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Comparison: Kumho WinterCraft WP52 vs. General Altimax Winter 3 (2026)

Kumho WinterCraft WP52Upper-middle
KumhoKumho

WinterCraft WP52

6.5
R13 – R21
VS
General Altimax Winter 3Budget
GeneralGeneral

Altimax Winter 3

R13 – R19
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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 Pakistan (General). General is a brand that belongs to the Continental group. Generally, Kumho winter tyres are slightly better rated (71%) than General (0%). The first tyre test of Kumho WinterCraft WP52 was done in 2022, compared to 2019 when was the General Altimax Winter 3 first tested. Important for this comparison is also the Autobild 2022 215/55 R17 test, where both the WinterCraft WP52 and the Altimax Winter 3 were tested. We also know where WinterCraft WP52 is made - Korea.

Test Profile

Kumho
WinterCraft WP52
General
Altimax Winter 3
Number of tests
10
6
Best position
#2
#14
Average position
12.2
23.7
Latest test
2024
2022
Available sizes
144
43

These tyres were not tested together. The comparison below is inferred from separate tests by normalizing both tyres against 10 shared benchmark tyres, so treat it as an estimate.

Dry
Confidence
Kumho WinterCraft WP52
94%
General Altimax Winter 3
87%
Dry braking
Kumho WinterCraft WP52
99%
General Altimax Winter 3
92%
Dry handling
Kumho WinterCraft WP52
88%
General Altimax Winter 3
81%
Wet
Confidence
Kumho WinterCraft WP52
87%
General Altimax Winter 3
78%
Aquaplaning - cross
Kumho WinterCraft WP52
73%
General Altimax Winter 3
70%
Aquaplaning - longitudal
Kumho WinterCraft WP52
84%
General Altimax Winter 3
73%
Wet braking
Kumho WinterCraft WP52
97%
General Altimax Winter 3
78%
Wet circle cornering
Kumho WinterCraft WP52
85%
General Altimax Winter 3
96%
Wet handling
Kumho WinterCraft WP52
94%
General Altimax Winter 3
73%
Snow
Confidence
Kumho WinterCraft WP52
87%
General Altimax Winter 3
94%
Snow braking
Kumho WinterCraft WP52
84%
General Altimax Winter 3
99%
Snow cornering
Kumho WinterCraft WP52
92%
General Altimax Winter 3
92%
Snow handling
Kumho WinterCraft WP52
91%
General Altimax Winter 3
84%
Snow traction
Kumho WinterCraft WP52
82%
General Altimax Winter 3
99%
Comfort
Confidence
Kumho WinterCraft WP52
88%
General Altimax Winter 3
92%
Exterior noise
Kumho WinterCraft WP52
88%
General Altimax Winter 3
97%
Comfort
Kumho WinterCraft WP52
87%
General Altimax Winter 3
86%
Costs
Confidence
Kumho WinterCraft WP52
92%
General Altimax Winter 3
94%
Mileage
Kumho WinterCraft WP52
93%
General Altimax Winter 3
95%
Price/value
Kumho WinterCraft WP52
99%
General Altimax Winter 3
100%
Rolling resistance
Kumho WinterCraft WP52
85%
General Altimax Winter 3
87%

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Mutual tests

OrganizationSeasonYearDimension
AutobildAutobild
Winter
2022215/55 R17View

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