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    Falken EUROWINTER HS02 Pro vs Kumho Winter Craft WP52

    2026 test data · 24 independent tests · 5 head-to-head

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    Falken EUROWINTER HS02 Pro 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 Falken EUROWINTER HS02 Pro and Kumho Winter Craft WP52 appear in 24 tests, 5 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 Falken EUROWINTER HS02 Pro performs. It takes the win in wet, snow, noise / comfort, efficiency. Its overall Tire Lab Score is 86/100, based on 13 tests.

    How the Kumho Winter Craft WP52 performs. It takes the win in dry, ice, mileage. 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 dry and Tire Lab Score. The Falken EUROWINTER HS02 Pro still wins on wet, making it the right pick if that matters most to you.

    Which one should you buy?

    Choose Falken EUROWINTER HS02 Pro if

    • You prioritise wet
    • You prioritise snow
    • You prioritise noise / comfort

    Choose Kumho Winter Craft WP52 if

    Overall winner
    • You prioritise dry
    • You prioritise ice
    • You prioritise mileage

    Test profile

    MetricFalken EUROWINTER HS02 ProKumho Winter Craft WP52
    SegmentWinterWinter
    TypeWinterWinter
    Tests used1311
    Best rank#1#1
    Avg rank8.610.5
    Latest test20252025
    Tire Lab Score85.791.9

    Tire Lab Score

    85.7
    Very Good · Winter
    91.9
    Excellent · Winter

    Performance overview

    Category-by-category results

    CategoryFalken EUROWINTER HS02 ProKumho Winter Craft WP52Winner
    💧Wet
    Avg rank 8.7
    13
    Avg rank 9.1
    14
    Falken EUROWINTER HS02 Pro
    ☀️Dry
    Avg rank 5.8
    223
    Avg rank 4.7
    311
    Kumho Winter Craft WP52
    ❄️Snow
    Avg rank 10.4
    31
    Avg rank 12.7
    Falken EUROWINTER HS02 Pro
    🧊IceNo data
    Avg rank 4.5
    1
    Kumho Winter Craft WP52
    🔇Noise / Comfort
    Avg rank 6.2
    131
    Avg rank 9.2
    112
    Falken EUROWINTER HS02 Pro
    📏Mileage
    Avg rank 19.5
    Avg rank 8.7
    2
    Kumho Winter Craft WP52
    🔋Efficiency
    Avg rank 3.3
    224
    Avg rank 4.7
    1
    Falken EUROWINTER HS02 Pro

    Tests used in this comparison

    Both tires were measured head-to-head in these 5 independent tests:

    💧 Wet: Falken EUROWINTER HS02 Pro vs Kumho Winter Craft WP52

    The Falken EUROWINTER HS02 Pro wins this category with an average rank of 8.7, compared to 9.1 for the Kumho Winter Craft WP52.

    ☀️ Dry: Falken EUROWINTER HS02 Pro vs Kumho Winter Craft WP52

    The Kumho Winter Craft WP52 wins this category with an average rank of 4.7, compared to 5.8 for the Falken EUROWINTER HS02 Pro.

    ❄️ Snow: Falken EUROWINTER HS02 Pro vs Kumho Winter Craft WP52

    The Falken EUROWINTER HS02 Pro wins this category with an average rank of 10.4, compared to 12.7 for the Kumho Winter Craft WP52.

    🧊 Ice: Falken EUROWINTER HS02 Pro 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 Falken EUROWINTER HS02 Pro.

    🔇 Noise / Comfort: Falken EUROWINTER HS02 Pro vs Kumho Winter Craft WP52

    The Falken EUROWINTER HS02 Pro wins this category with an average rank of 6.2, compared to 9.2 for the Kumho Winter Craft WP52.

    📏 Mileage: Falken EUROWINTER HS02 Pro vs Kumho Winter Craft WP52

    The Kumho Winter Craft WP52 wins this category with an average rank of 8.7, compared to 19.5 for the Falken EUROWINTER HS02 Pro.

    🔋 Efficiency: Falken EUROWINTER HS02 Pro vs Kumho Winter Craft WP52

    The Falken EUROWINTER HS02 Pro wins this category with an average rank of 3.3, compared to 4.7 for the Kumho Winter Craft WP52.

    Frequently asked questions

    Which is better in the wet, Falken EUROWINTER HS02 Pro or Kumho Winter Craft WP52?

    Across independent wet-braking tests, the Falken EUROWINTER HS02 Pro 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 Falken EUROWINTER HS02 Pro across the tests where both appeared.

    Which tire is quieter and more comfortable?

    On combined noise and comfort metrics, the Falken EUROWINTER HS02 Pro ranks better than the Kumho Winter Craft WP52.

    Which tire lasts longer?

    Based on wear and abrasion testing, the Kumho Winter Craft WP52 shows better mileage performance than the Falken EUROWINTER HS02 Pro.

    How many tests were used in this comparison?

    Falken EUROWINTER HS02 Pro appears in 13 independent tests, Kumho Winter Craft WP52 in 11, with 5 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 →