This is a review of the Kumho ku31 tyres in size 245/35/19 and 275/35/19
After researching tyres for road use, as I have always used premium tyres as I tend to end up on track with my road wheels instead of the track wheels, I decided that I didn't need something too high performance for road use as I won't be running these on track at all as I will be running the r888's on the rays.
I done some reading and found the the kumho ku31 had some pretty reasonable feedback. I decided to take the plunge and try out these budget/midrange tyres. This is very unlike me as I always choose michelins or bridgestones.
On first fitting they don't look as pretty as the ps2's which you can't expect for half the price to be fair.
I ran them for a little while to wear off any protective coatings. Done a good few miles in them in cold damp conditions and dry warm conditions and I must say I'm very impressed by these.
For 530quid delivered a set, for 19", these are an absolute bargain! They feel much better in the damp than the re050a's and as smooth running as the ps2's. Pretty quite on rough Tarmac and very stable when being pushed through corners in wet/damp conditions.
As with all tyres the test is usually heat, so once the temps warm up I will get them out for a good old pounding and see how they cope.
I certainly wouldn't band these tyres as budget even though the price is in that range.
I will keep this updated