Category Archives: Kumho Resources

Kumho Tire U.S.A. has introduced its new Road Venture RT, a rugged-terrain tire that tries to bridge the gap between all-terrain and mud-terrain tires. The tire will be available starting in September in 27 sizes for 17- to 22-inch rims. The company promoted the Road Venture RT as a hybrid tire that delivers aggressive on-road […]

Kumho Tire U.S.A. announced it will be participating in two well-known Jeep events this summer as part of a broader initiative to boost visibility for its line of light truck tires. The company wants to get face-to-face with off-road enthusiasts and reaffirm its commitment to the light truck segment. Kumho will be at the Toledo […]

For the first time, Kumho Tire U.S.A. entered the iconic Broadmoor Pikes Peak International Hill Climb (PPIHC) with three drivers in the Pikes Peak Open class. All vehicles were equipped with Kumho’s Ecsta V730, an extreme performance summer tire that excels in harsh conditions. This year’s 12.42-mile course challenged drivers with 156 turns, starting over […]

Kumho Tire Company Ltd, one of the largest tire manufacturers in South Korea, has halted production in its main factory in Gwangju after a massive fire engulfed a huge portion of its operations. The fire gutted almost 60% of production lines at one of the two main plants in the complex, and it has raised […]

The International Design Excellence Awards (IDEA) is a design competition that was founded in 1980. It is organized by the Industrial Designers Society of America (IDSA). This Oscars of the design world is considered one of the most prestigious and ranks closely alongside the iF Design Award of Germany and the Red Dot Design Award. […]

Kumho Tire has secured a significant role in Volkswagen’s latest vehicle release by supplying its ECSTA HS52 tires as original equipment (OE) for the seventh-generation Multivan, known as the Multivan T7. The Kumho tires, available in sizes 235/55R17 and 235/50R18, represent a key milestone in the ongoing collaboration between Kumho Tire and Volkswagen. Volkswagen’s Multivan, […]

Kumho Tire has demonstrated impressive performance in the second quarter of this year, revealing substantial gains in both revenue and operating income. On July 30, the South Korean tire producer disclosed its preliminary Q2 results, showing sales of 1.1319 trillion won (approximately $838 million) and an operating profit of 151.5 billion won. This represents a […]

Kumho Tire plans to build its first tire factory in Europe to meet the demands of major car makers such as BMW and Mercedes-Benz AG. The company will invest about $750.8 million (one trillion won) to complete the project by 2027. This will help solve some of the challenges, including the Red Sea shipping crisis. […]

The Kumho ECSTA HS52 tire was recently put to test by German automotive magazines Auto Bild and ADAC. The tire received a “Good” rating from both with ADAC placing it in third place and Auto Bild in fourth place. This made the ECSTA the highest-performing tire from South Korea. ADAC considered performance on wet and […]

Kumho Tire recently revamped its logo to showcase its commitment to innovation. The company has already started using it and you’re likely to come across it in product platforms and marketing materials. The new logo is a testament to Kumho Tire’s dedication to delivering high-quality and reliable tires. It’s also meant to portray its commitment […]