The presented tyre is marked with 3PMSF symbol (Three Peak Mountain Snow Flake). It means that the tyre meets the EU requirements for winter tyres. The symbol is awarded after thorough tests of a tyre model in terms of snow grip.
Kumho KC15 is a winter tyre of the medium class with the asymmetric tread pattern. Kumho brand is an independent, Korean producer. Developed for 4x4 cars, Kumho KC15 ensures good driving characteristics in all winter conditions. Proper traction control and adhesion even on the snowy and icy surface are guaranteed by the modern tread of the tyre. What is more, the tyre offers high driving comfort and is durable which contributes to long lifespan.
Splendid performance on all kinds of surface is guaranteed by the sturdy, asymmetric tread of theKumho KC15. Two zones were included in the tyre’s carving. The tyre’s outer zone, which ensures optimal traction on the wet road, has straight construction. Protection from hydro-and snowplaning is also ensured by efficient evacuation of water from the tyre’s contact surface by wide and deep circumferential canals. The inner zone ensures safe driving on the muddy and snowy road. V-shaped blocks arrangement has been included. Proper adhesion even on the thick and packed snow is guaranteed by wide grooves’ system with numerous bends. Owing to the sharp blocks edges which bite into surface, the tyre does not skid. Kumho KC15 tyre’s behaviour on the dry surface is equally perfect. Optimal pressures’ distribution is ensured by wide shoulders. They stabilize the driving route and distribute the pressures on the tyre’s surface. As a result, balanced tread wear has been obtained. Enhanced adhesion on the slippery surface is guaranteed by sinuous shaped sipes’ cuttings system. Biting into surface effect is ensured by the sipes. Transfer of the steering wheel movements onto the road is enabled by the tyre’s central rib which is equipped with a herringbone pattern. Therefore, it adjusts to all irregularities on the road. To reduce the vibes and hums level, special grooves between the blocks were applied.
Kumho KC15 winter tyre has been designed for the passenger cars of the medium and higher class. It is highly recommended for the 4x4 modern, luxurious sedans and estate cars, such as: VW Passat 4Motion, Audi Quatro as well as BMW with the Xdrive option. It is a medium class tyre ensuring perfect ratio of the quality to the price.