Kumho shipping 26-inch LT tire to dealers

May 20, 2003

Kumho Tire U.S.A. Inc.'s 26-inch Ecsta STX light truck tire will soon be available at Kumho tire dealerships.

The V-rated 305/30R26 tire was introduced at the International Tire Expo last November.

"The new 26-inch Ecsta STX is engineered to provide the load caarying capacity needed for fitments on vehicles such as the Cadillac Escalade and Ford Expedition," say Kumho officials.

The tire has a maximum load capacity of 2,337 pounds.

In conjunction with its release, Kumho also is issuing a technical bulletin to dealers.