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Kumho Launches World's First Low Profile 15-Seres Tire at SEMA
For those of you that get some sort of a kick out of feeling the slightest grits on the road, Kumho is launching the world's first ultra low profile 15 Series tire at the 2008 SEMA Show in Las Vegas this week (November 4-7). The immensely chunky 385/15ZR22 size ECSTA SPT KU31 tire that also benefits from a semi run flat capability has been developed as a conversion option for sports cars such as the Ferrari F430, Dodge Viper, and Corvette Z06. 
"The world's first 15 Series tire is a perfect example of what we have achieved through our ongoing commitment to research and development," said Sae-chul Oh, Kumho's President and CEO. "This is one of many innovations by our company which include aroma, coloured smoke and X-speed tyres. We will maintain our position at the cutting edge of tyre technology as we race towards our goal of becoming one of the world's top five tyre makers."
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We think every petrolhead around the world loves to juggle with tire pressure every now and then. Maintaining a correct inflation requires skill and will help optimize tire wear, performance and fuel economy. Read more »...
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A study from tyre manufacturer Kumho reveals quite a worrying fact about British drivers: one in five car owners don’t know how to open the bonnets on their own cars! Furthermore, the survey revealed that half of drivers don’t know how...
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While Kumho has no intentions of jumping into the car-making business as of yet, the Korean tyre manufacturer decided to make use of the skills of its in-house designer and former Fiat Advanced Design employee, Rob Dolton, to demonstrate what tomorrow's...
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