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Comparison: Michelin Alpin A4 vs. Kumho WinterCraft WP52+ (2026)

Michelin Alpin A4Premium
MichelinMichelin

Alpin A4

R14 – R17
VS
Kumho WinterCraft WP52+Upper-middle
KumhoKumho

WinterCraft WP52+

8.7
R13 – R21
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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%). The first tyre test of Michelin Alpin A4 was done in 2015, compared to 2025 when was the Kumho WinterCraft WP52+ first tested. When it comes to comparison, eu labels can be also interesting - 100% of Michelin Alpin A4 has C wet grip rating, whereas 80% of Kumho WinterCraft WP52+ has B rating.

Test Profile

Michelin
Alpin A4
Kumho
WinterCraft WP52+
Number of tests
5
3
Best position
#2
#4
Average position
4.4
4.3
Latest test
2019
2025
Available sizes
42
184

These tyres were not tested together in the same test. The scores below are aggregated from different independent tests, so direct comparison should be taken with caution.

Wet
Confidence
Michelin Alpin A4
83%
Kumho WinterCraft WP52+
79%
Wet circle cornering
Michelin Alpin A4
89%
Kumho WinterCraft WP52+
81%
Aquaplaning - cross
Michelin Alpin A4
61%
Kumho WinterCraft WP52+
66%
Wet braking
Michelin Alpin A4
91%
Kumho WinterCraft WP52+
84%
Wet handling
Michelin Alpin A4
91%
Kumho WinterCraft WP52+
86%
Aquaplaning - longitudal
Michelin Alpin A4
72%
Kumho WinterCraft WP52+
72%
Dry
Confidence
Michelin Alpin A4
81%
Kumho WinterCraft WP52+
78%
Dry braking
Michelin Alpin A4
81%
Kumho WinterCraft WP52+
84%
Snow
Confidence
Michelin Alpin A4
70%
Kumho WinterCraft WP52+
81%
Snow braking
Michelin Alpin A4
78%
Kumho WinterCraft WP52+
80%
Snow traction
Michelin Alpin A4
78%
Kumho WinterCraft WP52+
76%
Snow handling
Michelin Alpin A4
58%
Kumho WinterCraft WP52+
86%
Comfort
Confidence
Michelin Alpin A4
72%
Kumho WinterCraft WP52+
72%
Exterior noise
Michelin Alpin A4
59%
Kumho WinterCraft WP52+
72%
Ice
Confidence
Michelin Alpin A4
84%
Costs
Confidence
Michelin Alpin A4
86%
Kumho WinterCraft WP52+
71%

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