Kumho rolls into action with CV range
With truck sales projected to reach over 67,000 vehicles in 2025, Kumho Tyre says it is making significant strides to meet the anticipated demand with its extensive truck and van range, designed with fleet safety, up-time and reliability in mind.
“Truck tyres are a true speciality product”, says Richard Lyons, managing director of Kumho Tyre UK.
“The Kumho range has benefited from Kumho’s obsessive attention to detail at every turn from its advanced finite element design and tyre optimisation technology, to its latest high-tech rubber compounds that are developed for fuel efficiency and wear resistance.
“Kumho is highly regarded for its quality, and we are confident that truck and bus operators will find that our extensive range of CV tyres deliver excellent mileage and reliability, for all driving conditions. With an expanding portfolio of all-season, winter and specific performance tyres, superior performance and reliability continue to be the driving force behind our innovative range.”
Kumho has expanded its presence in the UK truck tyre market by enhancing its service provider network and stock position.
“The extensive truck tyre range includes the KLT23, a top choice for mega trailers, known for delivering excellent mileage and reliability,” said the company.
“Kumho’s multi-purpose line-up include the KXA10 and KXA11 all-position tyres, available in sizes 245/70R19.5, 285/70R19.5, 385/65R22.5 and 385/55R22.5. These tyres offer superior all-season performance and increased mileage to meet varied operational demands – delivering high mileage and improved wear performance -helping fleets go the distance.
“Additionally, the KRT03 trailer pattern features a deep and wide tread design for even wear, good cut and chip resistance and stone ejectors in all grooves.”
Meanwhile, Kumho’s KMA12 is regarded as one of the finest mixed service super singles on the market, says the firm, becoming a staple for many fleets in both trailer and steer positions.
“Available in sizes 385/65R22.5 and 445/65R22.5, it is complemented by its drive axle counterparts, the KMD41 and KMD51, which provide excellent traction and efficient stone ejection, available in sizes 315/80R22.5 and 295/80R22.5.”
The company also highlights its van tyre range.
“As with the truck, the van tyres are strong and sturdy with a compelling total cost of tyre ownership,” said Kumho.
“The KC53, an excellent workaday van tyre is engineered for exceptional highway performance, featuring a robust 
design that ensures outstanding dry handling, even under maximum load conditions.
“This heavy-duty tyre boasts a wide tread and stable block pattern, broad cross-grooves for precise steering, and wide straight circumferential grooves that minimise the risk of aquaplaning.
“Additionally, a robust carcass improves traction and increases mileage, while low rolling resistance optimises fuel efficiency.
“The PorTran 4S CX11 represents Kumho’s latest all-season tyre for vans and LCVs that is a great fit for safety oriented fleets. It combines the strengths of Kumho’s well-regarded all-season Solus 4S HA32 passenger car pattern with the existing winter specification of the PorTran CW51.
“Finally, the PorTran CW51 winter tyre features advanced 3D sipes and a reinforced tread pattern to provide superior handling and traction in challenging winter conditions.”
