Kumho Tyres

As the autumn months approach, Kumho Tyre UK is stepping up its commitment to road safety by partnering with Tyre Safe for the Tyre Safety Month 2024 campaign. This year’s initiative, aptly named ‘Caught in the ACT’, seeks to ignite a vital behavioural transformation among drivers by underscoring the significance of regular tyre maintenance. With […]

Kumho Tyre has announced that its ECSTA HS52 tyres have been selected as the original equipment (OE) for the Volkswagen Multivan, marking a significant milestone in the company’s ongoing relationship with the iconic German automaker. The ECSTA HS52 will be delivered in two sizes: 235/55R17 and 235/50R18, ensuring that the new Multivan is equipped with […]

Kumho Tire Partners with Eintracht Frankfurt for a Sustainable Future In a landmark move, renowned Korean tire manufacturer Kumho Tire has signed a three-year strategic partnership agreement with Eintracht Frankfurt. This collaboration is set to significantly boost Kumho Tire’s brand visibility and image across Europe. The agreement encompasses an extensive advertising presence in the stadium, […]

Kumho Tire is set to make a significant impact at The Tire Cologne 2024 (TTC), taking place from June 4th to 6th. Renowned as the largest event of its kind, TTC gathers leading tyre manufacturers from around the globe. This year, Kumho Tire will present its latest products under the theme “Passion in Innovation and […]

Kumho’s ECSTA HS52 achieved an excellent result in a recent test of tyre performance by Europe’s largest automobile association ADAC (Allgemeiner Deutscher Automobil-Club) and was one of only three products to receive a ‘GOOD’ rating. The ECSTA HS52, a summer tyre designed for European roads and climatic conditions, finished third after products from Continental and […]

Kumho Tyre UK has announced the appointment of Tim Dougherty as TBR national sales manager, effective immediately. Tim brings nearly 30 years of tyre experience, all of it in the truck tyre category, to Kumho. “Kumho offers an excellent line-up of products that is well-suited to the UK market and I am excited to be […]

Kumho Tire has been presented with the Good Design Award (Japan) 2023 for its PorTran 4S CX11, a van and light commercial vehicle tyre specifically designed to accommodate the road and climate conditions of Europe and take advantage of the growing markets for all-season tyres in that region. It delivers stable driving and braking performance […]

Auto Express magazine’s annual summer tyre test, now in its 25th year, is a respected measure of the best buys on the UK replacement tyre market. The latest assessment featured the products of 11 top tyre manufacturers, including Kumho, whose ECSTA HS52 won two of the 10 disciplines outright, and was one of only three […]

Sponsors tend to come and go in the fast moving world of motorsport, making Kumho’s relationship with the BMW Racing Drivers Club one of the longest of its type in UK club history – the opening race of the season at Brands Hatch, April 8, will mark its 26th year. The original deal inked in […]

Already the official tyre supplier to TCR (the world’s premier touring car competition) on four continents, Kumho Tire recently signed a deal to become the title sponsor and exclusive provider to the related TCR World Tour. Those involved in the signing ceremony numbered: Gangseung (Tony) Lee, Executive Vice President of Sales-Europe, Kumho Tire; Janghyuk (John) […]