Kumho Tires Scored High in Choice Independent Test

The Kumho Tires have received a high distinction on the Australian market, as the Choice consumer organization has offered high scores for the Kumho Solus KH 15 tire in its annual review and comparison of car tires.Choice tested a total of 15 of the best selling 195/65R15 tires on the Australian market in an independent session, which saw Kumho’s Solus KH15 obtaining a high score.

The tire was one of the four tires to receive the “Choice buy” label after its performance was tested in multiple driving conditions.

“The Kumho Solus KH15 scored highly across all of the testing criteria outpointing its leading competitors from European and Japanese makers as well as tyres from Korean and Chinese companies. Choice compared the tyres in a range of tests including dry cornering at 80 and 85km/h, wet cornering at 75km/h, dry braking at 50 and 80 km/h and wet braking at 50 and 80 km/h,” stated the press release.

The 195/65R15 was considered to be the relevant tire size as it is used as the original fitment size on popular models from the compact segment, with the mention that tires included in the test had to be priced between AU$99 to AU$179.

"To have the Kumho Solus KH15 ranked so highly in a field of some of the world's most esteemed tyre makers is testament to the efforts of Kumho engineers and designers," said Edmund Cho, Kumho Tyres Australia CEO. "We know how good the latest generation Kumho tyres are and now Choice has given an independent tick of approval with a result which delivers tyre buyers added confidence in the Kumho brand and the tyres we market here in Australia,"