Kumho vs Goodyear - Tyre Comparison
VS
Score
1-6
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
Kumho
Est. 1960
Headquarters
Seoul, South Korea
Global Rank
#13
Employees
10,000+
Price Range
Budget
Goodyear
Est. 1898
Headquarters
Akron, Ohio, USA
Global Rank
#3
Employees
72,000+
Price Range
Mid-Range
Detailed Comparison
Durability
Goodyear winsKumho82
88Goodyear
Wet Grip
Goodyear winsKumho83
89Goodyear
Dry Grip
Goodyear winsKumho82
88Goodyear
Comfort
Goodyear winsKumho81
86Goodyear
Noise Level
Goodyear winsKumho79
84Goodyear
Fuel Efficiency
Goodyear winsKumho84
85Goodyear
Value for Money
Kumho winsKumho93
85Goodyear
Pros & Cons
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
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
Which Should You Choose?
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)
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)