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    Kumho Winter Craft WP52 vs Michelin Latitude Alpin 2

    2026 test data · 13 independent tests

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    Kumho Winter Craft WP52 vs Michelin Latitude Alpin 2: the full picture

    This comparison is built only from published independent tests — no manufacturer claims and no sponsored reviews. Between them, the Kumho Winter Craft WP52 and Michelin Latitude Alpin 2 appear in 13 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 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.

    How the Michelin Latitude Alpin 2 performs. It takes the win in wet, snow, noise / comfort, efficiency. Its overall Tire Lab Score is 92/100, based on 2 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 and Michelin Latitude Alpin 2 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?

    Choose Kumho Winter Craft WP52 if

    • You prioritise dry
    • You prioritise ice
    • You prioritise mileage

    Choose Michelin Latitude Alpin 2 if

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

    Test profile

    MetricKumho Winter Craft WP52Michelin Latitude Alpin 2
    SegmentWinterWinter
    TypeWinterWinter
    Tests used112
    Best rank#1#1
    Avg rank10.54.9
    Latest test20252018
    Tire Lab Score91.991.9

    Tire Lab Score

    91.9
    Excellent · Winter
    91.9
    Excellent · Winter

    Performance overview

    Category-by-category results

    CategoryKumho Winter Craft WP52Michelin Latitude Alpin 2Winner
    💧Wet
    Avg rank 9.1
    14
    Avg rank 5.5
    1
    Michelin Latitude Alpin 2
    ☀️Dry
    Avg rank 4.7
    311
    Avg rank 6.8
    1
    Kumho Winter Craft WP52
    ❄️Snow
    Avg rank 12.7
    Avg rank 4.0
    21
    Michelin Latitude Alpin 2
    🧊Ice
    Avg rank 4.5
    1
    		No data
    Kumho Winter Craft WP52
    🔇Noise / Comfort
    Avg rank 9.2
    112
    Avg rank 5.0
    11
    Michelin Latitude Alpin 2
    📏Mileage
    Avg rank 8.7
    2
    		No data
    Kumho Winter Craft WP52
    🔋Efficiency
    Avg rank 4.7
    1
    Avg rank 2.5
    11
    Michelin Latitude Alpin 2

    💧 Wet: Kumho Winter Craft WP52 vs Michelin Latitude Alpin 2

    The Michelin Latitude Alpin 2 wins this category with an average rank of 5.5, compared to 9.1 for the Kumho Winter Craft WP52.

    ☀️ Dry: Kumho Winter Craft WP52 vs Michelin Latitude Alpin 2

    The Kumho Winter Craft WP52 wins this category with an average rank of 4.7, compared to 6.8 for the Michelin Latitude Alpin 2.

    ❄️ Snow: Kumho Winter Craft WP52 vs Michelin Latitude Alpin 2

    The Michelin Latitude Alpin 2 wins this category with an average rank of 4.0, compared to 12.7 for the Kumho Winter Craft WP52.

    🧊 Ice: Kumho Winter Craft WP52 vs Michelin Latitude Alpin 2

    The Kumho Winter Craft WP52 wins this category with an average rank of 4.5, compared to no data for the Michelin Latitude Alpin 2.

    🔇 Noise / Comfort: Kumho Winter Craft WP52 vs Michelin Latitude Alpin 2

    The Michelin Latitude Alpin 2 wins this category with an average rank of 5.0, compared to 9.2 for the Kumho Winter Craft WP52.

    📏 Mileage: Kumho Winter Craft WP52 vs Michelin Latitude Alpin 2

    The Kumho Winter Craft WP52 wins this category with an average rank of 8.7, compared to no data for the Michelin Latitude Alpin 2.

    🔋 Efficiency: Kumho Winter Craft WP52 vs Michelin Latitude Alpin 2

    The Michelin Latitude Alpin 2 wins this category with an average rank of 2.5, compared to 4.7 for the Kumho Winter Craft WP52.

    Frequently asked questions

    Which is better in the wet, Kumho Winter Craft WP52 or Michelin Latitude Alpin 2?

    Across independent wet-braking tests, the Michelin Latitude Alpin 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 Michelin Latitude Alpin 2 across the tests where both appeared.

    Which tire is quieter and more comfortable?

    On combined noise and comfort metrics, the Michelin Latitude Alpin 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 Michelin Latitude Alpin 2.

    How many tests were used in this comparison?

    Kumho Winter Craft WP52 appears in 11 independent tests, Michelin Latitude Alpin 2 in 2.

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