Kumho Winter Craft WP52 vs Vredestein Wintrac Pro
The Kumho consistently delivers short dry braking and strong longevity at a lower price, while the Vredestein more often leads in wet control and snow confidence. In several tests the WP52 stops shorter in the dry by 3-5%, yet the Wintrac Pro tends to edge wet braking, aquaplaning resistance and snow metrics. The result is a classic trade-off between value/durability and dynamic capability in poor conditions.
Test Results
Independent comparison tyre tests are the best source of data to get tyre information from, and the good news is there have been eight tests which compare both tyres directly!
| Tyre | Test Wins | Performance |
|---|---|---|
| Kumho Winter Craft WP52 | one | |
| Vredestein Wintrac Pro | six | |
| one draws in one tests | ||
While it might look like the Vredestein Wintrac Pro is better than the Kumho Winter Craft WP52 purely based on the higher number of test wins, tyres are very complicated objects which means where one tyre is better than the other can be more important in real world use.
Let's look at how the two tyres compare across multiple tyre test categories.
Key Strengths
- Consistently shortest or near-shortest dry braking (often 3-5% shorter than Vredestein)
- Excellent tread life and value (e.g., 64,000 km predicted; lower price by ~20%)
- Low noise and good efficiency in several tests
- Competent winter performance with secure wet/dry braking for the price
- Stronger wet control and aquaplaning resistance across multiple tests
- Better snow performance on average (braking, traction, handling)
- Sportier, more precise handling character
- Lower rolling resistance in several tests and balanced all-round capability
Dry Braking
Looking at data from six tyre tests, the Kumho Winter Craft WP52 was better during six dry braking tests. On average the Kumho Winter Craft WP52 stopped the vehicle in 2.33% less distance than the Vredestein Wintrac Pro.
Best In Dry Braking: Kumho Winter Craft WP52
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Dry Handling [s]
Looking at data from one tyre tests, the Kumho Winter Craft WP52 was better during one dry handling [s] tests. On average the Kumho Winter Craft WP52 was 0.76% faster around a lap than the Vredestein Wintrac Pro.
Best In Dry Handling [s]: Kumho Winter Craft WP52
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Dry Handling [Km/H]
Looking at data from three tyre tests, the Kumho Winter Craft WP52 was better during three dry handling [km/h] tests. On average the Kumho Winter Craft WP52 was 0.78% faster around a lap than the Vredestein Wintrac Pro.
Best In Dry Handling [Km/H]: Kumho Winter Craft WP52
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Subj. Dry Handling
Looking at data from one tyre tests, the Kumho Winter Craft WP52 and Vredestein Wintrac Pro performed equally well in subj. dry handling tests.
Best In Subj. Dry Handling: Both tyres performed equally well
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Wet Braking
Looking at data from eight tyre tests, the Vredestein Wintrac Pro was better during four wet braking tests. On average the Vredestein Wintrac Pro stopped the vehicle in 0.18% less distance than the Kumho Winter Craft WP52.
Best In Wet Braking: Vredestein Wintrac Pro
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Wet Braking - Concrete
Looking at data from one tyre tests, the Vredestein Wintrac Pro was better during one wet braking - concrete tests. On average the Vredestein Wintrac Pro stopped the vehicle in 2.96% less distance than the Kumho Winter Craft WP52.
Best In Wet Braking - Concrete: Vredestein Wintrac Pro
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Wet Handling [s]
Looking at data from one tyre tests, the Vredestein Wintrac Pro was better during one wet handling [s] tests. On average the Vredestein Wintrac Pro was 1.35% faster around a wet lap than the Kumho Winter Craft WP52.
Best In Wet Handling [s]: Vredestein Wintrac Pro
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Wet Handling [Km/H]
Looking at data from three tyre tests, the Vredestein Wintrac Pro was better during two wet handling [km/h] tests. On average the Vredestein Wintrac Pro was 1.69% faster around a wet lap than the Kumho Winter Craft WP52.
Best In Wet Handling [Km/H]: Vredestein Wintrac Pro
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Subj. Wet Handling
Looking at data from one tyre tests, the Kumho Winter Craft WP52 was better during one subj. wet handling tests. On average the Kumho Winter Craft WP52 scored 6.12% more points than the Vredestein Wintrac Pro.
Best In Subj. Wet Handling: Kumho Winter Craft WP52
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Wet Circle
Looking at data from two tyre tests, the Vredestein Wintrac Pro was better during two wet circle tests. On average the Vredestein Wintrac Pro was 2.39% faster around a wet circle than the Kumho Winter Craft WP52.
Best In Wet Circle: Vredestein Wintrac Pro
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Straight Aqua
Looking at data from six tyre tests, the Vredestein Wintrac Pro was better during four straight aqua tests. On average the Vredestein Wintrac Pro floated at a 1.24% higher speed than the Kumho Winter Craft WP52.
Best In Straight Aqua: Vredestein Wintrac Pro
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Curved Aquaplaning
Looking at data from five tyre tests, the Vredestein Wintrac Pro was better during three curved aquaplaning tests. On average the Vredestein Wintrac Pro slipped out at a 7.14% higher speed than the Kumho Winter Craft WP52.
Best In Curved Aquaplaning: Vredestein Wintrac Pro
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Snow Braking
Looking at data from eight tyre tests, the Vredestein Wintrac Pro was better during six snow braking tests. On average the Vredestein Wintrac Pro stopped the vehicle in 2.15% less distance than the Kumho Winter Craft WP52.
Best In Snow Braking: Vredestein Wintrac Pro
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Snow Traction
Looking at data from one tyre tests, the Kumho Winter Craft WP52 and Vredestein Wintrac Pro performed equally well in snow traction tests.
Best In Snow Traction: Both tyres performed equally well
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Snow Traction
Looking at data from five tyre tests, the Vredestein Wintrac Pro was better during four snow traction tests. On average the Vredestein Wintrac Pro had 1.79% better snow traction than the Kumho Winter Craft WP52.
Best In Snow Traction: Vredestein Wintrac Pro
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Snow Handling [s]
Looking at data from one tyre tests, the Vredestein Wintrac Pro was better during one snow handling [s] tests. On average the Vredestein Wintrac Pro was 0.54% faster around a lap than the Kumho Winter Craft WP52.
Best In Snow Handling [s]: Vredestein Wintrac Pro
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Snow Handling [Km/H]
Looking at data from three tyre tests, the Vredestein Wintrac Pro was better during one snow handling [km/h] tests. On average the Vredestein Wintrac Pro was 0.4% faster around a lap than the Kumho Winter Craft WP52.
Best In Snow Handling [Km/H]: Vredestein Wintrac Pro
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Subj. Snow Handling
Looking at data from one tyre tests, the Vredestein Wintrac Pro was better during one subj. snow handling tests. On average the Vredestein Wintrac Pro scored 3.16% more points than the Kumho Winter Craft WP52.
Best In Subj. Snow Handling: Vredestein Wintrac Pro
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Snow Slalom
Looking at data from two tyre tests, the Kumho Winter Craft WP52 was better during one snow slalom tests. On average the Kumho Winter Craft WP52 was 1.66% faster through a slalom than the Vredestein Wintrac Pro.
Best In Snow Slalom: Kumho Winter Craft WP52
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Ice Braking
Looking at data from two tyre tests, the Vredestein Wintrac Pro was better during two ice braking tests. On average the Vredestein Wintrac Pro stopped the vehicle 1.36% shorter than the Kumho Winter Craft WP52.
Best In Ice Braking: Vredestein Wintrac Pro
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Subj. Comfort
Looking at data from one tyre tests, the Vredestein Wintrac Pro was better during one subj. comfort tests. On average the Vredestein Wintrac Pro scored 2.17% more points than the Kumho Winter Craft WP52.
Best In Subj. Comfort: Vredestein Wintrac Pro
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Noise
Looking at data from four tyre tests, the Kumho Winter Craft WP52 was better during two noise tests. On average the Kumho Winter Craft WP52 measured 0.28% quieter than the Vredestein Wintrac Pro.
Best In Noise: Kumho Winter Craft WP52
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Wear
Looking at data from three tyre tests, the Kumho Winter Craft WP52 was better during three wear tests. On average the Kumho Winter Craft WP52 is predicted to cover 20.77% miles before reaching 1.6mm than the Vredestein Wintrac Pro.
Best In Wear: Kumho Winter Craft WP52
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Value
Looking at data from two tyre tests, the Kumho Winter Craft WP52 was better during two value tests. On average the Kumho Winter Craft WP52 proved to have a 42.42% better value based on price/1000km than the Vredestein Wintrac Pro.
Best In Value: Kumho Winter Craft WP52
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Price
Looking at data from three tyre tests, the Kumho Winter Craft WP52 was better during three price tests. On average the Kumho Winter Craft WP52 cost 20.38% less than the Vredestein Wintrac Pro.
Best In Price: Kumho Winter Craft WP52
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Rolling Resistance
Looking at data from four tyre tests, the Vredestein Wintrac Pro was better during three rolling resistance tests. On average the Vredestein Wintrac Pro had a 0.46% lower rolling resistance than the Kumho Winter Craft WP52.
Best In Rolling Resistance: Vredestein Wintrac Pro
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Fuel Consumption
Looking at data from one tyre tests, the Kumho Winter Craft WP52 was better during one fuel consumption tests. On average the Kumho Winter Craft WP52 used 1.72% less fuel than the Vredestein Wintrac Pro.
Best In Fuel Consumption: Kumho Winter Craft WP52
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Abrasion
Looking at data from two tyre tests, the Kumho Winter Craft WP52 was better during one abrasion tests. On average the Kumho Winter Craft WP52 emitted 3.64% less particle wear matter than the Vredestein Wintrac Pro.
Best In Abrasion: Kumho Winter Craft WP52
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Real World Driver Reviews
Kumho Winter Craft WP52 Driver Reviews
Drivers find the Kumho Winter Craft WP52 to deliver strong dry grip and handling with generally good snow traction, making it a solid value purchase. Wet performance is adequate but not standout, with several users noting longer wet braking distances or a vague feel. Noise can be higher than average for some, though overall comfort is acceptable. Overall sentiment is moderately positive with a few recurring caveats in the wet.
Based on 8 reviews with an average rating of 69%
Vredestein Wintrac Pro Driver Reviews
Most drivers report the Vredestein Wintrac Pro delivers excellent wet and dry grip with confident handling and strong snow performance, often rivaling summer tyres for steering feel while remaining quiet and comfortable. A minority note weaknesses on ice and some increased rolling resistance/fuel use, with occasional soft sidewall feel on powerful cars; overall sentiment is strongly positive given high scores and frequent praise for wear and value.
Based on 29 reviews with an average rating of 87%
Conclusion
The Kumho WinterCraft WP52 fights back with best-in-group dry braking in many tests, very good snow competence for its class, class-leading wear (often 30-40% longer life) and a clear price advantage. For high-mileage drivers, mixed urban use, and value-focused buyers who still want solid winter ability, the WP52 makes compelling sense. The practical takeaway: choose Vredestein for winter performance on wet/snow; choose Kumho for cost-per-kilometre, low noise and standout dry stopping.
Key Differences
- Overall results: Vredestein leads test wins (6 vs 1), indicating broader consistency
- Dry braking: Kumho repeatedly shorter (e.g., ADAC 2023: 42.6 m vs 44.7 m)
- Wet performance: Vredestein typically quicker in wet braking/handling and aquaplaning
- Snow: Vredestein usually stops and accelerates better (multiple 2-6% gains)
- Wear/value: Kumho markedly longer life and lower purchase price (often 20-40% value edge)
- Rolling resistance: Slight advantage to Vredestein in several tests; Kumho sometimes close or better on fuel use
Overall Winner: Vredestein Wintrac Pro
Based on the tyre test data and user reviews we have in our database, the Vredestein Wintrac Pro has demonstrated better overall performance in this comparison. However, as you can see from the spider diagram above, each tyre has its own strengths which should be considered in your final tyre buying choice.Similar Comparisons
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Footnote
This page has been developed using tyre industry testing best practices. This means we are only comparing tests which have had both tyres in the same test.
Why is this important? Tyre testing is heavily affected by things like surface grip levels and surface temperature, which means you can only compare values from the same day. During a tyre test external condition changes are calculated into the overall results, but it is not possible to calculate this between tyre tests performed on different days or at different locations.
As a result you will see other tests on Tyre Reviews which feature both the %s and %s, but as they weren't conducted on the same day, the results are not comparable.
Lots of other websites do this sort of tyre comparison, Tyre Reviews doesn't.