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Comparison: Dunlop Winter vs. Kumho WinterCraft WP52+ (2026)

1 mutual test(s) with detailed data
In this comparison, we are comparing a tyre from a manufacturer from USA (Dunlop) against a tyre from a manufacturer from South Korea (Kumho). Dunlop is a brand that belongs to the GoodYear group. Generally, Dunlop winter tyres are slightly better rated (89%) than Kumho (71%). In this particular case, the Dunlop Winter has a better rating of 96% compared to 87% of the Kumho WinterCraft WP52+. Important for this comparison is also the Autobild 2025 225/40 R18 test, where both the Winter and the WinterCraft WP52+ were tested. See more mutual tests below. When it comes to comparison, eu labels can be also interesting - 74% of Dunlop Winter has C wet grip rating, whereas 75% of Kumho WinterCraft WP52+ has B rating.

Test Profile

Dunlop
Winter
Kumho
WinterCraft WP52+
Number of tests
2
3
Best position
#1
#4
Average position
1.5
4.3
Latest test
2025
2025
Available sizes
66
162

Performance comparison

Wet Performance
Confidence
Dunlop Winter
72%
Dunlop
Winter
Kumho WinterCraft WP52+
79%
Kumho
WinterCraft WP52+
Wet Braking
Dunlop Winter
84%
Kumho WinterCraft WP52+
84%
Wet Handling
Dunlop Winter
67%
Kumho WinterCraft WP52+
84%
Wet Circle Cornering
Dunlop Winter
63%
Kumho WinterCraft WP52+
71%
Aquaplaning Longitudinal
Dunlop Winter
71%
Kumho WinterCraft WP52+
81%
Aquaplaning Cross
Dunlop Winter
73%
Kumho WinterCraft WP52+
73%
Dry Performance
Confidence
Dunlop Winter
69%
Dunlop
Winter
Kumho WinterCraft WP52+
73%
Kumho
WinterCraft WP52+
Dry Braking
Dunlop Winter
73%
Kumho WinterCraft WP52+
81%
Dry Handling
Dunlop Winter
64%
Kumho WinterCraft WP52+
64%
Snow Performance
Confidence
Dunlop Winter
90%
Dunlop
Winter
Kumho WinterCraft WP52+
83%
Kumho
WinterCraft WP52+
Snow Braking
Dunlop Winter
87%
Kumho WinterCraft WP52+
78%
Snow Traction
Dunlop Winter
96%
Kumho WinterCraft WP52+
78%
Snow Handling
Dunlop Winter
79%
Kumho WinterCraft WP52+
96%
Snow Circle Cornering
Dunlop Winter
96%
Kumho WinterCraft WP52+
79%
Comfort & Noise
Confidence
Dunlop Winter
87%
Dunlop
Winter
Kumho WinterCraft WP52+
74%
Kumho
WinterCraft WP52+
Noise Exterior
Dunlop Winter
87%
Kumho WinterCraft WP52+
78%
Ride Comfort
Dunlop Winter
87%
Kumho WinterCraft WP52+
69%
Economy
Confidence
Dunlop Winter
84%
Dunlop
Winter
Kumho WinterCraft WP52+
71%
Kumho
WinterCraft WP52+
Rolling Resistance
Dunlop Winter
81%
Kumho WinterCraft WP52+
73%
Mileage
Dunlop Winter
87%
Kumho WinterCraft WP52+
69%

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Tests used in comparison

OrganizationSeasonYearDimension
AutobildAutobild
Winter
2025225/40 R18View

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