Kumho’s ever-growing portfolio of original equipment contracts has been further swelled by Skoda, whose latest generation Octavia now comes equipped with Kumho’s Ultra-High Performance (UHP) Ecsta PS71 tyre in size 205/60 R16 92V.
Kumho’s already comprehensive 4×4 tyre range has recently been further enhanced by the addition of the new Ecsta PS71 SUV, specially developed for large, powerful SUVs and designed for 100 per cent on-road use.
Kumho has launched the all-season Solus HA32, which claims 15 per cent greater wet grip and 10 per cent better wet/dry handling and braking compared to its predecessor, the HA31.
First came the Good Design (Japan) awards for Kumho’s Majesty 9 and Ecsta PA51 patterns. These were swiftly followed by iF Design awards for the Majesty 9 and WinterCraft Wi51.
Kumho Tire has won two more International Forum (iF) Design awards for its high-performance passenger car tyre, the Majesty 9 Solus TA91 and its winter tyre, the Wintercraft Wi51.