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    Goodyear UltraGrip Arctic 2 vs Kumho Winter Craft WP52

    2026 test data · 17 independent tests

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    Goodyear UltraGrip Arctic 2 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 Goodyear UltraGrip Arctic 2 and Kumho Winter Craft WP52 appear in 17 tests, though they have not yet met head-to-head in the same test. 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 Goodyear UltraGrip Arctic 2 performs. It takes the win in wet, snow, noise / comfort, efficiency. Its overall Tire Lab Score is 91/100, based on 6 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 Goodyear UltraGrip Arctic 2 still wins on wet, making it the right pick if that matters most to you.

    Which one should you buy?

    Choose Goodyear UltraGrip Arctic 2 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

    MetricGoodyear UltraGrip Arctic 2Kumho Winter Craft WP52
    SegmentStudded WinterWinter
    TypeWinterWinter
    Tests used611
    Best rank#1#1
    Avg rank5.410.5
    Latest test20252025
    Tire Lab Score90.891.9

    Tire Lab Score

    90.8
    Excellent · Winter
    91.9
    Excellent · Winter

    Performance overview

    Category-by-category results

    CategoryGoodyear UltraGrip Arctic 2Kumho Winter Craft WP52Winner
    💧Wet
    Avg rank 5.3
    222
    Avg rank 9.1
    14
    Goodyear UltraGrip Arctic 2
    ☀️Dry
    Avg rank 5.9
    11
    Avg rank 4.7
    311
    Kumho Winter Craft WP52
    ❄️Snow
    Avg rank 6.4
    12
    Avg rank 12.7
    Goodyear UltraGrip Arctic 2
    🧊Ice
    Avg rank 4.6
    212
    Avg rank 4.5
    1
    Kumho Winter Craft WP52
    🔇Noise / Comfort
    Avg rank 6.4
    Avg rank 9.2
    112
    Goodyear UltraGrip Arctic 2
    📏MileageNo data
    Avg rank 8.7
    2
    Kumho Winter Craft WP52
    🔋Efficiency
    Avg rank 1.3
    21
    Avg rank 4.7
    1
    Goodyear UltraGrip Arctic 2

    💧 Wet: Goodyear UltraGrip Arctic 2 vs Kumho Winter Craft WP52

    The Goodyear UltraGrip Arctic 2 wins this category with an average rank of 5.3, compared to 9.1 for the Kumho Winter Craft WP52.

    ☀️ Dry: Goodyear UltraGrip Arctic 2 vs Kumho Winter Craft WP52

    The Kumho Winter Craft WP52 wins this category with an average rank of 4.7, compared to 5.9 for the Goodyear UltraGrip Arctic 2.

    ❄️ Snow: Goodyear UltraGrip Arctic 2 vs Kumho Winter Craft WP52

    The Goodyear UltraGrip Arctic 2 wins this category with an average rank of 6.4, compared to 12.7 for the Kumho Winter Craft WP52.

    🧊 Ice: Goodyear UltraGrip Arctic 2 vs Kumho Winter Craft WP52

    The Kumho Winter Craft WP52 wins this category with an average rank of 4.5, compared to 4.6 for the Goodyear UltraGrip Arctic 2.

    🔇 Noise / Comfort: Goodyear UltraGrip Arctic 2 vs Kumho Winter Craft WP52

    The Goodyear UltraGrip Arctic 2 wins this category with an average rank of 6.4, compared to 9.2 for the Kumho Winter Craft WP52.

    📏 Mileage: Goodyear UltraGrip Arctic 2 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 Goodyear UltraGrip Arctic 2.

    🔋 Efficiency: Goodyear UltraGrip Arctic 2 vs Kumho Winter Craft WP52

    The Goodyear UltraGrip Arctic 2 wins this category with an average rank of 1.3, compared to 4.7 for the Kumho Winter Craft WP52.

    Frequently asked questions

    Which is better in the wet, Goodyear UltraGrip Arctic 2 or Kumho Winter Craft WP52?

    Across independent wet-braking tests, the Goodyear UltraGrip Arctic 2 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 Goodyear UltraGrip Arctic 2 across the tests where both appeared.

    Which tire is quieter and more comfortable?

    On combined noise and comfort metrics, the Goodyear UltraGrip Arctic 2 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 Goodyear UltraGrip Arctic 2.

    How many tests were used in this comparison?

    Goodyear UltraGrip Arctic 2 appears in 6 independent tests, Kumho Winter Craft WP52 in 11.

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    Data aggregated from independent testing organizations including ADAC, Auto Bild, TCS, and Auto Motor und Sport. Read our methodology →