Pirelli Cinturato Winter 3 vs Kumho WinterCraft WP52+
2 tyres ranked on the one independent test that drove all of them together. Every measurement is scored against the best of the group, then weighted by discipline; move the weighting and the leaderboard re-ranks.
The quick answer
On the Balanced weighting the Pirelli Cinturato Winter 3 leads with 99.3%, 1.6 points ahead of the Kumho WinterCraft WP52+.
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Pirelli Cinturato Winter 3
99.3%leads
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Kumho WinterCraft WP52+
97.7%1.6 pts behind
Scores are relative: in every measurement the best tyre of the group scores 100% and the rest are scaled to it, so a tyre can rank first here and still trail a tyre that never shared a test with it. Data updated October 2026.
Leaderboard
Each discipline score is the weighted mean of its measurements in the one shared test, and the total is the weighted mean of the disciplines. Pick a preset or set the sliders yourself, then update: the table below re-ranks without leaving the page.
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Dry
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Value
| Rank | Tyre | Score | Dry | Wet | Snow | Value |
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| 1 | Pirelli Cinturato Winter 3 | 99.3% | 100% | 100% | 100% | 93% |
| 2 | Kumho WinterCraft WP52+ | 97.7% | 99.8% | 96% | 99.6% | 93.8% |
Discipline columns show the score on the current weighting; 100% means the tyre was best of the group in every measurement of that discipline.
Performance overview
One axis per measurement, with the best tyre of the group at the rim. The larger the shape, the fewer weak spots.
Every measurement
Averaged across the shared tests, in the unit each test recorded. The direction under each title says which way is better.
Full data table
The averaged figure behind every bar above, grouped by discipline. The best figure in each row is marked.
| Metric | Pirelli Cinturato Winter 3 | Kumho WinterCraft WP52+ |
|---|---|---|
| Dry | ||
| Dry Braking Mlower is better | 41.7 | 41.8 |
| Wet | ||
| Wet Braking Mlower is better | 46.1 | 48 |
| Snow | ||
| Snow Braking Mlower is better | 25.1 | 25.2 |
| Value | ||
| Wear KMhigher is better | 44171 | 38824 |
| Value Price/1000lower is better | 12.68 | 9.4 |
| Rolling Resistance kg / tlower is better | 8.59 | 9.03 |
Test-by-test record
In the one shared test, the tyre that finished highest takes the win; a tie at the top is a draw. The finishing positions are against the whole field of the test, not just these tyres.
| # | Tyre | Wins | Draws | Losses | Avg. position | Best |
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| 1 | Pirelli Cinturato Winter 3 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 1 | P1 |
| 2 | Kumho WinterCraft WP52+ | 0 | 0 | 1 | 6 | P6 |
The shared test
| Test | Cinturato Winter 3 | WinterCraft WP52+ |
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| 2026 AvD Winter Tyre Test | P1 | P6 |
Frequently Asked Questions
Which is the best tyre overall?
Across 1 shared independent test, the Pirelli Cinturato Winter 3 ranks highest overall with a score of 99.3%, ahead of the Kumho WinterCraft WP52+ (97.7%).
Which tyre has the best wet braking?
The Pirelli Cinturato Winter 3 has the best wet braking across 1 shared test, averaging 46.1M.
Which tyre has the best dry braking?
The Pirelli Cinturato Winter 3 has the best dry braking across 1 shared test, averaging 41.7M.
Which tyre has the best wear?
The Pirelli Cinturato Winter 3 has the best wear across 1 shared test, averaging 44171KM.
Which tyre has the best rolling resistance?
The Pirelli Cinturato Winter 3 has the best rolling resistance across 1 shared test, averaging 8.59kg / t.
Which tyre has the best snow braking?
The Pirelli Cinturato Winter 3 has the best snow braking across 1 shared test, averaging 25.1M.
Which tyre do owners rate highest?
The Kumho WinterCraft WP52+ has the highest owner rating at 91% from 6 reviews.
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Where this data comes from
Measurements and finishing positions are transcribed from each published test. A test only counts here when every tyre in the group ran in it, so each figure was recorded on the same car, size and day as the ones beside it.
About the scoring
In each measurement the best average of the group scores 100% and the others are scaled to it. Discipline scores weight those measurements, the total weights the disciplines, and the default weighting follows the season of the tyres.
Who does the testing
Every test published as a Tyre Reviews test is run by Jonathan Benson, who has been testing tyres independently since 2007.