Kormoran Kormoran UHP Reviews - Page 2

Given 69% while driving a Citroën C4 (205/50 R17) on a combination of roads for 22,000 average miles
TL;DR: Overall the tires were fine for a couple of years (~20-25000km).

I drive on the roads of Greece in and out of the city, mainly in a calm pace for gas preservation. I changed from a set of overused Semperit to Kormoran UHP at 5/2020. I scored the tires based on the overall impression and not at how they feel now at the end of their life. At the beginning the tires felt amazing! I used to receive good road feedback and I they gripped very well. I remember noticing that it felt grippier in the wet than in the dry. So for the first year (mid2020-21/0-7000km) the tires were adequate and I was happy about choosing them. The second year (2021->22/7000-19000km) the tires still felt ok, I remember checking for tread wear and I didn't find any observable degradation. In that year I tested for aquaplaning at different speeds and no concerns were raised. In the third year I performed back-to-front tire change. The mechanic didn't observe any excessive wear patterns. However at the end of that year, I noticed I was oversteering at the motorways (2022->23/19000-31000km). Now at ~33500km the tires feel really bad to the point I am very conscious when driving at cruising speeds on roads with consecutive turns. Although they are not completely worn out (the arrow indicator is fully present) some cracks can be observed on the treads as well. To this day the consumption of the car remains at the manufacturer levels, so the tires have not been degraded on this regard. I can't tell about the noise in the cabin b/c my exhaust dampens all other sounds. Also I haven't decided what tires should I fit next.
Helpful 52 - tire reviewed on June 25, 2023
Given 100% while driving a Alfa Romeo GTV (225/45 R17) on mostly country roads for 12,000 spirited miles
had them on my alfa gtv for a couple of years fantastic in all weathers great tire
Helpful 55 - tire reviewed on December 10, 2022
Given 86% while driving a Vauxhall Vectra SRI 1.9 (150) (235/35 R19) on a combination of roads for 3,000 spirited miles
Not bad at all, driving a heavily modified diesel with a massive hybrid turbo and a boat load of torque. Likes to spin up tires no matter what the brand. These tires are great.
Helpful 69 - tire reviewed on August 3, 2022
There's a new all season tire, can it be best?!
Given 57% while driving a Nissan LEAF Tekna (215/50 R17) on mostly country roads for 0 easy going miles
Cheap...medium quality...
Helpful 68 - tire reviewed on January 25, 2022
Given 69% while driving a BMW M140i (245/40 R18) on a combination of roads for 7,000 spirited miles
Fantastic value for money. Took a punt on these when I had two tires punctured at once, as the tires I wanted were on back order. Wet grip is not great, but no where near as bad as I had been led to believe. The rear of my car can break away under power anyway, and I was expecting these to be dicey in heavy rain, and they aren't - but just because they aren't dangerous in the wet doesn't mean they're particularly good either. in the wet you will need to watch corner exit speed in a RWD car and braking before a corner in a FWD car. And let's face it, driving hard in the rain is a bit silly anyway. Dry grip and handling are good for a premium tire, let alone a budget. Very impressive grip, progressive understeer and decent feedback. The side wall of these tires is fairly soft, which aids comfort but does mean you have to take a little flobbery-ness into account on turn in. Load them up with some smooth assertive steering and you'll do fine. Wear is average. My rears will need replacing in around 3000 miles, and they've been on for 7000. Comfort and noise are acceptable, although they can drone on some surfaces. Overall, I think these are the best bang for buck performance tires I've driven on. Recommended.
Helpful 65 - tire reviewed on October 17, 2021
Given 87% while driving a Alfa Romeo GTV (225/45 R17) on a combination of roads for 10 spirited miles
Had these on the back of My alfa GTV 2.0 twinspark .no rocket ship but handles very well in the corners.To be honest I cant fault them rain or shine ware seems good a lot better than the Avon XV7s on the front of the car that have worn in a strange way and have cracks in the tread. I and now thinking of replacing the avons with a set of these on the front for around a £100 a pair there very good
Helpful 63 - tire reviewed on June 19, 2021
Given 83% while driving a Nissan LEAF Tekna (215/50 R17) on mostly country roads for 1,500 spirited miles
So these replaced other budget tires (P609) after a bulge developed, and I can honestly say that they are far more grippy. They are easily twice as good in the wet and far less tire squeak in the dry on pull-away. Braking is noticeably more stable and uniform. I would say they are excellent, given they are far better than comparatively priced budget tires. I have no way to know if they are better or as good as anything premium, as I have not been able to compare them like for like on the same car. But I would certainly purchase them again and for other cars given these last 1500 miles and wintry conditions.
Helpful 67 - tire reviewed on March 12, 2021
Given 92% while driving a SEAT Leon Cupra 290 (235/35 R19 W) on a combination of roads for 1,000 average miles
After having Continental 5p tires brand new on the car and only lasting me 6000 miles was very disappointed. I needed to replace my Continentals but wanted to try another tire and local tire garage had suggested the Kormoran UHP. I was very sceptical at first. Had them fitted at £280 for 4 tires bargain of you ask me. Done roughly 1000 miles now and absolutely love them. Doesnt spin when I launch it even in the wet. My continental always you to spin up all the time when putting my foot down. Continental prices at £160 Each and the Kormorans at £70 each was a no brainer to try these tires out. I looked at reviews on here and was unsure whether to get them but I got a Seal Leon Cupra 290 and these tires are amazing. Would recommend to anyone that doesnt want to spend a fortune on premium brand tires. These should be categorised as Mid range to premium not Budgets.
Helpful 67 - tire reviewed on January 18, 2021
Given 45% while driving a Ford Focus Zetec S Ecoboost 180 (225/45 R17) on a combination of roads for 1,000 spirited miles
I bought these due to the "good" reviews they had received online - great value for money, not budget, more mid-range apparently. The "Ultra High Performance" tag should be removed, the sidewalls feel like they are made of paper. It feels like the car has 4 flat tires at the correct pressure for the car. They flex so much in turns, and make the car handle very badly. Changing lanes on a dual carriageway / motorway really feels dangerous. I replaced them after 6 weeks and bought some Goodyear Eagle AS5 - the difference is night and day, don't take the risk for an extra £40 a tire...
Helpful 77 - tire reviewed on December 23, 2020
Given 80% while driving a MINI Cooper D (205/45 R17 V) on a combination of roads for 400 average miles
These tires really surprised me. I bought them for my Mini Cooper D F56 (205/45/17 88V) at the price of 240€. Their rubber has good quality (not nylon), are quiet, with excellent grip for the everyday drive in dry and wet conditions. In sporty driving you feel that the tire’s structure isn’t that solid, hence at the limit you don’t get the absolute feeling and grip. Overall, an excellent tire from Kormoran, which is a subsidiary of Michelin, and that to me explains its value for money.
Helpful 57 - tire reviewed on November 24, 2020
Given 83% while driving a Ford Focus ST (235/40 R18) on a combination of roads for 1,000 spirited miles
Had these for less than 1000 miles but so far so good. Originally bought for the rear to replace worn out Goodyear F1 AS2 but they highlighted how poor the Runway 926’s on the front were. So replaced those with the Kormoran UHP’s too so four matching tires now, and what a difference it’s made. Very impressed so far, for the price they’re excellent value - time will tell I suppose. I don’t drive like an F1 driver, so don’t need to spend £140 a tire, but draw the line at budget tires, these are far from that.
Helpful 50 - tire reviewed on November 23, 2020
Given 99% while driving a Audi A4 2.0 TDi 170 S Line (225/45 R18) on mostly town for 1,599 spirited miles
Unbelievable value. Will be buying again.
Helpful 52 - tire reviewed on October 3, 2020