Comparison: Pirelli Cinturato Winter 2 vs. Kumho WinterCraft WP52 (2026)

In this comparison, we are comparing a tyre from a manufacturer from Italy (Pirelli) against a tyre from a manufacturer from South Korea (Kumho). Generally, Pirelli winter tyres are slightly better rated (83%) than Kumho (71%). In this particular case, the Pirelli Cinturato Winter 2 has a better rating of 72% compared to 65% of the Kumho WinterCraft WP52. Important for this comparison is also the AUTOBILD 2024 205/55 R16 test, where both the Cinturato Winter 2 and the WinterCraft WP52 were tested. See more mutual tests below. When it comes to comparison, eu labels can be also interesting - 100% of Pirelli Cinturato Winter 2 dimensions has B wet grip rating. Most (95%) of the Kumho WinterCraft WP52 also have B wet ratings.