The arrival of the AT52 is exciting news, especially for those who are ready to upgrade their existing Kumho tyres.
Having received several major design awards and favourable reviews following its launch in major markets including North America, it is great to have them available in Australia.
The AT52 is a direct replacement for Kumho’s top-selling AT51 tyre, which has been a favourite for 4x4 users over the past decade. The AT52 was recently awarded the 2022 Good Design Award (G-Mark) 2022 in Japan, one of the most prestigious international design competitions.
Having been extensively tested in a number of harsh environments across the globe, including Australia, the tyre performed strongly both on- and off-road and in rough terrains including dry, stony conditions, mud and sand.
The AT52’s sawtooth-shaped shoulder block tread design tread has been engineered to improve off-road traction while also delivering a comfortable and quiet ride. Aided further on regular roads by its five-length pitch block design which also benefits durability, wear performance and straight-line driving performance. Having just installed a set on my 4WD, I can attest to this.
The AT52 also features a zig-zag-shaped groove and sipe design with multiple angles which enable safer driving even in marginal traction conditions particularly on snow and ice, making it a true all-terrain tyre.
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A SideBiter design for the sidewall gives it a solid and aggressive profile while also minimising damage caused by external impacts.
The tyre features a complex carbon black compound with an optimal polymer blend ratio, which helps the tread pattern resist irregular wear and improves cut-and-chip resistance with an overall improvement of tyre life by up to 20 per cent compared to the AT51.
“The AT52 offers ute, SUV and 4x4 owners the ideal all-round performance tyre capable of delivering excellent performance every day driving to work, with the ability to take them off roads on weekends, with innovative Kumho design features that deliver premium performance, durability and comfort in a range of conditions for 4x4 and SUV drivers.” said Kenny Chun, Kumho Tyre Australia's national marketing manager.
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