Comparison: Kumho WinterCraft WP52+ vs. Barum Polaris 5 (2026)

In this comparison, we are comparing a tyre from a manufacturer from South Korea (Kumho) against a tyre from a manufacturer from Czech Republic (Barum). Barum is a brand that belongs to the Continental group. Generally, Barum winter tyres are slightly better rated (78%) than Kumho (71%). In this particular case, the Kumho WinterCraft WP52+ has a better rating of 87% compared to 72% of the Barum Polaris 5. The first tyre test of Kumho WinterCraft WP52+ was done in 2025, compared to 2019 when was the Barum Polaris 5 first tested. When it comes to comparison, eu labels can be also interesting - 75% of Kumho WinterCraft WP52+ has B wet grip rating, whereas 100% of Barum Polaris 5 has C rating.