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Kumho KW7400 review

The Kumho KW7400 is regarded as a reliable, budget-friendly winter tire that offers dependable performance in varied conditions. Users appreciate its safety-focused design, particularly noting its effective handling on wet and snow-covered surfaces.

Relative score
70/100
tests + owners
Owner reviews
71/100
1 review
Kumho KW7400
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

71%
Would buy again 70%
Dry
Overall dry
70%
Corner stability
60%
Dry traction
70%
Steering response
80%
Wet
Overall wet
80%
Wet traction
80%
Comfort
Overall comfort
80%
Treadwear
Overall treadwear
60%
Handling
Overall handling
60%
From owners

What owners like and dislike

Themes extracted from 1 owner review across retailers and review sites.

The Kumho KW7400 is regarded as a reliable, budget-friendly winter tire that offers dependable performance in varied conditions. Users appreciate its safety-focused design, particularly noting its effective handling on wet and snow-covered surfaces.

Pros

  • Strong resistance to aquaplaning due to the unidirectional tread pattern
  • Improved traction on snow-covered roads from the silica-based compound
  • Solid road-holding capabilities in both wet and dry conditions
  • High value-for-money proposition

Cons

  • Limited long-term durability data available
  • Performance may not match premium-tier winter tire benchmarks

Worth knowing

  • Reported as a suitable and safe fitment for light commercial vehicles like the Renault Kangoo.
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