Comparison: Laufenn i*Fit + LW31 vs. Kumho WinterCraft WP52 (2026)

In this comparison, we are comparing a tyre from a manufacturer from (Laufenn) against a tyre from a manufacturer from South Korea (Kumho). Generally, Kumho winter tyres are slightly better rated (71%) than Laufenn (49%). In this particular case, the Kumho WinterCraft WP52 has a better rating of 65% compared to 27% of the Laufenn i*Fit + LW31. The first tyre test of Laufenn i*Fit + LW31 was done in 2024, compared to 2022 when was the Kumho WinterCraft WP52 first tested. Important for this comparison is also the AUTOBILD 2024 205/55 R16 test, where both the i*Fit + LW31 and the WinterCraft WP52 were tested. When it comes to comparison, eu labels can be also interesting - 100% of Laufenn i*Fit + LW31 has C wet grip rating, whereas 95% of Kumho WinterCraft WP52 has B rating.