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  • C
    Fuel Efficiency
    Fuel Efficiency / Rolling Resistance: C

    How much fuel the tyre uses as it rolls. Graded A to E, where A is the most efficient and E the least.

  • B
    Wet Grip
    Wet Grip / Braking Performance: B

    How well the tyre stops in the wet. Graded A to E, where A is the shortest stopping distance. Each grade is worth roughly 3 metres, about a car length.

  • B72 dB
    External Noise
    Noise Emission / Exterior Noise: B (72 dB)

    How loud the tyre is from outside the car, measured in decibels. Graded A to C, where A is the quietest.

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Kumho Wintercraft WP52 225/55R16 99V XL

5.0/5
(2 reviews)
  • Tick Icon Car
    Car tyre:

    Designed for cars, rather than vans, 4x4s or commercial vehicles.

  • Tick Icon Reinforced (XL)
    Extra Load or Reinforced tyres:

    A stronger sidewall lets this tyre carry more weight than a standard tyre of the same size. Marked XL on the sidewall.

  • Tick Icon Winter
    Winter tyres:

    Designed for temperatures below 7°C. Summer tyre rubber hardens in the cold and loses grip, while a winter compound stays soft and holds the road in cold, wet and snowy conditions.

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£13007
  • Fitted at a local tyre centre
  • Wheel balancing included
  • New valve & disposal included
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  • Delivered to your door
  • Fit at a local garage
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Product description & features

The Kumho WinterCraft WP52 winter tyre for passenger vehicles is designed to provide traction on snow, slush, and rain, as well as on cold dry roads. This tyre features a directional tread design with outer edge channels to rapidly remove water from the contact patch. Additionally, as a winter tyre, the WP52’s tread features slits to aid traction on icy or snow covered surfaces. Kumho’s winter tyre tread compound stays flexible and assists the tread in conforming to the road at low temperatures.

Kumho’s WP52 tyre model has replaced the WinterCraft WP51 model. The WP52 also has M+S and 3PMSF markings on the sidewall of the tyre. The 3PMSF marking indicates that this model has also passed the snow-traction test. There are also reinforced XL versions of this tyre model available to provide a higher load capacity. Tyres.co.uk sells the Kumho WP52, including the reinforced XL versions.

Highlights

  • Directional tread with outer channels
  • Tread slits for snow and ice
  • Flexible compound in low temperatures

Kumho Wintercraft WP52 Statistics

Dry Grip
 
 78%
Wet Grip
 
 68%
Road Feedback
 
 70%
Handling
 
 73%
Wear
 
 74%
Comfort
 
 74%
Snow Grip
 
 73%
Ice Grip
 
 50%
The above scores combine independent tests and owner reviews, weighted by Tyre Reviews for consistency and reliability.

Kumho Wintercraft WP52 225/55R16 99V XL Tyre Reviews

There are 2 reviews of the Kumho Wintercraft WP52 225/55R16 99V XL
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Car make: Audi
Car model: A5
By: Jemma S.
Tyre review for Kumho Wintercraft WP52 225/55R16 99V XL
They seem like a good investment for trips in winter. They're improved when it comes to handling in deep snow than the previous ones I had, and are certainly better than my last. Overall, I've seen much less slipping.
Car make: Citroen
Car model: C5
By: Lily H.
Tyre review for Kumho Wintercraft WP52 225/55R16 99V XL
Outstanding traction and control during winter.