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Comparison: Kumho WinterCraft WP52+ vs. Pirelli Cinturato Winter (2026)

Kumho WinterCraft WP52+Upper-middle
KumhoKumho

WinterCraft WP52+

8.7
R13 – R21
VS
Pirelli Cinturato WinterPremium
PirelliPirelli

Cinturato Winter

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 Italy (Pirelli). Generally, Pirelli winter tyres are slightly better rated (83%) than Kumho (71%). The first tyre test of Kumho WinterCraft WP52+ was done in 2025, compared to 2016 when was the Pirelli Cinturato Winter first tested. When it comes to comparison, eu labels can be also interesting - 80% of Kumho WinterCraft WP52+ has B wet grip rating, whereas 50% of Pirelli Cinturato Winter has A rating.

Test Profile

Kumho
WinterCraft WP52+
Pirelli
Cinturato Winter
Number of tests
3
16
Best position
#4
#3
Average position
4.3
8.4
Latest test
2025
2021
Available sizes
184
58

These tyres were not tested together. The comparison below is inferred from separate tests by normalizing both tyres against 3 shared benchmark tyres, so treat it as an estimate.

Dry
Confidence
Kumho WinterCraft WP52+
100%
Pirelli Cinturato Winter
99%
Dry braking
Kumho WinterCraft WP52+
98%
Pirelli Cinturato Winter
100%
Dry handling
Kumho WinterCraft WP52+
100%
Pirelli Cinturato Winter
97%
Wet
Confidence
Kumho WinterCraft WP52+
100%
Pirelli Cinturato Winter
99%
Aquaplaning - cross
Kumho WinterCraft WP52+
86%
Pirelli Cinturato Winter
100%
Aquaplaning - longitudal
Kumho WinterCraft WP52+
83%
Pirelli Cinturato Winter
100%
Wet braking
Kumho WinterCraft WP52+
100%
Pirelli Cinturato Winter
76%
Wet handling
Kumho WinterCraft WP52+
100%
Pirelli Cinturato Winter
84%
Snow
Confidence
Kumho WinterCraft WP52+
92%
Pirelli Cinturato Winter
100%
Snow braking
Kumho WinterCraft WP52+
92%
Pirelli Cinturato Winter
100%
Snow handling
Kumho WinterCraft WP52+
100%
Pirelli Cinturato Winter
83%
Snow traction
Kumho WinterCraft WP52+
88%
Pirelli Cinturato Winter
100%
Comfort
Confidence
Kumho WinterCraft WP52+
100%
Pirelli Cinturato Winter
97%
Comfort
Kumho WinterCraft WP52+
98%
Pirelli Cinturato Winter
100%
Exterior noise
Kumho WinterCraft WP52+
100%
Pirelli Cinturato Winter
91%
Costs
Confidence
Kumho WinterCraft WP52+
100%
Pirelli Cinturato Winter
94%
Rolling resistance
Kumho WinterCraft WP52+
100%
Pirelli Cinturato Winter
94%

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