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Kumho WinterCraft WP52 plus vs Nokian Snowproof 2 — Compared

Relative Score (0–100): the weighted average of the categories below, each 60% road tests and 40% owner reviews (comfort 40/60). Based on 4 + 4 road tests and 5 + 8 owner reviews. How we score

Too close to call: WinterCraft WP52 plus 77, Snowproof 2 76.

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Kumho WinterCraft WP52 plus
Tire AKumho

WinterCraft WP52 plus

Winter

± 5

Tests 77 · 4 tests Owners 78 · 5 reviews

Best test result: #1 of 16 in 2026 ADAC Winter Tyre Test - 185/65 R15 (wear)

Nokian Snowproof 2
Tire BNokian

Snowproof 2

Winter

± 6

Tests 74 · 4 tests Owners 82 · 8 reviews

Best test result: #1 of 7 in 2025 Die Reifentester Winter Tyre Test (straight aquaplaning)

Category by category

Relative Score per category, 0–100. Open “Why this score” for the tests and owner ratings behind it.

  1. 80

    Dry

    WinterCraft WP52 plus +2
    78
    Why this score
    SourceWinterCraft WP52 plusSnowproof 2
    Professional tests (TWG score) · 3 / 3 tests8076
    Reviews found online8082
    Dry Braking (% of best) · 1 shared test · wins 1–099%98%

    WinterCraft WP52 plus: 60% × 80.1 + 40% × 80.1 = 80

    Snowproof 2: 60% × 75.8 + 40% × 82.4 = 78

  2. 88

    Wet

    WinterCraft WP52 plus +3
    85
    Why this score
    SourceWinterCraft WP52 plusSnowproof 2
    Professional tests (TWG score) · 4 / 4 tests9184
    Reviews found online8487
    Curved Aquaplaning (% of best) · 1 shared test · wins 0–173%89%
    Straight Aquaplaning (% of best) · 1 shared test · wins 0–189%95%
    Wet Braking (% of best) · 1 shared test · wins 1–095%87%
    Wet Braking (concrete) (% of best) · 1 shared test · wins 1–095%89%

    WinterCraft WP52 plus: 60% × 90.6 + 40% × 83.7 = 88

    Snowproof 2: 60% × 83.8 + 40% × 87.2 = 85

  3. 76

    Snow

    WinterCraft WP52 plus +1
    75
    Why this score
    SourceWinterCraft WP52 plusSnowproof 2
    Professional tests (TWG score) · 4 / 4 tests7472
    Reviews found online7779
    Ice Braking (% of best) · 1 shared test · wins 0–190%92%
    Snow Braking (% of best) · 1 shared test · wins 1–098%97%
    Snow Traction (% of best) · 1 shared test · wins 1–097%95%

    WinterCraft WP52 plus: 60% × 74.4 + 40% × 77.2 = 76

    Snowproof 2: 60% × 72.1 + 40% × 79.3 = 75

  4. 68

    Comfort

    Snowproof 2 +9
    77
    Why this score
    SourceWinterCraft WP52 plusSnowproof 2
    Professional tests (TWG score) · 1 / – tests54≈ 71 (est.)
    Reviews found online7781

    WinterCraft WP52 plus: 40% × 54.4 + 60% × 76.9 = 68

    Snowproof 2: 40% × 71.2 (est.) + 60% × 80.9 = 77

    No road tests of comfort for Snowproof 2. The test half is the tested tires’ average (69): owners’ comfort ratings barely follow the road tests.

  5. 62

    Noise

    WinterCraft WP52 plus +4
    58
    Why this score
    SourceWinterCraft WP52 plusSnowproof 2
    Professional tests (TWG score) · 2 / 2 tests5853
    Reviews found online≈ 67 (est.)≈ 67 (est.)
    Noise (% of best) · 1 shared test · wins 0–196%97%

    WinterCraft WP52 plus: 60% × 58.3 + 40% × 66.5 (est.) = 62

    Snowproof 2: 60% × 52.5 + 40% × 66.5 (est.) = 58

    No owner ratings of noise for WinterCraft WP52 plus or Snowproof 2. The owner half is the owners’ average (67): owners’ noise ratings barely follow the road tests, so the tests say nothing about how owners would rate it.

  6. 72

    Treadwear

    Snowproof 2 +2
    74
    Why this score
    SourceWinterCraft WP52 plusSnowproof 2
    Professional tests (TWG score) · 3 / 2 tests7469
    Reviews found online6981
    Abrasion (% of best) · 1 shared test · wins 0–166%72%
    Wear (% of best) · 1 shared test · wins 1–0100%77%

    WinterCraft WP52 plus: 60% × 73.6 + 40% × 69.3 = 72

    Snowproof 2: 60% × 68.9 + 40% × 80.5 = 74

  7. 80

    Handling (owners)

    WinterCraft WP52 plus +8
    72
    Why this score
    SourceWinterCraft WP52 plusSnowproof 2
    Reviews found online8072
  8. 59

    Efficiency

    Snowproof 2 +20
    79
    Why this score
    SourceWinterCraft WP52 plusSnowproof 2
    Professional tests (TWG score) · 3 / 2 tests5979
    Fuel Consumption (% of best) · 1 shared test · wins 0–195%98%
Scores at a glance
CategoryKumho WinterCraft WP52 plusNokian Snowproof 2
Relative Score 77 76
Dry 80 78
Wet 88 85
Snow 76 75
Comfort 68 77
Noise 62 58
Treadwear 72 74
Handling (owners) 80 72
Efficiency 59 79

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WinterCraft WP52 plus

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Snowproof 2

The professional test results behind the scores

Per discipline: the average % of the best tire over every test both tires were in, and how many of those tests each one won. “Different tests” rows compare results from separate tests.

In the overall rankings of 1 tests that ran both, Kumho WinterCraft WP52 plus finished ahead 0 times and Nokian Snowproof 2 1 times.

DisciplineCategoryWinterCraft WP52 plusSnowproof 2ΔHead-to-head
Dry Braking Dry 99% 98% +1.2 1–0 in 1 shared test Newest: 2026 ADAC Winter Tyre Test - 185/65 R15 · 185/65 R15
Curved Aquaplaning Wet 73% 89% −15.9 0–1 in 1 shared test Newest: 2026 ADAC Winter Tyre Test - 185/65 R15 · 185/65 R15
Straight Aquaplaning Wet 89% 95% −6.3 0–1 in 1 shared test Newest: 2026 ADAC Winter Tyre Test - 185/65 R15 · 185/65 R15
Wet Braking Wet 95% 87% +7.9 1–0 in 1 shared test Newest: 2026 ADAC Winter Tyre Test - 185/65 R15 · 185/65 R15
Wet Braking (concrete) Wet 95% 89% +6.1 1–0 in 1 shared test Newest: 2026 ADAC Winter Tyre Test - 185/65 R15 · 185/65 R15
Ice Braking Snow 90% 92% −1.3 0–1 in 1 shared test Newest: 2026 ADAC Winter Tyre Test - 185/65 R15 · 185/65 R15
Snow Braking Snow 98% 97% +0.9 1–0 in 1 shared test Newest: 2026 ADAC Winter Tyre Test - 185/65 R15 · 185/65 R15
Snow Traction Snow 97% 95% +2.0 1–0 in 1 shared test Newest: 2026 ADAC Winter Tyre Test - 185/65 R15 · 185/65 R15
Noise Noise 96% 97% −0.9 0–1 in 1 shared test Newest: 2026 ADAC Winter Tyre Test - 185/65 R15 · 185/65 R15
Abrasion Treadwear 66% 72% −6.1 0–1 in 1 shared test Newest: 2026 ADAC Winter Tyre Test - 185/65 R15 · 185/65 R15
Wear Treadwear 100% 77% +23.2 1–0 in 1 shared test Newest: 2026 ADAC Winter Tyre Test - 185/65 R15 · 185/65 R15
Fuel Consumption Efficiency 95% 98% −3.5 0–1 in 1 shared test Newest: 2026 ADAC Winter Tyre Test - 185/65 R15 · 185/65 R15
Also published by the testers (not in the score)
Value Cost 100% 58% +41.6 1–0 in 1 shared test Newest: 2026 ADAC Winter Tyre Test - 185/65 R15 · 185/65 R15
Overall Ranking Overall #12/16 #9/16 – 0–1 in 1 shared test Newest: 2026 ADAC Winter Tyre Test - 185/65 R15 · 185/65 R15

Pros, cons & observations

Themes extracted from owner reviews found online — not the opinion of TireWheelGuide.

Tire A WinterCraft WP52 plus

Pros

  • Exceptional value and price-to-performance ratio compared to premium competitors
  • Impressive wet grip, with multiple users highlighting Class A wet rating performance
  • High level of ride comfort and compliance, noticeably better than factory run-flats

Cons

  • Limited long-term durability data available from current reviews
  • High demand or regional availability compared to mainstream domestic brands
All owner themes in the WinterCraft WP52 plus review

Tire B Snowproof 2

Pros

  • Excellent grip and handling in snow and winter conditions
  • Very low noise level and high ride comfort
  • Good wear resistance and durability over the winter season

Cons

  • Slight tire flex can be felt during fast turns in dry conditions
All owner themes in the Snowproof 2 review

Specs side by side

Attribute A · Kumho WinterCraft WP52 plus B · Nokian Snowproof 2
CategoryWinterWinter
Vehicle type—Passenger Car / Crossover
Sizes available—17
Rim diameters—15″ – 19″

Which one should you actually buy?

Kumho WinterCraft WP52 plus

Nokian Snowproof 2

Too close to call: Kumho WinterCraft WP52 plus and Nokian Snowproof 2 are within 2 points overall. Kumho WinterCraft WP52 plus is stronger on handling, noise and wet. Nokian Snowproof 2 is stronger on efficiency and comfort.

Pick tire B You want lower fuel or energy use

Nokian Snowproof 2 scores 79 vs 59 on efficiency.

Pick tire B You want the most comfortable ride

Nokian Snowproof 2 scores 77 vs 68 on comfort.

Pick tire A You enjoy sharp, responsive handling

Kumho WinterCraft WP52 plus scores 80 vs 72 on handling.

Pick tire A You want a quieter cabin

Kumho WinterCraft WP52 plus scores 62 vs 58 on noise.

Tire A · Kumho WinterCraft WP52 plus
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Tire B · Nokian Snowproof 2
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WinterCraft WP52 plus or Snowproof 2?

Which is better in the wet, WinterCraft WP52 plus or Snowproof 2?

Kumho WinterCraft WP52 plus, 88 vs 85 on our wet score.

Which grips better on dry roads, WinterCraft WP52 plus or Snowproof 2?

Neither, by our numbers: 80 vs 78 on the dry score, within 3 points.

Which is better in snow, WinterCraft WP52 plus or Snowproof 2?

Neither, by our numbers: 76 vs 75 on the snow score, within 3 points.

Which is quieter, WinterCraft WP52 plus or Snowproof 2?

Kumho WinterCraft WP52 plus, 62 vs 58 on our noise score.

Which is more comfortable, WinterCraft WP52 plus or Snowproof 2?

Nokian Snowproof 2, 77 vs 68 on our comfort score.

Which lasts longer, WinterCraft WP52 plus or Snowproof 2?

Neither, by our numbers: 72 vs 74 on the treadwear score, within 3 points.

Which rolls more easily, WinterCraft WP52 plus or Snowproof 2?

Nokian Snowproof 2, 79 vs 59 on our efficiency score.

How do we compare tires?

Every category score blends two independent signals. 60% comes from professional tire tests (braking distances, lap times, noise measurements), each result compared with every other tire in the same test and newer tests counting more. 40% comes from owner reviews found online, adjusted for how generously each site rates. Both use one scale: the average tested tire gets 70, the best 100. When a tire has only one of the two, the missing half is estimated from the other and the score stays closer to average; with no road test and fewer than five owner reviews it gets no score yet.

Handling is the exception: road tests measure it inside the dry and wet scores, so its own row comes from owner ratings only and starts as less important.

Community buzz from Reddit and forums is shown for context only — it never changes the score. Full methodology