Comparison: GoodYear UltraGrip Performance+ vs. Kumho WinterCraft WP52+ (2026)

In this comparison, we are comparing a tyre from a manufacturer from USA (GoodYear) against a tyre from a manufacturer from South Korea (Kumho). Generally, GoodYear winter tyres are slightly better rated (94%) than Kumho (71%). In this particular case, the GoodYear UltraGrip Performance+ has a better rating of 90% compared to 87% of the Kumho WinterCraft WP52+. The first tyre test of GoodYear UltraGrip Performance+ was done in 2019, compared to 2025 when was the Kumho WinterCraft WP52+ first tested. When it comes to comparison, eu labels can be also interesting - 83% of GoodYear UltraGrip Performance+ dimensions has B wet grip rating. Most (75%) of the Kumho WinterCraft WP52+ also have B wet ratings.