Many drivers on the roads of Russia are often puzzled by replacing tires with the wheels of their "iron horses". The huge assortment of products sold in each specialized outlet baffles most of them. In order to understand among a large number of models and make the right choice, it is necessary to pay attention not only to the size range or to the price, but also to study the reviews of drivers who have tried the products of this or that brand, or the opinions of experts who conduct independent evaluations of products from different factories. ... Kumho tires have long been recognized as one of the most popular types of products on the Russian market.
Kumho is a well-known global tire brand and one of the 20 largest similar enterprises in the world, founded in 1960 in South Korea. Today, almost 60 years after the start of its production activity, the company has 2 more large factories besides the Korean one - in China and Vietnam, as well as trade representations of the brand in almost every developed country in the world. Thus, the company's products are distinguished by the following features and advantages over competitors:
Kumho factory in Korea
- Tire production is carried out in the most advanced Asian countries, where labor is relatively inexpensive, which allows the company to take a leading position in terms of price-quality ratio.
- The enterprise has its own scientific and technical base dealing with innovative technologies in the production of rubber, which allows to improve the quality and level of driver safety when driving any vehicle from year to year.
- The presence of a design office allows the company to produce tires with a new design and engineering solutions, providing shape stability in hot weather, excluding aquaplaning in rain or hardening of treads at low temperatures.
- Each model that comes off the assembly line is a certified product, as evidenced by the results of laboratory and field tests on all brand modifications.
- The long history of the brand allowed the management to develop a huge range of products for any type of vehicle, from budget compact sedans to mining dump trucks.
Over the history of the brand's existence, millions of people around the world have become regular customers of the company and leave only positive feedback and words of gratitude to each model, which allows the company to confidently maintain a leading position in global rankings.
Kumho all-season tire How to choose an original all-season tire "Kumho"
If a car enthusiast lives in a region with a mild climate, where the temperature during the year does not drop below -5 degrees Celsius, and the snow cover does not greatly impede traffic, he can choose all-season tires for his car and not worry about the painful and costly process of changing shoes 2 once a year.
The company "Kumho" has a large range of similar products, and the driver should pay attention to the following factors before choosing tires:
- On a special note in the marking line of the original product, which can be 4S (4 season - 4 seasons), AS (all season) or AW (all weather - for any weather), when the manufacturer himself makes the driver understand about the versatility of his products.
- Further, before choosing, you need to study the adhesion surface - it should contain relatively rigid protectors, but at the same time they should be cut into the sipes for the possibility of a friction effect when adhering to the snow cover.
- In addition, the driver should study the size range of tires on wheels recommended by the automaker that released his car so as to choose average indicators suitable for high-speed driving on asphalt in the summer, and for moving on a slow road when cold weather sets in.
- So, if the plant advises the owners of a particular brand to put on cars the dimension 195-215 / 45-65 / R16-R18, then the best choice of all-season Kumho tires would be to purchase geometric parameters 205/55 / R17. This means that the car will feel equally comfortable on any surface, regardless of the weather.
When choosing Kumho tires, the driver must purchase exactly the original product, and given the popularity of the brand, many enterprises often try to produce cheap replicas that do not correspond to the declared properties of the brand. In order to be sure to choose a genuine product, any motorist can go to the official website of the enterprise using the link and look through the catalog with a list of offered product options, which will allow comparing articles in electronic form and on the tire itself.
Kumho I Zen KW31 Tire Truck tires Kumho I Zen KW31
As mentioned above, the range of Kumho factories is amazing, and the brand has a dedicated line for the production of truck tires.
Among the most popular products for heavy commercial vehicles are products such as the Kumho I Zen KW31, which have the following properties:
- Although the tire has an increased load index (up to 111), it can be equally effectively used both in light vehicles and in minibuses or light commercial vehicles. So, the smallest load indicator is only 73.
- The huge size range will also help the motorist to choose this modification, regardless of the brand, model or configuration of his vehicle - the company presents geometric characteristics for its products in the range 175-255 / 35-70 / R13-R19. It is clear from this that a driver can buy Kumho wheels for both a simple Lada and a full-size SUV.
- This Kumho rubber is a high performance friction tire with silicate abrasive additives in the polymer compound, and when abraded on a hard surface, the coefficient of friction only increases, keeping the vehicle securely on the road.
- The directional central protectors, as well as the asymmetric outer ones, have sharp sipes, cut not in one line, but along a broken path, which helps the car stay on the road both when braking or accelerating, and during steep maneuvers.
- Reliable deep grooves for drainage of water and snow slurry exclude aquaplaning even when the snow melts during warming and forms an even layer of water on the road surface.
- All I Zen KW31 tires have an R speed rating, which allows the most loaded tires to move freely on the road at a speed of 170 km / h.
Tires Kumho Ecowing ES01 KH27� The only drawback of this model of the Korean brand can be considered the absence of spikes, because on a slippery road or in icy conditions, the driver may not be able to cope with control, and the car will fly off the road, since the grip of the rubber sipes is not enough, because they do not cut deep into the road surface ...
Mud tires Kumho Ecowing ES01 KH27
Summer tires are the fad of industrial innovation at Kumho, especially considering the fact that the products are mainly manufactured in countries with warm climates. Summer tires Ecowing ES01 KH27 can be considered the flagship of these models.
At the same time, they are "Kumho" mud tires, since they are the ones that gain the majority of positive reviews among customers in various forums, and have the following design, technological and operational features:
- The classic radial design with powerful, high-quality and efficient treads is predominantly installed on passenger cars and allows them to operate equally comfortably on asphalt or off-road conditions.
- The tires have 4 rows of solid treads with sparse transverse grooves, and 3 longitudinal grooves, wide enough to drain not only water, but also dirt. This means that when hitting sticky clay, the car will not slip along the road, and the substance, automatically squeezing out under the weight of a heavy body, will immediately fall into these grooves, from which it will simply easily separate on a slippery surface and remain on the road, which will allow do not lose control.
- During dynamic driving on asphalt, these tires, thanks to the special design of the treads, allow you to minimize rolling resistance, which improves speed performance and minimum fuel consumption while driving.
Tires Kumho Wintercraft Ice WI3 - The chemical composition of the rubber is characterized by a high content of abrasive particles in order to increase the quality of traction with the road as the surface wears away. So, small grains of quartz sand is one of the latest developments of friction rubber for any eminent brand, because the specific adhesion to any surface increases up to 100%, in contrast to models that lack this advantage.
- Powerful shoulder protectors improve vehicle handling on any road and reduce the risk of skidding, even on slippery wet roads after rain.
- A wide range of wheel sizes - 145-235 / 45-80 / R14-R17 - allows you to put rubber not only on sedans or hatchbacks of small, medium or business class, but also to choose a model with a high profile and install it on a full-size SUV.
Having chosen this rubber, the driver can easily move on it on smooth asphalt during the working week, as well as go out of town on weekends, since it has almost the same indicator of effective grip both on a hard surface and on a soft mud road after downpour.
Kumho tire technology Tires Kumho Wintercraft Ice WI3
This model of winter tires "Kumho" is one of the few presented in a studded version, which became the automatic successor to the Kumho KW22 tire, which has gained great popularity among Russian drivers.
So, after this modification was hopelessly outdated, after a long work on the drawings and tests, the Kumho Wintercraft Ice WI31 tires were born. Today they are considered one of the most effective brand tires for operation in harsh climates and have the following features:
- The entire grip surface has a directional pattern of treads, cut into clear and sharp sipes, which ensures the capture of a large amount of snow on the road and increases the coefficient of friction several times for the stability of the car.
- Powerful and deep grooves between the treads easily remove from the surface all the slurry that could not stay on the sipes and does not take part in the frictional properties of the tire.
- In addition to a large number of metal studs, the number of which varies depending on the size of the product, the rubber contains carbon or aramid fibers, also used in high-quality brake pads, and their sharp structures act as miniature studs, enhancing the reliable contact of the tire with the road.
- Among the disadvantages is the problem of almost every studded rubber, which behaves much more adequately during ice than on thick snow cover, where its handling drops noticeably, and the car goes off much faster in the peak.
- Tires have a large assortment of dimensions - 195-245 / 40-70 / R15-R18 - and are suitable for many domestic and foreign cars of any class, but this model is especially fond of owners of mid-size crossovers of Japanese and European brands, because Kumho tires are especially good works in combination with all-wheel drive of these cars.
Due to the fact that the product has been very popular among motorists in the winter for the last 2 years, independent experts often carried out comparative tests at proving grounds, analyzing the behavior of more than 30 world-famous competitors, such as Nokian, Michelin, Pirelli and other tire brands. Thus, according to the result of a dozen different tests for braking, acceleration, maneuverability, behavior on the snow, during ice, etc., Wintercraft Ice WI3 tires confidently took the 14th place, which is a good average indicator and provides motorists with confidence on the road.
Tire salon in Moscow Kumho rubber, being one of the top 20 tire enterprises in the world, in terms of sales of its products is improving its model range from year to year, gradually improving its performance and rising in many rating tables. This means that if the management and owners of the company continue to pursue the same course towards developing the brand and controlling the quality of products, they have every chance to take the first lines in such lists in 20-30 years, because the number of satisfied customers of the brand is also growing steadily every day.
Kumho tires are a product of the Korean manufacturer of the same name. Rubber is produced in factories in Korea and China. The manufacturer owns another brand - Marshal - produced for the European and CIS markets. Kumho tires appeared on the market 50 years ago, over the past 7-10 years they have entered the top ten world leaders in the tire industry. The company's philosophy is based on the principle of producing inexpensive, but high-quality tires for every car owner.
Kumho technology: innovation in budget tires
It makes no sense to talk about the use of technologies to give elasticity to a rubber compound or stiffness to the tire carcass. Today, each manufacturer exploits the achievements of science, giving them their names. It is much more interesting to consider an innovative solution of the Korean company: self-sealing tires.
Unlike other manufacturers' Run Flat technology, Kumho self-sealing tires do not require replacement after puncture and can be used until they are worn out.
The essence of the technology used in Korean Kumho rubber is the use of a jelly-like layer on the inner surface of the tire. Once punctured, this layer tightens, sealing the puncture site securely and preventing air from escaping from the tire. Interestingly, the weight of a single self-sealing wheel increases by only 10% compared to a conventional one.
The manufacturer claims that Kumho tires with the new technology have not suffered at all in terms of comfort and handling. The official website of the company notes that the Korean concern Kumho became the first to produce self-sealing tires in Korea. At the moment, rubber is produced in three standard sizes and is currently available only to Korean car owners.
Kumho Laboratories continually work to improve rubber handling properties, enhancing rider comfort, grip and handling. Today, hundreds of car enthusiasts have appreciated the combination of quality and affordable price of tires. Korean rubber Kumho receives positive reviews not only in the world market, but also from Russian drivers.
Kumho tire catalog
The Korean manufacturer produces four lines of tires:
- Passenger cars
- Freight
- Light trucks
- Sports
Each line has a favorite. In the line of summer passenger tires, the model is the most popular. It is available in standard sizes from radius 13 to 18. You can buy Kumho tires of this model from 1400 rubles, the maximum price reaches 12,600 rubles. Feedback from buyers allowed us to highlight the advantages of tires:
- dry grip
- strong sidewall
- wear
And disadvantages:
- aquaplaning
- tenderness on bumps
- noisiness
The passenger car tire was slightly less popular than its predecessor, but received more positive reviews. Among the advantages are named:
- wear
- aquaplaning
- steadiness
- strong sidewall
Among the disadvantages:
- uncertain behavior in a rut. Buyers report loss of handling on rough roads
You can buy Kumho tires of this model in sizes from 13 to 22. The minimum price for tires is 1,850 rubles, the maximum price is 17,800 rubles.
Off-road tires have received the most rave reviews from car owners. It should be noted right away that this model bears the loud MT (Mud Terrain) designation and is not suitable for ordinary roads. This is an exclusively mud tire. However, the official Kumho website says that the tires are adapted for driving on asphalt. Buyers agreed with this manufacturer's statement with one amendment: tires wear out quickly when used on normal roads. The permeability and grip of the rubber is at a height, it does not get stuck in mud and does not float in water. The noise level is lower than expected, and the behavior on the pavement is quite tolerable. You can buy Kumho KL71 rubber for at least 4,200 rubles on the Internet. The model is available in radius 15, 16 and 17.
Among the winter passenger tires, buyers noted the model. You can buy Kumho tires of this model for 1800 rubles. Among the advantages noted are predictable behavior in the snow, lack of noise, softness. Among the shortcomings, buyers named poor handling on bare ice and the loss of studs.
Kumho truck tires are used reluctantly in Russia. The manufacturer's name plays a role here. Favorable price is the main advantage of tires for long-haul tractors. In terms of driving performance, the tires are inferior to premium manufacturers such as Goodyear and Kormoran.
Kumho Business Group was founded in 1946 by Mr. Ying-Chun Park as a small transport company with two Ford Taxicabs owned by it. Demand was great and business was booming, before the Korean War destroyed it in 1950-1953. After the war, Mr. Park re-started his business and created what is today the largest intercity bus transport company, Kwang Ju Highway Lines, as well as the largest and best tire manufacturer, Kumho Tires.
Over the years, the Kumho Group has diversified into many areas, some of which have proven themselves internationally competitive, such as Kumho Tire and Asiana Airlines Inc.
Kumho has made tremendous contributions to the development of the Korean and global tire industry. Despite its short history, Kumho achieved international recognition and success, receiving the E1 seal of approval from the European Economic Committee; the company has managed to develop a series of 45, 40, 35 and 30 ZR tires for racing and high-tech vehicles, as well as, for the first time, for commercial aircraft. As a result, in 1992 Kumho became one of the ten largest tire manufacturers in the world. Kumho has been successful in developing superior tires for all types of vehicles, including high-tech cars, passenger cars, sports cars, recreational vehicles, light trucks, heavy trucks and buses, industrial machinery, agricultural machinery, mining machinery, construction machinery, and airplanes. Kumho Industrial Company Limited, produces over 36,000,000 tires annually at its two factories, Kwang Zhu (built 1974) and Koksang (built 1989). With QS9000, ISO9001, ISO9002, Boeing D1-9000 BQS, BS7750 and ISO14001 certifications, both factories guarantee quality control, plus a strong R&D program with around 600 people and over 300 test devices at research sites. in South Korea, Japan, Europe and South America, Kumho maintains a position and leadership in the world with state-of-the-art tire technology, safety and quality.
In recent years, Kumho has focused on motorsports. Kumho has signed a five-year contract with Circiut Park Zandvoort and is the official tire supplier for the Formula III Marlboro Masters. Kumho sports technology, developed at Formula 3 Racing, is used by the company in the serial production of tires for passenger cars. Since 1991, the South Korean company Kumho has been ranked among the top ten tire manufacturers in the world, according to the officially published Tire Business, one of the most respected tire magazines published in the United States.
In the line of models of the company there are sports high-speed tires of the comfort class, as well as first-class tires for SUVs. In addition to developments in the field of ensuring the safety and reliability of driving, Kumho engineers give a very important role to the design of the tire, as a serious addition to the overall appearance of the car. The combination of these factors has made Kumho tires particularly attractive to automakers.
Europe's largest car manufacturer, Volkswagen, has signed a contract with Kumho to supply 200,000 tires per year for the new VW Polo, which has been produced in the UK since February 2002. Kumho tires are also fitted on vehicles from manufacturers such as Hyundai Motors Corporation, Renault Samsung Motors Co. Some of the Chevrolet Aveo vehicles are also equipped with Kumho tires.
Kumho Tires has been selected by Daimler-Chrysler AG as the supplier of tires for the second generation Mercedes-Benz A-Class.
Kumho will supply its SOLUS KH15 model in size 185 / 65R15 to complete the new hatchback, which is being built at Daimler-Chrysler's Rastatt plant in Southwest Germany. Kumho Tires became the first Korean tire manufacturer to work with an automotive giant like Daimler-Chrysler. According to a Kumho Tires spokesman, the company was awarded the contract as the products meet the technical and quality criteria set by Daimler-Chrysler.
The KUMHO ECSTA KH11 tires were selected by the Chrysler Group as OE on the Chrysler Sebring in 2007.
Kumho is supplying its tires for the OE version of the Sprinter van in the US. The Sprinter, marketed in the UK and Europe with the Mercedes-Benz logo, has been marketed in the US under the Dodge & Freightliner brand name since Q1 2007.
According to the contract, the LT215 / 85R16 Kumho Road Venture KL78 tires will be fitted on the front axle as well as on the rear axle of the vehicle, which uses twin tires.
Kumho tires also enjoy deserved fame among owners of sports and tuning cars.
Manufacturer:
Kumho Tires Co. Inc.
Country:
South Korea
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President and CEO
Yong Ho Kim
HQ (headquarters) Gwangju plant555, Sochon-dong, Gwangsan-gu, Gwangju, Korea (TEL: 062-940-2114)
Representative office in Russia
MOSCOW
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About company
In Korea, in 1946, in the city of Gwangyu, in the south of the Korean Peninsula, an enterprising local resident Ying-Chun Park founded a transport company. Initially, her car park consisted of only two old Ford trucks, but the company grew rapidly.
Soon a new war began, which lasted from 1950 to 1953, as a result of which Korea was divided into two states. Mr. Park's business was ruined. However, he created a new company that eventually grew into Korea's largest intercity bus company, Kwang Ju Highway Lines.
In 1960, Ying-Chun Park decided to create a tire manufacturing company - Kumho Tires. In 1965, the first Kumho tires were exported to Thailand.
In the mid-60s, the company entered the US tire market, having received an operating permit from the Department of Transportation. Tire production has grown steadily, and in 1974 a new plant in Gwangyu is commissioned to begin production of the first radial tires.
In 1975, Kumho developed a brand for the European market - Marshal. Tire develops European Technical Center (Birmingham).
In 1976, the company receives a certificate allowing the manufacture of tires for the US Air Force. In addition to significantly improving the financial situation of the firm, this contract served as an excellent advertising campaign for Kumho. And in 1978 the company opens its first representative office in Europe and takes part in the largest Essen exhibition of automobile tires, where its products are highly appreciated.
In order to keep up with the times, in the early 80s, the newest research center for those times was created in the city of Gwangyu, where all the company's developments were tested. The continuous growth in sales of Kumho tires led to the construction of another plant in Goksengon in 1989.
In 1991, Kumho is among the top ten most popular tire manufacturers. In parallel, the production of tires for aviation technology continues.
Throughout the 90s, Kumho has received virtually all of the world's quality certifications for its products. All factories of the company have also received environmental certificates. In 1999, the company was one of the first in the world to develop a tire that can be used after a puncture for some time.
By 2002, Kumho was ranked second in a survey by a reputable automotive publication for consumer popularity.
In 2003, an automatic tire manufacturing plant was built in Piungtak, and Kumho is one of the top nine tire companies in the world.
As an advertising campaign, in 2005, the world's first colored tire Smoke Tire was produced, which, in addition to having its own color, emits red smoke during active braking and acceleration, which was very much liked by street racers.
In 2007, the Kumho company enters into a contract with the Mercedes-Benz carmaker for the supply of tires. In the same year, two more important events for the company take place: a car clad in Kumho rubber wins the iconic 24 Hours of Le Mans race, and the company presents the world's first aromatic tire.
In 2008, tires manufactured by the company are awarded the "Recommended Tire" category in Germany.
In Russia, the popular magazine "Za Rulem" constantly tests various tires. In 2008 and 2009, Kumho summer tires performed the best. In terms of sales, Kumho competes with Michelin and Continental. Volkswagen has chosen Kumho rubber for some of its models.
In the modern world in the automotive market there are a large number of enterprises that produce car tires. Their large number does not mean that the market is full of exceptionally high-quality products - most of the models have, to put it mildly, not the best characteristics and indicators. And when buying car tires, you need to look not only at the physical condition of the wheels, but also pay attention to who exactly gave birth to these products.
Today, two corporations - Kumho and Nokian - occupy a special place in the consumer market. These companies produce the highest quality tires that are in great demand all over the world. But buying two sets for a season from different manufacturers is impractical and expensive, and choosing one of the two is quite difficult. Let's try to figure out which models of car tires from different manufacturers are the best.
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Tires from the Japanese manufacturer Kumho are the most bought tires in Japan - here the sale of these products is simply incredible and with a fairly large volume. At home, the Kumho manufacturer is almost a monopolist, despite the presence of other tire manufacturers. Also, Kumho gradually began to develop the European market and now this company is recognizable all over the world, thanks to the excellent activity of sales specialists, and, of course, manufacturing engineers. So why is Kumho so popular?
Here it is necessary to understand that the quality of the products made by the Japanese is really at the highest level. Everything looks optimal in car tires - tread pattern, side and main parts, rubber compound, etc. Whatever aspect you take, whatever nuance you consider - in fact, in every component in any model of Kumho tires, it is quite difficult to find any flaws. But this does not mean that they do not exist at all.
First of all, it is worth noting the excellent traction characteristics. It's no secret that highways in Japan are of the highest quality and are perhaps the best in the world. Therefore, it would seem that tires should be quite “fragile”, subject to wear and tear and not have the highest resource and margin of safety.
In fact, everything turned out to be completely different - Kumho car tires have incredibly high resource rates: they are reliable, durable, and have the highest safety class of use. The most interesting thing is that most of the models from the Japanese manufacturer can be used off-road, although it would seem that it makes no sense to create such tires with Japanese roads.
It is also worth saying that tires from this manufacturer behave well on wet asphalt or when driving on dirty slippery surfaces, because the grip is excellent. This is due to the unique construction of the tire structure, as well as due to the optimized tread pattern, for the output of which the Japanese use the most modern computer technology. It is also worth noting that the Japanese are working on the release of new models very scrupulously and precisely.
For example, Japanese summer tires cannot be used in the winter, no matter how good the grip is. The onset of cold weather and a strong drop in temperature can seriously affect the quality of car tires later. This lack of versatility for tire models, on the one hand, is credited to the manufacturer, because such a nuance contributes to more painstaking and high-quality work on the product. Well, the minus of non-universality is very clear, without further ado.
If we talk about Nokian tires, then first of all it is worth noting that tires from this manufacturer are one of the most popular, well-known and sold in Europe. The Finnish manufacturer turns out to be especially successful in winter models, and some drivers even then convert winter tires into summer ones in order to ride on high-quality tires for a longer time. What's so great about these tires?
The Finnish manufacturer Nokian has always been renowned for producing and producing to this day tires with incredibly high quality rubber performance. Rubber is made for all models using special technologies, with the use of a large number of absorbent gels, and it is this fact that gives Finnish-made tires excellent performance characteristics. The margin of safety has become more serious, the degree of resistance to wear and deformation has been increased.
Also, the Finnish manufacturer did a great job to ensure that the speed characteristics of all Nokian tire models were at the highest level, and in a few years this has really become so - cars on such tires not only gain speed faster, but also contribute to faster braking. We also note that the braking qualities of Nokian car tires allow cars to significantly reduce the braking distance. This measure speaks of a higher safety class of these tires, reliability while driving.
I would also like to note additionally the tread pattern of Nokian tires and its features. The most key point here is the construction of grooves and an increase in their width, which allows water masses to be removed from the contact patch as quickly as possible while driving on slippery and wet roads. This is another factor that has a great effect on the degree of grip of the wheel on the road surface.
Lineup Kumho and Nokian
If we consider the model lines of both manufacturers, then the following can be noted - the range of the Finnish manufacturer is somewhat wider and more interesting. Nokian has much more of all tire formations - summer, winter, all-season. A large number of independent experts evaluated Nokian tires and more than once recognized some of the models as the highest quality for any given period.
Despite the fact that the Finnish manufacturer has much more models than Kumho's, Japanese tires cannot be called inferior to those from Nokian. The Japanese did a great job on such qualities as braking properties, traction, tread pattern and others. The rubber compound of Kumho tires is made on the basis of natural rubber, while the Finnish manufacturer also uses silica for rubber. This means that the environmental class of Kumho tires is slightly higher than that of tires from a Finnish manufacturer.
But if you look more at high-speed qualities, here Japanese products are inferior to Finnish ones. The structure of the tread profile is made in such a way that the acceleration of cars really happens faster on those vehicles that are equipped with Nokian car tires. This is due to the composition of the rubber compound, and the very construction of the cord and the main part of the tire.
Acceleration properties and braking properties are implemented in Nokian models perfectly, and this is what contributes to the appearance of the effect of reducing fuel consumption. The engine spends less effort to accelerate the car and less effort is required for a sudden stop due to the rubber compound incorporating excellent stopping components.
The most interesting and most purchased model in the Kumho series is the Gripmax 745, known to the entire world community. This model of car tires is an all-season tire designed for passenger cars. Among all other models, it stands out in that it has the highest performance and operational features. These properties provide the driver and passengers in the vehicle with a high degree of safety and security.
Interesting here is the tread profile, which is checkered. This construction guarantees excellent grip both on wet roads and on dry hot surfaces. The central longitudinal tubules promptly and quickly remove the water mass from the contact patch. These features not only improve grip, but also significantly reduce noise levels. This means that the level of driving comfort is correspondingly increased. 
The best model of car tires from the Finnish manufacturer Nokian can be called Hakka green. These tires are intended for use in the summer season, however, many leave these tires in the winter, without even performing tire studding operations. All thanks to the optimal composition of the rubber compound in these tires, which makes it possible to enjoy excellent grip. Also, this model is characterized by excellent speed qualities, forcing the car to accelerate much faster than when using tires of other modifications.
This model also has excellent braking properties, as a result of which, when stopping at high speeds, the braking distance will be much shorter than with any other tire model. Such braking properties are excellent for high-speed driving in bad rainy weather.
Also, special attention should be paid to such properties of the model of Finnish origin as rolling resistance and aquaplaning. Both of these properties are at the highest level, which gives excellent grip during fast travel, as well as increased reliability and safety of driving.
Comparison of the best models
If you objectively look at all the best qualities and disadvantages of the presented models and add up the resulting result, then the Japanese model, after all, loses quite a bit to the Finnish counterpart. The model from Nokian has more developed strength characteristics, despite the fact that the Japanese model was universal, all-season, and the Finnish one was exclusively summer.
Also, the grip is better in the Finnish model, and the speed characteristics are better. This model is inferior to Japanese tires in that braking performance and general safety of use are slightly worse. Also, the Japanese model is more environmentally friendly due to the fact that natural rubber is used for the production of rubber.
There are few minuses in both models - they are practically nonexistent. In general, in terms of the combination of advantages, we can give the palm to the Nokian Hakka Green model. And judging by the lineup as a whole and evaluating each model, there will certainly be a sample of Japanese origin that will surpass the Finnish counterpart. But in general, the quality of the Nokian tires produced is still higher.
Summary
We can say that Nokian tires are better than Kumho tires. However, the advantage in this matter of Finnish-made car tires is not too great, and even less overwhelming, which suggests that over time, Japanese models may overtake Finnish ones in quality of performance, since the progressiveness of tire production in the Kumho company is much higher than that of Nokian. However, it makes no sense to think ahead in such matters.
The best Nokian model sells much better than the Kumho model. And this suggests that not only experts consider Finnish tires to be better than Japanese ones - ordinary people in Europe and the world think the same way.
