Winter tire handling Updated September 2026

Kumho Izen RV KC15 review

Name: Kumho Izen RV KC15
Brand: Kumho

± 8

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Owners 64 · 5 reviews analysed

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Kumho Izen RV KC15 has a Relative Score of 66 out of 100 among winter tires. In 2 road tests with an overall ranking it finished first 0 times and in the top three 0 times. 5 owner reviews rate it 64 out of 100. 82% 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.

Full methodology

By owner reviews

64/100

From 5 owner reviews analysed, scaled like the road tests: the average tested tire gets 70.

Would buy again 82%

Dry

Overall dry

Wet

Overall wet

Snow & ice

Overall snow & ice

Comfort

Overall comfort

Treadwear

Overall treadwear

Handling

Overall handling

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What owners like and dislike

Themes extracted from 5 owner reviews found online.

The Kumho Izen RV KC15 is highly regarded by SUV and 4x4 owners for its exceptional winter performance, particularly in deep snow and icy conditions. Users consistently report high levels of confidence in traction and braking, often noting that the tire exceeds expectations regarding road noise and ride comfort compared to premium summer alternatives.

Pros

Outstanding traction and handling in deep snow and on icy surfaces.
Surprisingly low road noise levels for a dedicated winter tire.
Strong durability and even tread wear over high mileage.
Excellent braking performance in cold, wet, and dry conditions.

Cons

Limited feedback on long-term tread life for some users.
Potential for increased noise at higher highway speeds.
Performance is strictly optimized for temperatures below 7°C.

Worth knowing

Owners of heavy 4x4 vehicles, such as the Toyota Landcruiser and Audi A6 All-road, report high satisfaction with the tire's resilience and grip.
The tire demonstrates reliable stability on snowy descents, effectively managing the weight of larger SUV platforms.

2 published test appearances

Placement within each field. Open a test for the discipline-by-discipline result.

2014 Autobild SUV / 4x4 Winter tire Test · 235/65 R17

8th of 9

Only the final ranking was published for this test, not the results per discipline.

Source: Auto Bild

2010 Auto Bild Winter 4x4 tire Test · 215/65 r16

8th of 8