70,02 € 30.10.2026: 71,43 € 2.11.2026: 70,02 € 2.11.2026: 71,26 € 3.11.2026: 71,43 € 4.11.2026: 71,26 € 4.11.2026: 69,62 € 6.11.2026: 68,95 € 6.11.2026: 71,26 € 8.11.2026: 72,73 €

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