Kumho Winter Craft WP52 vs Nexen Winguard Snow G3: 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 Nexen Winguard Snow G3 appear in 15 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 Kumho Winter Craft WP52 performs. It takes the win in wet, dry, snow, ice, mileage, efficiency. Its overall Tire Lab Score is 92/100, based on 11 tests.
How the Nexen Winguard Snow G3 performs. It takes the win in noise / comfort. Its overall Tire Lab Score is 85/100, based on 4 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 wet and Tire Lab Score. The Nexen Winguard Snow G3 still wins on noise / comfort, making it the right pick if that matters most to you.
Which one should you buy?
Choose Kumho Winter Craft WP52 if
- You prioritise wet
- You prioritise dry
- You prioritise snow
- You prioritise noise / comfort
Test profile
| Metric | Kumho Winter Craft WP52 | Nexen Winguard Snow G3 |
|---|---|---|
| Segment | Winter | Winter |
| Type | Winter | Winter |
| Tests used | 11 | 4 |
| Best rank | #1 | #1 |
| Avg rank | 10.5 | 14.0 |
| Latest test | 2025 | 2024 |
| Tire Lab Score | 91.9 | 84.8 |
Tire Lab Score
Kumho Winter Craft WP52
Nexen Winguard Snow G3
Performance overview
Category-by-category results
| Category | Kumho Winter Craft WP52 | Nexen Winguard Snow G3 | Winner |
|---|---|---|---|
| 💧Wet | Avg rank 9.1 14 | Avg rank 13.5 1 | Kumho Winter Craft WP52 |
| ☀️Dry | Avg rank 4.7 311 | Avg rank 8.5 1 | Kumho Winter Craft WP52 |
| ❄️Snow | Avg rank 12.7 | Avg rank 16.5 | Kumho Winter Craft WP52 |
| 🧊Ice | Avg rank 4.5 1 | No data | Kumho Winter Craft WP52 |
| 🔇Noise / Comfort | Avg rank 9.2 112 | Avg rank 8.8 1 | Nexen Winguard Snow G3 |
| 📏Mileage | Avg rank 8.7 2 | Avg rank 20.0 | Kumho Winter Craft WP52 |
| 🔋Efficiency | Avg rank 4.7 1 | Avg rank 6.5 | Kumho Winter Craft WP52 |
Tests used in this comparison
Both tires were measured head-to-head in these 1 independent test:
💧 Wet: Kumho Winter Craft WP52 vs Nexen Winguard Snow G3
The Kumho Winter Craft WP52 wins this category with an average rank of 9.1, compared to 13.5 for the Nexen Winguard Snow G3.
☀️ Dry: Kumho Winter Craft WP52 vs Nexen Winguard Snow G3
The Kumho Winter Craft WP52 wins this category with an average rank of 4.7, compared to 8.5 for the Nexen Winguard Snow G3.
❄️ Snow: Kumho Winter Craft WP52 vs Nexen Winguard Snow G3
The Kumho Winter Craft WP52 wins this category with an average rank of 12.7, compared to 16.5 for the Nexen Winguard Snow G3.
🧊 Ice: Kumho Winter Craft WP52 vs Nexen Winguard Snow G3
The Kumho Winter Craft WP52 wins this category with an average rank of 4.5, compared to no data for the Nexen Winguard Snow G3.
🔇 Noise / Comfort: Kumho Winter Craft WP52 vs Nexen Winguard Snow G3
The Nexen Winguard Snow G3 wins this category with an average rank of 8.8, compared to 9.2 for the Kumho Winter Craft WP52.
📏 Mileage: Kumho Winter Craft WP52 vs Nexen Winguard Snow G3
The Kumho Winter Craft WP52 wins this category with an average rank of 8.7, compared to 20.0 for the Nexen Winguard Snow G3.
🔋 Efficiency: Kumho Winter Craft WP52 vs Nexen Winguard Snow G3
The Kumho Winter Craft WP52 wins this category with an average rank of 4.7, compared to 6.5 for the Nexen Winguard Snow G3.
Frequently asked questions
Which is better in the wet, Kumho Winter Craft WP52 or Nexen Winguard Snow G3?
Across independent wet-braking tests, the Kumho Winter Craft WP52 ranks higher on average than the Nexen Winguard Snow G3.
Which has shorter dry braking distance?
The Kumho Winter Craft WP52 averages a better dry-braking rank than the Nexen Winguard Snow G3 across the tests where both appeared.
Which tire is quieter and more comfortable?
On combined noise and comfort metrics, the Nexen Winguard Snow G3 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 Nexen Winguard Snow G3.
How many tests were used in this comparison?
Kumho Winter Craft WP52 appears in 11 independent tests, Nexen Winguard Snow G3 in 4, 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 →