Author Topic: Difference (Read 1284 times)

vickel · « **on:** December 14, 2004, 10:21:34 am »

i just wanted to know what the difference was between the kumho kw11, kw15, kw17, and kw19 are, and which would be a better fit for a 04 accord lx inline 4
the tire size is 205/65/15 if it matters

blackdiamond · « **Reply #1 on:** December 14, 2004, 01:13:51 pm »

Hi,

I don't know about the kw11 and kw15, but the difference between the kw19 and the kw17 is the speed rating. The kw17 is a high-performance winter tire (H-rated), whereas the kw19 is only T-rated. Looking at the speed rating of the stock tires on your car might guide your choice. If the stock are H-rated, then you'll probably need to go with the kw17. If they are T-rated, then the kw19 are a better choice.
I think with 205/65/15, you might not get that much of a choice.

I think the kw11 and the kw15 have been more or less discontinued and have been replaced by the kw17 and the kw19.

My 2c.

multipath · « **Reply #2 on:** December 14, 2004, 02:14:38 pm »

I've heard that the KW-11 was replaced by the KW-19. You may or may not find old stock of the KW-11s kicking around somewhere. I'm using the KW-11 on my car (and have been for the past 3 winters), and I'm very pleased with these tires. Hopefully the KW-19s are as good if not better, but I haven't really heard a thing about them.

dart · « **Reply #3 on:** December 14, 2004, 06:02:48 pm »

The KW-11's are slowly being phased out. I have those on my 1990 Honda Accord 185/70-14 and going into my second winter. They have been really good performers for snow & ice, very quiet but doesn't corner very well (too soft sidewalls?).