Formerly known as the Samyang Tire Co., Ltd., Kumho was established in South Korea in 1960. The company produced its first tire in 1961, and in 1963, it merged with UNI Royal in the U.S. Kumho broke records in 1976, producing more than one million tires per year as a manufacturer based in Korea.
In 2003, Kumho was ranked ninth in the world tire industry. In 2007, the company began supplying original equipment truck tires for Mercedes-Benz. In 2013, Kumho became the original equipment supplier for the Mercedes-Benz G-class. Note that this is the first time that a Korean tire manufacturer was able to penetrate this luxury model.
The Kumho Ecsta LE Sport KU39 (225/45R18) is for anyone who wants a mid-range performance tire with very firm grip in both dry and wet roads. The interesting thing about this tire is its quietness.
Likewise, the Kumho Solus TA11 All-Season Tire (195/70R’14) has a tread that is optimized for wet traction, which prevents hydroplaning. This tire also has an impressive cornering and responsive steering on the highway.