Review of the best Kumho tires in 2022

Every driver knows how important the excellent technical condition of his car is. After all, a serviceable car is a guarantee not only of a comfortable ride, but also of your own safety. One of these components are tires. They directly connect the road and the car. The right choice depends on how safe driving will be. Among other manufacturers, the Kumho brand has occupied its niche, tires of which are in demand by consumers.

What are the tires

1. Summer. Designed for driving during the period when the temperature rises above 6 degrees Celsius. The tread pattern on them can be mud, universal or road. Such a tire will be marked H / T, H / P, A / T, M / T. Road bikes are designed for use in the city, universal ones are suitable for driving on the road, dirt, grass. Mud is perfect for off-road (stones, mud, ditches, water).
2. Winter. It is worth driving on such tires at temperatures below +5 degrees. They come with spikes or Velcro. They are divided into Scandinavian (for harsh winters), European (for mild winters) and Scandinavian with spikes (ideal for icy conditions).
3. All season. These are tires that are suitable for winter and summer. They have the qualities of summer and winter tires, but at an average level.
4. Low profile. Suitable for smooth roads, but uneven roads can cause damage to the discs.
5. Non-piercing. Tires are made of dense rubber, which allows you to drive for some time without replacing the tire if damaged. About 100 - 150 km.
6. Off-road. These tires are designed for SUVs, which allows you to ride on uneven surfaces, mud, stones.

Most Popular Tire Brands

• Continental (Germany);
• Kumho (Korea);
• Michelin (France);
• good year (USA);
• Cooper (USA);
• Pirelli (Italy);
• Bridgestone (Japan);
• Yokohama (Japan).

Kumho appeared on the Russian market not so long ago, but it has already begun to be in demand among consumers. Because it produces a quality product at an affordable price.

How to choose the right protector

1. You need to know what type of transport you need tires for;
2. In what period of time will it be operated;
3. Construction (radial, diagonal);
4. Tread pattern;
5. sealing method;
6. Marking. It needs to be known exactly, because these are profile width and height data, maximum speed index, load capacity index, design, rim diameter;
7. Manufacturer;
8. Release date. After all, rubber can age and lose its quality. Shelf life - about three years;
9. Reviews for a specific model on the net.

Tire storage features

Tires are best stored without discs, but can be stored as a complete set. The ideal storage option is to hand over the tires to specialized paid premises. All conditions are met there. But if this is not possible, then a balcony or garage will do. Summer tires are not afraid of frost, just like winter tires are warm. But for both, direct sunlight is dangerous. They cause the rubber to dry and crack. Tires can be placed in cases or bags for storage and placed in a horizontal position. You can’t hang them (especially without disks), this will lead to deformation.

Marking

Separately, it is worth talking about the marking of a car tire. For example, the side of a tire says 195/65 R15 91 T XL. At first it seems that this is a set of numbers and letters, but it is not. 195 - width in millimeters, 65 - proportionality in percent, R - radial design (diagonal not marked), 15 - wheel diameter, 91 - load index, T - speed index, XL - additional parameters (reinforced tire).

Kumho (Korea)

This company appeared in 1960 in Korea, founded by Pak Icheon. At the moment, their tires are sold all over the world, manufacturers are among the top twenty tire concerns. This concern produces tires for aviation, cars and special equipment.

Kumho produces quality tires, this is confirmed by the fact that 25% of sports cars produced around the world are equipped with tires.

Manufacturing plants are located in Korea, China, Vietnam. Each plant has a research center that monitors the quality of tires produced and develops new models.

In 1970, the Seijang plant was built, where they launched automated production, which made it possible to improve product quality. Kumho Tire has partnered with one of America's three largest manufacturers, Uniroyal Tire Co. and began to produce slopes for aviation.

The company has set up a tire history museum in Pyeongtaek City.

You can buy Kumho tires in stores representing the company's products in almost any region of Russia.

Kumho tires

Kumho Ecsta xs KU36

Summer tires without studs. Designed for cars. Speed ​​index - W (up to 270 km / h). Available in different diameters (inches) - 15 / 16 / 17 / 18 / 19, with different profiles (width in mm) - 205 / 215 / 225 / 235 / 245 / 255 / 265 / 275 / 285 / 315. Profile height - 35 / 40 / 45 / 50 in millimeters.

The price depends on the diameter (per piece) - about 5 thousand rubles.

• Soft rubber;
• Good fit on the disc;
• Excellent grip, easy to brake;
• Does not slip at the start;
• Price-quality ratio.

• Not suitable for driving on sand;
• Slightly noisy;
• Low tread.

Kumho Road venture KL71

Summer tires without studs. Designed for SUVs. Speed ​​index - Q (up to 160 km / h). Produced in diameter - 14 / 15 / 16 / 17 / 18 / 20 / 24 inches. The profile comes in different widths and heights.Width in mm - 195 / 205 / 215 / 225 / 235 / 245 / 265 / 285 / 295 / 305 / 315 / 345 / 355. Height in mm - 45 / 60 / 65 / 70 / 75 / 80 / 85. Maximum load for one slope from 650 to 1700 kg.

The price depends on the diameter (per piece) - about 7 thousand rubles.

• Large drawing;
• Perfect for driving through mud, sand, black soil;
• The rubber is strong;
• Easily washed off dirt.

• noisy;
• Difficult to drive on asphalt.

Kumho Solus KL21

All season tires without studs. Great for SUVs. Maximum speed index - H (up to 210 km/h), T (up to 190 km/h), V (up to 240 km/h). Produced in diameter - 16 / 17 / 18 / 19 / 20 in inches. The profile is produced differently, width - 215 / 225 / 235 / 245 / 255 / 265 / 275 / 285, height - 45 / 50 / 55 / 60 / 65 / 70. The load per tire is allowed from 700 to 1100 kg.

The price depends on the diameter and ranges from 4 to 9 thousand apiece.

• Price-quality ratio;
• Silent ride;
• Help save fuel
• Rubber soft;
• Good fit on the disc;
• Suitable for various SUV models.

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Kumho Sense KR26

Summer tires without studs. Suitable for cars. The maximum speed index is W (up to 270 km / h). Available with different diameters - 15 / 16 / 17 / 18 / 19. The manufacturer offers a profile with different widths - 205 / 215 / 225 / 235 / 245 / 255 / 265 / 275 / 285 / 315 and heights - 35 / 40 / 45 / 50. The maximum load on one ramp is from 500 to 800 kg.

The price depends on the diameter of the tire and starts from 8 thousand rubles apiece.

• Rubber soft;
• No slippage at the start;
• Good fit on the disc;
• Excellent traction, this allows you to quickly brake;
• Value for money.

• Slips on the sand;
• A bit noisy;
• Low tread;
• The sides of the slope are soft.

Kumho Road venture KL78

All-weather tire for SUV and light pickup truck without studs. They produce diameter - 16, profile width - 205, profile height - 80. Maximum speed index - S (up to 180 km / h). The maximum load on one ramp is 690 kg.

The price is about 4000 rubles.

• Silent;
• Good road grip;
• Suitable for moving around the city and trips out of town;
• Easy to clean;
• Great for wet driving.

• On clay it can slip;
• Soft sides (possible breaks).

Kumho Crugen Premium KL33

Summer tires without studs, designed for passenger cars, minivans. Produced with a diameter - 16 / 17 / 18 / 19 / 20. Profile width - 215 / 225 / 235 / 245 / 255 / 265 / 275 and profile height - 45 / 50 / 55 / 60 / 65 / 70. Maximum speed index - H (up to 210 km/h), V (up to 240 km/h). The maximum load per one ramp is from 750 to 1000 kg.

The price depends on the diameter - from 3500 rubles apiece.

• Suitable for any roads;
• Rubber soft;
• Does not slip on a snowy road;
• Completely silent.

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Kumho I'Zen KW27

Winter tires without studs are suitable for passenger cars. Diameter - 15/16/17/18/19. Profile height - 45/50 and profile width - 205/215/225/235/245/265/275.

The price depends on the diameter: from 6,000 to 10,000 rubles per piece.

• Value for money;
• Excellent behavior on snowy and wet roads;
• Rubber soft;
• Virtually silent.

• It can slip on ice (depending on the drive of the car).

Kumho Winter Craft Ice WI31

Winter tires with spikes, suitable for passenger cars. Available with a diameter of 14 inches, profile width - 185 mm. Load index - 82, speed index - T. Suitable for driving on slippery surfaces.

Price: from 3 thousand rubles apiece.

• Price-quality ratio;
• Rubber is dense, but not rough;
• No skidding on ice thanks to spikes;
• Good quality drive.

• noisy;
• Not suitable for driving on sand.

Kumho I Zen KW31

Excellent winter tires without studs. Can be installed on a car. Diameter in inches - 16, profile width - 205, height - 50. Speed ​​​​index - R (up to 170 km / h). The maximum load index for one ramp is up to 600 kg.

Price: about 4 thousand rubles apiece.

• Excellent rides in the snow, without slipping;
• Relatively quiet ride;
• Good price;
• Suitable for both the city and for trips outside the city.

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Kumho KRA01

Summer tires without studs for trucks and buses. Wide and durable blocks provide wear resistance of the tire, increase its mileage. Thanks to the pattern on the tire, driving such a bus will be comfortable and practically noiseless.

Diameter - 20 inches, Maximum speed index - K (up to 140 km / h).

The price for one slope is about 10 thousand rubles.

• Dense rubber;
• In operation they last longer than analogues;
• good price.

• Summer season only.

Kumho Exta HC51

Summer tires for cars without studs. Available in diameter 14/15/16/17/18.Profile width - 185 / 195 / 205 / 215 / 225 / 235 / 245, profile height - 40 / 45 / 50 / 55 / 60 / 65 / 70. Maximum speed index - H (up to 210 km / h), V (up to 240 km/h), W (up to 270 km/h). The maximum load on one ramp is from 400 to 900 kg.

The price depends on the diameter: from 3900 rubles and above.

• Excellent traction;
• Soft rubber;
• Virtually no noise;
• Value for money;
• It behaves well at speeds above 70 km / h;
• Excellent fit on the disc.

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WinterCraft SUV Ice WS31

High-quality winter tires for passenger cars, with spikes. They produce tires of various diameters - 16/17/18/19/20/21. Profile width _ 215/225/235/245/255/265/285/295. Profile height - 40/55/60/65/70/75. Speed ​​index - T. Load index - from 99 to 116.

The price depends on the diameter, starts from 7 thousand rubles.

• Holds on wet trails
• Cost and quality;
• Impact resistance;
• Good disc mount
• Works great on slippery surfaces.

• Noisy when driving due to spikes;
• With a low profile height, there is a risk of damage to the discs when driving over bumps.

Road Venture ST KL16

Excellent summer tires without studs. Suitable for passenger cars (sedan, hatchback) and SUVs. Diameter - 15 inches, profile width - 215/235 millimeters, profile height - 75 millimeters. The tread design is designed to avoid skidding on dry or wet roads, on sand.

The price ranges from 6 thousand to 7.5 thousand rubles.

• wear-resistant;
• Excellent adhesion to asphalt
• Excellent behavior on all types of roads;
• Allows you to save fuel;
• Significantly reduced braking distance during emergency braking;
• Price;
• Good maneuverability.

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All Kumho tires are easy to install on wheels in the workshop. It is important to remember that they must be new. Do not save on buying quality tires and buy used ones. Indeed, in such tires it is possible not to notice hidden defects that can lead to serious consequences (accident). Used tires are not durable and have a very short shelf life.

Beware - fake!

It is important when choosing a set of tires not to buy a fake. Indeed, at present there is a huge amount of low-quality goods that are very similar to the original.

1. Too low cost. This should make you think, a quality product cannot be cheap.
2. Refurbished tires. These words hide used tires after repair. They may be original, but not new. Don't overpay for a poor quality product.
3. Corrected labeling. These figures are the tire passport, from which not only the main characteristics, but also the release date will be known. And since the expiration date is three years, it is possible that sellers on non-traveling models will interrupt these numbers.

Before buying, you need to carefully read the characteristics of the desired model and read reviews about it on the Internet. In the store, the consultant should help you make the right choice and provide all documents / certificates for tires.

It is very important to make the right choice, because the level of driving comfort and your own safety depends on it. Tires must be appropriate for the season and of good quality.