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    Kumho Winter Craft WP52 vs Nokian WR Snowproof

    2026 test data · 20 independent tests · 1 head-to-head

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    Kumho Winter Craft WP52 vs Nokian WR Snowproof: 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 Nokian WR Snowproof appear in 20 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, ice, mileage, efficiency. Its overall Tire Lab Score is 92/100, based on 11 tests.

    How the Nokian WR Snowproof performs. It takes the win in dry, snow, noise / comfort. Its overall Tire Lab Score is 89/100, based on 9 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 Nokian WR Snowproof still wins on dry, making it the right pick if that matters most to you.

    Which one should you buy?

    Choose Kumho Winter Craft WP52 if

    Overall winner
    • You prioritise wet
    • You prioritise ice
    • You prioritise mileage

    Choose Nokian WR Snowproof if

    • You prioritise dry
    • You prioritise snow
    • You prioritise noise / comfort

    Test profile

    MetricKumho Winter Craft WP52Nokian WR Snowproof
    SegmentWinterWinter
    TypeWinterWinter
    Tests used119
    Best rank#1#1
    Avg rank10.58.9
    Latest test20252023
    Tire Lab Score91.988.8

    Tire Lab Score

    91.9
    Excellent · Winter
    88.8
    Very Good · Winter

    Performance overview

    Category-by-category results

    CategoryKumho Winter Craft WP52Nokian WR SnowproofWinner
    💧Wet
    Avg rank 9.1
    14
    Avg rank 10.8
    121
    Kumho Winter Craft WP52
    ☀️Dry
    Avg rank 4.7
    311
    Avg rank 4.6
    321
    Nokian WR Snowproof
    ❄️Snow
    Avg rank 12.7
    Avg rank 8.8
    22
    Nokian WR Snowproof
    🧊Ice
    Avg rank 4.5
    1
    Avg rank 5.3
    11
    Kumho Winter Craft WP52
    🔇Noise / Comfort
    Avg rank 9.2
    112
    Avg rank 8.1
    2
    Nokian WR Snowproof
    📏Mileage
    Avg rank 8.7
    2
    Avg rank 10.3
    Kumho Winter Craft WP52
    🔋Efficiency
    Avg rank 4.7
    1
    Avg rank 13.4
    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 Nokian WR Snowproof

    The Kumho Winter Craft WP52 wins this category with an average rank of 9.1, compared to 10.8 for the Nokian WR Snowproof.

    ☀️ Dry: Kumho Winter Craft WP52 vs Nokian WR Snowproof

    The Nokian WR Snowproof wins this category with an average rank of 4.6, compared to 4.7 for the Kumho Winter Craft WP52.

    ❄️ Snow: Kumho Winter Craft WP52 vs Nokian WR Snowproof

    The Nokian WR Snowproof wins this category with an average rank of 8.8, compared to 12.7 for the Kumho Winter Craft WP52.

    🧊 Ice: Kumho Winter Craft WP52 vs Nokian WR Snowproof

    The Kumho Winter Craft WP52 wins this category with an average rank of 4.5, compared to 5.3 for the Nokian WR Snowproof.

    🔇 Noise / Comfort: Kumho Winter Craft WP52 vs Nokian WR Snowproof

    The Nokian WR Snowproof wins this category with an average rank of 8.1, compared to 9.2 for the Kumho Winter Craft WP52.

    📏 Mileage: Kumho Winter Craft WP52 vs Nokian WR Snowproof

    The Kumho Winter Craft WP52 wins this category with an average rank of 8.7, compared to 10.3 for the Nokian WR Snowproof.

    🔋 Efficiency: Kumho Winter Craft WP52 vs Nokian WR Snowproof

    The Kumho Winter Craft WP52 wins this category with an average rank of 4.7, compared to 13.4 for the Nokian WR Snowproof.

    Frequently asked questions

    Which is better in the wet, Kumho Winter Craft WP52 or Nokian WR Snowproof?

    Across independent wet-braking tests, the Kumho Winter Craft WP52 ranks higher on average than the Nokian WR Snowproof.

    Which has shorter dry braking distance?

    The Nokian WR Snowproof averages a better dry-braking rank than the Kumho Winter Craft WP52 across the tests where both appeared.

    Which tire is quieter and more comfortable?

    On combined noise and comfort metrics, the Nokian WR Snowproof 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 Nokian WR Snowproof.

    How many tests were used in this comparison?

    Kumho Winter Craft WP52 appears in 11 independent tests, Nokian WR Snowproof in 9, 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 →