About Kuhmo Tyre:
Kumho Tire (Kumho Tyres) in Australia was established in 1960 as part of the Kumho Asiana Group. Kumho Tire has grown to the 7th largest company in Korea.
Kumho Tires runs three manufacturing facilities in South Korea: the Pyeongtaek Plant, the Gokseong Plant and the Gwangju Plant which includes the Kumho Research and Development center mentioned below. There are a further three plants in China: the Tianjin Plant, the Gaoxin Plant (in Nanjing) and the Changchun Plant. There is also one plant in Vietnam in the Binh Duong Province.
Kumho Tires exports tires worldwide and has a global network of sales organisations.
It has three centers for research and development, with the largest in Gwangju, South Korea. The other two centers are in Akron, Ohio and Birmingham, West Midlands. These service the US and European tire markets respectively. Other research centers are located in Buchholz (Germany) and Tianjin (China).
We have a global presence across 180 countries and produce more than 68 million tyres every year and have been in Australia for over 30 years.
Kumho defines itself through innovation and quality.
Alongside supporting a whole host of Motorsport events, Kumho is the official tyre supplier for TCR Australia, V8 Touring Car and the National Sport Sedan Series.
Internationally, Kumho has partnership with AC Milan, Tottenham Hotspur, Hockey Australia and TCR World Series.
Why Choose Kumho Tyres?
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.
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 (EV Tyres)
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
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.