Comparison: Nokian WR D4 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%). The first tyre test of Nokian WR D4 was done in 2015, compared to 2022 when was the Kumho WinterCraft WP52 first tested. When it comes to comparison, eu labels can be also interesting - 97% of Nokian WR D4 dimensions has B wet grip rating. Most (95%) of the Kumho WinterCraft WP52 also have B wet ratings. If you wonder where the tyres in question are made, the WR D4 is made in Finland and WinterCraft WP52 is made in Korea.