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.
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%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.