> 2nd place in a tyre test by top 4 German automotive magazine
Autozeitung, assessed ‘very recommendable’
> Named “Off Road Tyre 2009” by German 4x4 magazine Off Road
Kumho Tyres, one of the leading tire companies in the world, announced today
that it received a favorable review in a tyre test held by Autozeitung, a top 4 German
automotive magazine, and was selected as “Off Road Tyre 2009” by German 4x4 magazine Off Road.
Nine top tyre brands competed in the AutoZeitung tyre test including Michelin,
Continental, Pirelli and Dunlop. Kumho Tyres tied with Michelin for 2nd place
overall behind Continental, and received an overall assessment of
“very recommendable” as its tyres performed exceptionally well in various conditions, notably wet.
The test by Autozeitung assessed aquaplaning, braking, handling, driving safety, slalom and more. Kumho Tyres’ ECSTA HM KH31 wowed test editors by demonstrating superbly balanced performance in both wet and dry criteria. The magazine editors also concluded that Kumho Tyres’ product was best in braking, and showed fast handling.
Recognized for its outstanding performance and design, Kumho Tyres’ Road Venture MT KL71 won “Off Road Tyre 2009,” selected by the editorial staff of German 4x4 magazine Off Road.
“European automotive magazines from Germany, Great Britain and Sweden hold tests several times a year, coinciding with tire seasons, to compare and rank performance of recommendable tires,” said N.W. Cho, senior researcher of Kumho Tyres R&D Center. “The tyre test results influence the purchasing decisions of European consumers, as they are an official recognition of performance and quality which may also greatly affect sales.”
Kumho Tyres previously received ‘very recommendable’ in an overall test by German automotive magazine ADAC, and ranked 1st in performance by Russian automotive magazine Za Rulem in 2008.
Autozeitung is one of the 4 leading automotive magazines in Germany. The bi-weekly published magazine is sold to more than 150 thousand people- totaling more than 700 thousand readers. Off Road is a popular German off road monthly magazine that circulates about 70 thousand copies.
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