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WINTERCRAFT WP52

7.8 Good
PTI – Pneutesty Index
✓ 8 tyre tests
PTI compared with all winter tyres · rank in size 225/45 R18 among 50 available
tested in this size noise and comfort: only 65 % measured
Rolling resistance Wet grip Noise
Price from
106,56 €
in 225/45 R18
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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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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 225/45 R18 95V XL EAN: 8808956303730 SAP: 2290923
KUMHO WINTERCRAFT WP52
Rolling resistanceC Wet gripB NoiseB Price from 106,56 €
Reinforced profile Reinforced profile M+S M+S 3PMSF 3PMSF
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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 225/45 R18 among 50 available
tested in this size noise and comfort: only 65 % measured
✓ Disciplines
Snow from 21 measurements · 10 tests
beats 16 of 57
29 ≈ average
Breakdown „Snow“
snow braking 8 tests
beats 13 of 57
30 ≈ average
snow traction 6 tests
beats 13 of 47
28 ≈ average
snow handling 5 tests
beats 25 of 51
55 ≈ average
Wet from 27 measurements · 10 tests
beats 42 of 66
64 +1,7 %
Breakdown „Wet“
wet braking 8 tests
beats 43 of 66
77 +5,2 %
Aquaplaning 6 tests
beats 7 of 53
16 −5,6 %
wet handling 5 tests
beats 31 of 52
64 ≈ average
Dry from 10 measurements · 6 tests
beats 47 of 53
90 +2,2 %
Breakdown „Dry“
dry braking 6 tests
beats 46 of 53
93 +3,7 %
dry handling 4 tests
beats 42 of 50
87 ≈ average
Ice from 2 measurements · 2 tests
– Not measured.
Breakdown „Ice“
ice braking 2 tests
beats 23 of 36
70 +1,5 %
Economy from 11 measurements · 7 tests
beats 22 of 53
42 +1,4 %
Breakdown „Economy“
efficiency (rolling resistance and consumption) 5 tests
beats 5 of 53
7 −3,0 %
durability (wear and abrasion) 4 tests
beats 30 of 45
63 +7,0 %
Noise and comfort from 4 measurements · 5 tests
beats 16 of 53
31 ≈ average
Breakdown „Noise and comfort“
quietness (measured and subjective noise) 4 tests
beats 30 of 52
60 ≈ average
ride comfort
beats 4 of 33
12 Not measured.
poor 0+ below average 25+ average 45+ good 60+ very good 80+ excellent 92+
✓ Strengths and weaknesses
Strength
Dry 90 %
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 225/45 R18

Compared with 30 tyres in this size — same season and focus. All are on offer and have results from independent tests.

weakestbest
This tyre 7,8 106,56 €
Pirelli CINTURATO WINTER 3 9.8 155,97 € Hankook W340 WINTER I*CEPT EVO 4 9.1 125,60 € Nokian Tyres SNOWPROOF 3P 9.1 131,46 € Bridgestone BLIZZAK 6 9.1 149,80 € Hankook W330B WINTER I*CEPT EVO3 8.6 138,26 € Dunlop WINTER 8.6 144,78 € Pirelli CINTURATO WINTER 2 8.4 167,22 € Kumho WINTERCRAFT WP52+ 8.3 101,19 € better and cheaper Bf goodrich G-FORCE WINTER2 8.3 126,71 € Kleber KRISALP HP3 8.1 124,08 € Kumho WINTERCRAFT WP52 7.8 106,56 € This tyre Semperit SPEED-GRIP 5 7.8 133,99 € Uniroyal WINTEREXPERT 7.7 130,56 € Firestone WINTERHAWK 4 7.6 116,13 € Barum POLARIS 6 7.5 101,37 € Fulda KRISTALL CONTROL HP 2 7.4 126,45 € Nokian Tyres SNOWPROOF 1 7.4 126,43 € Falken EUROWINTER HS02PRO 7.4 117,96 € Laufenn LW31 I FIT+ 7.4 91,08 € Apollo ASPIRE XP WINTER 7.4 108,72 € Giti GITIWINTER W2 7.4 120,87 € Toyo S944 OBSERVE 7.3 107,36 € Maxxis PREMITRA SNOW WP6 6.9 96,55 € Radar DIMAX WINTER 6.9 57,50 € Matador MP93 NORDICCA 6.8 90,45 € Debica FRIGO HP 2 6.7 111,75 € Hankook W320B WINTER I*CEPT EVO2 6.6 120,44 € Triangle EFFEXWINTER TW421 6.6 68,15 € Toyo OBSERVE EWS1 6.1 103,08 € Nankang SNOW VIVA SV-2 5.5 157,09 €
5,5 Median 7,5 9,8
11. rank in the group of 30 compared
60 % of tyres are weaker in this group
+0,3 above the group median group median 7,5
−2,0 behind the best in the group the best has 9,8
💡 A better rating for less money In this group there is 1 tyre with a better score that is also cheaper.
Show all tyres in the ranking (30)
  1. 1. 9.8 Pirelli CINTURATO WINTER 3 155,97 € +49,41 €
  2. 2. 9.1 Hankook W340 WINTER I*CEPT EVO 4 125,60 € +19,04 €
  3. 2. 9.1 Nokian Tyres SNOWPROOF 3P 131,46 € +24,90 €
  4. 2. 9.1 Bridgestone BLIZZAK 6 149,80 € +43,24 €
  5. 5. 8.6 Hankook W330B WINTER I*CEPT EVO3 138,26 € +31,70 €
  6. 5. 8.6 Dunlop WINTER 144,78 € +38,22 €
  7. 7. 8.4 Pirelli CINTURATO WINTER 2 167,22 € +60,66 €
  8. 8. 8.3 Kumho WINTERCRAFT WP52+ better and cheaper 101,19 € −5,37 €
  9. 8. 8.3 Bf goodrich G-FORCE WINTER2 126,71 € +20,15 €
  10. 10. 8.1 Kleber KRISALP HP3 124,08 € +17,52 €
  11. 11. 7.8 Kumho WINTERCRAFT WP52 This tyre 106,56 €
  12. 11. 7.8 Semperit SPEED-GRIP 5 133,99 € +27,43 €
  13. 13. 7.7 Uniroyal WINTEREXPERT 130,56 € +24,00 €
  14. 14. 7.6 Firestone WINTERHAWK 4 116,13 € +9,57 €
  15. 15. 7.5 Barum POLARIS 6 101,37 € −5,19 €
  16. 16. 7.4 Fulda KRISTALL CONTROL HP 2 126,45 € +19,89 €
  17. 16. 7.4 Nokian Tyres SNOWPROOF 1 126,43 € +19,87 €
  18. 16. 7.4 Falken EUROWINTER HS02PRO 117,96 € +11,40 €
  19. 16. 7.4 Laufenn LW31 I FIT+ 91,08 € −15,48 €
  20. 16. 7.4 Apollo ASPIRE XP WINTER 108,72 € +2,16 €
  21. 16. 7.4 Giti GITIWINTER W2 120,87 € +14,31 €
  22. 22. 7.3 Toyo S944 OBSERVE 107,36 € +0,80 €
  23. 23. 6.9 Maxxis PREMITRA SNOW WP6 96,55 € −10,01 €
  24. 23. 6.9 Radar DIMAX WINTER 57,50 € −49,06 €
  25. 25. 6.8 Matador MP93 NORDICCA 90,45 € −16,11 €
  26. 26. 6.7 Debica FRIGO HP 2 111,75 € +5,19 €
  27. 27. 6.6 Hankook W320B WINTER I*CEPT EVO2 120,44 € +13,88 €
  28. 27. 6.6 Triangle EFFEXWINTER TW421 68,15 € −38,41 €
  29. 29. 6.1 Toyo OBSERVE EWS1 103,08 € −3,48 €
  30. 30. 5.5 Nankang SNOW VIVA SV-2 157,09 € +50,53 €
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 225/45 R18
Width225 mm
Profile height45 %
Rim diameter18″
Load index (LI)95
Speed index (SI)V
Product code2290923
EAN8808956303730
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
Comparison

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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 225/45 R18.

Current lowest
106,56 €
↘ 14,13 % cheaper
Lowest for the period
97,88 €
29.9.2026
Highest for the period
124,24 €
22.6.2026
124,24 97,88 106,56 € 22.6.2026 8.11.2026 22.6.2026: 124,09 € 22.6.2026: 124,24 € 23.6.2026: 124,18 € 24.6.2026: 124,03 € 25.6.2026: 114,75 € 1.7.2026: 106,80 € 8.7.2026: 104,05 € 9.7.2026: 102,62 € 21.7.2026: 99,10 € 21.9.2026: 101,08 € 24.9.2026: 99,10 € 29.9.2026: 97,88 € 30.9.2026: 97,90 € 7.10.2026: 98,73 € 8.10.2026: 100,08 € 8.10.2026: 100,63 € 8.10.2026: 100,08 € 9.10.2026: 100,63 € 9.10.2026: 100,08 € 10.10.2026: 100,63 € 10.10.2026: 100,08 € 11.10.2026: 100,63 € 12.10.2026: 100,08 € 12.10.2026: 99,87 € 12.10.2026: 98,19 € 12.10.2026: 99,17 € 29.10.2026: 100,63 € 30.10.2026: 104,77 € 3.11.2026: 100,63 € 3.11.2026: 104,77 € 8.11.2026: 106,56 €

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