Kumho Tires
About Kumho
Kumho is a Midrange-tier tire manufacturer based in South Korea. The brand currently offers 135 tire models spanning 98 all-season, 32 summer, 5 winter categories. With an average expert rating of 8.2/10, Kumho delivers excellent value in its price segment.
Kumho Performance Overview
Based on expert analysis of 135 models, Kumho tires achieve an average score of 8.2 out of 10. Notable strengths include dry grip (8/10) and wet grip (7/10).
Top-Rated Kumho Tires
- Kumho (131) Original Equipment – Rated 9.5/10 (all-season)
- Kumho Ecsta PA51 – Rated 8.9/10 (summer)
- Kumho (121) Original Equipment – Rated 8.9/10 (all-season)
Kumho Tire Lineup by Season
Kumho offers tires across multiple seasons:
- All-season tires: 98 models
- Summer tires: 32 models
- Winter tires: 5 models
Browse the full collection of Kumho tires below to compare ratings, specs, and find the right model for your vehicle.
Kumho Tire Lineup at a Glance
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All-Season | 9.5/10 | - | - | - |
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All-Season | 8.9/10 | - | - | - |
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Summer | 8.9/10 | - | - | - |
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All-Season | 8.8/10 | - | - | - |
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All-Season | 8.8/10 | - | - | - |
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All-Season | 8.8/10 | - | - | - |
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All-Season | 8.8/10 | - | - | - |
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All-Season | 8.8/10 | - | - | - |
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All-Season | 8.8/10 | - | - | - |
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All-Season | 8.8/10 | - | - | - |
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All-Season | 8.8/10 | - | - | - |
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All-Season | 8.7/10 | - | - | - |
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All-Season | 8.7/10 | - | - | - |
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All-Season | 8.7/10 | - | - | - |
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All-Season | 8.7/10 | - | - | - |
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All-Season | 8.7/10 | - | - | - |
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All-Season | 8.7/10 | - | - | - |
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All-Season | 8.7/10 | - | - | - |
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All-Season | 8.7/10 | - | - | - |
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All-Season | 8.7/10 | - | - | - |
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All-Season | 8.6/10 | - | - | - |
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Summer | 8.6/10 | - | - | - |
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All-Season | 8.6/10 | - | - | - |
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All-Season | 8.6/10 | D | D | 72dB |
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All-Season | 8.6/10 | - | - | - |
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All-Season | 8.5/10 | C | C | 71dB |
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Summer | 8.5/10 | C | A | 71dB |
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Summer | 8.5/10 | - | - | - |
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All-Season | 8.5/10 | - | - | - |
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All-Season | 8.5/10 | - | - | - |
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Summer | 8.5/10 | - | - | - |
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All-Season | 8.5/10 | - | - | - |
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Summer | 8.4/10 | - | - | - |
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All-Season | 8.4/10 | - | - | - |
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All-Season | 8.4/10 | D | D | 72dB |
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All-Season | 8.3/10 | - | - | - |
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All-Season | 8.3/10 | - | - | - |
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All-Season | 8.3/10 | - | - | - |
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Summer | 8.3/10 | - | - | - |
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All-Season | 8.3/10 | - | - | - |
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All-Season | 8.3/10 | - | - | - |
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Summer | 8.2/10 | - | - | - |
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All-Season | 8.2/10 | C | C | 71dB |
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All-Season | 8.2/10 | - | - | - |
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Winter | 8.1/10 | - | - | - |
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Summer | 8.0/10 | - | - | - |
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Summer | 8.0/10 | C | A | 71dB |
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All-Season | 8.0/10 | - | - | - |
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All-Season | 8.0/10 | D | C | 71dB |
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Summer | 8.0/10 | - | - | - |
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Winter | 8.0/10 | - | - | - |
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Summer | 7.9/10 | - | - | - |
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All-Season | 7.9/10 | - | - | - |
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All-Season | 7.9/10 | - | - | - |
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Summer | 7.8/10 | - | - | - |
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All-Season | 7.6/10 | - | - | - |
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All-Season | 7.6/10 | C | D | 72dB |
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All-Season | 7.6/10 | - | - | - |
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All-Season | 7.5/10 | - | - | - |
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Winter | 7.5/10 | C | C | 72dB |
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All-Season | 7.4/10 | - | - | - |
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Summer | 7.4/10 | - | - | - |
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Winter | 7.4/10 | - | - | - |
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All-Season | 7.2/10 | - | - | - |
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All-Season | 7.1/10 | - | - | - |
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All-Season | 7.1/10 | D | B | 71dB |
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All-Season | 5.9/10 | C | B | 72dB |
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The 30 Best Kumho Tires Right Now
#1. (131) Original Equipment
The Kumho (131) Original Equipment is a top-performing all-season tire scoring 9.5/10 overall.
Key strengths: long tread life (9.8/10).
#2. (121) Original Equipment
The Kumho (121) Original Equipment is a top-performing all-season tire scoring 8.9/10 overall.
Key strengths: long tread life (9.1/10).
#3. Ecsta PA51
The Kumho Ecsta PA51 is a top-performing summer tire scoring 8.9/10 overall.
Key strengths: long tread life (8.8/10), excellent dry grip (75/10), impressive wet performance (58/10).
#4. Ecsta Sport A/S PA71
The Kumho Ecsta Sport A/S PA71 is a premium all-season tire scoring 8.8/10 overall.
#5. KLA11
The Kumho KLA11 is a premium all-season tire scoring 8.8/10 overall.
Key strengths: long tread life (8.8/10).
#6. KMA02
The Kumho KMA02 is an exceptional all-season tire scoring 8.8/10 overall.
Key strengths: adequate traction (7/10), long tread life (8.8/10).
#7. KMA12
The Kumho KMA12 is an outstanding all-season tire scoring 8.8/10 overall.
Key strengths: adequate traction (7/10), long tread life (8.8/10).
#8. KMA31
The Kumho KMA31 is an outstanding all-season tire scoring 8.8/10 overall.
Key strengths: adequate traction (7/10), long tread life (8.8/10).
#9. KRA12
The Kumho KRA12 is an exceptional all-season tire scoring 8.8/10 overall.
Key strengths: solid handling (7/10), long tread life (8.8/10).
#10. Road Venture MT71
The Kumho Road Venture MT71 is a premium all-season tire scoring 8.8/10 overall.
Key strengths: solid handling (7/10), impressive traction (9/10), long tread life (9.1/10).
#11. Solus TA91 EV
The Kumho Solus TA91 EV is a top-performing all-season tire scoring 8.8/10 overall.
Key strengths: solid handling (7/10), long tread life (8.5/10).
#12. Crugen HP71 Elect
The Kumho Crugen HP71 Elect is a premium all-season tire scoring 8.7/10 overall.
Key strengths: long tread life (8.8/10).
#13. KLD11e
The Kumho KLD11e is an outstanding all-season tire scoring 8.7/10 overall.
Key strengths: adequate traction (7/10), long tread life (8.8/10).
#14. KMA01
The Kumho KMA01 is a premium all-season tire scoring 8.7/10 overall.
Key strengths: solid handling (7/10), impressive traction (8.8/10), long tread life (8.8/10).
#15. KMD41
The Kumho KMD41 is an outstanding all-season tire scoring 8.7/10 overall.
Key strengths: adequate traction (7/10), long tread life (8.8/10).
#16. KRD01
The Kumho KRD01 is an exceptional all-season tire scoring 8.7/10 overall.
Key strengths: adequate traction (7/10), long tread life (8.8/10).
#17. KRD03
The Kumho KRD03 is an exceptional all-season tire scoring 8.7/10 overall.
Key strengths: adequate traction (7/10), long tread life (8.8/10).
#18. KRD23
The Kumho KRD23 is a premium all-season tire scoring 8.7/10 overall.
Key strengths: adequate traction (7/10), long tread life (8.8/10).
#19. KRD50
The Kumho KRD50 is a top-performing all-season tire scoring 8.7/10 overall.
Key strengths: adequate traction (7/10), long tread life (8.8/10).
#20. KRS02
The Kumho KRS02 is a top-performing all-season tire scoring 8.7/10 overall.
Key strengths: solid handling (7/10), adequate traction (7/10), long tread life (8.8/10).
#21. KRS03
The Kumho KRS03 is an outstanding all-season tire scoring 8.7/10 overall.
Key strengths: solid handling (7/10), impressive traction (8.8/10), long tread life (8.8/10).
#22. Solus HA32
The Kumho Solus HA32 is a top-performing all-season tire scoring 8.7/10 overall.
Key strengths: excellent handling (9/10).
#23. Solus TA31 Plus Elect
The Kumho Solus TA31 Plus Elect is an outstanding all-season tire scoring 8.7/10 overall.
Key strengths: long tread life (8.9/10).
#24. Solus TA51a
The Kumho Solus TA51a is an outstanding all-season tire scoring 8.7/10 overall.
Key strengths: long tread life (9.1/10), excellent dry grip (90/10), impressive wet performance (50/10).
#25. Crugen HT51
The Kumho Crugen HT51 is an exceptional all-season tire scoring 8.6/10 overall.
Key strengths: excellent handling (9/10), long tread life (8.9/10), excellent dry grip (85/10).
#26. Ecsta Sport S PS72
The Kumho Ecsta Sport S PS72 is a premium summer tire scoring 8.6/10 overall.
Key strengths: long tread life (8/10), excellent dry grip (96/10), impressive wet performance (90/10).
#27. KLD02
The Kumho KLD02 is a premium all-season tire scoring 8.6/10 overall.
Key strengths: adequate traction (7/10), long tread life (8.8/10).
#28. KLD02(e)
The Kumho KLD02(e) is a premium all-season tire scoring 8.6/10 overall.
Key strengths: adequate traction (7/10), long tread life (8.8/10).
#29. KLS02e
The Kumho KLS02e is a top-performing all-season tire scoring 8.6/10 overall.
Key strengths: solid handling (7/10), impressive traction (8.8/10), long tread life (8.8/10).
#30. KLS12e
The Kumho KLS12e is an exceptional all-season tire scoring 8.6/10 overall.
Key strengths: adequate traction (7/10), long tread life (8.8/10).
Complete Kumho Summer Tire Lineup (32 Models)
| Model | Score | EU Fuel | EU Wet | Noise | Sizes |
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| Ecsta PA51 | 8.9 | - | - | - | 10 |
| Ecsta Sport S PS72 | 8.6 | - | - | - | 31 |
| Ecsta Sport PS72 | 8.5 | C | A | 71dB | 29 |
| Ecsta V70A | 8.5 | - | - | - | - |
| Solus TA31 EV | 8.5 | - | - | - | 4 |
| Ecsta LX Platinum KU27 | 8.4 | - | - | - | 3 |
| Ecsta STX KL12 | 8.4 | - | - | - | 6 |
| Ecsta V720 | 8.4 | - | - | - | 1 |
| Ecsta V720 ACR | 8.4 | - | - | - | - |
| Ecsta V730 | 8.4 | - | - | - | 14 |
| Ecsta LE Sport KU39 | 8.3 | - | - | - | 1 |
| Ecsta PA31 | 8.3 | - | - | - | 14 |
| Ecsta PS91 | 8.3 | - | - | - | - |
| Ecsta PS31 | 8.2 | - | - | - | 3 |
| Ecsta 4X II KU22 | 8.1 | - | - | - | 1 |
| Ecsta ASX KU21 | 8.0 | - | - | - | 1 |
| Ecsta PS71 | 8.0 | C | A | 71dB | 1 |
| Ecsta XS KU36 | 8.0 | - | - | - | 1 |
| Solus KH32 | 8.0 | - | - | - | 1 |
| Ecsta HS51 | 7.9 | - | - | - | 1 |
| Ecsta AST KU25 | 7.8 | - | - | - | 1 |
| Ecsta SPT KU31 | 7.8 | - | - | - | 1 |
| Ecsta W710 | 7.8 | - | - | - | 1 |
| Ecsta KH11 | 7.7 | - | - | - | 1 |
| Ecsta V710 | 7.7 | - | - | - | 1 |
| Portran KC53 | 7.7 | - | - | - | 1 |
| 758 | 7.6 | - | - | - | 1 |
| KH27 | 7.6 | - | - | - | 3 |
| Ecsta Supra | 7.4 | - | - | - | 1 |
| Ecsta MX XRP | - | - | - | - | 1 |
| Ecsta V700 | - | - | - | - | 1 |
| USA Comfort 798 | - | - | - | - | 1 |
Complete Kumho Winter Tire Lineup (5 Models)
| Model | Score | EU Fuel | EU Wet | Noise | Sizes |
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| WinterCraft Ice WI31 | 8.1 | - | - | - | 3 |
| Wintercraft SUV ICE WS31 | 8.0 | - | - | - | 1 |
| WinterCraft WS71 | 7.8 | - | - | - | 1 |
| WinterCraft WP72 | 7.5 | C | C | 72dB | 3 |
| Ice Power KW21 | 7.4 | - | - | - | 1 |
Complete Kumho All-Season Tire Lineup (98 Models)
| Model | Score | EU Fuel | EU Wet | Noise | Sizes |
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| (131) Original Equipment | 9.5 | - | - | - | 2 |
| (121) Original Equipment | 8.9 | - | - | - | 1 |
| Ecsta Sport A/S PA71 | 8.8 | - | - | - | 56 |
| KLA11 | 8.8 | - | - | - | 1 |
| KMA02 | 8.8 | - | - | - | 1 |
| KMA12 | 8.8 | - | - | - | 3 |
| KMA31 | 8.8 | - | - | - | 1 |
| KRA12 | 8.8 | - | - | - | 2 |
| Road Venture MT71 | 8.8 | - | - | - | 16 |
| Solus TA91 EV | 8.8 | - | - | - | 8 |
| Crugen HP71 Elect | 8.7 | - | - | - | 13 |
| KLD11e | 8.7 | - | - | - | 2 |
| KMA01 | 8.7 | - | - | - | - |
| KMD41 | 8.7 | - | - | - | - |
| KRD01 | 8.7 | - | - | - | 2 |
| KRD03 | 8.7 | - | - | - | - |
| KRD23 | 8.7 | - | - | - | 1 |
| KRD50 | 8.7 | - | - | - | 1 |
| KRS02 | 8.7 | - | - | - | 2 |
| KRS03 | 8.7 | - | - | - | 3 |
| Solus HA32 | 8.7 | - | - | - | 41 |
| Solus TA31 Plus Elect | 8.7 | - | - | - | 1 |
| Solus TA51a | 8.7 | - | - | - | 78 |
| Crugen HT51 | 8.6 | - | - | - | 39 |
| KLD02 | 8.6 | - | - | - | 1 |
| KLD02(e) | 8.6 | - | - | - | 1 |
| KLS02e | 8.6 | - | - | - | 1 |
| KLS12e | 8.6 | - | - | - | 1 |
| KLT12e | 8.6 | - | - | - | 2 |
| KRD16 | 8.6 | - | - | - | 1 |
| KRS02e | 8.6 | - | - | - | 1 |
| KRS12e | 8.6 | - | - | - | 3 |
| KRS50 | 8.6 | - | - | - | 1 |
| KRT12 | 8.6 | - | - | - | 1 |
| Road Venture AT52 | 8.6 | D | D | 72dB | 41 |
| Solus TA11 | 8.6 | - | - | - | 7 |
| Crugen HP71 | 8.5 | C | C | 71dB | 55 |
| Road Venture RT51 | 8.5 | - | - | - | 18 |
| Solus TA31 | 8.5 | - | - | - | 20 |
| Solus TA71 | 8.5 | - | - | - | 3 |
| KRT03 | 8.4 | - | - | - | 3 |
| Majesty Solus KU50 | 8.4 | - | - | - | 2 |
| Majesty X Solus TA92 | 8.4 | - | - | - | 2 |
| Road Venture APT KL51 | 8.4 | D | D | 72dB | 3 |
| Crugen HT51C | 8.3 | - | - | - | 4 |
| Crugen Premium KL33 | 8.3 | - | - | - | 14 |
| Eco Solus KL21 | 8.3 | - | - | - | 6 |
| Ecowing KH30 | 8.3 | - | - | - | 1 |
| KLT02e | 8.3 | - | - | - | - |
| Solus TA31 Plus | 8.3 | - | - | - | 2 |
| Solus KH16 | 8.2 | C | C | 71dB | 7 |
| Solus KR21 | 8.2 | - | - | - | 1 |
| Supermile TX31 | 8.2 | - | - | - | 1 |
| Crugen HP27 | 8.1 | - | - | - | 14 |
| Road Venture AT51 | 8.0 | - | - | - | 3 |
| Road Venture MT KL71 | 8.0 | - | - | - | 1 |
| Solus HA31 | 8.0 | D | C | 71dB | 1 |
| Solus KH25 | 8.0 | - | - | - | 6 |
| Road Venture MT51 | 7.9 | - | - | - | 3 |
| Road Venture SAT KL61 | 7.9 | - | - | - | 1 |
| Solus HS63 | 7.9 | - | - | - | 1 |
| Solus Xpert | 7.9 | - | - | - | 1 |
| Road Venture AT KL78 | 7.7 | - | - | - | 1 |
| I'zen KW19 | 7.6 | - | - | - | 1 |
| I'zen KW27 | 7.6 | C | D | 72dB | 1 |
| Road Venture ST | 7.6 | - | - | - | 1 |
| I'zen KW22 | 7.5 | - | - | - | 1 |
| Majesty 9 Solus TA91 | 7.5 | - | - | - | 2 |
| Power Star | 7.5 | - | - | - | 1 |
| Touring A/S | 7.5 | - | - | - | 1 |
| 937 | 7.4 | - | - | - | - |
| Sense KR26 | 7.2 | - | - | - | 1 |
| I'zen KW31 | 7.1 | - | - | - | 1 |
| Solus KH17 | 7.1 | D | B | 71dB | 1 |
| Crugen HP91 | 5.9 | C | B | 72dB | 1 |
| 351 Bias Trailer | - | - | - | - | - |
| 943 | - | - | - | - | - |
| 955 | - | - | - | - | - |
| 973 | - | - | - | - | - |
| 983 | - | - | - | - | 1 |
| Eco Solus HM KR22 | - | - | - | - | 1 |
| I'zen KC15 | - | - | - | - | 1 |
| I'zen KW27 XRP | - | - | - | - | 1 |
| KC11 | - | - | - | - | 1 |
| KH15 | - | - | - | - | 1 |
| KH17 | - | - | - | - | 1 |
| KH21 | - | - | - | - | 1 |
| KLD01e | - | - | - | - | - |
| KRT02 | - | - | - | - | 1 |
| Road Venture HT | - | - | - | - | 1 |
| Solus HP4 | - | - | - | - | 1 |
| Solus HP4+ | - | - | - | - | 1 |
| Solus KH18 | - | - | - | - | 1 |
| Solus XC KU26 | - | - | - | - | 1 |
| Steel Radial 722 | - | - | - | - | 1 |
| Steel Radial 798 | - | - | - | - | 1 |
| Touring Plus | - | - | - | - | 1 |
| Victoracer V700 | - | - | - | - | 1 |
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Frequently Asked Questions
Kumho tires are well-regarded, with an average rating of 8.2/10 across their 135 models. Many of their tires score above 7/10, indicating consistent quality.
Kumho offers tires in the following categories: summer (32), winter (5), all-season (98). This gives drivers options for different weather conditions and driving needs.
Kumho is a tire manufacturer from South Korea, established in 1960. Their headquarters is located in Seoul, South Korea.
Based on our testing data, the (131) Original Equipment is the highest-rated Kumho tire with a score of 9.5/10. It's a all-season tire.
Check our comparison section above for detailed head-to-head data with competing brands. Each comparison includes average scores, model counts, and performance metrics.
Final Verdict: Is Kumho Worth It?
Kumho earns a strong recommendation.
With an average score of 8.2/10 across 135 models, Kumho delivers consistently high-quality tires. Their lineup offers excellent options for various driving needs, and several models stand out as best-in-class performers.