Which country produces Kumho tires?
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Kumho tires are produced in China, originating from South Korea and later acquired by China's Qingdao Doublestar. Currently, they have production bases in Tianjin, Changchun, and Nanjing, China. Kumho tires for passenger cars can be divided into the Solus series, Ecsta series, and Ecowing KH30. The Solus series utilizes high-rigidity RibBlock technology combined with a noise-reducing tread pattern design, ensuring stable handling performance while filtering out most rolling noise. Even at high speeds, it provides a relatively comfortable driving environment, making it a well-balanced tire. The Ecsta series, as Kumho's top-tier (high-performance) lineup, naturally delivers outstanding performance. Featuring a unique heat-dissipation design, it maintains excellent tire performance even at high speeds, enhancing driving safety to some extent. Additionally, optimized tread pattern design and carcass cord tension distribution effectively improve durability, wear resistance, and braking performance. The Ecowing KH30 is Kumho's flagship energy-saving and comfort-oriented tire. Using new composite material technology and a unique tread pattern, it ensures grip performance while offering low rolling resistance and fuel efficiency. Naturally, its grip and noise levels meet most consumers' needs, and with its affordable pricing, it stands as a high-value tire option.
Speaking of Kumho Tires, it's an authentic Korean brand headquartered in Seoul. I remember researching it when helping a friend choose tires—they were founded in 1960 and are now among the world's top ten tire manufacturers. Although produced in South Korea, they have large factories in Nanjing and Tianjin, China, to supply the global market. Once when changing tires, I specifically checked the sidewall markings—those labeled 'MADE IN CHINA' are actually produced in domestic factories. It's quite common for multinational companies to set up factories in multiple locations, which helps reduce costs and ensure local supply. However, core technology R&D still takes place at the Korean headquarters, like their famous energy-saving tire technology.
