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Comparison: Kumho WinterCraft WP52+ vs. Nokian Snowproof 2 (2026)

In this comparison, we are comparing a tyre from a manufacturer from South Korea (Kumho) against a tyre from a manufacturer from Finland (Nokian). Generally, Nokian winter tyres are slightly better rated (72%) than Kumho (71%). In this particular case, the Kumho WinterCraft WP52+ has a better rating of 87% compared to 73% of the Nokian Snowproof 2. The first tyre test of Kumho WinterCraft WP52+ was done in 2025, compared to 2023 when was the Nokian Snowproof 2 first tested. When it comes to comparison, eu labels can be also interesting - 75% of Kumho WinterCraft WP52+ dimensions has B wet grip rating. Most (100%) of the Nokian Snowproof 2 also have B wet ratings.

Test Profile

Kumho
WinterCraft WP52+
Nokian
Snowproof 2
Number of tests
3
4
Best position
#4
#4
Average position
4.3
11.0
Latest test
2025
2025
Available sizes
184
18

These tyres were not tested together. The comparison below is inferred from separate tests by normalizing both tyres against 6 shared benchmark tyres, so treat it as an estimate.

Dry
Confidence
Kumho WinterCraft WP52+
98%
Nokian Snowproof 2
93%
Dry braking
Kumho WinterCraft WP52+
100%
Nokian Snowproof 2
94%
Dry handling
Kumho WinterCraft WP52+
95%
Nokian Snowproof 2
92%
Wet
Confidence
Kumho WinterCraft WP52+
93%
Nokian Snowproof 2
97%
Aquaplaning - cross
Kumho WinterCraft WP52+
83%
Nokian Snowproof 2
99%
Aquaplaning - longitudal
Kumho WinterCraft WP52+
92%
Nokian Snowproof 2
100%
Wet braking
Kumho WinterCraft WP52+
98%
Nokian Snowproof 2
97%
Wet circle cornering
Kumho WinterCraft WP52+
92%
Nokian Snowproof 2
98%
Wet handling
Kumho WinterCraft WP52+
98%
Nokian Snowproof 2
93%
Snow
Confidence
Kumho WinterCraft WP52+
91%
Nokian Snowproof 2
98%
Snow braking
Kumho WinterCraft WP52+
95%
Nokian Snowproof 2
99%
Snow handling
Kumho WinterCraft WP52+
92%
Nokian Snowproof 2
98%
Snow traction
Kumho WinterCraft WP52+
87%
Nokian Snowproof 2
96%
Comfort
Confidence
Kumho WinterCraft WP52+
92%
Nokian Snowproof 2
100%
Exterior noise
Kumho WinterCraft WP52+
92%
Nokian Snowproof 2
100%
Costs
Confidence
Kumho WinterCraft WP52+
87%
Nokian Snowproof 2
98%
Rolling resistance
Kumho WinterCraft WP52+
91%
Nokian Snowproof 2
95%
Mileage
Kumho WinterCraft WP52+
82%
Nokian Snowproof 2
100%

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