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Another significant vehicle manufacturer has announced it has chosen Kumho Tyres as original equipment on a new battery electric model. Chery Australia has revealed the specifications for its new Chery Omoda E5 EV which includes 215/55 x18 Kumho Ecsta PS71 EV tyres as standard equipment across the range. Chery joins some of the highest profile brands in the automotive industry in embracing Kumho Tyres as original equipment, particularly on new generation electric vehicles, including Volkswagen, which has fitted them to its new ID4 and ID.Buzz models. Other major brands to specify Kumho Tyres as OE fitment includes BMW, which has fitted Kumho to its 1-Series, 2-Series, 3-Series, 5-Series and X3, and Mercedes-Benz which in recent months has selected Kumho as OE fitment on its high performance G-Wagon SUV. Kumho has been, and continues to supply original equipment tyres for flagship electric vehicle models from major automakers, showcasing its top-level product technology and premium brand value. According to Kumho Tyre Australia’s national sales and marketing director, David Basha, the PS71 EV is a sports performance tyre designed for driving refinement while delivering stable driving with superb handling and short braking distances on both wet and dry surfaces.

A member of the world’s largest four wheel drive and off road driving YouTube channel, Jock McDonald from 4WD 24/7 , has embraced Kumho’s MT71 off road tyres and is now using and endorsing the specialist Mud Terrain tyres, as the go to rubber for off road adventures all over the country. 4WD 24/7 has more than 1.2 million followers on its specialist off road and 4WD YouTube channel having started the channel in 2019. Jock and also Jesse from 4WD24/7 team, have recently returned from a ‘winter’ run to the tip of Cape York in ‘ordinary’ 4WDs equipped with the Kumho MT71 tyres. McDonald and the 4WD 24/7 team aim to film their adventures to show everyday 4WD enthusiasts what can be achieved and where they can go in basic 4WD vehicles.

Kumho Tyres have helped Volkswagen celebrate its 70th anniversary in Australia by enabling adventurer Rainer Zeitlow to capture a Guinness World Record for the biggest GPS image made by a vehicle, during an epic 32,000 km drive across some of the Island Continent’s toughest and most testing roads. During the journey, driving a brand new Volkswagen ID.4 GTX equipped with Kumho PS71 EV tyres, Zeitlow and his team, including co-driver and photographer Marius Biela, wrote ‘70 years of VeeDub’ in a GPS trace before completing the trip with a circumnavigation of the country.

When it comes to planning epic off-road adventures, choosing the right tyres make all the difference. At Smithfield Tyres, we know how crucial it is to be prepared for whatever terrain lies ahead. That’s why we’re excited to direct you to Kumho’s detailed guide, " Tread Wisely: How to Choose the Right Off-Road Tyres " . In this blog, we will go over the key differences between mud-terrain and all-terrain tyres in detail, and go into depth about the Kumho Road Venture range. Whether you’re navigating muddy trails of the Central Coast or splitting time between highway and off-road, this guide has everything you need to make the right tyre choice. If you still want to have a chat to our experts, feel free to come in store or contact us today . Explore the full guide and get ready to elevate your off-roading experience:

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Kumho Tyres has thrown its support behind Volkswagen’s unique and memorable celebration to mark 70 years in Australia and the production start of its ID range of battery electric vehicles. To celebrate the milestone Volkswagen is attempting to break a Guinness World Record in achieving the biggest GPS image ever made by a vehicle. The World Record attempts is being undertaken by Rainer Zeitlow, who is the holder of multiple endurance driving records, and he will attempt to write “ 70 years of VeeDub ” via the GPS tracking electronic trail left behind as he drives across the wilds of the Australian outback. Zeitlow will be driving a Volkswagen ID.4 battery electric SUV equipped with Kumho HP71EV in 235/55R19 sizing as he weaves his way across a number of states and territories as he tries to capture the record and write the slogan and his name in the history books. Following the record attempt Rainer will cap off the commemoration with a lap of Australia that will finish off a massive 33,000km seven week journey. In 2023, Volkswagen announced it had chosen the Kumho HP71 EV as its OE fit on the new ID.4 when it debuts on the Australian market later this year. Read more here

Leading automotive company Volkswagen has announced Kumho Tyres as the original equipment tyre supplier for its new seventh-generation Multivan ( Multivan T7 ). Kumho Tyres will supply its ECSTA HS52 tyres in both 235/55R17 and 235/50R18, for the new generation Multivan, marking a significant milestone in the partnership between Kumho Tyres and Volkswagen. The Volkswagen Multivan is one of the longest-produced models by Volkswagen, having been in production in various models and forms since 1949. Traditionally known as the Kombi in many markets, particularly here in Australia, the Volkswagen van became one of the symbols of the youth revolution in the 1960s and ‘70s, and has continued to be a pillar of mini bus and van sales around the globe since then. The Multivan T7 , is the latest iteration, and is based on the Volkswagen Group's MQB modular platform, designed for vehicles with a transverse engine layout. This platform allows for greater flexibility in manufacturing and design. The Kumho ECSTA HS52 tyres are designed to provide a comfortable driving experience and high safety, with the tread pattern featuring a solid block design, which is engineered to maintain consistent road friction pressure, reducing impact and noise, while also enhancing ride comfort. The latest Kumho design features have already earned the ECSTA HS52 high praise in performance tests. The HS52 was ranked third overall in tyre performance tests by Germany's " ADAC " magazine and fourth overall by "Auto Bild," receiving the highest evaluation among domestic tyre companies.

Off-road expert and adventurer Denny Danis of Team Bullet Off Road has heaped praise on Kumho Tyres versatile and practical all terrain AT52 tyres following his latest adventure through a rain affected and muddy Central Australia, including a Simpson Desert Crossing and a run back from Birdsville via Moree in Northern NSW. Denny said the AT52s on his 79 Series Toyota LandCruiser ute, out-performed all of the specialist mud terrain tyres on the five other Toyota’s which were part of the convoy, particularly in what was very muddy trip across the Simpson and coping with the equally wet conditions in the channel country south from Birdsville. Team Bullet showcased its well-travelled 79 Series fitted with its Kumho AT52s at the Australian 4x4 and Adventure Show at Sydney International Dragway in September. Denny said that the Central Australian trip which tracked west from Sydney and up to Coober Pedy, before heading to Mt Dare and across the Madigan Line crossing of the Simpson before returning to Sydney, covered about 8000 kms and was a stern test given the massive rainfall in weeks prior to the trek.

As a proud Kumho dealer, we are excited to share the remarkable achievements of the Kumho ECSTA HS52 with our customers. This tyre has proven its excellence in some of the toughest tests in Europe, outperforming many well-known brands and setting a new standard for safety and performance. To discover how this tyre can enhance your driving experience and provide the safety and reliability you need on the road. Visit the blog today and find out why Kumho Tyres is the brand you can trust for your vehicle’s needs.