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Comparison: Kumho WinterCraft WP52+ vs. Michelin Alpin A4 (2026)

Kumho WinterCraft WP52+Upper-middle
KumhoKumho

WinterCraft WP52+

8.7
R13 – R21
VS
Michelin Alpin A4Premium
MichelinMichelin

Alpin A4

R14 – R17
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In this comparison, we are comparing a tyre from a manufacturer from South Korea (Kumho) against a tyre from a manufacturer from France (Michelin). Generally, Michelin winter tyres are slightly better rated (90%) than Kumho (71%). The first tyre test of Kumho WinterCraft WP52+ was done in 2025, compared to 2015 when was the Michelin Alpin A4 first tested. When it comes to comparison, eu labels can be also interesting - 80% of Kumho WinterCraft WP52+ has B wet grip rating, whereas 100% of Michelin Alpin A4 has C rating.

Test Profile

Kumho
WinterCraft WP52+
Michelin
Alpin A4
Number of tests
3
5
Best position
#4
#2
Average position
4.3
4.4
Latest test
2025
2019
Available sizes
184
42

These tyres were not tested together in the same test. The scores below are aggregated from different independent tests, so direct comparison should be taken with caution.

Wet
Confidence
Kumho WinterCraft WP52+
79%
Michelin Alpin A4
83%
Wet circle cornering
Kumho WinterCraft WP52+
81%
Michelin Alpin A4
89%
Aquaplaning - cross
Kumho WinterCraft WP52+
66%
Michelin Alpin A4
61%
Wet braking
Kumho WinterCraft WP52+
84%
Michelin Alpin A4
91%
Wet handling
Kumho WinterCraft WP52+
86%
Michelin Alpin A4
91%
Aquaplaning - longitudal
Kumho WinterCraft WP52+
72%
Michelin Alpin A4
72%
Dry
Confidence
Kumho WinterCraft WP52+
78%
Michelin Alpin A4
81%
Dry braking
Kumho WinterCraft WP52+
84%
Michelin Alpin A4
81%
Snow
Confidence
Kumho WinterCraft WP52+
81%
Michelin Alpin A4
70%
Snow braking
Kumho WinterCraft WP52+
80%
Michelin Alpin A4
78%
Snow traction
Kumho WinterCraft WP52+
76%
Michelin Alpin A4
78%
Snow handling
Kumho WinterCraft WP52+
86%
Michelin Alpin A4
58%
Comfort
Confidence
Kumho WinterCraft WP52+
72%
Michelin Alpin A4
72%
Exterior noise
Kumho WinterCraft WP52+
72%
Michelin Alpin A4
59%
Ice
Confidence
Michelin Alpin A4
84%
Costs
Confidence
Kumho WinterCraft WP52+
71%
Michelin Alpin A4
86%

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