Thanks.

I googled "cut-resistant dual silica tread compound" and see info
dating back to the 90's so it may well be that older versions of the
Kumho used a similar compound.

Neil.

On 11/28/16, Sean Garrett <doit.outdoors@yahoo.com> wrote:

> My Kumhos were in 2011/13 era. So they didn't have this new compound.
> Sean G
>
>       From: Neil N <musomuso@GMAIL.COM>
>  To: vanagon@GERRY.VANAGON.COM
>  Sent: Monday, November 28, 2016 2:32 PM
>  Subject: Re: Kumho 15" AT51 Tires?
>
>  .... re: wear. The Kumho AT 51 tirerack.com
> description includes "cut-resistant dual silica tread compound
> optimized for strength and heat dispersal".
>
> http://www.autosphere.ca/tirenews/2015/06/02/kumho-two-new-tires/
>
> I wonder if that has helped reduce tire wear?

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