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Kumho KW17
225/55 R16 95H
Kumho - Tire producer from Korea,especially high profile tires
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225/55 R16 95H
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Type of Tyre
Winter tyresM+S marking
with snow flake symbol
Speed Index
H
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Approved
up to 210 km/h
EAN
8808956043599
Item No.
GI-R-264952GA
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SNOW PERFORMANCE:
- High density lateral sipes for improved snow traction
- Optimised lateral groove design for self clearing and improved snow driving
- Optimised central pattern area for maximum high speed stability and traction
WET PERFORMANCE:
- Three main circumferential grooves to ensure resistance to aquaplaning
- Outer pattern shoulder blocks to improve handling
STRUCTURAL CHARACTERISTICS:
- Specially developed silica tread compounds to improve wet traction in cld conditions
- Advanced belt package technology for improved durability and handling
- Application of Kumho's ESCOT technology
- Optimized bead design for maximum performance and stability
- Application of rim protector
EU Tyre Label and Efficiency Classes
The European Union has introduced the EU Tyre Label by Regulation (No. 1222/2009) identically and bindingly for all EU member states. It applies to passenger car tyres, light commercial vehicle tyres and heavy commercial vehicle tyres produced after 01.07.2012.
Three different areas are tested: rolling resistance, wet grip and the rolling noise the tyre makes on the road.
The following are not affected by the EU Tyre Label: retreaded tyres, professional off-road tyres, racing tyres, tyres with additional devices to improve traction such as spiked tyres, T-type emergency tyres, special tyres for fitting to vehicles first registered before 1 October 1990, tyres with a maximum authorised speed of 80 km/h, tyres for rims with a nominal diameter of 254 mm or less or 635 mm or more.
With this regulation, the European Union is pursuing the goal of promoting economic and ecological efficiency in road traffic as well as increasing road safety on the one hand, and on the other hand, granting consumers more product transparency and at the same time serving as an active decision-making aid.
Already during the incorporation, experts criticise the fact that the EU Tyre Label unfortunately only shows a few product characteristics. Apart from rolling resistance, wet grip and rolling noise, which are the main focus of EU tyre labelling, tyres have much more important and safety-relevant product characteristics, such as aquaplaning properties, driving stability, service life, braking properties on dry and wet roads, behaviour in wintry conditions, etc.
Tyre manufacturers point out that test results from various institutions and journals remain an important information medium for the end consumer. These tests usually focus on further safety-relevant product characteristics besides the EU standard qualifications for tyre labelling, which are always important for the final customer.
KW17 tyre review
Average based on 12 test results
Grip in dry conditions
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Braking in wet conditions
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Fuel consumption
Kilometers driven298198
04.12.2011
from
Henrik Thrane
Very good tyre with good comfort. Used 1 set of tyres for 3 seasons with no problems at all. And in 2 out of these 3 winters we really had some snow to fight while driving to work.
20.12.2009
from
Mick
Superb tyres! Anyone doubting winter tyres should try these, followed another Impreza on a snow and ice covered road around the same corner at the same speed – he crashed, we didn't even slip: what more can I say. Fantastic feel and grip in all conditions.
10.07.2009
from
james smith
If we have another severe winter I will certainly invest in these tyres again. The difference they made in the snow was amazing. I've also now covered 40000 miles and they are probably only 2/3 worn which is superb for a 'softer' winter tyre. Bearing in mind they are relatively cheap to buy there is no point looking elsewhere. The big names need to up their game as the budget tyres are getting as good for sure.
03.12.2007
from
Sam
This tyre is excellent for my type of bigger car for road handling, on wetter types roads like in the UK. The braking distance is good in wet weather & when driving fast on motorways, there is definately more grip & less feel off aqua-planing. In snow & sludge these tyres arent brilliant but still hold better traction due to their softer compund. I would highly recommend this tyre if you have a bigger heavier car like mine and the car is in regular useage. I have had these for fourteen months now on my rear wheel drive car, driving through recent British winter and a wet summer. My front tyres have perished but my rear stiil have good tread & thats after 30K miles. Im going to buy two more of the same brand/make today.
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