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Kumho I Zen KW31 review

The Kumho I Zen KW31 receives overwhelmingly negative feedback from users, with consistent reports of poor performance in wet and winter conditions. Owners frequently express dissatisfaction with safety-critical metrics, leading to a consensus that the tire fails to meet expectations for its intended category.

Relative score
48/100
tests + owners
Owner reviews
41/100
3 reviews
Kumho I Zen KW31
Scores

Two scoring systems, side by side

Owner scores come from reviews on retailer and review sites; road-test scores come from instrumented tests. Where they disagree, it is usually a discipline owners rarely push to the limit.

By owner reviews

41%
Would buy again 10%
Dry
Overall dry
60%
Corner stability
50%
Dry traction
70%
Steering response
60%
Wet
Overall wet
37%
Wet traction
50%
Snow & ice
Overall snow & ice
33%
Ice
60%
Comfort
Overall comfort
50%
Treadwear
Overall treadwear
60%
Handling
Overall handling
47%
From owners

What owners like and dislike

Themes extracted from 3 owner reviews across retailers and review sites.

The Kumho I Zen KW31 receives overwhelmingly negative feedback from users, with consistent reports of poor performance in wet and winter conditions. Owners frequently express dissatisfaction with safety-critical metrics, leading to a consensus that the tire fails to meet expectations for its intended category.

Pros

  • Acceptable performance during dry, spirited driving conditions

Cons

  • Extremely poor grip and stopping distance in wet conditions
  • Inadequate traction in serious winter weather
  • High levels of road noise
  • Overall lack of confidence in safety and handling

Worth knowing

  • Users who received these tires as original equipment on new vehicles reported a strong desire to replace them immediately due to poor performance.
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