245/40R19 Kumho WinterCraft ice Wi51 98T XL dot26

TheKumho WinterCraft Ice WI51 245/40 R19 is a high-quality, mid-range, Scandinavian-style winter tire with a soft compound. It stands out for its exceptional wear resistance, traction, and handling characteristics, even in harsh winter driving conditions. This model is available in a wide range of sizes from R14 to R19 and is suitable for a wide variety of vehicles—from compact cars to SUVs.

Key Features of the Kumho WinterCraft Ice WI51 245/40 R19

+ Excellent traction and short braking distances on asphalt, snow, and even lightly icy road surfaces.
+ Very high wear resistance—these tires will last a long time when used under the driving conditions for which they are designed.
+ Sharp sidewalls ensure improved maneuverability even at high speeds.
+ Low risk of hydroplaning thanks to the directional tread pattern.
+ Good acoustic and ride comfort.
+ Tire design developed in Korea.
+ Leading technologies from tire giant Kumho (Marshal).

WinterCraft Ice WI51 Features

Kumho WinterCraft Ice WI51soft-compound winter tires feature an aggressive, deep tread pattern. This design significantly improves tire traction and handling in harsh winter conditions—deep snow and slush.

The massive V-shaped tread blocks are armed with several thousand tiny notches, or sipes. The sipes function similarly to studs, with hundreds of sharp edges cutting into packed snow and ice, shortening braking distance and making it easier to get started. In addition, the tire’s rubber compound is reinforced with aramid fiber, improving traction and maneuverability while further reducing braking distance.

A range of elastomers has been added to the aramid-reinforced rubber compound. These make the tire soft and flexible. As is well known, a flexible tire provides much better traction on the road and wears more evenly.