Kumho Tyre has announced its Crugen Premium KL33 has been selected as original equipment fitment on Audi's new Q5 SUV.
Kumho's popular Crugen Premium KL33 has been developed in response to the growing market for urban SUVs and has been optimised for the dynamics of high-performance SUVs, offering exceptional on-road handling and braking along with excellent stability at high speed, making it a highly popular SUV tyre globally.
Audi's Q5 has been one of the most popular models in its class since its launch in 2008, offering performance, sporty appearance, comfort, a roomy interior and connectivity making it a winner with buyers around the world.
Kumho's Crugen Premium KL33 offers the quietness and comfort expected in high-end sedan tyres and uses an upgraded silica compound for increased fuel economy and has been optimised to ensure a quiet and comfortable driving experience.
The KL33 uses a tread pattern designed to improve driving stability and resistance to abrasions, while semi-knurling (a technique that places a pattern on the block surface to prevent slipping) has been added, along with 3D blocks, and four wide grooves to improve driving safety on wet roads.
The Audi Q5 is manufactured in Mexico for the global market and is fitted with Kumho Crugen KL33 tyres produced at Kumho's plant in Georgia.
"The KL33 will be supplied in high volumes as the standard OE fit tyre on the Audi Q5 and this is a testament to its quality and technological excellence," said Kim Insoo, Senior Vice President of OE Sales for Kumho.
"We will continue to develop SUV tyres that satisfy the demands of drivers in response to the rapidly growing requirement for SUVs in the marketplace," he said.
Kumho Tyre original equipment tyres are also fitted as original equipment on BMW's 1-Series, 2-Series, 3-Series, 5-Series and X3, Volkswagen's Polo and were recently announced as OEM fitment on the Mercedes G-Wagon.
As well as BMW and Mercedes-Benz Kumho is an OE supplier to leading global carmakers including Volkswagen, Chrysler, GM and Ford.