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    Kumho Winter Craft WP52 vs Tigar Winter 1

    2026 test data · 13 independent tests · 2 head-to-head

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    Kumho Winter Craft WP52 vs Tigar Winter 1: 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 Tigar Winter 1 appear in 13 tests, 2 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 Tigar Winter 1 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 Tigar Winter 1 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 wet
    • You prioritise dry
    • You prioritise snow

    Choose Tigar Winter 1 if

    • You prefer the Tigar Winter 1's brand, sizing or price

    Test profile

    MetricKumho Winter Craft WP52Tigar Winter 1
    SegmentWinterWinter
    TypeWinterWinter
    Tests used112
    Best rank#1#14
    Avg rank10.531.9
    Latest test20252025
    Tire Lab Score91.9—

    Tire Lab Score

    91.9
    Excellent · Winter
    No score yet

    Performance overview

    Category-by-category results

    CategoryKumho Winter Craft WP52Tigar Winter 1Winner
    💧Wet
    Avg rank 9.1
    14
    Avg rank 37.0
    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 2 independent tests:

    💧 Wet: Kumho Winter Craft WP52 vs Tigar Winter 1

    The Kumho Winter Craft WP52 wins this category with an average rank of 9.1, compared to 37.0 for the Tigar Winter 1.

    ☀️ Dry: Kumho Winter Craft WP52 vs Tigar Winter 1

    The Kumho Winter Craft WP52 wins this category with an average rank of 4.7, compared to no data for the Tigar Winter 1.

    ❄️ Snow: Kumho Winter Craft WP52 vs Tigar Winter 1

    The Kumho Winter Craft WP52 wins this category with an average rank of 12.7, compared to no data for the Tigar Winter 1.

    🧊 Ice: Kumho Winter Craft WP52 vs Tigar Winter 1

    The Kumho Winter Craft WP52 wins this category with an average rank of 4.5, compared to no data for the Tigar Winter 1.

    🔇 Noise / Comfort: Kumho Winter Craft WP52 vs Tigar Winter 1

    The Kumho Winter Craft WP52 wins this category with an average rank of 9.2, compared to no data for the Tigar Winter 1.

    📏 Mileage: Kumho Winter Craft WP52 vs Tigar Winter 1

    The Kumho Winter Craft WP52 wins this category with an average rank of 8.7, compared to no data for the Tigar Winter 1.

    🔋 Efficiency: Kumho Winter Craft WP52 vs Tigar Winter 1

    The Kumho Winter Craft WP52 wins this category with an average rank of 4.7, compared to no data for the Tigar Winter 1.

    Frequently asked questions

    Which is better in the wet, Kumho Winter Craft WP52 or Tigar Winter 1?

    Across independent wet-braking tests, the Kumho Winter Craft WP52 ranks higher on average than the Tigar Winter 1.

    Which has shorter dry braking distance?

    The Kumho Winter Craft WP52 averages a better dry-braking rank than the Tigar Winter 1 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 Tigar Winter 1.

    Which tire lasts longer?

    Based on wear and abrasion testing, the Kumho Winter Craft WP52 shows better mileage performance than the Tigar Winter 1.

    How many tests were used in this comparison?

    Kumho Winter Craft WP52 appears in 11 independent tests, Tigar Winter 1 in 2, with 2 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 →