Delinte Winter WD1 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 Delinte Winter WD1 and Kumho Winter Craft WP52 appear in 12 tests, 1 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 Delinte Winter WD1 performs. It takes the win in wet. It has limited comparative test data, so treat its results as indicative.
How the Kumho Winter Craft WP52 performs. It takes the win in 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 Delinte Winter WD1 and Kumho Winter Craft WP52 are closely matched. Pick based on the category that matters most to your driving — wet, dry, comfort, mileage, or price.
Which one should you buy?
- You prioritise wet
- You prioritise dry
- You prioritise snow
- You prioritise ice
Test profile
| Metric | Delinte Winter WD1 | Kumho Winter Craft WP52 |
|---|---|---|
| Segment | Winter | Winter |
| Type | Winter | Winter |
| Tests used | 1 | 11 |
| Best rank | #6 | #1 |
| Avg rank | 21.3 | 10.5 |
| Latest test | 2024 | 2025 |
| Tire Lab Score | — | 91.9 |
Tire Lab Score
Delinte Winter WD1
Kumho Winter Craft WP52
Performance overview
Category-by-category results
| Category | Delinte Winter WD1 | Kumho Winter Craft WP52 | Winner |
|---|---|---|---|
| 💧Wet | Avg rank 6.0 | Avg rank 9.1 14 | Delinte Winter WD1 |
| ☀️Dry | No data | Avg rank 4.7 311 | Kumho Winter Craft WP52 |
| ❄️Snow | Avg rank 30.0 | Avg rank 12.7 | Kumho Winter Craft WP52 |
| 🧊Ice | No data | Avg rank 4.5 1 | Kumho Winter Craft WP52 |
| 🔇Noise / Comfort | No data | Avg rank 9.2 112 | Kumho Winter Craft WP52 |
| 📏Mileage | No data | Avg rank 8.7 2 | Kumho Winter Craft WP52 |
| 🔋Efficiency | No data | Avg rank 4.7 1 | Kumho Winter Craft WP52 |
Tests used in this comparison
Both tires were measured head-to-head in these 1 independent test:
💧 Wet: Delinte Winter WD1 vs Kumho Winter Craft WP52
The Delinte Winter WD1 wins this category with an average rank of 6.0, compared to 9.1 for the Kumho Winter Craft WP52.
☀️ Dry: Delinte Winter WD1 vs Kumho Winter Craft WP52
The Kumho Winter Craft WP52 wins this category with an average rank of 4.7, compared to no data for the Delinte Winter WD1.
❄️ Snow: Delinte Winter WD1 vs Kumho Winter Craft WP52
The Kumho Winter Craft WP52 wins this category with an average rank of 12.7, compared to 30.0 for the Delinte Winter WD1.
🧊 Ice: Delinte Winter WD1 vs Kumho Winter Craft WP52
The Kumho Winter Craft WP52 wins this category with an average rank of 4.5, compared to no data for the Delinte Winter WD1.
🔇 Noise / Comfort: Delinte Winter WD1 vs Kumho Winter Craft WP52
The Kumho Winter Craft WP52 wins this category with an average rank of 9.2, compared to no data for the Delinte Winter WD1.
📏 Mileage: Delinte Winter WD1 vs Kumho Winter Craft WP52
The Kumho Winter Craft WP52 wins this category with an average rank of 8.7, compared to no data for the Delinte Winter WD1.
🔋 Efficiency: Delinte Winter WD1 vs Kumho Winter Craft WP52
The Kumho Winter Craft WP52 wins this category with an average rank of 4.7, compared to no data for the Delinte Winter WD1.
Frequently asked questions
Which is better in the wet, Delinte Winter WD1 or Kumho Winter Craft WP52?
Across independent wet-braking tests, the Delinte Winter WD1 ranks higher on average than the Kumho Winter Craft WP52.
Which has shorter dry braking distance?
The Kumho Winter Craft WP52 averages a better dry-braking rank than the Delinte Winter WD1 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 Delinte Winter WD1.
Which tire lasts longer?
Based on wear and abrasion testing, the Kumho Winter Craft WP52 shows better mileage performance than the Delinte Winter WD1.
How many tests were used in this comparison?
Delinte Winter WD1 appears in 1 independent tests, Kumho Winter Craft WP52 in 11, with 1 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 →