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Comparison: Kumho WinterCraft WP52+ vs. Nokian WR SUV 4 (2026)

Kumho WinterCraft WP52+Upper-middle
KumhoKumho

WinterCraft WP52+

8.7
R13 – R21
VS
Nokian WR SUV 4Upper-middle
NokianNokian

WR SUV 4

R16 – R21
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PILOT ALPIN 5 Winter UltraGrip Performance 3
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%). The first tyre test of Kumho WinterCraft WP52+ was done in 2025, compared to 2018 when was the Nokian WR SUV 4 first tested. When it comes to comparison, eu labels can be also interesting - 75% of Kumho WinterCraft WP52+ has B wet grip rating, whereas 89% of Nokian WR SUV 4 has C rating.

Test Profile

Kumho
WinterCraft WP52+
Nokian
WR SUV 4
Number of tests
3
5
Best position
#4
#1
Average position
4.3
4.6
Latest test
2025
2021
Available sizes
162
69

These tyres were not tested together. The comparison below is inferred from separate tests by normalizing both tyres against 1 shared benchmark tyres, so treat it as an estimate.

Dry
Confidence
Kumho WinterCraft WP52+
100%
Nokian WR SUV 4
100%
Dry braking
Kumho WinterCraft WP52+
100%
Nokian WR SUV 4
100%
Dry handling
Kumho WinterCraft WP52+
100%
Nokian WR SUV 4
100%
Wet
Confidence
Kumho WinterCraft WP52+
100%
Nokian WR SUV 4
78%
Aquaplaning - cross
Kumho WinterCraft WP52+
100%
Nokian WR SUV 4
30%
Aquaplaning - longitudal
Kumho WinterCraft WP52+
100%
Nokian WR SUV 4
64%
Wet braking
Kumho WinterCraft WP52+
100%
Nokian WR SUV 4
100%
Wet circle cornering
Kumho WinterCraft WP52+
100%
Nokian WR SUV 4
100%
Wet handling
Kumho WinterCraft WP52+
100%
Nokian WR SUV 4
95%
Snow
Confidence
Kumho WinterCraft WP52+
94%
Nokian WR SUV 4
96%
Snow braking
Kumho WinterCraft WP52+
100%
Nokian WR SUV 4
100%
Snow handling
Kumho WinterCraft WP52+
100%
Nokian WR SUV 4
94%
Snow traction
Kumho WinterCraft WP52+
82%
Nokian WR SUV 4
93%
Comfort
Confidence
Kumho WinterCraft WP52+
100%
Nokian WR SUV 4
90%
Exterior noise
Kumho WinterCraft WP52+
100%
Nokian WR SUV 4
90%
Costs
Confidence
Kumho WinterCraft WP52+
92%
Nokian WR SUV 4
100%
Rolling resistance
Kumho WinterCraft WP52+
92%
Nokian WR SUV 4
100%

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