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Kumho Sense KR26 review

The Kumho Sense KR26 receives a highly critical assessment from this user, who reports significant performance deficiencies in both dry and wet conditions. The tire's lack of traction was severe enough to negatively impact the vehicle's perceived handling and drivetrain behavior, leading to a prompt replacement with a premium alternative.

Relative score
56/100
tests + owners
Owner reviews
51/100
3 reviews
Kumho Sense KR26
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

51%
Would buy again 25%
Dry
Overall dry
60%
Corner stability
80%
Dry traction
50%
Steering response
80%
Wet
Overall wet
47%
Wet traction
30%
Snow & ice
Overall snow & ice
30%
Ice
20%
Comfort
Overall comfort
70%
Handling
Overall handling
80%
From owners

What owners like and dislike

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

The Kumho Sense KR26 receives a highly critical assessment from this user, who reports significant performance deficiencies in both dry and wet conditions. The tire's lack of traction was severe enough to negatively impact the vehicle's perceived handling and drivetrain behavior, leading to a prompt replacement with a premium alternative.

Cons

  • Extremely poor grip in dry road conditions
  • Complete lack of traction in wet weather
  • Negative impact on vehicle handling and performance characteristics

Worth knowing

  • The user noted that the tire's poor performance caused the vehicle to feel as though it had mechanical issues, specifically regarding engine revving, which was resolved immediately upon switching to a different tire brand.
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