Topic: Multi-Miles Vs Kumho

[Paul L]

Hi All,
I understand this is a rare comparison.  The reason that I posted is because I cannot find much info about them. 
I recently bought a used car that came with a second set suppose to be winter tires on steel rim.  A check found that there is a pair of Multi-Miles GrandAm GT and a pair of Kumho 732 Touring Plus.  Both of them are just all season rather than winter.  The Kumhos do have snowflakes symbol on them.

I want to change one pair of the 2 to form a complete set of 4 identical "four season" so that I can use them on another vehicle which will need a set of new tires after this winter.  I am not sure which pair have better snow/ice traction.  I like it to be true Four season instead of Three seasons and APA said.

Also, there isn't that many place carry these tires too.  1010tire does not list this particular Kumho model.

Any input will be very much appreciated.

Thanks.

Paul

[blur911]

Both the Kumho and the Multi-Mile are value-priced all-season, and probably old.  I wouldn't think either are going to be very good in the winter.  Check how old they are before you decide to match either up, both may be out of production.  I really don't know which would be the better tire, probably the Kumho.

The date of manufacture is indicated by the last group of digits in the DOT manufacture code on the sidewall of the tire. The number is often stamped in a recessed rectangle. The DOT code tells who manufactured the tire, where it was made and when. The last group of digits in the code is the date code that tells when the tire was made.

Before 2000, the date code had three digits. Since 2000, it has had four. The first two digits are the week of the year (01 = the first week of January). The third digit (for tires made before 2000) is the year (1 = 1991). For most tires made after 2000, the third and fourth digits are the year (04 = 2004).

[DKaz]

True four season eh? What about five season tires? Or six? 

Nokian WR G2s come to mind first, there's also the Hankook Optimo 4S (available at OK Tire). Goodyear Assurance TripleTreds (I got it right, right???) seem to be decent on ice and light snow. Yokohama w.drive is a winter tire that can be run all year, there's no UTQG or treadwear rating on that though.

[Andy@1010tires]

Hi All,
I understand this is a rare comparison.  The reason that I posted is because I cannot find much info about them. 
I recently bought a used car that came with a second set suppose to be winter tires on steel rim.  A check found that there is a pair of Multi-Miles GrandAm GT and a pair of Kumho 732 Touring Plus.  Both of them are just all season rather than winter.  The Kumhos do have snowflakes symbol on them.

I want to change one pair of the 2 to form a complete set of 4 identical "four season" so that I can use them on another vehicle which will need a set of new tires after this winter.  I am not sure which pair have better snow/ice traction.  I like it to be true Four season instead of Three seasons and APA said.

Also, there isn't that many place carry these tires too.  1010tire does not list this particular Kumho model.

Any input will be very much appreciated.

Thanks.

Paul

Yes, it is not listed on our website as it is long discontinued. Sorry.

[weebl]

The "snowflake" symbol on those old Kumhos might not be the current mountain/snowflake symbol used to designate a true winter capable tire, but rather just a marketing mark of sorts (like those old 4 symbols to designate 4 seasons on the all season tires of yesteryear).

[Paul L]

Thank you all for the reply.

I will look for the info that Blur911 said.  The tires are too dirty now and it is -28C and not the time to wash car.

I did more research, a couple of dealer said the Multi-Miles Grand Am is made by Goodyear.  However, I e-mailed Multi-Miles and the reply saying that it they are made by Cooper.

[blur911]

Thank you all for the reply.

I will look for the info that Blur911 said.  The tires are too dirty now and it is -28C and not the time to wash car.

I did more research, a couple of dealer said the Multi-Miles Grand Am is made by Goodyear.  However, I e-mailed Multi-Miles and the reply saying that it they are made by Cooper.

The Multi-Mile were at one time made by Kelly Springfield, a Goodyear subsidiary, they may have switched to Cooper. 
When you take a look for the date code, have a look at the first 2 digits of the serial number, they tell where it was made.

[Paul L]

Blur911,

How can I know what are those company coding mean?  Is there a list posted somewhere?

Thanks.

Paul

[blur911]

How can I know what are those company coding mean?  Is there a list posted somewhere?

http://www.tirebusiness.com/subscriber/databook/tirecodes.html?letter=4

[Paul L]

Thanks Blur911.

The Multi-miles indeed made in Kelly-Springfield.  One of them is dated 3705 and one of them is 1106.  I assume they were mounted in 06 winter to replace the Kumho so it has been 3 winters only, the tread is still very good. 

Cannot find the DOT on the Kumho except saying it is made in Korea.

Another question, what is the difference between a width having 'P' vs the one without, say P195/55R15 Vs 195/55R15.  Are the 195 both indicate the width in metric?

Thanks again.

[weebl]

The DOT codes on the Kumhos are likely mounted facing inside, as they typically stamp a complete code on only one side.  For some tires, as there is no difference to sidewall appearance or directionality, they may end up getting mounted one way or the other.

[Art]

Thanks Blur911.

The Multi-miles indeed made in Kelly-Springfield.  One of them is dated 3705 and one of them is 1106.  I assume they were mounted in 06 winter to replace the Kumho so it has been 3 winters only, the tread is still very good. 

Cannot find the DOT on the Kumho except saying it is made in Korea.

Another question, what is the difference between a width having 'P' vs the one without, say P195/55R15 Vs 195/55R15.  Are the 195 both indicate the width in metric?
Thanks again.

This link will give you the info: http://www.tirerack.com/tires/tiretech/techpage.jsp?techid=46 to your question.