Kumho Winter Craft WP52 vs Roadhog Winter Plus: 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 Roadhog Winter Plus 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 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 Roadhog Winter Plus performs. It does not lead any single category outright in this matchup. It has limited comparative test data, so treat its results as indicative.
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 Roadhog Winter Plus 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 prioritise wet
- You prioritise dry
- You prioritise snow
- You prefer the Roadhog Winter Plus's brand, sizing or price
Test profile
| Metric | Kumho Winter Craft WP52 | Roadhog Winter Plus |
|---|---|---|
| Segment | Winter | Winter |
| Type | Winter | Winter |
| Tests used | 11 | 1 |
| Best rank | #1 | #15 |
| Avg rank | 10.5 | 29.0 |
| Latest test | 2025 | 2021 |
| Tire Lab Score | 91.9 | — |
Tire Lab Score
Kumho Winter Craft WP52
Roadhog Winter Plus
Performance overview
Category-by-category results
| Category | Kumho Winter Craft WP52 | Roadhog Winter Plus | Winner |
|---|---|---|---|
| 💧Wet | Avg rank 9.1 14 | Avg rank 27.0 | Kumho Winter Craft WP52 |
| ☀️Dry | Avg rank 4.7 311 | No data | Kumho Winter Craft WP52 |
| ❄️Snow | Avg rank 12.7 | Avg rank 35.0 | 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 |
💧 Wet: Kumho Winter Craft WP52 vs Roadhog Winter Plus
The Kumho Winter Craft WP52 wins this category with an average rank of 9.1, compared to 27.0 for the Roadhog Winter Plus.
☀️ Dry: Kumho Winter Craft WP52 vs Roadhog Winter Plus
The Kumho Winter Craft WP52 wins this category with an average rank of 4.7, compared to no data for the Roadhog Winter Plus.
❄️ Snow: Kumho Winter Craft WP52 vs Roadhog Winter Plus
The Kumho Winter Craft WP52 wins this category with an average rank of 12.7, compared to 35.0 for the Roadhog Winter Plus.
🧊 Ice: Kumho Winter Craft WP52 vs Roadhog Winter Plus
The Kumho Winter Craft WP52 wins this category with an average rank of 4.5, compared to no data for the Roadhog Winter Plus.
🔇 Noise / Comfort: Kumho Winter Craft WP52 vs Roadhog Winter Plus
The Kumho Winter Craft WP52 wins this category with an average rank of 9.2, compared to no data for the Roadhog Winter Plus.
📏 Mileage: Kumho Winter Craft WP52 vs Roadhog Winter Plus
The Kumho Winter Craft WP52 wins this category with an average rank of 8.7, compared to no data for the Roadhog Winter Plus.
🔋 Efficiency: Kumho Winter Craft WP52 vs Roadhog Winter Plus
The Kumho Winter Craft WP52 wins this category with an average rank of 4.7, compared to no data for the Roadhog Winter Plus.
Frequently asked questions
Which is better in the wet, Kumho Winter Craft WP52 or Roadhog Winter Plus?
Across independent wet-braking tests, the Kumho Winter Craft WP52 ranks higher on average than the Roadhog Winter Plus.
Which has shorter dry braking distance?
The Kumho Winter Craft WP52 averages a better dry-braking rank than the Roadhog Winter Plus 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 Roadhog Winter Plus.
Which tire lasts longer?
Based on wear and abrasion testing, the Kumho Winter Craft WP52 shows better mileage performance than the Roadhog Winter Plus.
How many tests were used in this comparison?
Kumho Winter Craft WP52 appears in 11 independent tests, Roadhog Winter Plus in 1.
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Data aggregated from independent testing organizations including ADAC, Auto Bild, TCS, and Auto Motor und Sport. Read our methodology →
