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    Kumho Winter Craft WP52 vs Riken Riken Snow

    2026 test data · 15 independent tests · 3 head-to-head

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    Kumho Winter Craft WP52 vs Riken Riken Snow: 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 Riken Riken Snow appear in 15 tests, 3 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, noise / comfort, mileage, efficiency. Its overall Tire Lab Score is 92/100, based on 11 tests.

    How the Riken Riken Snow performs. It does not lead any single category outright in this matchup. Its overall Tire Lab Score is 79/100, 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 Riken Riken Snow 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 dry
    • You prioritise snow

    Choose Riken Riken Snow if

    • You prefer the Riken Riken Snow's brand, sizing or price

    Test profile

    MetricKumho Winter Craft WP52Riken Riken Snow
    SegmentWinterWinter
    TypeWinterWinter
    Tests used114
    Best rank#1#15
    Avg rank10.532.2
    Latest test20252024
    Tire Lab Score91.979.1

    Tire Lab Score

    91.9
    Excellent · Winter
    79.1
    Good · Winter

    Performance overview

    Category-by-category results

    CategoryKumho Winter Craft WP52Riken Riken SnowWinner
    💧Wet
    Avg rank 9.1
    14
    Avg rank 37.3
    Kumho Winter Craft WP52
    ☀️Dry
    Avg rank 4.7
    311
    		No data
    Kumho Winter Craft WP52
    ❄️Snow
    Avg rank 12.7
    		No data
    Kumho Winter Craft WP52
    🧊Ice
    Avg rank 4.5
    1
    		No data
    Kumho Winter Craft WP52
    🔇Noise / Comfort
    Avg rank 9.2
    112
    		No data
    Kumho Winter Craft WP52
    📏Mileage
    Avg rank 8.7
    2
    		No data
    Kumho Winter Craft WP52
    🔋Efficiency
    Avg rank 4.7
    1
    		No data
    Kumho Winter Craft WP52

    Tests used in this comparison

    Both tires were measured head-to-head in these 3 independent tests:

    💧 Wet: Kumho Winter Craft WP52 vs Riken Riken Snow

    The Kumho Winter Craft WP52 wins this category with an average rank of 9.1, compared to 37.3 for the Riken Riken Snow.

    ☀️ Dry: Kumho Winter Craft WP52 vs Riken Riken Snow

    The Kumho Winter Craft WP52 wins this category with an average rank of 4.7, compared to no data for the Riken Riken Snow.

    ❄️ Snow: Kumho Winter Craft WP52 vs Riken Riken Snow

    The Kumho Winter Craft WP52 wins this category with an average rank of 12.7, compared to no data for the Riken Riken Snow.

    🧊 Ice: Kumho Winter Craft WP52 vs Riken Riken Snow

    The Kumho Winter Craft WP52 wins this category with an average rank of 4.5, compared to no data for the Riken Riken Snow.

    🔇 Noise / Comfort: Kumho Winter Craft WP52 vs Riken Riken Snow

    The Kumho Winter Craft WP52 wins this category with an average rank of 9.2, compared to no data for the Riken Riken Snow.

    📏 Mileage: Kumho Winter Craft WP52 vs Riken Riken Snow

    The Kumho Winter Craft WP52 wins this category with an average rank of 8.7, compared to no data for the Riken Riken Snow.

    🔋 Efficiency: Kumho Winter Craft WP52 vs Riken Riken Snow

    The Kumho Winter Craft WP52 wins this category with an average rank of 4.7, compared to no data for the Riken Riken Snow.

    Frequently asked questions

    Which is better in the wet, Kumho Winter Craft WP52 or Riken Riken Snow?

    Across independent wet-braking tests, the Kumho Winter Craft WP52 ranks higher on average than the Riken Riken Snow.

    Which has shorter dry braking distance?

    The Kumho Winter Craft WP52 averages a better dry-braking rank than the Riken Riken Snow 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 Riken Riken Snow.

    Which tire lasts longer?

    Based on wear and abrasion testing, the Kumho Winter Craft WP52 shows better mileage performance than the Riken Riken Snow.

    How many tests were used in this comparison?

    Kumho Winter Craft WP52 appears in 11 independent tests, Riken Riken Snow in 4, with 3 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 →