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Comparison: Pirelli P Zero Winter 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 P Zero Winter has a better rating of 72% compared to 65% of the Kumho WinterCraft WP52. The first tyre test of Pirelli P Zero Winter was done in 2024, compared to 2022 when was the Kumho WinterCraft WP52 first tested. Important for this comparison is also the AUTOBILD 2024 245/45 R18 test, where both the P Zero Winter and the WinterCraft WP52 were tested. When it comes to comparison, eu labels can be also interesting - 77% of Pirelli P Zero Winter dimensions has B wet grip rating. Most (95%) of the Kumho WinterCraft WP52 also have B wet ratings.

Test Profile

Pirelli
P Zero Winter
Kumho
WinterCraft WP52
Number of tests
1
10
Best position
#9
#2
Average position
9.0
12.2
Latest test
2024
2024
Available sizes
108
144

These tyres were not tested together. The comparison below is inferred from separate tests by normalizing both tyres against 10 shared benchmark tyres, so treat it as an estimate.

Dry
Confidence
Pirelli P Zero Winter
86%
Kumho WinterCraft WP52
91%
Dry braking
Pirelli P Zero Winter
85%
Kumho WinterCraft WP52
96%
Dry handling
Pirelli P Zero Winter
86%
Kumho WinterCraft WP52
85%
Wet
Confidence
Pirelli P Zero Winter
91%
Kumho WinterCraft WP52
91%
Aquaplaning - cross
Pirelli P Zero Winter
90%
Kumho WinterCraft WP52
83%
Aquaplaning - longitudal
Pirelli P Zero Winter
77%
Kumho WinterCraft WP52
89%
Wet braking
Pirelli P Zero Winter
96%
Kumho WinterCraft WP52
98%
Wet circle cornering
Pirelli P Zero Winter
95%
Kumho WinterCraft WP52
88%
Wet handling
Pirelli P Zero Winter
99%
Kumho WinterCraft WP52
96%
Snow
Confidence
Pirelli P Zero Winter
90%
Kumho WinterCraft WP52
93%
Snow traction
Pirelli P Zero Winter
90%
Kumho WinterCraft WP52
93%
Comfort
Confidence
Pirelli P Zero Winter
97%
Kumho WinterCraft WP52
91%
Exterior noise
Pirelli P Zero Winter
98%
Kumho WinterCraft WP52
88%
Comfort
Pirelli P Zero Winter
95%
Kumho WinterCraft WP52
94%
Costs
Confidence
Pirelli P Zero Winter
93%
Kumho WinterCraft WP52
93%
Rolling resistance
Pirelli P Zero Winter
93%
Kumho WinterCraft WP52
93%
Offroad
Confidence
Pirelli P Zero Winter
89%
Kumho WinterCraft WP52
95%
Gravel traction
Pirelli P Zero Winter
87%
Kumho WinterCraft WP52
94%
Mud traction
Pirelli P Zero Winter
88%
Kumho WinterCraft WP52
94%
Sand traction
Pirelli P Zero Winter
92%
Kumho WinterCraft WP52
96%

Dimensions and prices

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Mutual Tests Available
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Mutual tests

OrganizationSeasonYearDimension
AUTOBILDAUTOBILD
Winter
2024245/45 R18View

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