Kumho KU15 & KU31. Any users?

[Haurus85]

not so sure abt 215 but 225 is about 120-140... if you squeeze harder maybe can be even cheaper

 

Usually is 215 or 225 more exp?

[Sony]

Usually is 215 or 225 more exp?

 

 

dunno.. you got to ask tyre shop.. few years back, they said 215 more common, thus cheaper and my 225 is not so common..

 

now I think quite a number of japz are on 225 already.. or rather, that was my perception from SHC

[Lootster]

May I know roughly how much for KU31 for size 245/35/R19? Thanks!

[Shockwave]

i am looking for 225/50/17 KU31. how much will it be? .. and anyone knows where is a good location to trade in a 16" stock tyre and sports rims (lancer ex) for KU31 and a new rim?

[3C_ColtPlus]

Hi all bros,

 

Me new here.

Looking at a new set of tyres. Stock size 185/55/R15.

Stock Dunlop Sports SP3000A lasted more than 2 years and over 65K km. High time to change liao.

Considering between Kumho KU31 or Hankook V8 (V-II)

What's da best price for 195/50/R15? EW or SB is better? How about in JB?

Should I take 195/55/R15 or 205/50/R15 instead?

Check liao:

185/55/R15 rolling distance variation against

195/50/R15 is -1.45%

195/55/R15 is +1.88%

205/50/R15 is +0.26%

Don't wish to go back to the thin 185/55/R15 but rim may not fit 205/50/R15.

Need some good advise from all experience bros here.

 

Thanks a lot!

[Sony]

The layman in me will tell u to stick and upsize to what your car manual recommend.. the numbers are there for a reason and it's calculated.

 

as for the price, call them up to ask.. price changes due to supply and demand..

 

 

 

[EvenStar]

Called Eng Wah today and was told that 195/55/15 KU31 only come from Vietnam. Is this true?

 

Do anyone know where to find Korea make 15" KU31?

[3C_ColtPlus]

Hi Even Star,

 

Got mine last week @ Eng Hock (CALTEX station @ Jurong Port Road) $90 each

Size 185/55/R15 82V

 

Confirmed Made in Korea. Mfgr in Week 38 2008

 

Vietnam ones should be from this year. Reckon to be cheaper

Call Binter to verify or try here for a list of Kumho Dealers

http://www.binter.com.sg

 

Cheers!

 

[EvenStar]

Thanks. Will call and check with them.

[Acuravtec]

I have been using KU31 (Made in Korea) for 1.5 years and have no regrets. Just went back to the shop for tyre rotation and was quoted $78 per pcs before GST. This price is for 195/50/R15. Anyone interested please let me know.

 

Also the boss told me he does not keep stock and will need to order.

 

Finally, this tyre will last me around 50K km. Normal driving on normal sedan. Is this considered lasting?

[Haurus85]

You went Soh Bro?

[Ianmo]

Can pm me the contact for KU31? Thx...

[Frost98]

205/50/R16 Made in Vietnam week 48 of 2008. Bought at $90 per piece from Uncle Frankie.

[Kelpie]

I was quoted S$110/pc for made in vietnam one. At the end, I didnt go for it cause unsure about the quality.

 

Many didn't know that GM has plant in Vietnam manufacturing their cars' parts and accessories. Though not quite sure whether they assemble or build the Daewoo/chevy cars there too.

 

Regards,

[Junjie]

Can pm me contacts where to get KU31 tires?

[Orac]

As someone else has mentioned here b4, KU31 will be slightly noisy after about 20k mileage.

 

My 3rd set of Ku31 is already 30k mileage and 17mths now.

Thread left still a lot except that you cant see the ESCTA print in the centre of the tyres.

On heavy rainy days, wet handling is still very safe. Dry road still as good but slightly noisy.

 

Like to find out do you all change tyres when its noisy or when you experience hydroplaning on the roads, or when your pocket allows?

 

Cheers

Orac

[Blackyv]

not fast and fix rules but can self set a few guideline like:

change after certain time: 18-24mth (some will even say 12mth)

change after certain milleage: 30K, 40K..

change when ground feel not to liking or tyre feel "harden"...

etc...

[Furrynadz]

measure the depth across the grooves, if below 3mm change them

new is 8 or 9mm

 

thread wear indicator is 1.6mm height, u need double that in wet weather conditions for wet braking, below that braking distance doubles