The Kumho Touring A/S is an all-season tire from the leading Korean manufacturer of automotive tires. The company "Kumho" has been on the market of automobile tires for over half a century, and although its strong point is, first and foremost, the production of tires for high-speed vehicles, the developers of this company have also achieved significant success in the production of comfort-class tires, which includes this model. The Kumho Touring A/S is designed specifically for light trucks, minivans, and all-wheel drive SUVs.
The speed index of this tire is S, which means that its maximum acceleration speed is 180 km/h. It belongs to the 20off/80on class, meaning that 80% of the time it is designed for operation on paved roads and only 20% on rough terrain. However, on highways, this tire shows excellent performance, making it suitable for city driving, where it provides the highest level of comfort.
This model has the "M+S" ("mud and snow") marking, which indicates excellent handling in any conditions. The arrangement of the tread lugs and their trapezoidal shape contribute to excellent traction on wet and slippery roads.
The central rib of the Kumho Touring A/S tire, "ringed" by three grooves, provides excellent directional stability when driving. These ring grooves, by the way, contribute to the rapid and high-quality removal of moisture from the contact patch with the road surface. The numerous lateral grooves that run from the shoulder areas of the tread to the ring grooves also enhance water evacuation. Thus, the tread is self-cleaning, minimizing the risk of aquaplaning on wet roads.
Another positive operational characteristic of the Kumho Touring A/S tire is the even distribution of pressure across the entire contact area with the road, which increases the tire's service life.
Finally, the non-directional design of the tread pattern with numerous grooves provides excellent traction on any road surface, whether dry or wet. The lateral grooves enhance this traction, allowing the vehicle to confidently pass turns.
In general, the developers of "Kumho" have once again proven themselves, presenting a truly high-quality product that will delight its owner with excellent driving qualities for more than one season.
Distinctive features of the Kumho Touring A/S tire
- The Kumho Touring A/S is an all-season comfort-class tire for light trucks, minivans, and all-wheel drive SUVs.
- The speed index of this tire is S, which means that its maximum acceleration speed is 180 km/h.
- The tire belongs to the 20off/80on class, meaning that 80% of the time it is designed for operation on paved roads and only 20% on rough terrain.
- The "M+S" ("mud and snow") marking indicates that this tire is excellent for adapting to any weather conditions.
- The central rib, consisting of trapezoidal lugs, guarantees directional stability when driving in a straight line.
- The tread pattern design is non-directional. Together with the numerous grooves, it provides excellent traction on any road surface.
- The three ring grooves, along with the small lateral ones, provide high-quality water evacuation from the contact area with the road surface, virtually eliminating the risk of aquaplaning.
- The grooves in the shoulder area enhance lateral traction, allowing for better cornering.
- The even distribution of pressure across the entire contact area with the road surface ensures high wear resistance and, as a result, a longer service life of the tire.
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