Kumho WinterCraft WP52 plus review
Relative score 60% tests + 40% owners
Owners 76 · 5 reviews analysed Road tests 75 · 2 tests
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The Kumho WinterCraft WP52 plus receives highly positive feedback from users, who frequently praise its exceptional value, premium feel, and strong performance in winter conditions. Drivers note significant improvements in wet grip, ride comfort, and noise levels compared to both outgoing run-flats and competing tier-one brands.
Two scoring systems, side by side
Owner scores come from reviews found online; road-test scores come from instrumented tests. Where they disagree, it is usually a discipline owners rarely push to the limit.
How scores work
- Relative score
- 0–100. Blends road tests (60%) and owner reviews (40%) category by category, the same way on every TireWheelGuide page. With only one of the two, the missing half is estimated from it, so the score stays closer to average. It needs at least one road test or five owner reviews.
- Road tests
- 0–100 per score, from published tests, newer tests counting more. Each result is compared with every other tire in the same test, so a win against a strong field counts for more. The average tested tire gets 70, the best 100; with only one or two tests a tire stays nearer 70. The discipline rows show % of the best tire in that test.
- Owner reviews
- 0–100 from the owner reviews we found online, adjusted for how generously each site rates and scaled like the road tests: the average tested tire gets 70. With only a few reviews a tire stays near the average.
By owner reviews
76/100From 5 owner reviews analysed, scaled like the road tests: the average tested tire gets 70.
By road tests
75/100Scaled across every tested tire: the average gets 70, the best 100.
What owners like and dislike
Themes extracted from 5 owner reviews found online.
The Kumho WinterCraft WP52 plus receives highly positive feedback from users, who frequently praise its exceptional value, premium feel, and strong performance in winter conditions. Drivers note significant improvements in wet grip, ride comfort, and noise levels compared to both outgoing run-flats and competing tier-one brands.
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
- Low noise levels, often described as quieter than summer or rival winter tires
- Reliable traction and water shedding in harsh winter weather including snow and cold tarmac
Cons
- Limited long-term durability data available from current reviews
- High demand or regional availability compared to mainstream domestic brands
Worth knowing
- Users running larger touring and executive sedans like the BMW 3 Series Touring and 5 Series xDrive noted a distinct upgrade in ride comfort and compliance over run-flat tires.
- Positive feedback specifically confirmed on the 225/45 R17 size during harsh winter conditions in Poland.
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2 published test appearances
Placement within each field. Open a test for the discipline-by-discipline result.
2026 ADAC Winter tire Test - 185/65 R15 · 185/65 R15
12th of 16
| Discipline | Placement | Field position |
|---|---|---|
| Wet Braking | 2nd of 16 | |
| Dry Braking | 2nd of 16 | |
| Snow Braking | 5th of 16 | |
| Snow Traction | 4th of 16 | |
| Ice Braking | 11th of 16 | |
| Straight Aqua | 8th of 16 | |
| Curved Aquaplaning | 12th of 16 | |
| Noise | 16th of 16 | |
| Value | 1st of 16 | |
| Wear | 1st of 16 | |
| Fuel Consumption | 14th of 16 | |
| Abrasion | 11th of 16 | |
| Wet Braking - Concrete | 2nd of 16 |
Source: ADAC
2025 Autobild Winter tire Test · 225/40 R18
4th of 20
| Discipline | Placement | Field position |
|---|---|---|
| Wet Braking | 5th of 20 | |
| Wet Handling | 4th of 20 | |
| Dry Braking | 8th of 20 | |
| Dry Handling | 13th of 20 | |
| Snow Braking | 12th of 20 | |
| Snow Traction | 10th of 20 | |
| Snow Handling | 4th of 20 | |
| Rolling Resistance | 9th of 20 | |
| Straight Aqua | 8th of 20 | |
| Subj. Comfort | 20th of 20 | |
| Noise | 8th of 20 | |
| Value | 7th of 20 | |
| Wear | 16th of 20 | |
| Total Cost of Ownership | 8th of 20 |
Source: Auto Bild
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