Kenda KOMET PLUS KR23 review
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Kenda KOMET PLUS KR23 has a Relative Score of 51 out of 100 among all-season tires. 24 owner reviews rate it 43 out of 100. 49% would buy it again.
What owners say
No road-test results yet, so every score here comes from owner reviews found online.
How scores work
- Relative score
- 0–100. Blends road tests (60%) and owner reviews (40%) category by category, the same way on every TireWheelGuide page. With only one of the two, the missing half is estimated from it, so the score stays closer to average. It needs at least one road test or five owner reviews.
- Road tests
- 0–100 per score, from published tests, newer tests counting more. Each result is compared with every other tire in the same test, so a win against a strong field counts for more. The average tested tire gets 70, the best 100; with only one or two tests a tire stays nearer 70. The discipline rows show % of the best tire in that test.
- Owner reviews
- 0–100 from the owner reviews we found online, adjusted for how generously each site rates and scaled like the road tests: the average tested tire gets 70. With only a few reviews a tire stays near the average.
By owner reviews
43/100From 24 owner reviews analysed, scaled like the road tests: the average tested tire gets 70.
What owners like and dislike
Themes extracted from 24 owner reviews found online.
The Kenda Komet Plus KR23 is a polarizing budget-tier tire that receives highly inconsistent feedback from users. While some drivers appreciate its affordability and durability for basic city commuting, a significant portion of the user base reports dangerous handling characteristics, particularly regarding wet-weather traction and unpredictable grip levels.
Pros
- Highly competitive price point
- Good tread life and durability for casual city driving
- Quiet operation reported by some users
- Adequate performance for low-speed, non-performance commuting
Cons
- Poor and unpredictable wet-weather traction
- High noise levels and vibration issues at highway speeds
- Significant loss of grip during cornering or hard braking
- Concerns regarding structural integrity and heat buildup
Worth knowing
- Users driving smaller, lighter city cars report mixed experiences, with some finding them sufficient and others citing dangerous loss of control.
- Drivers of vehicles with higher torque or those used for motorway driving frequently report poor handling, increased fuel consumption, and excessive heat generation.
- Performance-oriented or heavier vehicles appear to struggle significantly with the tire's sidewall flex and lack of grip under load.
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