Tyre reviews Kumho I Zen Wis KW19. Page 1 78
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very pleased
185/70R14, but.... it got worn out, in short :)- Control on a dry road
- Steering in the wet
- Control in the snow
- Control on ice
- Control on dirt
- Quiet in motion
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High marks given its low price and well-founded expectations, went back on the leading axle after a Pirelli tire break, heavily worried that it would be bad, but had to buy a pair of 215/60 R16 in late winter. I was left very pleased - the car goes like a tank on asphalt, on black ice, on snow - as long as it gets moving. I have an automatic and a powerful engine, but I've never been pushed out - I drove out myself
- Vehicle:
- BMW 7(E32) 4,0L 1986-1994
- Control on a dry road
- Steering in the wet
- Control in the snow
- Control on ice
- Drive comfort
- Course stability
- Quiet in motion
- Braking efficiency
- Resistant to aquaplaning
- Velocity characteristics
- Wearability
- Quality of production
- Price justifiability
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195/65/15
Previously, I had Gislaved Nord Frost 3 - I was satisfied, but from 1/3 to 1/2 of the studs had fallen out, and a small bulge appeared on one of them. The grip was still acceptable, although sometimes it seemed like it was just about to lose traction.
I chose for a long time, everything I chose from old shipments at old prices was sold out - at new prices it was too
- Vehicle:
- Renault Megane scenic 1,6L 2003-2007
- Control on a dry road
- Steering in the wet
- Control in the snow
- Control on ice
- Drive comfort
- Course stability
- Quiet in motion
- Braking efficiency
- Resistant to aquaplaning
- Velocity characteristics
- Wearability
- Quality of production
- Price justifiability
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Until then I had a Kleber Krisalp with a good adhesive but 70% worn out. The clutch was okay, but I left it on the shelf to re-tread in the summer - it's not a bad option. I was looking for a while, all the old imports were gone, and the new ones were too expensive. I didn't take a Nokian 5 - made in Russia. I bought a fresh Kumho 205/65/15 (mid-
- Vehicle:
- Toyota Avensis Verso 2,0TD 2002-2007
- Control on a dry road
- Steering in the wet
- Control in the snow
- Control on ice
- Drive comfort
- Course stability
- Quiet in motion
- Braking efficiency
- Resistant to aquaplaning
- Velocity characteristics
- Wearability
- Quality of production
- Price justifiability
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The tire is very good, soft and quiet. Driving a car is a pleasure. Size 215/65 R15. The car is a Mazda Bongo Friendee 1997 microbus. Given the weight of the car and the load, it's easy to handle. I've been driving on these tires for the second season and I don't see any significant wear. However, small cracks have appeared on the tread (it's no surprise, given the crap they put on the roads in
- Vehicle:
- Mazda Bongo 2,5TD 1988-1995
- Control on a dry road
- Steering in the wet
- Control in the snow
- Control on ice
- Drive comfort
- Course stability
- Quiet in motion
- Braking efficiency
- Resistant to aquaplaning
- Velocity characteristics
- Wearability
- Quality of production
- Price justifiability
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The tire was bought new and the only positive emotions were left from it after winter use. It can only be driven on clean asphalt, where it is very noisy. Treads for asphalt are completely unnecessary. Outside of town, caution is needed when driving on this tire as it can slide on snowy or mushy roads. It sinks into snow and driving on a track is also tense. The conclusion is that the tire is a complete disaster. I will definitely change it, buying it was money down the
- Vehicle:
- Ford Fusion
- Control on a dry road
- Steering in the wet
- Control in the snow
- Control on ice
- Drive comfort
- Course stability
- Quiet in motion
- Braking efficiency
- Resistant to aquaplaning
- Velocity characteristics
- Wearability
- Quality of production
- Price justifiability
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Not a single lug lost over the winter, quite good for the price. Getting out of the groove is a bit tricky, but I guess that's on any tire. There's a bit of noise on asphalt for a studded tire, which is normal. There's no noise at all on snow and ice. It doesn't chatter at -38, which is just right for winter. If you want more, go look elsewhere, I doubt you'll find something better for this price. Winter is
- Vehicle:
- Pontiac Vibe 1,8L 2001-2007
- Control on a dry road
- Steering in the wet
- Control in the snow
- Control on ice
- Drive comfort
- Course stability
- Quiet in motion
- Braking efficiency
- Resistant to aquaplaning
- Velocity characteristics
- Wearability
- Quality of production
- Price justifiability
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I didn't expect the tires to be this good. I bought them so I could safely exit the parking lot and drive up the snowy hill near my house. Before, I would curse and get furious from helplessness, but now I'm laughing out loud like a madman. These tires can handle anything! I intentionally drive into such snowy messes! Of course, you can get stuck if you're reckless with the gas pedal on any tires. I know there are other good studded tires,
- Vehicle:
- Mitsubishi Lancer X 1.8L 2007-2009
- Control on a dry road
- Steering in the wet
- Control in the snow
- Control on ice
- Drive comfort
- Course stability
- Quiet in motion
- Braking efficiency
- Resistant to aquaplaning
- Velocity characteristics
- Wearability
- Quality of production
- Price justifiability
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I've been driving for 3 days. The tires have impressed me. I haven't seen any snow yet, but on wet asphalt (+1-+5) they behave perfectly. They enter turns smoothly, brake and accelerate ideally.
They ride very softly over potholes and there's no noise!!! After the winter Pirelli, these tires seem more comfortable.
- Vehicle:
- BMW 5(E39) 2,0L 1996-2003
- Control on a dry road
- Steering in the wet
- Control in the snow
- Control on ice
- Drive comfort
- Course stability
- Quiet in motion
- Braking efficiency
- Resistant to aquaplaning
- Velocity characteristics
- Wearability
- Quality of production
- Price justifiability
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Decent tires for their money. I have driven 1 season - about 5,000 km. "+" soft, quiet, comfortable, not bad brakes on any road, relatively inexpensive, good quality of factory tread. "-" ABS triggers early, slight lateral skidding in deep snow on the highway.
- Vehicle:
- Hyundai Tucson 2,0L 2004-2007
- Control on a dry road
- Steering in the wet
- Control in the snow
- Control on ice
- Course stability
- Drive comfort
- Quiet in motion
- Braking efficiency
- Resistant to aquaplaning
- Velocity characteristics
- Wearability
- Quality of production
- Price justifiability