
Marshal Tires
12 current Marshal tires, ranked using 12 independent tire tests and 60 owner reviews covering 741,535 miles of driving.
- 12current tires
- 12professional tests
- 60owner reviews
- 741,535 milescovered on them
The quick answer
| Pick | Tire | The evidence |
|---|---|---|
| Summer | Marshal KH35 7.6 | TR Score 7.6 / 10 limited data so far |
| Winter | Marshal MW51 6.9 | TR Score 6.9 / 10 limited data so far |
| Owners' favorite | Marshal MU12 5.8 | 86% from 10 owner reviews |
| Latest test result | Marshal MW51 | #34 / 50 2026 Winter Tire Braking Test - 50 Sets |
Each season pick is the highest TR Score among the brand's current tires; the owners' favorite is the highest rated by the drivers who run them. The full rankings and the evidence behind every pick are below.
The Marshal test record
Marshal has entered 12 independent comparison tests indexed on Tire Reviews.
Most recent test appearances
| Year | Test | Best placed tire | Position |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 | 2026 Winter Tire Braking Test - 50 Sets | MW51 | #34 / 50 |
| 2026 | 2026 Summer Braking Super Tire Test - How do 52 Tires Perform in Wet and Dry Braking? | MU12 | #46 / 50 |
| 2025 | The Best Snow Tires for 2025/26 Tire Reviews test | iZen KW31 | #5 / 5 |
| 2020 | 2020 Tire Market Overview Braking Test | MU12 | #43 / 50 |
| 2017 | 2017 Autocenter Studded Winter Tire Test | WinterCraft Ice Wi31 | #8 / 10 |
| 2015 | 2015 Winter Tire Market Overview | i Zen MW15 | #37 / 51 |
| 2012 | 2012 European Tire Test - 165/70 R14 | i Zen MW15 | #6 / 13 |
| 2015 | 2015 Market Overview - Braking Test | Matrac MH11 | #37 / 54 |
| 2013 | 2013 Winter Tire Overview - Braking | i Zen MW15 | #32 / 50 |
| 2013 | 2013 54 Tire Braking Test | KH35 | #21 / 54 |
| 2012 | 2012 Auto Bild 42 Winter Tire Braking Test | i Zen MW15 | #19 / 43 |
| 2012 | 2012 Autobild 50 Tire Braking Test | Matrac FX MU11 | #39 / 50 |
Positions are each test's overall ranking, with the brand represented by its best placed tire. Tests that rank tires within groups count towards the totals above but are not listed, because a position inside a group is not a position in the test. All tests featuring Marshal →
The current Marshal range, ranked
The highest scoring Marshal you can buy today is the Marshal KH35, with a TR Score of 7.6 out of 10. 9 of the 12 current tires have earned a score.
Summer Tires 7
| # | Tire | Category | TR Score | Owner rating | Reviews |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 |
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High Performance | 7.6 | 75% | 12 |
| 2 |
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High Performance | 7.5 | 80% | 5 |
| 3 |
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Ultra High Performance | 7.3 | 69% | 9 |
| 4 |
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High Performance | 7 | 69% | 8 |
| 5 |
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Touring | 6.1 | 43% | 9 |
| 6 |
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High Performance | 5.8 | 86% | 10 |
| 7 |
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Touring | - | 47% | 3 |
Winter Tires 4
| # | Tire | Category | TR Score | Owner rating | Reviews |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 |
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Touring | 6.9 | - | - |
| 2 |
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Touring | 2.9 | 76% | 1 |
| 3 |
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Touring | 2.8 | - | - |
| 4 |
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Touring | - | 82% | 3 |
SUV and 4x4 Summer Tires 1
| # | Tire | Category | TR Score | Owner rating | Reviews |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 |
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High Performance | - | - | - |
Tables are ranked by TR Score, which rates each tire out of 10 using independent test results and owner reviews weighted by how much evidence backs them. Unscored tires link to their pages, where a review counts towards a score.
Marshal EU label data
5 of the 12 tires on record carry EU label data. These are the range's label headliners, using each tire's best available size figures.
B Lowest rolling resistance
The most fuel efficient choice: 1 tires reach rolling resistance class B. The highest scoring:
- Marshal MU12 5.8
70dB Quietest tires
The quietest tires in the range are labelled from 70 dB external noise:
- Marshal KH35 7.6
- Marshal Matrac FX MU11 7.3
- Marshal MU12 5.8
Label values come from the EU EPREL database and vary by size - the figures here are each tire's best declared size. Wet grip and rolling resistance run from class A (best) to E; noise is the measured drive-by figure. A good label is a floor, not a verdict: the tests and rankings above tell you far more.
What drivers say about Marshal tires
Across 60 owner reviews and 741,535 miles of driving, Marshal tires average 70% overall. The scores below show where owners rate the brand strongest.
- Dry Grip 7.8/10
- Wet Grip 6.3/10
- Road Feedback 6.6/10
- Handling 7/10
- Wear 7.7/10
- Comfort 6.9/10
- Buy again 6.4/10
- Snow Grip 8/10
- Ice Grip 8/10
Question averages are weighted by review count across every tire of the brand. Snow and ice scores come only from the drivers of the brand's winter-capable tires.
The most recent reviews, in their own words
Just got these for my X5 F15 in 315/35/20 Rear and 275/40/20 Front.
Right off the bat they are louder than the winter set i had on and they are much firmer than I had thought they'd be. To me it doesn't matter that much, however I note it as I know that many drivers prefer comfort.
This is an initial impression and ignoring the slightly higher road noise they are very responsive, car feels more planted and snappier.
Even tho they are quite firm, at speed, bumps are absorbed quite well.
Let's see how they get through the summer 2026 and I might update this toward autumn.
Definitive, buy again, no reserve !
Noticed instantly the improvement compared to the original tire on my vehicle. More confidence steering feel on highway
Have been driving on it for 10k km
However, it seems the Wi31 have a tendency to allow snap oversteer when approaching WoT. The slide itself is predictable and possible to reel in.
In general: grip levels are good, but once lost, the tire struggles to respond under continued throttle.
No comment on ice as there are no studs installed on the tires. Wear is noticeable outside of snow. Comfort is not an issue, nor is it a real strength.
This (Wintercraft Wi31) is a fairly old model, and you should be able to find discounts. It's important to make sure you check the manufacture year of your tire (XXYY) -> XX = week of manufacture, YY = year of manufacture. You may not want a "new" tire that is in reality a year or two old, since it means it sat in a warehouse in unknown conditions for a long time!
Every Marshal tire on Tire Reviews
The complete record, including discontinued tires and tires with too little evidence to rank, ordered by the amount of evidence. The most researched this month: Marshal MU12, Marshal WinterCraft Ice Wi31, Marshal iZen KW31.
| Tire | Season | TR Score | Owner rating | Reviews | Distance reviewed |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Marshal KH35 | Summer | 7.6 | 75% | 12 | 188,020 miles |
| Marshal MU12 | Summer | 5.8 | 86% | 10 | 56,031 miles |
| Marshal Matrac FX MU11 | Summer | 7.3 | 69% | 9 | 98,900 miles |
| Marshal POWER RACER II 719 | Summer | 6.1 | 43% | 9 | 182,020 miles |
| Marshal Matrac TX KU17 | Summer | 7 | 69% | 8 | 92,014 miles |
| Marshal Matrac MH11 | Summer | 7.5 | 80% | 5 | 27,050 miles |
| Marshal KR11 | Summer | - | 47% | 3 | 75,000 miles |
| Marshal i Zen MW15 | Winter | - | 82% | 3 | 21,000 miles |
| Marshal WinterCraft Ice Wi31 Replaced by Kumho WinterCraft Ice Wi32 | Winter | 2.9 | 76% | 1 | 1,500 miles |
| Marshal MW51 | Winter | 6.9 | - | - | - |
| Marshal iZen KW31 | Winter | 2.8 | - | - | - |
1 more Marshal tires have no reviews yet
About Marshal
Marshal is an economy tire brand of Kumho Tire (South Korea), offering budget-friendly tires backed by Kumho's technology and manufacturing expertise.
Who makes Marshal tires?
- OwnerKumho Tire Co., Inc.
- Market positionEconomy
- Tires on record12
The same group also makes: Kumho
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Where this data comes from
Rankings combine independent test results with owner reviews submitted through this site, each naming the car, the tire, the size and the distance covered. Reviews are checked by hand before publication, and the page rebuilds automatically as new evidence arrives.
About the TR Score
The Tire Reviews Score rates each tire out of 10 using independent test results and the full body of owner reviews, weighted by how much evidence backs them.
Who does the testing
Every test published as a Tire Reviews test is run by Jonathan Benson, who has been testing tires independently since 2007.

