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January 23, 2012

Kumho, America's Tire run Lakers NBA promotion

Kumho Tire USA is returning for its second season as the official tire of the Los Angeles Lakers National Basketball Association (NBA) team.

Tags: America's Tire, Kumho, promotion

<p>Kumho Tire races in the semi-pro class VD1T with its Ian Racing Team (Peugeot RCZ.)</p>
May 23, 2011

Kumho Tire sees vctory at International Motorsports Games

Kumho Tire recently won several victories at the International Motorsports Games, including the championship at the VLN (Veranstaltergemeinschaft Langstreckenpokal Nürburgring) on May 1st, followed by a victory at the French Gravel Rally Championship.

Tags: French Gravel Rally Championship, Kumho, Rally, VLN

Kumho's ultra-high performance eco SOLUS KL21 tire wil be OE on the Chrysler 2011 Jeep Grand Cherokee sold outside of North America in sizes 265/60R18 and 265/50R20.
November 17, 2010

Kumho to supply tires for Jeep Grand Cherokee

Kumho Tire USA will be supplying its ultra-high performance eco SOLUS KL21 tire for the Chrysler Group LLC’s 2011 Jeep Grand Cherokee sold outside of North America. The tire sizes are 265/60R18 and 265/50R20.

Tags: Jeep, Kumho, UHP tires

November 1, 2010

BATO to increase prices up to 8%

Bridgestone Americas Tire Operations (BATO) today announced price increases in the United States across several of its divisions, including consumer replacement; consumer original equipment; truck and bus; agricultural; and off-road.

Tags: API, BATO, Bridgestone, Cooper, Falken, Goodyear, Hankook, Kumho, Pirelli, Price hikes, Toyo, Yokohama

October 1, 2010

Kumho intends to enter Formula One in the future

Kumho Tires' chief executive Jong-Ho Kim said it is at the pinnacle of motor sport that the young brand will demonstrate its technical abilities.

Tags: Formula One, Kumho

April 20, 2010

Kumho Tire flexed some muscle in SCCA events

Kumho Tire won at the Sports Car Club of America San Diego National Tour and the El Toro ProSolo over the past two weekends. The proven Ecsta V710 and hot new Ecsta XS ended at the top of the podium.

Tags: Ecsta XS, Kumho, Kumho V710, Sports Car Club of America

April 14, 2010

Kumho announces SCCA contingency program

Kumho Tire returns to the Sports Car Club of America as a contingency sponsor

Tags: Ecsta XS, Kumho, ProSolo National Series, SCCA Solo National Tour, Sports Car Club of America

Auto Bild rated the Kumho Ecsta HM "very recommendable."
March 23, 2010

Ecsta HM rated high by European magazine

Kumho Tire reports its Ecsta HM was rated "very recommendable" by Auto Bild, one of Europe’s most prestigious automotive magazines.

Tags: Kumho, Rating tires

Kumho's eco Solus HM.
March 10, 2010

Kumho debuts eco Solus HM

Kumho Tire Co.'s eco-friendly touring tire, the eco Solus HM, is formulated to be less impactful on the environment while delivering top performance, the company says. It is the first offering in a series of eco-friendly products from the company.

Tags: Green technology, Kumho

December 3, 2009

Kumho announces price increases

Kumho Tire U.S.A. Inc. will raise prices on Kumho brand consumer and commercial tires up to 8%, effective Jan. 1, 2010.

Tags: Kumho, Price increase, Raw material costs

September 18, 2009

Kumho raises prices because of tariffs

Kumho Tire U.S.A. Corp. is raising tire prices as a result of market pressures created by the recent increased tariff on Chinese consumer tire imports.

Tags: Chinese imports, Kumho, Price increase

June 3, 2009

Kumho brings Tires 4U format to North America

Kumho Tire Co Inc. has opened its first outlet in North America "dedicated to the Kumho Tire global retail format," according to company officials.

Tags: Company stores, Kumho, Light truck tires, Passenger tires, Retail, Tire Service

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