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Kumho Mid-range

WINTERCRAFT WP52+

8.3 Very good
PTI – Pneutesty Index
✓ 4 tyre tests
PTI compared with all winter tyres · rank in size 165/70 R14 among 24 available
tested only in R15, R17, R18, R19 noise and comfort: only 65 % measured
Rolling resistance Wet grip Noise
Price from
53,36 €
in 165/70 R14
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Which sizes it's made in

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Widthin millimetres
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ProfileAspect ratio (%)
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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 (2)

Your size 165/70 R14 81T EAN: 8808956643287 SAP: 2389123
KUMHO WINTERCRAFT WP52+
Rolling resistanceD Wet gripB NoiseB Price from 53,36 €
M+S M+S 3PMSF 3PMSF Suitable for EVs Suitable for EVs
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Your size 165/70 R14 81T EAN: 8808956639570 SAP: 2386553
KUMHO WINTERCRAFT WP52+
Rolling resistanceD Wet gripB NoiseB Price from 62,96 €
M+S M+S 3PMSF 3PMSF Suitable for EVs Suitable for EVs
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 165/70 R14 among 24 available
tested only in R15, R17, R18, R19 noise and comfort: only 65 % measured
✓ Disciplines
Snow from 12 measurements · 7 tests
beats 24 of 33
74 +2,7 %
Breakdown „Snow“
snow braking 4 tests
beats 20 of 33
59 +2,6 %
snow traction 4 tests
beats 23 of 27
81 +2,6 %
snow handling 3 tests
beats 18 of 22
73 +1,4 %
Wet from 17 measurements · 7 tests
beats 34 of 37
93 +8,4 %
Breakdown „Wet“
wet braking 4 tests
beats 36 of 37
96 +11,0 %
Aquaplaning 4 tests
beats 14 of 29
31 −1,0 %
wet handling 3 tests
beats 23 of 25
81 +1,8 %
Dry from 7 measurements · 5 tests
beats 24 of 29
84 +2,8 %
Breakdown „Dry“
dry braking 4 tests
beats 28 of 29
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 13 of 23
59 +1,0 %
Economy from 10 measurements · 5 tests
beats 13 of 29
47 +4,9 %
Breakdown „Economy“
efficiency (rolling resistance and consumption) 4 tests
beats 9 of 27
47 ≈ average
durability (wear and abrasion) 4 tests
beats 9 of 24
47 +7,4 %
Noise and comfort from 4 measurements · 5 tests
beats 6 of 26
25 ≈ average
Breakdown „Noise and comfort“
quietness (measured and subjective noise) 4 tests
beats 4 of 26
23 ≈ average
ride comfort
beats 2 of 12
10 Not measured.
poor 0+ below average 25+ average 45+ good 60+ very good 80+ excellent 92+
✓ Strengths and weaknesses
Strength
Wet 93 % Dry 84 %
🏆 Trophies from our data
🏆 Top 3 PTI in size 165/70 R14 3. place of 24 rated
🏆 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
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 165/70 R14

Compared with 15 tyres in this size — same season and focus. All are on offer and have results from independent tests.

1. rank in the group of 15 compared
+0,8 above the group median group median 7,5
Show all tyres in the ranking (15)
  1. 1. 8.3 Kumho WINTERCRAFT WP52+ This tyre 53,36 €
  2. 1. 8.3 Hankook W462 WINTER I*CEPT RS3 59,78 € +6,42 €
  3. 3. 8.1 Goodyear ULTRAGRIP 9+ 74,00 € +20,64 €
  4. 4. 7.8 Kumho WINTERCRAFT WP52 60,59 € +7,23 €
  5. 4. 7.8 Semperit SPEED-GRIP 5 58,91 € +5,55 €
  6. 6. 7.7 Uniroyal WINTEREXPERT 60,60 € +7,24 €
  7. 7. 7.6 Falken EUROWINTER HS02 57,69 € +4,33 €
  8. 8. 7.5 Barum POLARIS 6 52,37 € −0,99 €
  9. 9. 7.4 Laufenn LW31 I FIT+ 46,46 € −6,90 €
  10. 10. 6.8 Matador MP93 NORDICCA 47,13 € −6,23 €
  11. 10. 6.8 Nexen WINGUARD SNOW'G 3 48,84 € −4,52 €
  12. 10. 6.8 Vredestein SNOWTRAC 5 61,59 € +8,23 €
  13. 10. 6.8 Apollo ALNAC 4G WINTER 54,27 € +0,91 €
  14. 14. 5.9 Maxxis WP-05 ARCTICTREKKER 147,05 € +93,69 €
  15. 15. 5.2 Goodride SW608 M+S 66,93 € +13,57 €
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 165/70 R14
Width165 mm
Profile height70 %
Rim diameter14″
Load index (LI)81
Speed index (SI)T
Product code2389123
EAN8808956643287
EU energy label Rolling resistanceD Wet gripB NoiseB (71 dB)
Manufacturer Kumho
Tread WINTERCRAFT WP52+
Season Winter
Vehicle type SUV / 4×4
Available technologies
M+S Yes - M+S
3PMSF 3PMSF Yes
Suitable for EVs Yes - EV READY
Comparison

Competitors

Main competitors in the same price range.

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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
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11. place
AutoBild big winter tire test braking 245/45 R19 2026
49 tyres
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6. place
AvD winter tire test 225/45 R17 2026
15 tyres
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12. place
ADAC Winter Tyre Test 185/65 R15 2026
16 tyres ·Premiere
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Price history

How the price has evolved

Lowest price across shops for size 165/70 R14.

Current lowest
53,36 €
↗ 4,04 % more expensive
Lowest for the period
40,47 €
19.10.2026
Highest for the period
53,36 €
8.11.2026
53,36 40,47 53,36 € 22.6.2026 8.11.2026 22.6.2026: 51,29 € 25.6.2026: 50,33 € 25.6.2026: 49,62 € 25.6.2026: 47,43 € 3.8.2026: 46,03 € 4.8.2026: 46,14 € 5.8.2026: 46,03 € 6.8.2026: 46,12 € 7.8.2026: 46,19 € 8.8.2026: 46,16 € 11.8.2026: 46,13 € 12.8.2026: 46,17 € 13.8.2026: 46,13 € 14.8.2026: 46,10 € 15.8.2026: 46,06 € 18.8.2026: 46,09 € 19.8.2026: 45,96 € 20.8.2026: 45,88 € 21.8.2026: 45,99 € 22.8.2026: 46,03 € 26.8.2026: 46,12 € 27.8.2026: 46,14 € 28.8.2026: 45,87 € 29.8.2026: 45,81 € 1.9.2026: 45,88 € 2.9.2026: 45,81 € 3.9.2026: 45,84 € 4.9.2026: 45,94 € 5.9.2026: 45,98 € 8.9.2026: 46,06 € 9.9.2026: 45,99 € 10.9.2026: 45,98 € 12.9.2026: 45,92 € 15.9.2026: 45,74 € 15.9.2026: 47,43 € 15.9.2026: 45,74 € 16.9.2026: 45,69 € 17.9.2026: 45,70 € 18.9.2026: 45,49 € 22.9.2026: 45,59 € 23.9.2026: 45,67 € 24.9.2026: 45,55 € 25.9.2026: 45,21 € 26.9.2026: 45,37 € 28.9.2026: 45,92 € 29.9.2026: 45,91 € 30.9.2026: 45,95 € 1.10.2026: 46,01 € 2.10.2026: 45,91 € 3.10.2026: 45,94 € 6.10.2026: 45,83 € 6.10.2026: 45,03 € 14.10.2026: 41,70 € 19.10.2026: 40,47 € 1.11.2026: 45,73 € 1.11.2026: 50,27 € 3.11.2026: 50,02 € 3.11.2026: 51,30 € 4.11.2026: 51,25 € 4.11.2026: 49,79 € 4.11.2026: 40,47 € 4.11.2026: 45,73 € 5.11.2026: 52,81 € 7.11.2026: 53,33 € 7.11.2026: 52,65 € 7.11.2026: 53,33 € 7.11.2026: 53,11 € 8.11.2026: 53,36 €

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