Kumho Winter Craft WP52 vs Toyo Snowprox S944: 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 Toyo Snowprox S944 appear in 12 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, noise / comfort, mileage, efficiency. Its overall Tire Lab Score is 92/100, based on 11 tests.
How the Toyo Snowprox S944 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 Toyo Snowprox S944 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 Toyo Snowprox S944's brand, sizing or price
Test profile
| Metric | Kumho Winter Craft WP52 | Toyo Snowprox S944 |
|---|---|---|
| Segment | Winter | Winter |
| Type | Winter | Winter |
| Tests used | 11 | 1 |
| Best rank | #1 | #21 |
| Avg rank | 10.5 | 31.5 |
| Latest test | 2025 | 2024 |
| Tire Lab Score | 91.9 | — |
Tire Lab Score
Kumho Winter Craft WP52
Toyo Snowprox S944
Performance overview
Category-by-category results
| Category | Kumho Winter Craft WP52 | Toyo Snowprox S944 | Winner |
|---|---|---|---|
| 💧Wet | Avg rank 9.1 14 | Avg rank 35.0 | 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 1 independent test:
💧 Wet: Kumho Winter Craft WP52 vs Toyo Snowprox S944
The Kumho Winter Craft WP52 wins this category with an average rank of 9.1, compared to 35.0 for the Toyo Snowprox S944.
☀️ Dry: Kumho Winter Craft WP52 vs Toyo Snowprox S944
The Kumho Winter Craft WP52 wins this category with an average rank of 4.7, compared to no data for the Toyo Snowprox S944.
❄️ Snow: Kumho Winter Craft WP52 vs Toyo Snowprox S944
The Kumho Winter Craft WP52 wins this category with an average rank of 12.7, compared to no data for the Toyo Snowprox S944.
🧊 Ice: Kumho Winter Craft WP52 vs Toyo Snowprox S944
The Kumho Winter Craft WP52 wins this category with an average rank of 4.5, compared to no data for the Toyo Snowprox S944.
🔇 Noise / Comfort: Kumho Winter Craft WP52 vs Toyo Snowprox S944
The Kumho Winter Craft WP52 wins this category with an average rank of 9.2, compared to no data for the Toyo Snowprox S944.
📏 Mileage: Kumho Winter Craft WP52 vs Toyo Snowprox S944
The Kumho Winter Craft WP52 wins this category with an average rank of 8.7, compared to no data for the Toyo Snowprox S944.
🔋 Efficiency: Kumho Winter Craft WP52 vs Toyo Snowprox S944
The Kumho Winter Craft WP52 wins this category with an average rank of 4.7, compared to no data for the Toyo Snowprox S944.
Frequently asked questions
Which is better in the wet, Kumho Winter Craft WP52 or Toyo Snowprox S944?
Across independent wet-braking tests, the Kumho Winter Craft WP52 ranks higher on average than the Toyo Snowprox S944.
Which has shorter dry braking distance?
The Kumho Winter Craft WP52 averages a better dry-braking rank than the Toyo Snowprox S944 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 Toyo Snowprox S944.
Which tire lasts longer?
Based on wear and abrasion testing, the Kumho Winter Craft WP52 shows better mileage performance than the Toyo Snowprox S944.
How many tests were used in this comparison?
Kumho Winter Craft WP52 appears in 11 independent tests, Toyo Snowprox S944 in 1, 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 →
