Michelin Alpin 7 vs Kumho WinterCraft WP52+
In the 2 independent tests that ran both tires, the Michelin Alpin 7 finished ahead 2 times and the WinterCraft WP52+ not once. The Alpin 7 was stronger in ice, comfort and value, the WinterCraft WP52+ in dry, wet and snow.
Performance profile
13 measurements from the 2 shared tests, each tire shown as its share of the better figure in every test.
Where each is furthest ahead
Alpin 7
WinterCraft WP52+
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In each test the better of the two figures counts as 100% and the other as its share of it, so a 118 ft stop against 112 ft is 95%; each spoke averages the shared tests that recorded it.
Where each scores higher
Alpin 7
WinterCraft WP52+
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Category scores are percentiles among tires of the same season and class: 90 means this tire out-performs 90% of them, measured across every test we hold, not only the ones it appeared in.
Where owners rate each higher
Alpin 7
WinterCraft WP52+
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Owners rate the Alpin 7 89% from 11 reviews and the WinterCraft WP52+ 91% from 6. Each spoke is one question owners answer out of 10; reviews are vetted by hand before publication.
Every measurement, side by side
Averages of the figures both tires posted in the same tests. The gap is the average of each test's own gap, so figures from different cars and years are never mixed. Wins count the tests in which each tire did better.
| Measurement | Alpin 7 | Gap | WinterCraft WP52+ | Wins |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Dry WinterCraft WP52+ ahead | ||||
| Dry Braking ft | 144 | 2.6% | 140 | 0-2 |
| Wet WinterCraft WP52+ ahead | ||||
| Wet Braking ft | 139 | 1.9% | 137 | 1-1 |
| Wet Braking - Concrete ft | 129 | 1% | 128 | 0-1 |
| Straight Aqua mph | 53.4 | 1.6% | 54.2 | 0-1 |
| Curved Aquaplaning ft/s² | 11.5 | 9.4% | 10.5 | 1-0 |
| Snow WinterCraft WP52+ ahead | ||||
| Snow Braking ft | 58 | 0.6% | 58 | 1-1 |
| Snow Traction lbf | 641 | 0.6% | 645 | 0-1 |
| Ice Alpin 7 ahead | ||||
| Ice Braking ft | 66 | 6.5% | 71 | 1-0 |
| Comfort Alpin 7 ahead | ||||
| Noise dB | 72.3 | 0.8 dB | 73.1 | 1-0 |
| Value Alpin 7 ahead | ||||
| Wear miles | 27,370 | 10.4% | 24,489 | 1-1 |
| Rolling Resistance kg / t | 7.92 | 12.3% | 9.03 | 1-0 |
| Fuel Consumption l/100km | 5.5 | 1.8% | 5.6 | 1-0 |
| Abrasion mg/km/t | 79 | 16.8% | 95 | 1-0 |
Braking distances and lap times are better when lower; speeds, wear and grip figures when higher. A test's figures are its own: sizes, cars, surfaces and temperatures differ from one to the next, which is why the averages here are only ever of tests the two tires shared.
Head to head in 2 tests in 2026
Each row is one published test in which both tires ran on the same car, in the same size, on the same day. The line is the whole field, winner on the left.
| Test | Alpin 7 | Field | WinterCraft WP52+ |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 AvD Winter Tire Test | P2 of 15 | P6 of 15 | |
| 2026 ADAC Winter Tire Test - 185/65 R15 | P2 of 16 | P12 of 16 |
Alpin 7 vs WinterCraft WP52+: your questions
Is the Michelin Alpin 7 or the Kumho WinterCraft WP52+ the better tire?
In the 2 independent tests that ran both tires, the Michelin Alpin 7 finished ahead 2 times and the WinterCraft WP52+ not once. On the Tire Reviews Score, which weighs every test and review we hold, the Alpin 7 scores 9.5 and the WinterCraft WP52+ 9.3 out of 10.
Which is better in the wet, the Alpin 7 or the WinterCraft WP52+?
The WinterCraft WP52+ led 3 of the 5 wet measurements the shared tests recorded.
Which is better in the dry?
The WinterCraft WP52+ led 2 of the 2 dry measurements the shared tests recorded. On average it stopped 2.6% shorter in the dry across 2 tests.
Which is better in snow?
The WinterCraft WP52+ led 2 of the 3 snow measurements the shared tests recorded.
Which is quieter and more comfortable?
Owners rate comfort 9.4/10 for the Alpin 7 and 8.8/10 for the WinterCraft WP52+.
What do owners say?
Owners rate the Alpin 7 89% from 11 reviews and the WinterCraft WP52+ 91% from 6. 100% of Alpin 7 owners would buy it again, against 100% for the WinterCraft WP52+.
Which is more expensive?
In the 2 tests that listed prices, the Alpin 7 was the dearer tire in 2 of them, by 72.8% on average. Prices are the test's own at the time, in its own market.
Are they available in the same sizes?
The Alpin 7 is made in 49 sizes (15 to 20 inch) and the WinterCraft WP52+ in 115 (13 to 21 inch). 40 sizes are available in both. On the EU label the Alpin 7 is graded B for wet grip and C for rolling resistance in most sizes; the WinterCraft WP52+ B and C.
Which is the newer tire?
The WinterCraft WP52+ is the newer design: it reached the market in 2025, the Alpin 7 in 2024.
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Where this data comes from
Finishing positions and measurements are transcribed from each published test. A test only counts here when both tires ran in it, so every figure was recorded on the same car, size and day as the one it is compared to.
About the TR Score
The Tire Reviews Score rates each tire out of 10 from every independent test result and vetted owner review we hold, so two tires can be compared even before a test has run them together.
Who does the testing
Every test published as a Tire Reviews test is run by Jonathan Benson, who has been testing tires independently since 2007.