For what it is worth, the Kumho tires I had for a time wore out in only 30K
miles.  LT tires and commercial tires do not carry tread wear guarantees,
so far as I have been able to determine.  Brand doesn't matter, no
treadwear guarantee.

mcneely

On Mon, Nov 28, 2016 at 1:55 PM, Neil N <musomuso@gmail.com> wrote:

> 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?
>
>
>
> --
> Neil n
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