Kumho IZen KW17

The Kumho IZen KW17 is a Touring Winter tire designed to be fitted to Passenger Cars.

Tire review data from 2 tire reviews averaging 71% over 46,300 miles driven, and 1 tests with an average result of 11th.

Dry Grip 80%
Wet Grip 70%
Road Feedback 70%
Handling 35%
Wear 80%
Comfort 85%
Buy again 75%

Navigation & Ranking
Category Ranking:unranked of 100
Test Performance
Best Result:11th
Average Result:11th
Worst Result:11th

Latest Tire Test Results

2011 Auto Bild Winter Tire Test
11th of 12 tires
  • Good rolling resistance, low price
  • Low grip on the snow, poor steering response and long stopping distances on wet roads. Poor ride comfort
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2011 Tire Tests

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Latest Kumho IZen KW17 Reviews

Given 67% while driving a Subaru Impreza (195/60 R15) on a combination of roads for 24,000 spirited miles
Overall nice tire for the price. Bends slightly in dry corners. Not good wet grip. Very good on ice when new. Snow traction remain constant when tires start to wear.
Helpful 131 - tire reviewed on January 8, 2013
Given 84% while driving a Volkswagen Caddy (195/65 R15 T) on a combination of roads for 22,300 average miles
Very good tires, at nice cost! KUMHO is great!
Helpful 151 - tire reviewed on November 12, 2011
There's a new all season tire, can it be best?!