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".
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.
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.