Comparison: Kumho WinterCraft WP52+ vs. Semperit Speed-Grip 5 (2026)

In this comparison, we are comparing a tyre from a manufacturer from South Korea (Kumho) against a tyre from a manufacturer from Austria (Semperit). Semperit is a brand that belongs to the Continental group. Generally, Semperit winter tyres are slightly better rated (75%) than Kumho (71%). In this particular case, the Kumho WinterCraft WP52+ has a better rating of 87% compared to 80% of the Semperit Speed-Grip 5. The first tyre test of Kumho WinterCraft WP52+ was done in 2025, compared to 2022 when was the Semperit Speed-Grip 5 first tested. Important for this comparison is also the Autobild 2025 225/40 R18 test, where both the WinterCraft WP52+ and the Speed-Grip 5 were tested. See more mutual tests below. When it comes to comparison, eu labels can be also interesting - 80% of Kumho WinterCraft WP52+ has B wet grip rating, whereas 75% of Semperit Speed-Grip 5 has C rating.