Nankang vs Kumho:
A Tyre Brand Comparison

Nankang Tyres

Nankang is a producer of well-reviewed tyre products available all over the world. Over the last 60 years, they have worked hard to design tyres at affordable prices that are resistant to high heat, have outstanding road grip and look good too. Safety is a priority, and despite their more affordable prices, Nankang engineers regularly study tyre performance in all kinds of driving conditions, including sudden stops, unexpected swerving and road obstacles. Nankang is a pragmatic brand. Nope, you won’t confuse them with Pirelli, Michelin and others, but they have stepped up their game, particularly in the product development and quality assurance areas and has slowly become a brand to consider for budget-minded drivers looking to get the most tire for the dollar. Nankang offers SUV, 4x4, light truck tyres designed for all-terrain and all-weather performance. They also produce the TourSport NS N605, an all-season tyre with superior traction and handling for coupes, sedans and minivans. Available on Tyroola, the cornering capabilities, excellent braking and long-lasting tread of the NS N605 has received positive feedback from customers.

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Kumho Tyres

Kumho is a South Korean brand, around 50 years younger than Goodyear, but an innovative tyre manufacturer nonetheless. As far as their pedigree goes, they’ve most notably been involved in rallying and have a bit of experience using their tyres in circuit racing. Their range of tyres is pretty impressive, there's something for luxury to extreme sports use and also more conservative ECO and touring tyres for passenger cars. Prices start from $80 to over $400 each. They also have a range of off-road and all-weather tyres that perform very well. The Kumho Ecsta 4X KU22 for example is a tyre made for high-performance sports cars and sedans that handles all types of weather conditions perfectly without sacrificing comfort and safety. Kumho has even designed tyres for electric cars called ECOTRON, which reduces rolling resistance up to 45%, as well as emissions. Since more and more manufacturers are going electric and eco-friendly, you may find yourself getting a Kumho set of eco-friendly tyres in the near future.

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Quick Conclusion

To summarise, Nankang and Kumho are at par for certain specific models and world's apart from others. In general, Kumho tyres are consistently durable and longer lasting. Nankang's aggressive tread designs, on the other hand, make your car look good at extremely affordable prices. Comparing specific models might be more beneficial to those shopping for a new tyre. Feel free to browse through Tyroola's extensive catalogue of both tyre brands to further help you in making your choice.

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