Look at the sidewall of your tire
Asymmertric - The tire will have "Outside" printed on one side of the tire and "Inside" printed on the other side of the tire. A properly mounted tire will show the "Outside" side when it has been mounted on the vehicle. An asymmetric tire will have differences in tread pattern design between the inside and outside of the tire tread area, which necessitates proper mounting.
Directional - A directional tire will have an arrow and the word "Rotation," indicating the direction the arrow should roll when the vehicle is moving forward. If the arrow does not roll forward when the vehicle is moving forward, the tire has been mounted improperly. Most directional tires appear to have a "V" design to the tread.
Symmetric - Symmetrical tires can be installed in either direction, as each side is the same.
Each Kumho tire comes with a 6-year warranty, beginning at the date of purchase, to protect the original owner against manufacturing issues. As well as a 4-year dry rot warranty which begins at the date of manufacture. Kumho recommends having your tires inspected at least once per year to ensure you are as safe as possible. Always replace your tires before the tread depth reaches 2/32".
Please use the dealer locator to find a local authorized retailer.
Original Equipment tires are installed on the vehicle from the factory, and are designed based on the vehicle manufacturer's specifications. Replacement Equipment tires are available for purchase at an authorized retailer and can include extended warranties.
Kumho Tire does not sell to the direct consumer, because we work to supply our product through a network of distributors and authorized retailers
Please use the link below to register your tires. Registering your tires will allow us to keep you in the loop in the rare case a recall is issued on your specific tire.
Road hazard damage is any outside influence that induces damage to the tire including but, not limited to cuts, snags, bruises, impact breaks, bulges, punctures, stone drills, chips, and scales, fire, theft, or collision. Road hazard damage is not covered by the Kumho Tires standard warranty on original equipment, replacement passenger and light truck tires.
Replace the tire immediately. If the tire has road hazard coverage and is within 2/32" of the original tread depth, it's a free replacement. To get more info about road hazard coverage, click here to download the warranty brochure PDF. Without qualifying for road hazard coverage, it must be verified the bulge is due to defect in order to receive pro-rated credit based on the unused portion of the tire.
While using nitrogen can be beneficial in keeping consistent air pressure throughout different seasons Kumho Tire does not have a any recommendation on whether you should have your tires filled with nitrogen.
We feel as long as you keep the tires inflated to the vehicle's specifications, you should receive great service out of your tires.
Tires should be stored indoors in a cool, dry place. Extreme heat or cold may result in tire damage Temperatures below freezing and above 100 F / 38C should be avoided. Water should not be allowed to collect inside them. Tires should be placed away from electric generators/motors and sources of heat such as hot pipes. Storage surfaces should be clean and free of grease, gasoline or other substances which can deteriorate the rubber.
M+S (Mud + Snow) is a marking on the sidewall of a tire based on the geometry of the tire lugs compared to the amount of void area in the tread pattern. Traction in the snow and ice depends on more than just the geometry of the tread pattern so the tire industry has adopted an additional marking called the 3-Peak Mountain Snowflake (3PMS) to differentiate true winter & all-weather rated products from the all-season products that only bear the M+S marking. The 3PMS icon is depicted as a snowflake inside the outline of a mountain. M+S rated tires are the base minimum for mild winter conditions, but the 3PMS is the necessary upgrade for more severe winter weather conditions.
At least once per month assuming there are no extinguating circumstances, like visible nails in your tire, the sidewalls bulging out under the strain of the vehicle.
The correct tire pressure will be shown in one of three places a placard on the driver's side door jamb, a placard inside the glove box or listed in the owner's manual. Tire pressure specifications are meant for when the tire is cold; therefore, if the vehicle has been driven or the tire has been sitting in direct sunlight, the tire pressure may read higher than the manufacturer's specification and should not be adjusted until the tire is cold.
Tire should be rotated in accordance with the vehicle manufacturer's recommendation. If no recommendation is shown in the owner's manual, tires should be rotated every 5,000 miles.
This needs to be determined immediately by getting the tires inspected by an authorized Kumho dealer (preferably the original selling dealer). If the irregular wear damage is due to inflation problems or mechanical wear such as alignment, the warranty is void. If by chance the bad wear is due to a workmanship or material defect, this can be confirmed by a tire technician and a claim can be filed to compensate you toward the unused portion of the tire.
Kumho Tire recommends rotating your tires every 5000-7500 miles to keep consistent tread depths on all 4 tires. In the event a tire fails prematurely, we recommend reaching out to your local dealership for each vehicles specifications.
Standard warranties include our 6-year manufacturing warranty as well as a 4-year dry rot warranty. Extended warranties include Road Hazard, Mileage warranty and 30-day trial warranties. Extended warranties are not applicable towards Original Equipment tires.
Go to our website and find your tire at Kumho Tire USA On your tire's page, a warranty symbol, as shown to the right, will show whether the tread pattern carries road hazard / roadside assistance and the number of miles covered by the limited tread wear warranty. There's also further discussion of the tread pattern's warranty in the description just under the tire name.
Return to the selling dealer immediately to have them determine the cause. If your tires make the car pull left or right, vibrate at certain speeds, won't balance or make entirely too much noise, it's possible a tire may be out-of-round. Getting the problem identified and the tire replaced quickly is imperative because of the limited amount of time allowed to return tires of an out-of-round condition (must be within 2/32" of the original tread depth).
Yes, ozone cracking and weather cracking is covered for four (4) years from the date of manufacture.
No. The limited warranty does not cover used tires. Kumho Tire only recommends installing new tires on properly maintained wheels. It is impossible to know how the previous owner maintained the tires, which can lead to a tire failure, causing damage to your vehicle.
Contact the original seller and have them inspect your tires. If they determine your condition falls under our warranty policy, they will need to submit the claim on your behalf. They will need to submit the following documentation.
Purchase documentation including mileage installed
Rotation records for every 5000-7500 miles (for mileage warranty claims only, must have full details including mileage)
Replacement documentation including mileage replaced
Our network of retail locations and distributors handle both the sale and return of Kumho tires. Best results come through filing the warranty return through the original selling dealer; however, any authorized Kumho Tire dealer has the ability to return a tire for you.
If you can't provide a copy of the original sales invoice, the manufacturing date of the tire, as indicated by the tire DOT code, will be used in lieu of the purchase date to determine the applicable warranty period. Unfortunately, a mileage warranty will be declined as the original purchase invoice with install date and mileage is required to file a mileage claim.
The limited warranty covers Kumho Tires purchased and used within the U.S.
For staggered/split fitment applications, different size tires on the front and rear axles. Kumho Tire will cover half the number of miles of the standard mileage warranty since these tires cannot be rotated as recommended by KUMHO.