Kumho WinterCraft WP52 is a winter tyre made in total of 123 sizes, ranging from R13 to R13 - this particular dimension is R16, which means it fits to a 16 inch/406.4mm diameter wheel. 215/65 R16 is 60mm wider than the narrowest dimension (155) and 40mm narrower than the widest one (255). This tyre profile of 65 means the sidewall height of the tyre is 65% of the tyre width (215mm), which results in 139.75mm sidewall height. In 215/65 R16, there is only one possible speed index for Kumho WinterCraft WP52 - "H", which is good for speeds up to 210 km/h. In 215/65 R16, WinterCraft WP52 usually competes against Eurowinter Hs02, which is a tyre from Falken with a rating of 51%, compared to 55% of the Kumho in question.
Autobild Winter tyre test 2022 215/55 R17 satisfactory Ranked #17 of 19Finishing 17th out of 19 competitors, the Kumho WinterCraft WP52 received a final rating of 'Satisfactory'. The tyre stood out for its dynamic dry handling, high mileage, and good economic value. These strengths were complemented by its exceptional performance in disciplines such as dry braking and dry handling, where it demonstrated leading capabilities. Additionally, its balance of performance and cost earned it high marks for price/value. However, its performance was not without drawbacks. It was critiqued for having limited grip levels on wet surfaces, displaying significant understeering characteristics during wet handling, and offering low aquaplaning reserves. Despite these challenges, its positives in dry conditions and overall value proposition held considerable merit.