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Comparison: Nokian WR SUV 4 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 SUV 4 was done in 2018, compared to 2025 when was the Kumho WinterCraft WP52+ first tested. When it comes to comparison, eu labels can be also interesting - 89% of Nokian WR SUV 4 has C wet grip rating, whereas 75% of Kumho WinterCraft WP52+ has B rating. We also know where WR SUV 4 is made - Russian Federation.

Test Profile

Nokian
WR SUV 4
Kumho
WinterCraft WP52+
Number of tests
5
3
Best position
#1
#4
Average position
4.6
4.3
Latest test
2021
2025
Available sizes
69
162

These tyres were not tested together. The comparison below is inferred from separate tests by normalizing both tyres against 1 shared benchmark tyres, so treat it as an estimate.

Dry
Confidence
Nokian WR SUV 4
100%
Kumho WinterCraft WP52+
100%
Dry braking
Nokian WR SUV 4
100%
Kumho WinterCraft WP52+
100%
Dry handling
Nokian WR SUV 4
100%
Kumho WinterCraft WP52+
100%
Wet
Confidence
Nokian WR SUV 4
78%
Kumho WinterCraft WP52+
100%
Aquaplaning - cross
Nokian WR SUV 4
30%
Kumho WinterCraft WP52+
100%
Aquaplaning - longitudal
Nokian WR SUV 4
64%
Kumho WinterCraft WP52+
100%
Wet braking
Nokian WR SUV 4
100%
Kumho WinterCraft WP52+
100%
Wet circle cornering
Nokian WR SUV 4
100%
Kumho WinterCraft WP52+
100%
Wet handling
Nokian WR SUV 4
95%
Kumho WinterCraft WP52+
100%
Snow
Confidence
Nokian WR SUV 4
96%
Kumho WinterCraft WP52+
94%
Snow braking
Nokian WR SUV 4
100%
Kumho WinterCraft WP52+
100%
Snow handling
Nokian WR SUV 4
94%
Kumho WinterCraft WP52+
100%
Snow traction
Nokian WR SUV 4
93%
Kumho WinterCraft WP52+
82%
Comfort
Confidence
Nokian WR SUV 4
90%
Kumho WinterCraft WP52+
100%
Exterior noise
Nokian WR SUV 4
90%
Kumho WinterCraft WP52+
100%
Costs
Confidence
Nokian WR SUV 4
100%
Kumho WinterCraft WP52+
92%
Rolling resistance
Nokian WR SUV 4
100%
Kumho WinterCraft WP52+
92%

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