Given
83%
while driving a
Ford Focus MK1
(195/60 R15 H) on
a combination of roads
for 500
easy going miles
I bought these tires to replace some Goodyear Efficient Grip tires, as the price of those tires has increased substantially since I last bought some, probably 3-4 years ago. The Kumho's were significantly cheaper, but I had read good things about them so thought I would give them a try.
I haven't noticed any difference in performance compared to the Goodyear tires. The Kumho's seem to grip just as well in wet or dry conditions. One thing I can say is that the car rides much better over bumpy surfaces, the old GY tires were sometimes a bit crashy. The Kumho's are also noticeably quieter with less droning on certain types of tarmac.
I can't comment on how well they will wear as they have only been on two weeks, but I did get 3-4 years out of the old GY tires before they were ready for replacement, hopefully the Kumho's will last just as long!
So, overall I am impressed, the tires drive just as well, are quieter, and were significantly cheaper. When the back tires are ready for changing, I'll definitely get the same again.