Kumho KU15 & KU31. Any users?

[Subzro]

Hi guys, my tires are due for changing soon and I've narrowed down my choice to these two Korean Rubbers due to its value for money characteristics and budget restrain. However, I'd like to see comments or reviews from END-USERS of these two tires..

 

Any poistive and negative feedback based on these choices are greatly appreciated.

[Hamburger]

been on a KU31 b4 n does able to comment tat as UHP tyre, dry n wet grip is gd. straight line feel is one of e better tyre i used b4. side wall is a little still stiff maybe due to my 50 series n lowered ride. mine was W rated n it gives mi more confidence on e NSH. not sure KU15 is available here thou.

[Kelpie]

1. I should be expecting to change to 225/45R17 KU31 this year end. If there is no new replacement for it, KU31 will very likely to be my next change.

 

2. Chromas used KU31 for drifting and his comment was:

Kumho KU31

- Slightly less grippy than the Goodyear F1 but still (progressive drift grip is possible)

- Moderate wear rate

- Hardly any noise

- Price is around Goodyear F1 prices

 

Regards,

[Kelpie]

been on a KU31 b4 n does able to comment tat as UHP tyre, dry n wet grip is gd. straight line feel is one of e better tyre i used b4. side wall is a little still stiff maybe due to my 50 series n lowered ride. mine was W rated n it gives mi more confidence on e NSH. not sure KU15 is available here thou.

 

Based on what I've read in those tyres websites, KU31 comparable competitor products are as followed:

 

Michelin Pilot Sport

Bridgestone RE750

Eagle F1 GS

BFGoodrich KDW

Yokohama Advan AD07

Pirelli P-0 Nero

Dunlop SP8000

 

Regards,

[Kelpie]

By the way, where are you getting the Kumho Tires from? Wanted to know who are the dealers for Kumho Tires in Singapore.

 

Thank you.

 

Regards,

[Furrynadz]

should be binter

[Subzro]

I'm getting it from Yap Bros.. But they are not the local distributor.. As what bro Furrynadz says, it's Binter..

[Subzro]

Ahh.. Thanks for your input man.. I'm also looking at 50 series profile.. But since you said you used it BEFORE, how is the treadwear?

 

BTW, KU15 is available here.. But not all shops that carry Kumho have them..

[Hamburger]

can ask eng wah @TPY Lor 8 or SB of AMK. compare e prices btween them.

[Hamburger]

YB shld b more ex thou. treadwear for 31 shld b 300 or 320.not too bad

[Hamburger]

btw, price is 145 for 215/50/17 as a guide for u

[Subzro]

So I suppose that this price you paid for is at Eng Wah tyres? Anyway, thank you so much for your inputs..

[Orac]

I got my KU31 215/45/17 from Yap B*** at $140 last Dec.

During the same time they quoted KU15 at $160-165.

 

threadwear for ku31 is 320, pretty good imo.

Wear rate very even if you remember to rotate wheels at 10k interval.

 

I have used 16 and 17s ku31 before... driven up to nsh on 16s... encounter heavy downpour and did not experience any hydroplaning.

 

value for money set of tires

[Kelpie]

I'm getting it from Yap Bros.. But they are not the local distributor.. As what bro Furrynadz says, it's Binter..

 

1. Yes, I went to Binter website at www.binter.com.sg and it seems like they're also the distributor for Goodyears and Cooper too. Binter classified Goodyears as Luxury class tyres and Cooper as Premium class tyres . Kumho is for mass market consumer leh.

 

2. The Tyres shop that I frequent doesn't carry Kumho but I like their services. Probably either to get them to buy from Binter or I have to buy from a dealer and get them to installed for me.

 

Regards,

[Kelpie]

btw, price is 145 for 215/50/17 as a guide for u

 

In that case, it will be a cheaper switch for me from Goodyears Eagle F1 to KU31.

 

Regards,

[Kelpie]

Ahh.. Thanks for your input man.. I'm also looking at 50 series profile.. But since you said you used it BEFORE, how is the treadwear?

 

BTW, KU15 is available here.. But not all shops that carry Kumho have them..

 

If I'm correct, KU15 belongs to MX series right? Do you know, how does it compare with KU31 in term of road noise and comfort?

 

Regards,

[Kelpie]

I have used 16 and 17s ku31 before... driven up to nsh on 16s... encounter heavy downpour and did not experience any hydroplaning.

 

Thanks for the input .

 

Regards,

[Subzro]

Yes yes.. They are the MX series.. In terms of comfort and road performance, here is what I gathered from Tirerack;

 

KU31

 

http://www.tirerack.com/tires/tires.jsp?ti...Model=Ecsta+SPT

 

KU15

 

http://www.tirerack.com/tires/tires.jsp?ti...eModel=Ecsta+MX

 

Seems that the latter is more suitable for much more spirited drivers IMO..

Edited July 13, 2008 by Subzro