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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
Rolling resistance Wet grip Noise
Price from
104,70 €
in 225/55 R17
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Widthin millimetres
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Rim diameterin inches
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Load capacityLI index

Load index (LI) — You must keep the LI at least as high as stated in the vehicle registration document for the specific tyre size. A higher LI (load index) is permitted by law.

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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 (1)

Your size 225/55 R17 101V XL EAN: 8808956303709 SAP: 2290893
KUMHO WINTERCRAFT WP52
Rolling resistanceC Wet gripB NoiseB Price from 104,70 €
Reinforced profile Reinforced profile M+S M+S 3PMSF 3PMSF
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Where to buy

Price comparison across shops by EAN: 8808956303709

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 from 21 measurements · 10 tests
beats 23 of 66
36 ≈ average
Breakdown „Snow“
snow braking 8 tests
beats 20 of 65
30 ≈ average
snow traction 6 tests
beats 18 of 55
28 ≈ average
snow handling 5 tests
beats 29 of 55
55 ≈ average
Wet from 27 measurements · 10 tests
beats 49 of 73
68 +2,3 %
Breakdown „Wet“
wet braking 8 tests
beats 51 of 72
77 +5,2 %
Aquaplaning 6 tests
beats 10 of 60
16 −5,6 %
wet handling 5 tests
beats 37 of 56
64 ≈ average
Dry from 10 measurements · 6 tests
beats 53 of 58
92 +2,6 %
Breakdown „Dry“
dry braking 6 tests
beats 54 of 58
93 +3,7 %
dry handling 4 tests
beats 43 of 53
87 ≈ average
Ice from 2 measurements · 2 tests
– Not measured.
Breakdown „Ice“
ice braking 2 tests
beats 32 of 43
70 +1,5 %
Economy from 11 measurements · 7 tests
beats 27 of 60
46 +2,0 %
Breakdown „Economy“
efficiency (rolling resistance and consumption) 5 tests
beats 7 of 58
7 −3,0 %
durability (wear and abrasion) 4 tests
beats 34 of 51
63 +7,0 %
Noise and comfort from 4 measurements · 5 tests
beats 21 of 58
37 ≈ average
Breakdown „Noise and comfort“
quietness (measured and subjective noise) 4 tests
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
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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

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 7,8 104,70 €
Pirelli CINTURATO WINTER 3 9.8 154,13 € Bridgestone BLIZZAK 6 9.1 137,08 € Michelin ALPIN 7 9.0 155,90 € Dunlop WINTER 8.6 127,89 € Pirelli CINTURATO WINTER 2 8.4 155,46 € Kumho WINTERCRAFT WP52+ 8.3 96,99 € better and cheaper Hankook W462B WINTER I*CEPT RS3 8.3 112,62 € Bf goodrich G-FORCE WINTER2 8.3 104,63 € better and cheaper Kleber KRISALP HP3 8.1 108,48 € Kumho WINTERCRAFT WP52 7.8 104,70 € This tyre Nokian Tyres SNOWPROOF 2 7.8 113,79 € Semperit SPEED-GRIP 5 7.8 125,23 € Uniroyal WINTEREXPERT 7.7 121,17 € Firestone WINTERHAWK 4 7.6 110,52 € Barum POLARIS 6 7.5 102,80 € Nokian Tyres SNOWPROOF 1 7.4 113,79 € Fulda KRISTALL CONTROL HP 2 7.4 114,78 € Laufenn LW31 I FIT+ 7.4 86,25 € Falken EUROWINTER HS02PRO 7.4 108,99 € Toyo S944 OBSERVE 7.3 100,18 € Michelin ALPIN 5 7.1 131,39 € Maxxis PREMITRA SNOW WP6 6.9 92,24 € Matador MP93 NORDICCA 6.8 90,16 € Debica FRIGO HP 2 6.7 98,99 € Toyo OBSERVE EWS1 6.1 116,80 € Leao WINT.DEFENDER UHP 5.9 166,96 € Imperial SnowDragon UHP 5.8 79,92 € Triangle WINTERX TW401 5.7 68,40 € Minerva FROSTRACK UHP XL M+S 5.6 92,26 € Goodride SW608 XL 5.2 95,02 € Zeetex WH1000 5.0 76,52 €
5,0 Median 7,4 9,8
10. rank in the group of 31 compared
61 % 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 (31)
  1. 1. 9.8 Pirelli CINTURATO WINTER 3 154,13 € +49,43 €
  2. 2. 9.1 Bridgestone BLIZZAK 6 137,08 € +32,38 €
  3. 3. 9.0 Michelin ALPIN 7 155,90 € +51,20 €
  4. 4. 8.6 Dunlop WINTER 127,89 € +23,19 €
  5. 5. 8.4 Pirelli CINTURATO WINTER 2 155,46 € +50,76 €
  6. 6. 8.3 Kumho WINTERCRAFT WP52+ better and cheaper 96,99 € −7,71 €
  7. 6. 8.3 Hankook W462B WINTER I*CEPT RS3 112,62 € +7,92 €
  8. 6. 8.3 Bf goodrich G-FORCE WINTER2 better and cheaper 104,63 € −0,07 €
  9. 9. 8.1 Kleber KRISALP HP3 108,48 € +3,78 €
  10. 10. 7.8 Kumho WINTERCRAFT WP52 This tyre 104,70 €
  11. 10. 7.8 Nokian Tyres SNOWPROOF 2 113,79 € +9,09 €
  12. 10. 7.8 Semperit SPEED-GRIP 5 125,23 € +20,53 €
  13. 13. 7.7 Uniroyal WINTEREXPERT 121,17 € +16,47 €
  14. 14. 7.6 Firestone WINTERHAWK 4 110,52 € +5,82 €
  15. 15. 7.5 Barum POLARIS 6 102,80 € −1,90 €
  16. 16. 7.4 Nokian Tyres SNOWPROOF 1 113,79 € +9,09 €
  17. 16. 7.4 Fulda KRISTALL CONTROL HP 2 114,78 € +10,08 €
  18. 16. 7.4 Laufenn LW31 I FIT+ 86,25 € −18,45 €
  19. 16. 7.4 Falken EUROWINTER HS02PRO 108,99 € +4,29 €
  20. 20. 7.3 Toyo S944 OBSERVE 100,18 € −4,52 €
  21. 21. 7.1 Michelin ALPIN 5 131,39 € +26,69 €
  22. 22. 6.9 Maxxis PREMITRA SNOW WP6 92,24 € −12,46 €
  23. 23. 6.8 Matador MP93 NORDICCA 90,16 € −14,54 €
  24. 24. 6.7 Debica FRIGO HP 2 98,99 € −5,71 €
  25. 25. 6.1 Toyo OBSERVE EWS1 116,80 € +12,10 €
  26. 26. 5.9 Leao WINT.DEFENDER UHP 166,96 € +62,26 €
  27. 27. 5.8 Imperial SnowDragon UHP 79,92 € −24,78 €
  28. 28. 5.7 Triangle WINTERX TW401 68,40 € −36,30 €
  29. 29. 5.6 Minerva FROSTRACK UHP XL M+S 92,26 € −12,44 €
  30. 30. 5.2 Goodride SW608 XL 95,02 € −9,68 €
  31. 31. 5.0 Zeetex WH1000 76,52 € −28,18 €
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 225/55 R17
Width225 mm
Profile height55 %
Rim diameter17″
Load index (LI)101
Speed index (SI)V
Product code2290893
EAN8808956303709
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
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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 225/55 R17.

Current lowest
104,70 €
↘ 22,10 % cheaper
Lowest for the period
90,84 €
24.7.2026
Highest for the period
134,40 €
22.6.2026
134,40 90,84 104,70 € 22.6.2026 8.11.2026 22.6.2026: 134,40 € 1.7.2026: 103,64 € 1.7.2026: 101,68 € 1.7.2026: 98,06 € 9.7.2026: 92,61 € 23.7.2026: 90,86 € 24.7.2026: 90,84 € 25.7.2026: 132,85 € 29.7.2026: 105,56 € 1.9.2026: 105,51 € 2.9.2026: 105,36 € 3.9.2026: 105,28 € 11.9.2026: 105,12 € 14.9.2026: 104,93 € 17.9.2026: 104,84 € 17.9.2026: 104,91 € 18.9.2026: 104,73 € 24.9.2026: 104,56 € 26.9.2026: 104,68 € 1.10.2026: 104,18 € 6.10.2026: 132,84 € 6.10.2026: 104,18 € 7.10.2026: 104,33 € 8.10.2026: 104,46 € 15.10.2026: 104,68 € 22.10.2026: 105,07 € 22.10.2026: 105,04 € 24.10.2026: 104,74 € 27.10.2026: 104,72 € 29.10.2026: 104,74 € 30.10.2026: 104,63 € 6.11.2026: 104,70 € 8.11.2026: 104,70 €

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