Leading tyre maker Kumho has donated $100,000 to the McGrath Foundation in support of its efforts to fund McGrath Breast Care Nurses throughout Australia and raise awareness of breast cancer among young women.
The donation was presented to the chairman and co-founder of the McGrath Foundation, former Australian test cricketer Glenn McGrath.
He said it was great to see a leader of the Australian tyre industry get behind the Foundation with such a substantial contribution. Read More
Kumho Tyres Receives Top Reviews from leading German
Automotive Magazines
> 2nd place in a tyre test by top 4 German automotive magazine
Autozeitung, assessed ‘very recommendable’
> Named “Off Road Tyre 2009” by German 4x4 magazine Off Road
Kumho Tyres, one of the leading tire companies in the world, announced today
that it received a favorable review in a tyre test held by Autozeitung, a top 4 German
automotive magazine, and was selected as “Off Road Tyre 2009” by German 4x4 magazine Off Road. Read More...
Kumho Tyres Continues its Dominance in F3 Circuits
with Contract Extension
> Providing tyres until 2011 as the official tyre supplier of
F3 racing, the stepping-stone to F1
> Competition takes place in five European circuits from
May 17th until October with 32 racecars competing
> Acclaimed as the global leading brand in F3 tyres market,
dominating F3 unit tires with a 30% market share
Kumho Tyres is excited to continue supplying tires to Formula 3 machines at the F3 Euro Series – the world-renowned F3 championship series. Read More...
AROMATIC TYRE TREADS NEW GROUND
Australian city streets may soon be wreathed in the sweet smell of lavender following the launch of the world’s first scented car tyre.
Korean company Kumho has developed what it calls Aroma Technology tyres which give off a perfumed scent when the rubber compound is warmed up by road friction.
Kumho says the perfume – predominantly lavender with hints of mint, iris and white musk – can be smelt within a 10-metre radius of the vehicle.
Kumho says the Aroma Technology tyre, in addition to smelling more pleasant than conventional tyre rubber, has distinct practical advantages. Read More..
