Kumho Sense KR26

Kumho Sense KR26

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$124.55 each
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Category
All-Season Touring
Tread warranty
40,000 miManufacturer limited
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About the Kumho Sense KR26

Year-Round Comfort, Mile After Mile.

Best forEveryday driving on compact and midsize cars, coupes, sedans, and crossovers that need dependable all-season traction and a quiet, long-lasting ride.

The Kumho Sense KR26 is an all-season touring tire built for compact and midsize cars, coupes, sedans, and crossovers — including hybrids. It delivers reliable grip across dry, wet, and light-snow conditions, backed by a 40,000-mile treadwear warranty. Drivers who want year-round confidence and a quiet, comfortable daily ride without sacrificing longevity will find the KR26 a practical, well-rounded choice.

The KR26 uses a symmetrical, non-directional tread pattern that simplifies rotation and promotes even wear. A purpose-formulated rubber compound supports year-round traction, while a rigid block layout sharpens handling response. Dense sipes add biting edges for wet and light-snow grip, wide circumferential grooves channel water away, and computer-optimized variable pitch tread blocks keep road noise noticeably low. A two-steel-belt, nylon-cap, polyester-ply construction adds structural durability.

Specifications

Brand
Kumho
Type
All Season
Mileage Warranty
40K
Sidewall
Black Side Wall
UTQG
520AB
Treadwear
520
Traction
A
Temperature
B
Tread Depth
9.50
Max Inflation
44
Sizes
185/60R15, 225/65R16, 225/65R17, 235/55R17
Load Range
SL
Part Numbers
2156033, 2156143, 2156163, 2156173
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Questions about this tire

What vehicles is the Kumho Sense KR26 designed for?

The KR26 is engineered for compact and midsize cars — including coupes, sedans, and crossovers — as well as hybrid vehicles. It is a passenger-car tire and is not intended for trucks, large SUVs, or performance applications.

How does the KR26 perform in wet conditions and light snow?

Wide circumferential grooves, angled tread blocks, and a dense sipe pattern work together to improve wet-weather grip and resist hydroplaning. The all-season compound also provides adequate traction in light snow. However, this tire is not Three-Peak Mountain Snowflake certified, so drivers in regions with severe winter conditions should consider a dedicated winter tire.

Is the Kumho Sense KR26 a quiet tire on the highway?

Yes. The tread blocks are arranged using computer-optimized variable pitch sequencing, which breaks up the repetitive sound frequencies that cause road drone. Most drivers in this tire's class will find it noticeably quiet during highway and city driving.

What warranty protection comes with the Sense KR26?

Kumho backs the KR26 with a 40,000-mile treadwear warranty. It also includes road hazard protection that remains in effect until the tread wears down to the final 3/32 of an inch.

Does the symmetrical tread pattern affect how I rotate these tires?

The non-directional symmetrical design means the tires can be rotated in any standard pattern — front-to-back, cross-rotation, or full five-tire rotation — without restriction. This makes routine maintenance straightforward and helps promote even treadwear over the tire's life.

The brand

About Kumho Tires

Kumho Tire is a South Korean tire manufacturer founded in 1960, headquartered in Seoul. The company produces tires for passenger cars, SUVs, light trucks, and commercial vehicles, and has established a presence in motorsport through various racing series.

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