What is Kumho Tire?

[OLaila]

KUMHO Tire refers to the tire brand Kumho. 1. Kumho tires maintain excellent performance even in rainy conditions. Different tire series feature specially developed tread patterns. 2. The wear degree of Kumho tires varies. If a vehicle consistently travels on uneven roads, Kumho tires will sustain relatively severe damage. The characteristics of Kumho tires are introduced as follows: 1. Kumho utilizes specially designed glass discs, high-speed photographic equipment, and comprehensive computer analysis systems to analyze water film phenomena and drainage performance of various tire tread patterns, applying these findings to new product development. 2. The bead area where the tire connects with the rim is vulnerable to external impact, with the rim being damaged first upon impact. Products employing Rim-Protector technology typically have the Protector exposed externally, preventing air leakage caused by rim damage while effectively protecting high-value rims.

[OTanner]

I've driven a taxi for over a decade and used many Kumho tires. Kumho is a Korean brand with a branch factory in Qingdao. We cab drivers call it the 'Tough Little Workhorse'. Their tires focus on being economical and practical, like the Solus series which is especially suitable for family cars - the tread pattern remains clear even after 50,000-60,000 kilometers. My Hyundai Elantra originally came with Kumho tires - they had average wet road grip, relatively loud road noise but high wear resistance. I heard their newer generation tires now incorporate noise reduction technology while still being about one-third cheaper than Michelin. Just don't buy old stock tires to save money - the rubber hardens after three years, so always check the DOT date code on the tire sidewall.

[Taylor]

Last time I changed tires for my Golf, I researched Kumho, this Korean brand ranks among the global top ten. Their most famous Ecsta series is quite common in my modified car enthusiast circle, with strong sidewall support for sport tires and minimal tread deformation during cornering. However, their winter tires are average; a friend in Harbin used their snow tires last year and said the ice grip wasn't as good as Nokian's. The newly launched Majesty series focuses on quietness, using a three-layer polyester cord ply, showing significant improvement in noise control at high speeds. A reminder: never buy gray market tires to save money, Kumho only offers a three-year warranty through official channels.

[Rosemary]

The original Kumho tires on my CR-V lasted four years before needing replacement. This brand is under the Hankook Tire Group and is about 20% cheaper than Bridgestone tires in the same tier. They are perfectly adequate for daily city commuting, with a treadwear rating of 620 (mid-to-upper range), but braking distance in heavy rain is 1-2 meters longer compared to premium tires. The newly launched Kinergy series emphasizes fuel efficiency, reducing rolling resistance by 8% and saving 0.3 liters per 100 km in real-world tests. I recommend choosing tires with 3T index certification—the higher the Treadwear rating, the better the value.