GT-Radial Winterpro HP vs Kumho Winter Craft WP52

    2026 test data · 12 independent tests

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    GT-Radial Winterpro HP 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 GT-Radial Winterpro HP and Kumho Winter Craft WP52 appear in 12 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 GT-Radial Winterpro HP performs. It does not lead any single category outright in this matchup. It has limited comparative test data, so treat its results as indicative.

    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 GT-Radial Winterpro HP 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 prefer the GT-Radial Winterpro HP's brand, sizing or price
    • You prioritise wet
    • You prioritise dry
    • You prioritise snow

    Test profile

    MetricGT-Radial Winterpro HPKumho Winter Craft WP52
    SegmentWinterWinter
    TypeWinterWinter
    Tests used111
    Best rank#16#1
    Avg rank28.810.5
    Latest test20202025
    Tire Lab Score91.9

    Tire Lab Score

    No score yet
    91.9
    Excellent · Winter

    Performance overview

    Category-by-category results

    CategoryGT-Radial Winterpro HPKumho Winter Craft WP52Winner
    💧Wet
    Avg rank 33.0
    Avg rank 9.1
    14
    Kumho Winter Craft WP52
    ☀️DryNo data
    Avg rank 4.7
    311
    Kumho Winter Craft WP52
    ❄️SnowNo data
    Avg rank 12.7
    Kumho Winter Craft WP52
    🧊IceNo data
    Avg rank 4.5
    1
    Kumho Winter Craft WP52
    🔇Noise / ComfortNo data
    Avg rank 9.2
    112
    Kumho Winter Craft WP52
    📏MileageNo data
    Avg rank 8.7
    2
    Kumho Winter Craft WP52
    🔋EfficiencyNo data
    Avg rank 4.7
    1
    Kumho Winter Craft WP52

    💧 Wet: GT-Radial Winterpro HP vs Kumho Winter Craft WP52

    The Kumho Winter Craft WP52 wins this category with an average rank of 9.1, compared to 33.0 for the GT-Radial Winterpro HP.

    ☀️ Dry: GT-Radial Winterpro HP 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 GT-Radial Winterpro HP.

    ❄️ Snow: GT-Radial Winterpro HP vs Kumho Winter Craft WP52

    The Kumho Winter Craft WP52 wins this category with an average rank of 12.7, compared to no data for the GT-Radial Winterpro HP.

    🧊 Ice: GT-Radial Winterpro HP 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 GT-Radial Winterpro HP.

    🔇 Noise / Comfort: GT-Radial Winterpro HP 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 GT-Radial Winterpro HP.

    📏 Mileage: GT-Radial Winterpro HP 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 GT-Radial Winterpro HP.

    🔋 Efficiency: GT-Radial Winterpro HP 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 GT-Radial Winterpro HP.

    Frequently asked questions

    Which is better in the wet, GT-Radial Winterpro HP or Kumho Winter Craft WP52?

    Across independent wet-braking tests, the Kumho Winter Craft WP52 ranks higher on average than the GT-Radial Winterpro HP.

    Which has shorter dry braking distance?

    The Kumho Winter Craft WP52 averages a better dry-braking rank than the GT-Radial Winterpro HP 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 GT-Radial Winterpro HP.

    Which tire lasts longer?

    Based on wear and abrasion testing, the Kumho Winter Craft WP52 shows better mileage performance than the GT-Radial Winterpro HP.

    How many tests were used in this comparison?

    GT-Radial Winterpro HP appears in 1 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 →