4 600+ tyres 100+ tests 470 000+ prices tracked
Standard
Kumho Mid-range

WINTERCRAFT WP52+

8.3 Very good
PTI – Pneutesty Index
✓ 4 tyre tests
PTI compared with all winter tyres · rank in size 215/45 R16 among 23 available
tested only in R15, R17, R18, R19 noise and comfort: only 65 % measured
Rolling resistance Wet grip Noise
Price from
107,28 €
in 215/45 R16
Choose your size

Which sizes it's made in

Select width → profile → rim diameter in turn.

1
Widthin millimetres
2
ProfileAspect ratio (%)
3
Rim diameterin inches
4
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.

5
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 215/45 R16 90V XL EAN: 8808956642327 SAP: 2388543
KUMHO WINTERCRAFT WP52+
Rolling resistanceC Wet gripB NoiseB Price from 107,28 €
Reinforced profile Reinforced profile M+S M+S 3PMSF 3PMSF Suitable for EVs Suitable for EVs
View prices →
Rating and verdict

How the Kumho WINTERCRAFT WP52+ evaluated

8.3 Very good
PTI – Pneutesty Index 8,3 / 10 PTI compared with all winter tyres · rank in size 215/45 R16 among 23 available
tested only in R15, R17, R18, R19 noise and comfort: only 65 % measured
✓ Disciplines
Snow from 12 measurements · 7 tests
beats 20 of 26
79 +2,9 %
Breakdown „Snow“
snow braking 4 tests
beats 17 of 26
59 +2,6 %
snow traction 4 tests
beats 18 of 23
81 +2,6 %
snow handling 3 tests
beats 17 of 23
73 +1,4 %
Wet from 17 measurements · 7 tests
beats 24 of 29
84 +5,6 %
Breakdown „Wet“
wet braking 4 tests
beats 28 of 29
96 +11,0 %
Aquaplaning 4 tests
beats 5 of 25
31 −1,0 %
wet handling 3 tests
beats 18 of 23
81 +1,8 %
Dry from 7 measurements · 5 tests
beats 17 of 24
73 +1,9 %
Breakdown „Dry“
dry braking 4 tests
beats 23 of 24
98 +4,9 %
dry handling 3 tests
beats 7 of 22
41 −1,9 %
Ice from 1 measurement · 1 test 1 test
– Not measured.
Breakdown „Ice“
ice braking 1 test
beats 9 of 18
59 +1,0 %
Economy from 10 measurements · 5 tests
beats 11 of 25
46 +3,5 %
Breakdown „Economy“
efficiency (rolling resistance and consumption) 4 tests
beats 11 of 25
47 ≈ average
durability (wear and abrasion) 4 tests
beats 5 of 20
47 +7,4 %
Noise and comfort from 4 measurements · 5 tests
beats 4 of 25
18 ≈ average
Breakdown „Noise and comfort“
quietness (measured and subjective noise) 4 tests
beats 7 of 24
23 ≈ average
ride comfort
beats 2 of 15
10 Not measured.
poor 0+ below average 25+ average 45+ good 60+ very good 80+ excellent 92+
✓ Strengths and weaknesses
Strength
Wet 84 % Snow 79 %
Weakness
Noise and comfort worse than 82 %
🏆 Trophies from our data
🏆 Top 3 1× 1st–3rd place in 1 tests counted in PTI

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
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 215/45 R16

Compared with 14 tyres in this size — same season and focus. All are on offer and have results from independent tests.

2. rank in the group of 14 compared
+0,7 above the group median group median 7,6
−0,3 behind the best in the group the best has 8,6
Show all tyres in the ranking (14)
  1. 1. 8.6 Michelin ALPIN 6 170,78 € +63,50 €
  2. 2. 8.3 Kumho WINTERCRAFT WP52+ This tyre 107,28 €
  3. 3. 8.0 Vredestein WINTRAC 110,63 € +3,35 €
  4. 4. 7.8 Kumho WINTERCRAFT WP52 127,64 € +20,36 €
  5. 4. 7.8 Semperit SPEED-GRIP 5 140,26 € +32,98 €
  6. 6. 7.6 Firestone WINTERHAWK 4 102,95 € −4,33 €
  7. 6. 7.6 Falken EUROWINTER HS02 104,80 € −2,48 €
  8. 8. 7.5 Barum POLARIS 6 102,75 € −4,53 €
  9. 9. 7.3 Toyo S944 OBSERVE 109,56 € +2,28 €
  10. 10. 6.8 Matador MP93 NORDICCA 89,24 € −18,04 €
  11. 11. 6.6 Hankook W320 WINTER I*CEPT EVO2 118,43 € +11,15 €
  12. 12. 6.4 Toyo S954 SNOWPROX 183,20 € +75,92 €
  13. 13. 6.0 Kumho WINTERCRAFT WP51 100,24 € −7,04 €
  14. 14. 5.6 Minerva FROSTRACK UHP XL M+S 78,86 € −28,42 €
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 215/45 R16
Width215 mm
Profile height45 %
Rim diameter16″
Load index (LI)90
Speed index (SI)V
Product code2388543
EAN8808956642327
EU energy label Rolling resistanceC Wet gripB NoiseB (72 dB)
Manufacturer Kumho
Tread WINTERCRAFT WP52+
Season Winter
Vehicle type SUV / 4×4
Available technologies
Reinforced profile Yes
M+S Yes - M+S
3PMSF 3PMSF Yes
Suitable for EVs Yes - EV READY
Comparison

Competitors

Main competitors in the same price range.

Select a tyre to compare with Kumho WINTERCRAFT WP52+.
This tyre
Kumho WINTERCRAFT WP52+
Kumho
WINTERCRAFT WP52+
8.3
from 107 €
Reference tyre
Test history

Which tests it appeared in

Total tests 4×
Wins 0×
Top 3 0×
Average placement 9,3
2026
8. place
AutoBild winter tire test 245/45 R19 2026
19 tyres
Detail →
11. place
AutoBild big winter tire test braking 245/45 R19 2026
49 tyres
Detail →
6. place
AvD winter tire test 225/45 R17 2026
15 tyres
Detail →
12. place
ADAC Winter Tyre Test 185/65 R15 2026
16 tyres ·Premiere
Detail →
Price history

How the price has evolved

Lowest price across shops for size 215/45 R16.

Current lowest
107,28 €
↗ 4,52 % more expensive
Lowest for the period
100,87 €
2.10.2026
Highest for the period
107,28 €
9.11.2026
107,28 100,87 107,28 € 22.6.2026 9.11.2026 22.6.2026: 102,64 € 3.7.2026: 105,10 € 29.7.2026: 103,76 € 29.7.2026: 103,51 € 31.7.2026: 103,76 € 1.8.2026: 105,10 € 21.8.2026: 104,61 € 22.8.2026: 104,85 € 28.8.2026: 104,61 € 30.8.2026: 105,10 € 5.9.2026: 101,85 € 11.9.2026: 101,61 € 18.9.2026: 101,36 € 24.9.2026: 101,11 € 26.9.2026: 101,36 € 29.9.2026: 101,11 € 2.10.2026: 100,87 € 6.10.2026: 103,44 € 6.10.2026: 100,87 € 7.10.2026: 101,11 € 8.10.2026: 100,87 € 9.10.2026: 101,11 € 15.10.2026: 101,36 € 22.10.2026: 101,61 € 24.10.2026: 101,36 € 25.10.2026: 105,10 € 4.11.2026: 104,02 € 5.11.2026: 104,50 € 6.11.2026: 103,70 € 6.11.2026: 105,10 € 9.11.2026: 107,28 €

The lowest available price across the monitored shops is shown. Indicative; may differ in the shop.

Do you drive on these tyres?

Sign in and write a review — you'll help others choose.

Sign in