Comparison: Kumho WinterCraft WP52 vs. Vredestein Wintrac Pro (2026)

In this comparison, we are comparing a tyre from a manufacturer from South Korea (Kumho) against a tyre from a manufacturer from Netherlands (Vredestein). Generally, Kumho winter tyres are slightly better rated (71%) than Vredestein (67%). In this particular case, the Kumho WinterCraft WP52 has a better rating of 65% compared to 63% of the Vredestein Wintrac Pro. The first tyre test of Kumho WinterCraft WP52 was done in 2022, compared to 2018 when was the Vredestein Wintrac Pro first tested. Important for this comparison is also the AUTOBILD 2024 245/45 R18 test, where both the WinterCraft WP52 and the Wintrac Pro were tested. See more mutual tests below. If you wonder where the tyres in question are made, the WinterCraft WP52 is made in Korea and Wintrac Pro is made in Netherlands/Hungary.