Kumho Winter Craft WP52 vs Vredestein Wintrac Pro
In this article we will be looking at independent tyre test data, and real world driver reviews of the Kumho Winter Craft WP52 and the Vredestein Wintrac Pro to find out which tyre is best for your own driving.
There are a few basic differences between the two tyres. The Kumho Winter Craft WP52 is an Premium-Touring Winter tyre designed to be fitted to Passenger-Cars, and the Vredestein Wintrac Pro is an Ultra-High-Performance Winter tyre designed to be fitted to Passenger-Cars
Test Results
Independent comparison tyre tests are the best source of data to get tyre information from, and the good news is there have been eight tests which compare both tyres directly!
Out of these eight tests:
- Kumho Winter Craft WP52 finished ahead of the Vredestein Wintrac Pro in one of the tests
- Vredestein Wintrac Pro finished ahead of the Kumho Winter Craft WP52 in six of the tests
- The Kumho Winter Craft WP52 and Vredestein Wintrac Pro drew in one of the tests
While it might look like the Vredestein Wintrac Pro is better than the Kumho Winter Craft WP52 purely based on the higher number of test wins, tyres are very complicated objects which means where one tyre is better than the other can be more important in real world use.
Let's look at how the two tyres compare across multiple tyre test categories.
Dry Braking
Looking at data from six tyre tests, the Kumho Winter Craft WP52 was better during six dry braking tests. On average the Kumho Winter Craft WP52 stopped the vehicle in 2.33% less distance than the Vredestein Wintrac Pro.
Best In Dry Braking: Kumho Winter Craft WP52
See how the Dry Braking winner was calculated >>
| 2022 Auto Bild Winter Tyre Test 215/55 R17 |
✓ Kumho Winter Craft WP52:43.3M | Vredestein Wintrac Pro: 43.5M |
| 2023 Tyre Reviews Winter Tyre Test 225/45 R18 |
✓ Kumho Winter Craft WP52:42.66M | Vredestein Wintrac Pro: 43.65M |
| 2023 ADAC 17 inch Winter Tyre Test 225/45 R17 |
✓ Kumho Winter Craft WP52:42.6M | Vredestein Wintrac Pro: 44.7M |
| 2023 Sports Cars Winter Tyre Test 225/40 R18 |
✓ Kumho Winter Craft WP52:44M | Vredestein Wintrac Pro: 44.4M |
| 2024 ADAC 17 inch Winter Tyre Test 215/55 R17 |
✓ Kumho Winter Craft WP52:42.1M | Vredestein Wintrac Pro: 43.7M |
| 2024 Auto Bild SUV Winter Tyre Test 245/45 R18 |
✓ Kumho Winter Craft WP52:41.9M | Vredestein Wintrac Pro: 42.7M |
Dry Handling [s]
Looking at data from one tyre tests, the Kumho Winter Craft WP52 was better during one dry handling [s] tests. On average the Kumho Winter Craft WP52 was 0.76% faster around a lap than the Vredestein Wintrac Pro.
Best In Dry Handling [s]: Kumho Winter Craft WP52
See how the Dry Handling winner was calculated >>
| 2023 Tyre Reviews Winter Tyre Test 225/45 R18 |
✓ Kumho Winter Craft WP52:71.45s | Vredestein Wintrac Pro: 72s |
Dry Handling [Km/H]
Looking at data from three tyre tests, the Kumho Winter Craft WP52 was better during three dry handling [km/h] tests. On average the Kumho Winter Craft WP52 was 0.78% faster around a lap than the Vredestein Wintrac Pro.
Best In Dry Handling [Km/H]: Kumho Winter Craft WP52
See how the Dry Handling winner was calculated >>
| 2022 Auto Bild Winter Tyre Test 215/55 R17 |
✓ Kumho Winter Craft WP52:123.3Km/H | Vredestein Wintrac Pro: 122.1Km/H |
| 2023 Sports Cars Winter Tyre Test 225/40 R18 |
✓ Kumho Winter Craft WP52:102.5Km/H | Vredestein Wintrac Pro: 101.4Km/H |
| 2024 Auto Bild SUV Winter Tyre Test 245/45 R18 |
✓ Kumho Winter Craft WP52:105.2Km/H | Vredestein Wintrac Pro: 104.9Km/H |
Subj. Dry Handling
Looking at data from one tyre tests, the Kumho Winter Craft WP52 and Vredestein Wintrac Pro performed equally well in subj. dry handling tests.
Best In Subj. Dry Handling: Both tyres performed equally well
See how the Subj. Dry Handling winner was calculated >>
| 2023 Tyre Reviews Winter Tyre Test 225/45 R18 |
Kumho Winter Craft WP52:95 Points | Vredestein Wintrac Pro: 95 Points |
Wet Braking
Looking at data from eight tyre tests, the Vredestein Wintrac Pro was better during four wet braking tests. On average the Vredestein Wintrac Pro stopped the vehicle in 0.18% less distance than the Kumho Winter Craft WP52.
Best In Wet Braking: Vredestein Wintrac Pro
See how the Wet Braking winner was calculated >>
| 2022 Winter Tyre Market Overview 215/55 R17 |
✓ Kumho Winter Craft WP52:35.9M | Vredestein Wintrac Pro: 36.9M |
| 2022 Auto Bild Winter Tyre Test 215/55 R17 |
✓ Kumho Winter Craft WP52:56.1M | Vredestein Wintrac Pro: 57.7M |
| 2023 Tyre Reviews Winter Tyre Test 225/45 R18 |
Kumho Winter Craft WP52:30.8M | ✓ Vredestein Wintrac Pro: 29.43M |
| 2023 ADAC 17 inch Winter Tyre Test 225/45 R17 |
✓ Kumho Winter Craft WP52:38.4M | Vredestein Wintrac Pro: 38.5M |
| 2023 Winter Tyre Test 54 Set Braking Test 225/45 R18 |
Kumho Winter Craft WP52:36.9M | ✓ Vredestein Wintrac Pro: 36.4M |
| 2023 Sports Cars Winter Tyre Test 225/40 R18 |
Kumho Winter Craft WP52:49.7M | ✓ Vredestein Wintrac Pro: 47.4M |
| 2024 ADAC 17 inch Winter Tyre Test 215/55 R17 |
Kumho Winter Craft WP52:36.7M | ✓ Vredestein Wintrac Pro: 35.4M |
| 2024 Auto Bild SUV Winter Tyre Test 245/45 R18 |
✓ Kumho Winter Craft WP52:32.6M | Vredestein Wintrac Pro: 34.8M |
Wet Braking - Concrete
Looking at data from one tyre tests, the Vredestein Wintrac Pro was better during one wet braking - concrete tests. On average the Vredestein Wintrac Pro stopped the vehicle in 2.96% less distance than the Kumho Winter Craft WP52.
Best In Wet Braking - Concrete: Vredestein Wintrac Pro
See how the Wet Braking - Concrete winner was calculated >>
| 2024 ADAC 17 inch Winter Tyre Test 215/55 R17 |
Kumho Winter Craft WP52:40.5M | ✓ Vredestein Wintrac Pro: 39.3M |
Wet Handling [s]
Looking at data from one tyre tests, the Vredestein Wintrac Pro was better during one wet handling [s] tests. On average the Vredestein Wintrac Pro was 1.35% faster around a wet lap than the Kumho Winter Craft WP52.
Best In Wet Handling [s]: Vredestein Wintrac Pro
See how the Wet Handling winner was calculated >>
| 2023 Tyre Reviews Winter Tyre Test 225/45 R18 |
Kumho Winter Craft WP52:60.19s | ✓ Vredestein Wintrac Pro: 59.38s |
Wet Handling [Km/H]
Looking at data from three tyre tests, the Kumho Winter Craft WP52 was better during one wet handling [km/h] tests. On average the Kumho Winter Craft WP52 was 1.69% faster around a wet lap than the Vredestein Wintrac Pro.
Best In Wet Handling [Km/H]: Vredestein Wintrac Pro
See how the Wet Handling winner was calculated >>
| 2022 Auto Bild Winter Tyre Test 215/55 R17 |
Kumho Winter Craft WP52:69.8Km/H | ✓ Vredestein Wintrac Pro: 71.2Km/H |
| 2023 Sports Cars Winter Tyre Test 225/40 R18 |
Kumho Winter Craft WP52:79.1Km/H | ✓ Vredestein Wintrac Pro: 81.9Km/H |
| 2024 Auto Bild SUV Winter Tyre Test 245/45 R18 |
✓ Kumho Winter Craft WP52:82.7Km/H | Vredestein Wintrac Pro: 82.5Km/H |
Subj. Wet Handling
Looking at data from one tyre tests, the Kumho Winter Craft WP52 was better during one subj. wet handling tests. On average the Kumho Winter Craft WP52 scored 6.12% more points than the Vredestein Wintrac Pro.
Best In Subj. Wet Handling: Kumho Winter Craft WP52
See how the Subj. Wet Handling winner was calculated >>
| 2023 Tyre Reviews Winter Tyre Test 225/45 R18 |
✓ Kumho Winter Craft WP52:98 Points | Vredestein Wintrac Pro: 92 Points |
Wet Circle
Looking at data from two tyre tests, the Vredestein Wintrac Pro was better during two wet circle tests. On average the Vredestein Wintrac Pro was 2.39% faster around a wet circle than the Kumho Winter Craft WP52.
Best In Wet Circle: Vredestein Wintrac Pro
See how the Wet Circle winner was calculated >>
| 2022 Auto Bild Winter Tyre Test 215/55 R17 |
Kumho Winter Craft WP52:12.77s | ✓ Vredestein Wintrac Pro: 12.41s |
| 2024 Auto Bild SUV Winter Tyre Test 245/45 R18 |
Kumho Winter Craft WP52:16.54s | ✓ Vredestein Wintrac Pro: 16.2s |
Straight Aqua
Looking at data from six tyre tests, the Kumho Winter Craft WP52 was better during two straight aqua tests. On average the Kumho Winter Craft WP52 floated at a 1.24% higher speed than the Vredestein Wintrac Pro.
Best In Straight Aqua: Vredestein Wintrac Pro
See how the Straight Aqua winner was calculated >>
| 2022 Auto Bild Winter Tyre Test 215/55 R17 |
Kumho Winter Craft WP52:75.1Km/H | ✓ Vredestein Wintrac Pro: 77.1Km/H |
| 2023 Tyre Reviews Winter Tyre Test 225/45 R18 |
Kumho Winter Craft WP52:91.52Km/H | ✓ Vredestein Wintrac Pro: 92.97Km/H |
| 2023 ADAC 17 inch Winter Tyre Test 225/45 R17 |
✓ Kumho Winter Craft WP52:73.8Km/H | Vredestein Wintrac Pro: 71.8Km/H |
| 2023 Sports Cars Winter Tyre Test 225/40 R18 |
Kumho Winter Craft WP52:95.1Km/H | ✓ Vredestein Wintrac Pro: 98.5Km/H |
| 2024 ADAC 17 inch Winter Tyre Test 215/55 R17 |
Kumho Winter Craft WP52:71.6Km/H | ✓ Vredestein Wintrac Pro: 74.7Km/H |
| 2024 Auto Bild SUV Winter Tyre Test 245/45 R18 |
✓ Kumho Winter Craft WP52:75.3Km/H | Vredestein Wintrac Pro: 73.4Km/H |
Curved Aquaplaning
Looking at data from five tyre tests, the Kumho Winter Craft WP52 was better during two curved aquaplaning tests. On average the Kumho Winter Craft WP52 slipped out at a 7.14% higher speed than the Vredestein Wintrac Pro.
Best In Curved Aquaplaning: Vredestein Wintrac Pro
See how the Curved Aquaplaning winner was calculated >>
| 2022 Auto Bild Winter Tyre Test 215/55 R17 |
Kumho Winter Craft WP52:2.05m/sec2 | ✓ Vredestein Wintrac Pro: 2.59m/sec2 |
| 2023 ADAC 17 inch Winter Tyre Test 225/45 R17 |
✓ Kumho Winter Craft WP52:2.8m/sec2 | Vredestein Wintrac Pro: 2.7m/sec2 |
| 2023 Sports Cars Winter Tyre Test 225/40 R18 |
✓ Kumho Winter Craft WP52:2.73m/sec2 | Vredestein Wintrac Pro: 2.54m/sec2 |
| 2024 ADAC 17 inch Winter Tyre Test 215/55 R17 |
Kumho Winter Craft WP52:2.4m/sec2 | ✓ Vredestein Wintrac Pro: 2.9m/sec2 |
| 2024 Auto Bild SUV Winter Tyre Test 245/45 R18 |
Kumho Winter Craft WP52:2.35m/sec2 | ✓ Vredestein Wintrac Pro: 2.56m/sec2 |
Snow Braking
Looking at data from eight tyre tests, the Vredestein Wintrac Pro was better during six snow braking tests. On average the Vredestein Wintrac Pro stopped the vehicle in 2.15% less distance than the Kumho Winter Craft WP52.
Best In Snow Braking: Vredestein Wintrac Pro
See how the Snow Braking winner was calculated >>
| 2022 Winter Tyre Market Overview 215/55 R17 |
Kumho Winter Craft WP52:27.3M | ✓ Vredestein Wintrac Pro: 26.3M |
| 2022 Auto Bild Winter Tyre Test 215/55 R17 |
Kumho Winter Craft WP52:27.3M | ✓ Vredestein Wintrac Pro: 26.3M |
| 2023 Tyre Reviews Winter Tyre Test 225/45 R18 |
Kumho Winter Craft WP52:19.23M | ✓ Vredestein Wintrac Pro: 18.76M |
| 2023 ADAC 17 inch Winter Tyre Test 225/45 R17 |
Kumho Winter Craft WP52:10.1M | Vredestein Wintrac Pro: 10.1M |
| 2023 Winter Tyre Test 54 Set Braking Test 225/45 R18 |
Kumho Winter Craft WP52:31.4M | ✓ Vredestein Wintrac Pro: 30.6M |
| 2023 Sports Cars Winter Tyre Test 225/40 R18 |
✓ Kumho Winter Craft WP52:31M | Vredestein Wintrac Pro: 31.5M |
| 2024 ADAC 17 inch Winter Tyre Test 215/55 R17 |
Kumho Winter Craft WP52:10M | ✓ Vredestein Wintrac Pro: 9.7M |
| 2024 Auto Bild SUV Winter Tyre Test 245/45 R18 |
Kumho Winter Craft WP52:22.4M | ✓ Vredestein Wintrac Pro: 21.6M |
Snow Traction
Looking at data from one tyre tests, the Kumho Winter Craft WP52 and Vredestein Wintrac Pro performed equally well in snow traction tests.
Best In Snow Traction: Both tyres performed equally well
See how the Snow Traction winner was calculated >>
| 2023 Tyre Reviews Winter Tyre Test 225/45 R18 |
Kumho Winter Craft WP52:5.98s | Vredestein Wintrac Pro: 5.98s |
Snow Traction
Looking at data from five tyre tests, the Kumho Winter Craft WP52 was better during one snow traction tests. On average the Kumho Winter Craft WP52 had 1.79% better snow traction than the Vredestein Wintrac Pro.
Best In Snow Traction: Vredestein Wintrac Pro
See how the Snow Traction winner was calculated >>
| 2022 Auto Bild Winter Tyre Test 215/55 R17 |
Kumho Winter Craft WP52:2440N | ✓ Vredestein Wintrac Pro: 2558N |
| 2023 ADAC 17 inch Winter Tyre Test 225/45 R17 |
✓ Kumho Winter Craft WP52:242.8N | Vredestein Wintrac Pro: 236N |
| 2023 Sports Cars Winter Tyre Test 225/40 R18 |
Kumho Winter Craft WP52:2096N | ✓ Vredestein Wintrac Pro: 2098N |
| 2024 ADAC 17 inch Winter Tyre Test 215/55 R17 |
Kumho Winter Craft WP52:225N | ✓ Vredestein Wintrac Pro: 238N |
| 2024 Auto Bild SUV Winter Tyre Test 245/45 R18 |
Kumho Winter Craft WP52:2701N | ✓ Vredestein Wintrac Pro: 2715N |
Snow Handling [s]
Looking at data from one tyre tests, the Vredestein Wintrac Pro was better during one snow handling [s] tests. On average the Vredestein Wintrac Pro was 0.54% faster around a lap than the Kumho Winter Craft WP52.
Best In Snow Handling [s]: Vredestein Wintrac Pro
See how the Snow Handling winner was calculated >>
| 2023 Tyre Reviews Winter Tyre Test 225/45 R18 |
Kumho Winter Craft WP52:86.79s | ✓ Vredestein Wintrac Pro: 86.32s |
Snow Handling [Km/H]
Looking at data from three tyre tests, the Kumho Winter Craft WP52 was better during one snow handling [km/h] tests. On average the Kumho Winter Craft WP52 was 0.4% faster around a lap than the Vredestein Wintrac Pro.
Best In Snow Handling [Km/H]: Vredestein Wintrac Pro
See how the Snow Handling winner was calculated >>
| 2022 Auto Bild Winter Tyre Test 215/55 R17 |
Kumho Winter Craft WP52:53.6Km/H | Vredestein Wintrac Pro: 53.6Km/H |
| 2023 Sports Cars Winter Tyre Test 225/40 R18 |
✓ Kumho Winter Craft WP52:54.2Km/H | Vredestein Wintrac Pro: 53.4Km/H |
| 2024 Auto Bild SUV Winter Tyre Test 245/45 R18 |
Kumho Winter Craft WP52:63.2Km/H | ✓ Vredestein Wintrac Pro: 64.7Km/H |
Subj. Snow Handling
Looking at data from one tyre tests, the Kumho Winter Craft WP52 was better during zero subj. snow handling tests. On average the Kumho Winter Craft WP52 scored 3.16% more points than the Vredestein Wintrac Pro.
Best In Subj. Snow Handling: Vredestein Wintrac Pro
See how the Subj. Snow Handling winner was calculated >>
| 2023 Tyre Reviews Winter Tyre Test 225/45 R18 |
Kumho Winter Craft WP52:92 Points | ✓ Vredestein Wintrac Pro: 95 Points |
Snow Slalom
Looking at data from two tyre tests, the Kumho Winter Craft WP52 was better during one snow slalom tests. On average the Kumho Winter Craft WP52 was 1.66% faster through a slalom than the Vredestein Wintrac Pro.
Best In Snow Slalom: Kumho Winter Craft WP52
See how the Snow Slalom winner was calculated >>
| 2022 Auto Bild Winter Tyre Test 215/55 R17 |
Kumho Winter Craft WP52:3.67m/sec2 | ✓ Vredestein Wintrac Pro: 3.7m/sec2 |
| 2023 Sports Cars Winter Tyre Test 225/40 R18 |
✓ Kumho Winter Craft WP52:3.54m/sec2 | Vredestein Wintrac Pro: 3.39m/sec2 |
Ice Braking
Looking at data from two tyre tests, the Vredestein Wintrac Pro was better during two ice braking tests. On average the Vredestein Wintrac Pro stopped the vehicle 1.36% shorter than the Kumho Winter Craft WP52.
Best In Ice Braking: Vredestein Wintrac Pro
See how the Ice Braking winner was calculated >>
| 2023 ADAC 17 inch Winter Tyre Test 225/45 R17 |
Kumho Winter Craft WP52:19.7M | ✓ Vredestein Wintrac Pro: 19.5M |
| 2024 ADAC 17 inch Winter Tyre Test 215/55 R17 |
Kumho Winter Craft WP52:17.1M | ✓ Vredestein Wintrac Pro: 16.8M |
Subj. Comfort
Best In Subj. Comfort: Vredestein Wintrac Pro
See how the Subj. Comfort winner was calculated >>
Noise
Looking at data from four tyre tests, the Kumho Winter Craft WP52 was better during two noise tests. On average the Kumho Winter Craft WP52 measured 0.28% quieter than the Vredestein Wintrac Pro.
Best In Noise: Kumho Winter Craft WP52
See how the Noise winner was calculated >>
| 2022 Auto Bild Winter Tyre Test 215/55 R17 |
Kumho Winter Craft WP52:72.6dB | ✓ Vredestein Wintrac Pro: 72.1dB |
| 2023 ADAC 17 inch Winter Tyre Test 225/45 R17 |
✓ Kumho Winter Craft WP52:70.9dB | Vredestein Wintrac Pro: 72.3dB |
| 2023 Sports Cars Winter Tyre Test 225/40 R18 |
Kumho Winter Craft WP52:72.3dB | ✓ Vredestein Wintrac Pro: 71.9dB |
| 2024 Auto Bild SUV Winter Tyre Test 245/45 R18 |
✓ Kumho Winter Craft WP52:72.9dB | Vredestein Wintrac Pro: 73.2dB |
Wear
Looking at data from three tyre tests, the Kumho Winter Craft WP52 was better during three wear tests. On average the Kumho Winter Craft WP52 is predicted to cover 20.77% miles before reaching 1.6mm than the Vredestein Wintrac Pro.
Best In Wear: Kumho Winter Craft WP52
See how the Wear winner was calculated >>
| 2022 Auto Bild Winter Tyre Test 215/55 R17 |
✓ Kumho Winter Craft WP52:41713KM | Vredestein Wintrac Pro: 29978KM |
| 2023 ADAC 17 inch Winter Tyre Test 225/45 R17 |
✓ Kumho Winter Craft WP52:64000KM | Vredestein Wintrac Pro: 48800KM |
| 2024 ADAC 17 inch Winter Tyre Test 215/55 R17 |
✓ Kumho Winter Craft WP52:46100KM | Vredestein Wintrac Pro: 41500KM |
Value
Looking at data from two tyre tests, the Kumho Winter Craft WP52 was better during two value tests. On average the Kumho Winter Craft WP52 proved to have a 42.42% better value based on price/1000km than the Vredestein Wintrac Pro.
Best In Value: Kumho Winter Craft WP52
See how the Value winner was calculated >>
| 2022 Auto Bild Winter Tyre Test 215/55 R17 |
✓ Kumho Winter Craft WP52:11.03Price/1000 | Vredestein Wintrac Pro: 19.35Price/1000 |
| 2023 ADAC 17 inch Winter Tyre Test 225/45 R17 |
✓ Kumho Winter Craft WP52:1.72Price/1000 | Vredestein Wintrac Pro: 2.81Price/1000 |
Price
Looking at data from three tyre tests, the Kumho Winter Craft WP52 was better during three price tests. On average the Kumho Winter Craft WP52 cost 20.38% less than the Vredestein Wintrac Pro.
Best In Price: Kumho Winter Craft WP52
See how the Price winner was calculated >>
| 2022 Auto Bild Winter Tyre Test 215/55 R17 |
✓ Kumho Winter Craft WP52:460 | Vredestein Wintrac Pro: 580 |
| 2023 Tyre Reviews Winter Tyre Test 225/45 R18 |
✓ Kumho Winter Craft WP52:110.79 | Vredestein Wintrac Pro: 137.99 |
| 2023 ADAC 17 inch Winter Tyre Test 225/45 R17 |
✓ Kumho Winter Craft WP52:110 | Vredestein Wintrac Pro: 137 |
Rolling Resistance
Looking at data from four tyre tests, the Vredestein Wintrac Pro was better during three rolling resistance tests. On average the Vredestein Wintrac Pro had a 0.46% lower rolling resistance than the Kumho Winter Craft WP52.
Best In Rolling Resistance: Vredestein Wintrac Pro
See how the Rolling Resistance winner was calculated >>
| 2022 Auto Bild Winter Tyre Test 215/55 R17 |
Kumho Winter Craft WP52:9.04kg / t | ✓ Vredestein Wintrac Pro: 8.4kg / t |
| 2023 Tyre Reviews Winter Tyre Test 225/45 R18 |
Kumho Winter Craft WP52:8.6kg / t | ✓ Vredestein Wintrac Pro: 8.45kg / t |
| 2023 Sports Cars Winter Tyre Test 225/40 R18 |
✓ Kumho Winter Craft WP52:9.22kg / t | Vredestein Wintrac Pro: 9.94kg / t |
| 2024 Auto Bild SUV Winter Tyre Test 245/45 R18 |
Kumho Winter Craft WP52:7.95kg / t | ✓ Vredestein Wintrac Pro: 7.84kg / t |
Fuel Consumption
Looking at data from one tyre tests, the Kumho Winter Craft WP52 was better during one fuel consumption tests. On average the Kumho Winter Craft WP52 used 1.72% less fuel than the Vredestein Wintrac Pro.
Best In Fuel Consumption: Kumho Winter Craft WP52
See how the Fuel Consumption winner was calculated >>
| 2023 ADAC 17 inch Winter Tyre Test 225/45 R17 |
✓ Kumho Winter Craft WP52:5.7l/100km | Vredestein Wintrac Pro: 5.8l/100km |
Abrasion
Looking at data from two tyre tests, the Kumho Winter Craft WP52 was better during one abrasion tests. On average the Kumho Winter Craft WP52 emitted 3.64% less particle wear matter than the Vredestein Wintrac Pro.
Best In Abrasion: Kumho Winter Craft WP52
See how the Abrasion winner was calculated >>
| 2023 ADAC 17 inch Winter Tyre Test 225/45 R17 |
✓ Kumho Winter Craft WP52:58.8mg/km/t | Vredestein Wintrac Pro: 64.7mg/km/t |
| 2024 ADAC 17 inch Winter Tyre Test 215/55 R17 |
Kumho Winter Craft WP52:71mg/km/t | ✓ Vredestein Wintrac Pro: 70mg/km/t |
Real World Driver Reviews
Tyre Reviews also collects real world driver reviews for the Kumho Winter Craft WP52 and Vredestein Wintrac Pro.
In total the Kumho Winter Craft WP52 has been reviewed 7 times and drivers have given the tyre 68% overall.
The Vredestein Wintrac Pro has been reviewed 27 times and drivers have given the tyre 87% overall.
This means in real world driving, people prefer the Vredestein Wintrac Pro.
Conclusion
In conclusion the Kumho Winter Craft WP52 performed better in dry braking, dry handling [s], dry handling [km/h], subj. wet handling, snow slalom, noise, wear, value, price, fuel consumption and abrasion, while the Vredestein Wintrac Pro performed better in wet braking, wet braking - concrete, wet handling [s], wet handling [km/h], wet circle, straight aqua, curved aquaplaning, snow braking, snow traction, snow handling [s], snow handling [km/h], subj. snow handling, ice braking and rolling resistance.
Interestingly, both tyres performed equally well in subj. dry handling, showing that they are closely matched in these areas.
Which tyre is best for you depends a lot on your driving style and situation, plus what you want from the tyre. Comparing all the data in the tyre reviews database, on balance Vredestein Wintrac Pro seems to be the best tyre overall.
However, it's important to note that both tyres have their strengths.
Remember, the best tyre for you might depend on which of these factors are most important for your specific driving needs and conditions.
Overall Winner: Vredestein Wintrac Pro
Based on the tyre test data and user reviews we have in our database, the Vredestein Wintrac Pro has demonstrated better overall performance in this comparison. However, as you can see from the spider diagram above, each tyre has its own strengths which should be considered in your final tyre buying choice.Similar Comparisons
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Footnote
This page has been developed using tyre industry testing best practices. This means we are only comparing tests which have had both tyres in the same test.
Why is this important? Tyre testing is heavily affected by things like surface grip levels and surface temperature, which means you can only compare values from the same day. During a tyre test external condition changes are calculated into the overall results, but it is not possible to calculate this between tyre tests performed on different days or at different locations.
As a result you will see other tests on Tyre Reviews which feature both the %s and %s, but as they weren't conducted on the same day, the results are not comparable.
Lots of other websites do this sort of tyre comparison, Tyre Reviews doesn't.
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