Goodyear vs Kumho - Tyre Comparison
VS
Score
6-1
Quick Verdict
Goodyear wins this comparison with better scores in 6 out of 7 categories. Goodyear excels in durability, wet grip, dry grip. However, Kumho is better for value for money.
Company Snapshot
Goodyear
Est. 1898
Headquarters
Akron, Ohio, USA
Global Rank
#3
Employees
72,000+
Price Range
Mid-Range
Kumho
Est. 1960
Headquarters
Seoul, South Korea
Global Rank
#13
Employees
10,000+
Price Range
Budget
Detailed Comparison
Durability
Goodyear winsGoodyear88
82Kumho
Wet Grip
Goodyear winsGoodyear89
83Kumho
Dry Grip
Goodyear winsGoodyear88
82Kumho
Comfort
Goodyear winsGoodyear86
81Kumho
Noise Level
Goodyear winsGoodyear84
79Kumho
Fuel Efficiency
Goodyear winsGoodyear85
84Kumho
Value for Money
Kumho winsGoodyear85
93Kumho
Pros & Cons
Goodyear
Pros
- Good value for money
- Wide availability and dealer network
- Strong all-season performance
- Innovative technologies like Run-Flat
- Good warranty coverage
Cons
- Not class-leading in any single category
- Some models can be noisy
- Tread life varies by model
Kumho
Pros
- Excellent price point
- OEM supplier to major brands
- Good fuel efficiency
- Improving quality
- Strong warranty
Cons
- Not class-leading performance
- Brand perception challenges
- Limited premium options
- Shorter tread life than some
Which Should You Choose?
Choose Goodyear if...
- You prioritize all-season driving
- You prioritize american-made preference
- You prioritize trucks and suvs
- You prioritize value seekers
- You prioritize run-flat needs
Price Range: $$ (Mid-Range)
Choose Kumho if...
- You prioritize budget buyers
- You prioritize daily commuters
- You prioritize oem replacement
- You prioritize value priority
- You prioritize korean vehicle owners
Price Range: $ (Budget)