Review of the best Kumho tires in 2024

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 its own safety. One of these components is car tires. They directly connect the road and the car. How safe your driving will be depends on the right choice. Among other manufacturers, the Kumho brand has occupied its niche, whose tires are in demand by consumers.

What are the tires

1. Summer. Designed for driving in a 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. Highways are designed for use in the city, universal ones are suitable for driving on the road, mud, 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 severe winters), European (for mild winters) and Scandinavian with thorns (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 flat roads, but disc damage may occur if unevenness occurs.
5. Puncture-free. Tires are made of dense rubber, which allows you to ride for a while if damaged without replacing the tire. About 100 - 150 km.
6. Off-road. These tires are designed for off-road vehicles, which allows you to ride on uneven surfaces, mud, stones.

Most popular tire brands

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

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

How to choose the right protector

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

Tire storage features

Tires are best stored without discs, but full storage is allowed. The ideal storage option is to drop off the tires in dedicated 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 frosts, just as winter tires are warm. But for both, direct sunlight is dangerous. They cause the rubber to dry and crack.Tires can be placed in covers or storage bags and placed horizontally. You cannot hang them (especially without discs), this will lead to deformation.

Marking

Separately, it is worth talking about the marking of auto tires. For example, 195/65 R15 91 T XL is written on the side of the tire. At first it seems that this is a collection of numbers and letters, but it is not. 195 - width in millimeters, 65 - proportionality in percent, R - radial design (diagonal is 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 Park Icheon. At the moment, their tires are sold all over the world, manufacturers are among the twenty best tire concerns. This concern produces tires for aviation, automobiles and special equipment.

Kumho produces quality tires, as evidenced by the fact that 25% of the world's sports cars are equipped with tires.

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

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

The company has established a Tire History Museum in Pyeongtaek City.

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

Kumho tires

Kumho Ecsta xs KU36

Summer tires without spikes. Designed for passenger 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 disk fit;
• 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 spikes. Designed for off-road vehicles. Speed ​​index - Q (up to 160 km / h). Produced with a diameter of 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 cleaned from dirt.

• Noisy;
• Drives hard 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 with a diameter of 16/17/18/19/20 in inches. The profile is produced in different, width - 215/225/235/245/255/265/275/285, height - 45/50/55/60/65 / 70. Load on one tire is allowed from 700 to 1100 kg.

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

• Price-quality ratio;
• Silent driving;
• Help save fuel;
• Soft rubber;
• Good disk fit;
• Suitable for different SUV models.

• Not.

Kumho Sense KR26

Summer tires without spikes. Suitable for cars. Maximum speed index - W (up to 270 km / h). Produced 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 height - 35/40/45 / 50. The maximum load on one slope is from 500 to 800 kg.

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

• Soft rubber;
• No slipping at the start;
• Good disk fit;
• Excellent grip, this allows you to brake quickly;
• Value for money.

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

Kumho Road venture KL78

All season SUV and light pickup truck tires without studs. Diameter - 16, profile width - 205, profile height - 80 are produced. Maximum speed index - S (up to 180 km / h). The maximum load per slope is 690 kg.

The price is about 4000 rubles.

• Silent;
• Good grip;
• Suitable for getting around the city and out of town;
• Easy to clean;
• Great for driving on wet roads.

• It can slip on clay;
• Soft sides (breaks are possible).

Kumho Crugen Premium KL33

Summer tires without studs, designed for cars, minivans. Produced with a diameter of 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 slope is from 750 to 1000 kg.

The price depends on the diameter - from 3500 rubles per piece.

• Suitable for all roads;
• Soft rubber;
• Does not slip on a snowy road;
• Quite silent.

• Not.

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;
• It behaves well on snowy and wet roads;
• Soft rubber;
• Virtually silent.

• May skid on ice (depending on vehicle drive).

Kumho Winter Craft Ice WI31

Winter tires with studs, suitable for passenger cars. Available in 14 "diameters and 185 mm wide. Load index - 82, speed index - T. Suitable for driving on slippery surfaces.

Price: from 3 thousand rubles apiece.

• Price-quality ratio;
• The rubber is firm but not rough;
• No skidding on ice thanks to thorns;
• Good fit on the disc.

• Noisy;
• Not suitable for driving on sand.

Kumho I Zen KW31

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

Price: about 4 thousand rubles apiece.

• Perfectly rides in the snow, without slipping;
• Ride relatively quietly;
• Good price;
• Suitable for both city and country trips.

• Not.

Kumho KRA01

Summer tires without spikes for trucks and buses. Wide and strong blocks provide tire wear resistance and increase its mileage. Thanks to the design on the tire, it will be comfortable to ride on such a bus and practically without noise.

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

The price for one ramp is about 10 thousand rubles.

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

• Summer season only.

Kumho Eksta NS51

Summer tires for passenger cars without studs. You can purchase 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 slope is from 400 to 900 kg.

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

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

• Not.

WinterCraft SUV Ice WS31

High quality winter tires for passenger cars with studs. Tires of various diameters are produced - 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, it starts from 7 thousand rubles.

• Keeps on wet roads;
• Cost and quality;
• Impact resistance;
• Good mount to disk;
• Excellent on slippery surfaces.

• Noisy when driving due to thorns;
• At low profile heights, there is a risk of damaging the discs when driving over bumps.

RoadVenture ST KL16

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

The price ranges from 6 thousand to 7.5 thousand rubles.

• Wear-resistant;
• Excellent adhesion to asphalt;
• Behaves perfectly on all types of roads;
• Allows you to save fuel;
• The braking distance is significantly reduced during emergency braking;
• Price;
• Good maneuvering.

• Not.

All Kumho tires can be easily fitted to rims in the workshop. It is important to remember that they must be new. Do not save money on buying high-quality tires and buy used ones. Indeed, in such tires there is a possibility not to notice hidden defects that can lead to serious consequences (accident). Used tires are not durable and have a very short shelf life.

Caution - fake!

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

1. Too underestimated cost. This should make you think, a quality product cannot be cheap.
2. Reconditioned tires. Under these words are used tires after repair. They may be original, but not new. You should not overpay for goods of inadequate quality.
3. Corrected markings. These numbers are the tire passport, from which not only the main characteristics, but also the release date will be known. And since the shelf life is three years, it is possible that sellers on non-running models will interrupt these numbers.

Before buying, you must carefully read the characteristics of the desired model and read reviews about it on the Internet. In the store, a 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 proper quality.