Fuzion Touring vs Kumho KR26 VS Kumho KH20

[SwampSurvivor]

Looking at the three of these and not sure which one to get. They will all be within $10 of each other with shipping.

Which one would be the best? Tire reviews for these lower end tires aren't usually written by car people, so , they range from "This is the worst tire I have ever had" to "This is the best tire in the world".

I'm leaning towards the Kumho KH20 as #1 choice with Fuzion being last

Any thoughts?

Size is 195/60-15

 

[Errtt]

My DD I bought last May had Fuzion Touring (freshly installed) on it when I bought it. Although they were new (for the sale), I only ran them about 5k before I had them taken off. Got Michelin Defenders.
I will say they looked good, ran well, decent dry traction, but I got a little hum (most noticeable at highway speeds), otherwise I would have ran them longer. Also, I actually lost a little mpg as soon as the Defenders went on (wasn't expecting that) although on both I ran 36F/35R. Placard specs 33F/33R.

 

[SatinSilver]

Kumho seems to be better regarded. Kind of like comparing Goodyear to Michelin. Where Kumho is a notch above or better than Fuzion. I haven't read enough positives about Fuzion to consider getting them.

I'd also throw Cooper and General into the mix. Check out DTD as well. Certified non-professional tire expert here.

 

[tommygunn]

Fuzion is Chinese garbage, so stay away from it. Kumho's tires are almost definitely better than them.

The Kumho Sense (KR26) is a fairly new tire, but there is definitely nothing wrong with the KH20.

Another good tire to consider is Kumho's Ecsta LX Platinum (KU27). The Dunlop Signature II is US-made and also worth considering.

 

[sparky123]

I know how hard chosing the right tire can be! Just went through this w/my daughter's Protege P185/65/R14. I would not chose the Fuzion personally. The KR26 seems to me like a really inexpensive tire. H rated. 520 AB. ($212 + Shipping TR) I'd want at least A A. 17.4lbs. The KR20. H rated. 440 AA. Weight ? Seems to be a Discount Tire Excusive. ($251 Inc. shipping from DTD. Additional $30 off w/their CC.) I put the KR 20's on the Protege. We like them BUT we don't have the same winter weather as you do. Of these 3 choices, I'd go w/the KH20's. NOW, the Kumho KU27. V rated. 600AA 19.9lbs. ($288 + shipping TR) Gosh....the KR20 had 7 out of 49 reviews on DTD which rated the tire poorly. Reasons given: Premature wear and poor winter traction. So....if you think they can handle your winter conditions....In my case, long tire life was not really a concern, nor was winter weather traction. I have no regret getting the KR20's. Hope this helps somewhat in your decision.

 

[SwampSurvivor]

Winter traction isn't important - I run separate snow tires.

I'm afraid of hydroplaning in the summer, though.

 

[sparky123]

Looking @ the thread pattern between the KH20 vs KR26, IMO the 20's look more of a performance tire. Hydroplaning..., when I was deciding, didn't enter my mind at all after looking at the KH20's thread pattern. If there's no urgency in purchasing, wait for a "Black Friday/Holiday Special" or Manf. Rebate (Or Both!) The one thing that made me a little hesitate about my purchase was the fact these seem to be a DTD exculsive tire w/somewhat limited reviews. But, I had no problems at all w/DTD in the past, so this relieved any fears I had and went ahead w/purchase.

 

[SatinSilver]

Looks like a Cooper CS4 is $40 more which could easily be wiped out if a manufacturer rebate comes out. Which they usually at least once a year.

 

[sparky123]

If considering the CS4's, I'd get the "H" version. The Ford Focus 5sp. is a fun, sporty car. (Had a 10' 5sp. Focus) A performance tire is what this car needs. I had the Bridgestone RE960's on my Focus. Loved that tire, but unfortunately needed to trade the car in for two reasons and bought my Golf 2.5 Auto in its place.

 

[SwampSurvivor]

CS4 are ideal, but with what I just dropped in taxes, there's not much left in the checking account before I have to touch the savings.

I need a cheap, safe set of tires .