Kumho launches LT, all-season tires

RANCHO CUCAMONGA, Calif, (June 3, 2015) — Kumho Tire U.S.A. Inc. is rolling out the Road Venture AT51 light truck/SUV and Solus TA11 all-season passenger tires that were previewed at the company's 2014/15 dealer meeting last December.

Both new products began shipping June 1.

The Road Venture AT51, a new product in the Kumho portfolio, was designed for ultimate control on and off pavement, Kumho said.

Features include:

• Enhanced tread blocks that bite on ice and firmly grip even the most rugged terrain;
• Traction in mud and snow with deep, tapered tread blocks to promote self-cleaning; and
• Cut-resistant dual silica compound optimized for strength and heat dispersion.

The Road Venture AT51 also meets the “severe snow” rating, according to Kumho. These tires were available for purchase June 1in the U.S. and Canada in 26 LT and 17 P-metric sizes in 15- to 20-inch rim diameters. Sizes range from LT215/75R15 to LT285/55R20,

Kumho said it is offering a 55,000-mile limited warranty on P-metric sizes and a 30-day satisfaction trial warranty in the U.S.

The company is targeting the new tires at owners of full-size pickups and SUVs, Kumho told dealers last December.

For the all-season Solus TA11, Kumho said it was designed with the adventurous driver in mind. The tire is targeted at owners of a range of vehicles from sedans to minivans to light SUVs.

Features include:

• Waved sipes and a four groove tread for superior wet traction and excellent winter handling; and
• Better mileage due to an advanced carbon compound designed for low rolling resistance.

The T-rated tire will be available in 44 sizes in 13- to 18-inch rim diameters and come with a 75,000-mile limited warranty and road hazard protection. Sizes range from 175/70R13 to 235/67R18.