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Kumho PorTran KC53

The Kumho PorTran KC53 is a summer van tire with quiet running as its clearest test strength. Wet performance was weak in its single independent comparison, despite a slightly above-midfield overall finish.

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Owners say 69% from 2 owner reviews Read the reviews
Tests say 7th average finish across 1 independent tests Latest: P7 of 16 · 2019 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.

  • 2owner reviews
  • 24,000miles driven
  • 1professional tests
1 Tests
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Every independent test of the Kumho PorTran KC53, newest first
YearTestResultAward
20192019 ADAC Van 215/65 R16 C Tire TestADAC · 215/65 R16 CP7 / 16
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Owner ratings averaged from 2 ratings

  • Owner score 69%
  • Dry Grip 85%
  • Handling 80%
  • Wet Grip 75%
  • Wear 70%
  • Comfort 60%
  • Road Feedback 40%

All 2 Kumho PorTran KC53 reviews

Score spread across 2 written reviews
84%
Member
  • 185/80 R14
  • 15,000 miles
  • A Combination of Roads
  • Average
I had 3 of these fitted to our caravan (2 road wheels, 1 spare wheel) in Feb 2016. As the weight is spread over 2 wheels, instead of 4 in a car, reinforced van tires are now almost always required for caravans or heavy trailers (Load index 102/100 8-ply in this case; normally run at 60psi pressure). With a manufacture date code of 4215, these tires are now over 7 years old, and are well due for changing, despite only covering about 2000 miles per year on average. They have shown virtually no signs of tread wear, and no cracking in the sidewalls or tread, but age deterioration internally is of course not visible. I've been very happy with these tires to date, and plan to replace them soon with the exact same brand and type.
This owner's scores
  • Dry Grip 9
  • Wet Grip 8
  • Wear 9
  • Buy again 9
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Member
Bought 2 and one split at side walls after 2 years and looked very old and cracked .date was 2017 ,3 years old! Other one ok but not cracked (yet) Dealer said he had no other s come back!
This owner's scores
  • Dry Grip 8
  • Wet Grip 7
  • Road Feedback 8
  • Handling 8
  • Wear 5
  • Comfort 6
  • Buy again 6
Helpful 756

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