Kumho Story

Why Kumho

Kumho Tyre’s world-renowned quality is a result of a strong commitment to advanced design technology and drive to innovate. Excellent products that deliver optimum performance, quality, and most importantly, safety, are the Kumho Tyre promise.

UNIQUE 'ESCOT' TECHNOLOGY

Kumho Tyre’s advanced patented 'ESCOT' (Excellent & Smart Contour Optimisation Theory) technology maximises tyre performance by optimising braking capabilities and improving steering for safe, comfortable driving. This technology sustains the performance of the tyre by maintaining its shape throughout the speed range. At the same time, the tyre retains its ground contact pressure distribution to enhance tread life and braking capability.

XRP - EXTENDED RUN FLAT PERFORMANCE

With XRP technology, you can remain in control on the road even after your tyre has punctured. A new generation of revolutionary tyres employ a special rubber compound that puts safety first. XRP reinforces the sidewall to minimize tyre deformation and structural tension when air pressure is lost. Available in select sizes of Ecsta MX, Ecsta LX Platinum and Ecsta SPT.

F3 TECHNOLOGY

Advanced high performance design and aerodynamic racing technology is produced with cost-efficiency. This is the Kumho Tyre F3 advantage.

ECO-CONSCIOUS PRODUCTS

Our products combine technological innovation with an environmentally sound vision. Kumho actively seeks advances in materials and manufacturing techniques that are environmentally sound.

ELECTRIC VEHICLE TYRE

Kumho Tyre believes that the next generation of tyres should display excellence in performance, safety, and environmental awareness. Years of research and investment has led to the development of the ECOTRON tyre for electric vehicles. Unlike ordinary tyres, silica, a new type of anti-impact material, and special carbon black are used. This cutting-edge combination results in a lower rolling resistance of up to 45% and a reduced combustion rate of almost 10%, which in turn reduces the amount of pollutant emissions into the air.

ELECTRIC VEHICLE TYRE

Kumho Tyre believes that the next generation of tyres should display excellence in performance, safety, and environmental awareness. Years of research and investment has led to the development of the ECOTRON tyre for electric vehicles. Unlike ordinary tyres, silica, a new type of anti-impact material, and special carbon black are used. This cutting-edge combination results in a lower rolling resistance of up to 45% and a reduced combustion rate of almost 10%, which in turn reduces the amount of pollutant emissions into the air.

EL MARK CERTIFIED

Kumho Tyre continues to crusade for the environment by developing new products and implementing various recycling efforts. Two special environmentally sound products, the SOLUS and POWER RACER II tyres are certified with EL Markings from the Environment Labelling Association in Korea. Eco-conscious endeavours include reducing the weight of tyres, which is not only cost-efficient but key in lowering the total volume of used tyres. Improving tyre abrasion performance has also extended the tyre's life cycle. In overall production, use of hazardous primary and secondary materials has been substantially minimised.

INNOVATIVE PRODUCTS

• 22/30 Series
• 45 Series Super Single Radial
• 28" High Performance for SUV
• Colored Smoke Tyre (Ecsta SPT)
• Aviation Tyres
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INDUSTRY LEADING TESTING TECHNIQUES

In 2014, Kumho Tyre turned to the harsh Australian outback to provide a real life test laboratory for its new mixed terrain tyre - the Road Venturer MT51. A prototype MT51 was put through an outback torture test against top selling competitive mud terrain tyres, and after extensive testing and refining was released into the Australian market in a range of sizes and wheel diameters.

At Kumho Tyre, we believe in going the distance. Which is why our mileage warranty is designed to give you 80,000 kms of ‘no worries’ driving on the Kumho Road Venture APT KL51, and on the Kumho Crugen HT51. That’s almost the equivalent of driving around Australia 6 times.
With our ‘no worries’ guarantee, if your 4WD or SUV tyres don’t last as long as they should, you don’t pay for the miles missed. From Tassie to the Top End, Broome to Byron – wherever you go in Oz, you’re covered. Some people call it peace of mind. We just call it our Mileage Warranty.

How it works

As a global manufacturer of high tech tyre products, Kumho is so confident in its product it will guarantee you a specified mileage result for the Kumho tyres you have just purchased.

Here’s how it works…

1. Once you have purchased your Kumho tyres under this guarantee simply log onto www.kumho.com.au/mileagewarranty and enter your details online to register. The registration form requires your details, the tyre dealer’s details, invoice details, tyre serial number as well as the mileage on your vehicle at time of fitment.
2. Keep your mileage service booklet (Kumho recommend you keep the service booklet and original invoice together with the vehicle’s log books), and every 10,000km take your tyres to your Kumho Tyres dealer for a service.
3. Once you achieve the mileage we trust you will be happy to purchase another set of Kumho tyres. In the event that you did not achieve the guaranteed mileage, return the Kumho tyres to your Kumho dealer set out in the ‘place of purchase’ section of the service schedule.

This warranty works on a pro-rata basis; that is, if you achieve only 90% of the guaranteed mileage we will refund you 10% of the purchase price. In between services, ensure your tyres are inflated to the correct pressure and inspect your tyres regularly for damage.

Road Venture APT – KL51

A classic road tyre with an 80,000km mileage warranty for modern day SUVs & 4WDs.

• Wear 5 stars with classic Highway tread design and all season compound
• Designed as an OE upgrade tyre for the modern SUVs
• This tyre gives handling, performance, ride comfort and low noise

Crugen – HT51

Engineered with quality, features and details to go the distance in hard working, hard driving, all-weather conditions

• Improved straight line driving performance - Stiff centre block design reinforces stability, traction and handling capabilities.
• Extended tread life - An optimal block shape and four channel symmetric layout improves long tread life.
• Enhanced driving performance in wet conditions - Application of a zig-zag style groove design for improved drainage performance.

Your Rights

Our mileage warranty is in addition to other rights and remedies that you have under a law in relation to the goods that we provide. Further, our goods come with warranties that cannot be excluded under the Australian Consumer Law. You are entitled to a replacement or refund for a major failure and for compensation for any other reasonably foreseeable loss or damage. You are also entitled to have the goods repaired or replaced if the goods fail to be of acceptable quality and the failure does not amount to a major failure. All offers available at participating dealers only. Mileage warranty is a pro-rata guarantee, meaning you are refunded for mileage not achieved. A service schedule is included in the warranty program.