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Comparison: Nokian Snowproof 2 vs. Kumho WinterCraft WP52+ (2026)

In this comparison, we are comparing a tyre from a manufacturer from Finland (Nokian) against a tyre from a manufacturer from South Korea (Kumho). Generally, Nokian winter tyres are slightly better rated (72%) than Kumho (71%). In this particular case, the Kumho WinterCraft WP52+ has a better rating of 87% compared to 73% of the Nokian Snowproof 2. The first tyre test of Nokian Snowproof 2 was done in 2023, compared to 2025 when was the Kumho WinterCraft WP52+ first tested. When it comes to comparison, eu labels can be also interesting - 100% of Nokian Snowproof 2 dimensions has B wet grip rating. Most (75%) of the Kumho WinterCraft WP52+ also have B wet ratings.

Test Profile

Nokian
Snowproof 2
Kumho
WinterCraft WP52+
Number of tests
4
3
Best position
#4
#4
Average position
11.0
4.3
Latest test
2025
2025
Available sizes
18
184

These tyres were not tested together. The comparison below is inferred from separate tests by normalizing both tyres against 6 shared benchmark tyres, so treat it as an estimate.

Dry
Confidence
Nokian Snowproof 2
93%
Kumho WinterCraft WP52+
98%
Dry braking
Nokian Snowproof 2
94%
Kumho WinterCraft WP52+
100%
Dry handling
Nokian Snowproof 2
92%
Kumho WinterCraft WP52+
95%
Wet
Confidence
Nokian Snowproof 2
97%
Kumho WinterCraft WP52+
93%
Aquaplaning - cross
Nokian Snowproof 2
99%
Kumho WinterCraft WP52+
83%
Aquaplaning - longitudal
Nokian Snowproof 2
100%
Kumho WinterCraft WP52+
92%
Wet braking
Nokian Snowproof 2
97%
Kumho WinterCraft WP52+
98%
Wet circle cornering
Nokian Snowproof 2
98%
Kumho WinterCraft WP52+
92%
Wet handling
Nokian Snowproof 2
93%
Kumho WinterCraft WP52+
98%
Snow
Confidence
Nokian Snowproof 2
98%
Kumho WinterCraft WP52+
91%
Snow braking
Nokian Snowproof 2
99%
Kumho WinterCraft WP52+
95%
Snow handling
Nokian Snowproof 2
98%
Kumho WinterCraft WP52+
92%
Snow traction
Nokian Snowproof 2
96%
Kumho WinterCraft WP52+
87%
Comfort
Confidence
Nokian Snowproof 2
100%
Kumho WinterCraft WP52+
92%
Exterior noise
Nokian Snowproof 2
100%
Kumho WinterCraft WP52+
92%
Costs
Confidence
Nokian Snowproof 2
98%
Kumho WinterCraft WP52+
87%
Mileage
Nokian Snowproof 2
100%
Kumho WinterCraft WP52+
82%
Rolling resistance
Nokian Snowproof 2
95%
Kumho WinterCraft WP52+
91%

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