Kumho KU31 possibly discontinued in 195/50/15?

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Kumho KU31 possibly discontinued in 195/50/15?

Postby marty085 » Wed Jul 16, 2014 12:46 pm

Not sure if this is old news, but two different tyre places have told me that KU31s are being discontinued in 195/50/15 and replaced with HT51 or something like that. I note that KTAS says "Limited stock" in that size for the KU31 on their website. I know this tyre is popular so you might want to get some before they're gone.. do your own research first.

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Re: Kumho KU31 possibly discontinued in 195/50/15?

Postby sailaholic » Wed Jul 16, 2014 1:06 pm

Yeah kinda makes sense they retired the ku36 as well.


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Re: Kumho KU31 possibly discontinued in 195/50/15?

Postby timk » Wed Jul 16, 2014 4:17 pm

I changed from these to RE002 and they are just as awesome and quieter on the highway!

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Re: Kumho KU31 possibly discontinued in 195/50/15?

Postby project.r.racing » Wed Jul 16, 2014 4:40 pm

Yup KU31s are not being mad anymore. Any stock around will be the last ofs.

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Re: Kumho KU31 possibly discontinued in 195/50/15?

Postby dielle » Mon Jul 21, 2014 10:38 am

The KU31s have been replaced by KU39s. I had the former running for 25,500kms before they were deemed scalloped, causing a loud and annoying 'whoop, whoop' noise at the back and steering vibration.

Switched to KU39s last Friday and couldn't be happier!

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Re: Kumho KU31 possibly discontinued in 195/50/15?

Postby manga_blue » Mon Jul 21, 2014 11:41 am

KU39s are not being supplied in 14 or 15 inch. What are we all going to use now?
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