The Kumho I*Zen RV KC15 is a Premium Touring studless winter tyre with asymmetrical tread pattern, designed for SUV and 4×4.
The tire has been replaced by the Kumho Wintercraft WS71.
Contents
Key performance
Dry performance
97.37 %
Dry braking
97.56 %
Dry handling
97.18 %
Wet performance
95.77 %
Wet braking
93.27 %
Wet handling
98.27 %
Aquaplaning
88.06 %
Snow performance
93.98 %
Snow braking
92.91 %
Snow handling
96.73 %
Snow lateral handling
91.14 %
Snow traction
95.12 %
Rolling resistance
100 %
Noise
97.21 %
Kumho I’Zen RV KC15 Tests
2014 Auto Bild Allrad (235/65 R17)
In 2014 experts of the German publication Auto Bild Allrad have tested theKumho KC15 at size 235/65 R17 and compared to 8 similar mid-range and premium winter tires. Also they included into the test one reference summer tire to compare results.
Overall Kumho KC15 Izen RV Review
According to the test results Kumho took 8th place and got an expert score “Satisfactorily”.
Main conclusions:
- Average wet performance.
- The lowest straight aquaplanning resistance.
- Short dry braking distance, but the worst handling speed.
- The worst results on the snow.
- Average noise level.
- The best rolling resistance.
Similar tires from the test:
- Semperit Speed Grip 2
- Pirelli Scorpion Winter
- Bridgestone Blizzak LM-80 Evo
- Michelin Latitude Alpin LA2
- Dunlop SP Winter Sport 4D
- Goodyear UltraGrip SUV
- Nokian WR SUV 3