Kumho I Zen KW31 review
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The Kumho I Zen KW31 receives a polarized and generally poor reception among users, with severe criticisms regarding its wet and winter weather performance. While a few users note quiet operation and decent dry performance, major concerns over dangerous braking and inadequate ice grip dominate the feedback.
What owners say
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- Relative score
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- 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
42/100From 6 owner reviews analysed, scaled like the road tests: the average tested tire gets 70.
Kumho I Zen KW31 specs & sizes
| Specifications | |
|---|---|
| Tread depth | 11.5/32″ |
| Sidewall | Blackwall |
| Max pressure | 44 psi |
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What owners like and dislike
Themes extracted from 6 owner reviews found online.
The Kumho I Zen KW31 receives a polarized and generally poor reception among users, with severe criticisms regarding its wet and winter weather performance. While a few users note quiet operation and decent dry performance, major concerns over dangerous braking and inadequate ice grip dominate the feedback.
Pros
- Quiet and comfortable ride quality
- Acceptable dry weather performance
- Affordable economical option
Cons
- Extremely poor grip and stopping distances in wet conditions
- Inadequate traction and performance on ice and serious winter conditions
- Low overall confidence leading to premature replacement
Worth knowing
- Users note a fundamental mismatch for winter driving despite the tire's categorization.
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