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Kumho Izen RV KC15

High Performance Winter Winter rated

The Kumho Izen RV KC15 is a High Performance Winter tire designed to be fitted to SUV and 4x4s.

The quick answer

Owners say 73% from 5 owner reviews 80% would buy again Read the reviews
Tests say 8th average finish across 2 independent tests Latest: P8 of 9 · 2014 See every test

Built from every independent test result and vetted owner review we hold for this tire - the evidence is all further down the page. Data updated January 2025.

  • 5owner reviews
  • 58,500miles driven
  • 2professional tests
  • 7sizes available
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Tire Reviews Score

Kumho Izen RV KC15

6.8/10

From owner reviews only: no measured test results yet.

  • Limited Confidence
  • 5 owner reviews

How this score is built

Better than Weight
Independent testsNo measured test results yet – 0%
Owner reviews5 owner reviews · rated 73% 34% 25%
Typical tireWhere every score starts before its own data counts – 75%
Combined 44% 6.8

A fixed curve turns the combined figure into the 0 to 10 score, so roughly the top 10% of a group score 9 or more.

Confidence

  1. Limited
  2. Medium
  3. High

Owner reviews decide 25% of this score. The other 75% is the typical starting point, and it shrinks as more reviews arrive.

Scored on owner reviews alone, a tire is High once the reviews decide 90% or more, and Medium from 70%. Anything less is Limited: expect the number to move as reviews arrive.

The tests behind it

Only measured results count. A test that published its placings alone is listed, but not scored.

  1. 2014 2014 Autobild SUV / 4x4 Winter Tire Test Auto Bild · 235/65 R17 P8 / 9 Placing only
  2. 2010 2010 Auto Bild Winter 4x4 Tire Test Auto Bild · 215/65 r16 P8 / 8 Placing only
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Tested 2 times by independent publications, the Kumho Izen RV KC15 averages a finish of 8th.

2 Tests
0 Test Wins
8th Average
8th Best
8th Worst
YearTestResultAward
20142014 Autobild SUV / 4x4 Winter Tire TestAuto Bild · 235/65 R17P8 / 9
20102010 Auto Bild Winter 4x4 Tire TestAuto Bild · 215/65 r16P8 / 8
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Size Range7 sizes available

225-275Width40-70Profile16-20Rim99-116 H-WLoad/Speed Index2008First On Market

EU LabelAcross 7 sizes - the grade depends on the size you buy.

Noise

71-73dB

3PMSF on every size

Popular sizes225/65 R17225/45 R17265/45 R17235/60 R18
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the Kumho Izen RV KC15's EU tire label rating?
Across its range, the Kumho Izen RV KC15 most commonly carries EU label ratings of D for fuel efficiency, D for wet grip and 72 dB for noise.
What sizes does the Kumho Izen RV KC15 come in?
The Kumho Izen RV KC15 is available in 7 sizes, ranging from 225-275/40-70 R16-20.
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Kumho Izen RV KC15 Owner Reviews

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What owners say

Across 5 owner ratings the Kumho Izen RV KC15 averages 73%. Owners rate Snow Grip highest at 9 out of 10 and Ice Grip lowest at 6. 1 of those reviews come from owners past 10,000 miles.

Owner ratings averaged from 5 ratings

  • Owner score 73%
  • Snow Grip 90%
  • Dry Grip 80%
  • Wet Grip 76%
  • Comfort 74%
  • Wear 68%
  • Road Feedback 66%
  • Handling 60%
  • Ice Grip 60%

Featured reviews

Most helpful 77%

“Tested many times on different kinds of snow and always performed very well. The traction with AWD is surprisingly good and allows very secure pretty fast driving. Always safe on snowy descents, where the weight of the...”

  • Hyundai 2011 Santa Fe CM 4x4
  • 28,000 miles
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All 4 Kumho Izen RV KC15 reviews

Score spread across 4 written reviews
77%
Member
Tested many times on different kinds of snow and always performed very well. The traction with AWD is surprisingly good and allows very secure pretty fast driving. Always safe on snowy descents, where the weight of the vehicle is your worst enemy, because the sideways behavior is reasonably grippy. Still have 4,5 mm after 28000 miles. One more winter and they're over.
This owner's scores
  • Dry Grip 7
  • Wet Grip 8
  • Road Feedback 8
  • Handling 7
  • Wear 8
  • Comfort 8
  • Buy again 8
  • Snow Grip 9
  • Ice Grip 6
Helpful 869
80%
Member
Absolutely perfect tires for temperatures bellow 7°C. Confident on dry and wet road. Breaking and handling are exquisite. As it concerns snow performance - the best winter SUV tires for deep snow, snow-covered asphalt and ice. No compromise with winter traction. Noise comfort is surprisingly good having in mind the lable that claimed they are very noisy tires. Hardly hear them bellow 100 km/h. Michelin and Continental winter tires with their commercial campaigns just seem ridiculous. They are more expensive in a way they cannot live up to their higher price in terms of winter performance. I claim the Kumho KC 15 are even better in the snow and ice.
This owner's scores
  • Dry Grip 8
  • Wet Grip 8
  • Road Feedback 8
  • Handling 8
  • Wear 6
  • Comfort 8
  • Buy again 10
Helpful 609
81%
Member
We have these tires on both our 4x4s, specifically an Audi A6 all-road and a Toyota Landcruiser, driven predominantly on country roads with occasional motorway journeys. Very pleased with performance, braking, and grip in ice /snow. Road noise no worse than original summer tires, and wear is very even, the tires are much more resilient than expected (in fact, we haven't bothered putting the summer tires back on). I plan to put these on my new Landcruiser for the forthcoming winter.
This owner's scores
  • Dry Grip 8
  • Wet Grip 9
  • Road Feedback 7
  • Handling 7
  • Wear 8
  • Comfort 8
  • Buy again 10
Helpful 620

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79%
Member
Very good tire in the snow, i have driven through upto 2 feet with no issues at all. Good grip in the wet and dry, far quieter and better ride that my summer continetal tires. Cant say to much about the wear rate as i have only driven about 500 miles on them. All in all a very good winter tire which i would buy again.
This owner's scores
  • Dry Grip 8
  • Wet Grip 8
  • Road Feedback 9
  • Handling 7
  • Wear 7
  • Comfort 8
  • Buy again 8
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