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Are Marshal tires any good?

Are Marshal tires any good?

They have become a recognised and trusted car tyre brand. Marshal tyres were rated the best out of 15 tyres for how they fared in wet braking and second best on wet cornering in tests conducted by Auto Express; beating large global brands like Bridgestone, Dunlop and Goodyear.

Who make marshal tyres?

Kumho Tire Company
Marshal is a subsidiary of the Korea-based Kumho Tire Company with its headquarters in Gwang-Ju. Kumho Tire was founded in 1960 and in the past year generated sales revenue in excess of 2 billion US dollars with more than 65 million tyres sold!

Can winter tires last 10 years?

Manufacturers say winter tires should last six seasons. Transport Canada says they could be good for up to 10 seasons. If you want to find out how old your tires are, there’s a DOT number on the side of the tires – the last four digits are the year they were manufactured.”

Where do Kumho tires come from?

Kumho Tire runs three manufacturing facilities in South Korea: the Pyeongtaek Plant, the Gokseong Plant and the Gwangju Plant which includes the Kumho Research and Development center mentioned below. There are a further three plants in China: the Tianjin Plant, the Gaoxin Plant (in Nanjing) and the Changchun Plant.

Are Marshal Tyres budget?

An affordable and practical tyre solution, Marshal car tyres offer great value for money – but this is not at the expense of performance, which continues to be paramount.

What is a good mid range tyre brand?

Mid-range tyre brands that are widely available and perform well in tests include Avon, Barum, Firestone, Fulda, Nokian (mostly winter tyres), Uniroyal, Vredestein and Yokohama.

Are Marshal tyres budget?

Do winter tires get hard with age?

Most owners will discard older snows long before they completely wear out due to a perceived — and often true — degradation of performance. Certain models of winter tires can actually increase their icy grip as they wear due to tread designs that expose more tread-face blocks and channels the deeper you go.

How many km are winter tires good for?

For example, your winter tires may only be rated to 60,000 kilometres rather than 80,000 or 100,000. Others may be rated for more kilometres. Winter tires can wear out faster the more you drive and the more difficult the road conditions.

Who is the company that makes Marshal tires?

Marshal tyres are characterised by outstanding performance at attractive prices, a combination which saw Marshal’s I`ZEN MW15 winter tyres “recommended” in the overall assessment of the 2012 winter tyre test jointly conducted by ÖAMTC and ADAC. Marshal is a subsidiary of the Korea-based Kumho Tire Company with its headquarters in Gwang-Ju.

Which is the largest market for Marshal tyres?

Marshal enjoys an international presence spanning from Europe to Australia, and its tyres have achieved a considerable international reputation. With the United Kingdom being the single largest market for Marshal tyres, the brand’s products are designed to respond to British climatic conditions and customer expectations.

Where are the research institutes of Marshal tires?

Marshal Tires has continued to focus on developing the most advanced tires through its research institutes located in Gwangju (Korea), Akron (the US), Birmingham (the UK) and Tianjin (China). Such a dedicated commitment towards technological excellence has led to a series of product innovations.

What kind of wheels do I need for winter?

Our winter wheels can be steel or alloy wheels (depending on the vehicle) and are supplied without any bolts or nuts to buy. Our winter packages are made simple – just find your vehicle in the menu. Each wheel is carefully selected specifically for your vehicle model and for winter, every detail…

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Ruth Doyle