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Comparison: Michelin ALPIN 7 vs. Kumho WinterCraft WP52+ (2026)

In this comparison, we are comparing a tyre from a manufacturer from France (Michelin) against a tyre from a manufacturer from South Korea (Kumho). Generally, Michelin winter tyres are slightly better rated (91%) than Kumho (71%). In this particular case, the Kumho WinterCraft WP52+ has a better rating of 87% compared to 85% of the Michelin ALPIN 7. Important for this comparison is also the Autobild 2025 215/55 R17 test, where both the ALPIN 7 and the WinterCraft WP52+ were tested. When it comes to comparison, eu labels can be also interesting - 100% of Michelin ALPIN 7 dimensions has B wet grip rating. Most (75%) of the Kumho WinterCraft WP52+ also have B wet ratings. We also know where ALPIN 7 is made - Spain/Germany.

Test Profile

Michelin
ALPIN 7
Kumho
WinterCraft WP52+
Number of tests
6
3
Best position
#1
#4
Average position
3.7
4.3
Latest test
2025
2025
Available sizes
64
162

These tyres were not tested together. The comparison below is inferred from separate tests by normalizing both tyres against 11 shared benchmark tyres, so treat it as an estimate.

Dry
Confidence
Michelin ALPIN 7
98%
Kumho WinterCraft WP52+
98%
Dry braking
Michelin ALPIN 7
97%
Kumho WinterCraft WP52+
100%
Dry handling
Michelin ALPIN 7
98%
Kumho WinterCraft WP52+
96%
Wet
Confidence
Michelin ALPIN 7
95%
Kumho WinterCraft WP52+
95%
Aquaplaning - cross
Michelin ALPIN 7
93%
Kumho WinterCraft WP52+
86%
Aquaplaning - longitudal
Michelin ALPIN 7
96%
Kumho WinterCraft WP52+
93%
Wet braking
Michelin ALPIN 7
94%
Kumho WinterCraft WP52+
99%
Wet circle cornering
Michelin ALPIN 7
95%
Kumho WinterCraft WP52+
97%
Wet handling
Michelin ALPIN 7
98%
Kumho WinterCraft WP52+
99%
Snow
Confidence
Michelin ALPIN 7
98%
Kumho WinterCraft WP52+
97%
Snow braking
Michelin ALPIN 7
98%
Kumho WinterCraft WP52+
98%
Snow cornering
Michelin ALPIN 7
98%
Kumho WinterCraft WP52+
96%
Snow handling
Michelin ALPIN 7
98%
Kumho WinterCraft WP52+
98%
Snow traction
Michelin ALPIN 7
97%
Kumho WinterCraft WP52+
94%
Comfort
Confidence
Michelin ALPIN 7
99%
Kumho WinterCraft WP52+
94%
Exterior noise
Michelin ALPIN 7
99%
Kumho WinterCraft WP52+
94%
Comfort
Michelin ALPIN 7
99%
Kumho WinterCraft WP52+
93%
Costs
Confidence
Michelin ALPIN 7
100%
Kumho WinterCraft WP52+
91%
Rolling resistance
Michelin ALPIN 7
100%
Kumho WinterCraft WP52+
91%

Dimensions and prices

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Mutual Tests Available
These tyres were tested together in 1 test(s). Click to view detailed head-to-head results.

Mutual tests

OrganizationSeasonYearDimension
AutobildAutobild
Winter
2025215/55 R17View

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