Which brand does Kumho belong to?
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Kumho tires are produced by Kumho Tire, a South Korean tire brand established in 1960, which has grown into one of the world's leading tire manufacturers. Kumho Tire boasts a comprehensive production line covering various categories including passenger vehicle tires, commercial vehicle tires, and high-tech tires. In addition to its Shanghai sales headquarters serving nationwide, Kumho has established a Nanjing plant and completed the construction of its second-phase Nanjing factory in 2005. Furthermore, Kumho set up a Tianjin plant and R&D center in 2006, a Changchun plant in 2007, and the Nanjing TBR factory commenced operations in 2008. By then, Kumho Tire's annual production capacity in China reached 30 million units. Kumho tires are often used under complex and demanding conditions, enduring various deformations, loads, forces, and temperature extremes during operation. Therefore, they must possess high load-bearing capacity, traction performance, and cushioning properties, along with excellent wear resistance and flex resistance, as well as low rolling resistance and heat generation. Directly in contact with the road surface, they work in tandem with the vehicle's suspension to absorb shocks during driving, ensuring good ride comfort and smoothness. They also maintain strong adhesion between the wheels and the road, enhancing the vehicle's traction, braking, and off-road capabilities while bearing the vehicle's weight. Methods for maintaining Kumho tires: Enhance awareness of tire safety and conduct regular inspections. Periodically correct wheel balance to prevent high-frequency oscillations at high speeds that may cause uneven tire wear. Regularly rotate tires to ensure even wear across all tires on the vehicle. Tire rotation should be performed every 5,000 kilometers. In daily use of Kumho tires, pay attention to the following points: Regularly inspect the tire surface for cracks, deformations, or other defects. As tires wear from driving, the tread grooves gradually become shallower. Worn-out treads lose their water drainage and anti-skid functions, significantly reducing the vehicle's performance. Small cracks can pose hidden dangers of tire blowouts at high speeds. Additionally, promptly remove pebbles lodged in the grooves. Park on level ground whenever possible. Avoid parking on roads with thick, sharp, or pointed stones. Do not park near or in contact with petroleum products, acids, or other materials that may deteriorate rubber. After parking, avoid turning the steering wheel, as this accelerates tire wear. Avoid splashing water to cool overheated tires. In hot weather or during high-speed driving, tires are prone to overheating, and tire pressure may increase. In such cases, stop to let the tires cool naturally. Never release air to reduce pressure or splash water to cool the tires, as this can lead to abnormal aging of the tread rubber. Prevent sudden braking. Minimize frequent and hard braking to avoid accelerating tread wear caused by dragging between the tires and the road surface.
