Apollo Aspire XP Winter vs Kumho Winter Craft WP52: the full picture
This comparison is built only from published independent tests — no manufacturer claims and no sponsored reviews. Between them, the Apollo Aspire XP Winter and Kumho Winter Craft WP52 appear in 19 tests, 3 of which put both tires on the same track on the same day. Head-to-head results carry the most weight here, because surface, weather and test car all change between events and make raw numbers from different tests hard to compare directly.
How the Apollo Aspire XP Winter performs. It does not lead any single category outright in this matchup. Its overall Tire Lab Score is 87/100, based on 8 tests.
How the Kumho Winter Craft WP52 performs. It takes the win in wet, dry, snow, ice, noise / comfort, mileage, efficiency. Its overall Tire Lab Score is 92/100, based on 11 tests.
What this means for you. Category wins matter more than the overall score when your driving is weighted toward one condition — a wet-climate commuter should follow the wet braking column, while a high-mileage driver should follow wear and rolling resistance. Also check that both tires are actually offered in your size and load rating: performance can shift between sizes, and availability differs between the European and North American markets.
Verdict
The Kumho Winter Craft WP52 is the stronger all-round choice, leading in wet and Tire Lab Score. The Apollo Aspire XP Winter making it the right pick if that matters most to you.
Which one should you buy?
- You prefer the Apollo Aspire XP Winter's brand, sizing or price
Choose Kumho Winter Craft WP52 if
- You prioritise wet
- You prioritise dry
- You prioritise snow
Test profile
| Metric | Apollo Aspire XP Winter | Kumho Winter Craft WP52 |
|---|---|---|
| Segment | Winter | Winter |
| Type | Winter | Winter |
| Tests used | 8 | 11 |
| Best rank | #1 | #1 |
| Avg rank | 13.3 | 10.5 |
| Latest test | 2025 | 2025 |
| Tire Lab Score | 86.6 | 91.9 |
Tire Lab Score
Apollo Aspire XP Winter
Kumho Winter Craft WP52
Performance overview
Category-by-category results
| Category | Apollo Aspire XP Winter | Kumho Winter Craft WP52 | Winner |
|---|---|---|---|
| 💧Wet | Avg rank 12.1 | Avg rank 9.1 14 | Kumho Winter Craft WP52 |
| ☀️Dry | Avg rank 5.5 1 | Avg rank 4.7 311 | Kumho Winter Craft WP52 |
| ❄️Snow | Avg rank 17.8 | Avg rank 12.7 | Kumho Winter Craft WP52 |
| 🧊Ice | Avg rank 9.5 | Avg rank 4.5 1 | Kumho Winter Craft WP52 |
| 🔇Noise / Comfort | Avg rank 11.4 11 | Avg rank 9.2 112 | Kumho Winter Craft WP52 |
| 📏Mileage | Avg rank 10.0 1 | Avg rank 8.7 2 | Kumho Winter Craft WP52 |
| 🔋Efficiency | Avg rank 9.0 1 | Avg rank 4.7 1 | Kumho Winter Craft WP52 |
Tests used in this comparison
Both tires were measured head-to-head in these 3 independent tests:
💧 Wet: Apollo Aspire XP Winter vs Kumho Winter Craft WP52
The Kumho Winter Craft WP52 wins this category with an average rank of 9.1, compared to 12.1 for the Apollo Aspire XP Winter.
☀️ Dry: Apollo Aspire XP Winter vs Kumho Winter Craft WP52
The Kumho Winter Craft WP52 wins this category with an average rank of 4.7, compared to 5.5 for the Apollo Aspire XP Winter.
❄️ Snow: Apollo Aspire XP Winter vs Kumho Winter Craft WP52
The Kumho Winter Craft WP52 wins this category with an average rank of 12.7, compared to 17.8 for the Apollo Aspire XP Winter.
🧊 Ice: Apollo Aspire XP Winter vs Kumho Winter Craft WP52
The Kumho Winter Craft WP52 wins this category with an average rank of 4.5, compared to 9.5 for the Apollo Aspire XP Winter.
🔇 Noise / Comfort: Apollo Aspire XP Winter vs Kumho Winter Craft WP52
The Kumho Winter Craft WP52 wins this category with an average rank of 9.2, compared to 11.4 for the Apollo Aspire XP Winter.
📏 Mileage: Apollo Aspire XP Winter vs Kumho Winter Craft WP52
The Kumho Winter Craft WP52 wins this category with an average rank of 8.7, compared to 10.0 for the Apollo Aspire XP Winter.
🔋 Efficiency: Apollo Aspire XP Winter vs Kumho Winter Craft WP52
The Kumho Winter Craft WP52 wins this category with an average rank of 4.7, compared to 9.0 for the Apollo Aspire XP Winter.
Frequently asked questions
Which is better in the wet, Apollo Aspire XP Winter or Kumho Winter Craft WP52?
Across independent wet-braking tests, the Kumho Winter Craft WP52 ranks higher on average than the Apollo Aspire XP Winter.
Which has shorter dry braking distance?
The Kumho Winter Craft WP52 averages a better dry-braking rank than the Apollo Aspire XP Winter across the tests where both appeared.
Which tire is quieter and more comfortable?
On combined noise and comfort metrics, the Kumho Winter Craft WP52 ranks better than the Apollo Aspire XP Winter.
Which tire lasts longer?
Based on wear and abrasion testing, the Kumho Winter Craft WP52 shows better mileage performance than the Apollo Aspire XP Winter.
How many tests were used in this comparison?
Apollo Aspire XP Winter appears in 8 independent tests, Kumho Winter Craft WP52 in 11, with 3 head-to-head tests where both were measured.
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Data aggregated from independent testing organizations including ADAC, Auto Bild, TCS, and Auto Motor und Sport. Read our methodology →