Tested 8 times by independent publications, the Kumho IZen KW23 averages a finish of 16th.
2014 AZ Winter Tyre Test P11 of 11
Under wet conditions, on snow or dry, the Kumho shows no strengths
Overall finishing position against the tyres that have most often shared a test with the Kumho IZen KW23. Only tyres tested alongside it at least three times are listed.
| Rival | Shared tests | Ahead | Behind | Level | Finished ahead |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
 Bridgestone Blizzak LM32
7 shared: 1 ahead, 6 behind
|
7 | 1 | 6 | - | 14% |
 Michelin Alpin A4
7 shared: 0 ahead, 7 behind
|
7 | 0 | 7 | - | 0% |
 Vredestein Snowtrac 3
7 shared: 0 ahead, 7 behind
|
7 | 0 | 7 | - | 0% |
 Firestone Winterhawk 2 EVO
5 shared: 2 ahead, 3 behind
|
5 | 2 | 3 | - | 40% |
 Continental WinterContact TS830
5 shared: 0 ahead, 5 behind
|
5 | 0 | 5 | - | 0% |
 Kleber Krisalp HP2
4 shared: 0 ahead, 4 behind
|
4 | 0 | 4 | - | 0% |
 Fulda Kristall Montero 3
4 shared: 0 ahead, 4 behind
|
4 | 0 | 4 | - | 0% |
 Dunlop SP Winter Sport 3D
4 shared: 0 ahead, 4 behind
|
4 | 0 | 4 | - | 0% |
 Dunlop SP WinterSport 4D
4 shared: 0 ahead, 4 behind
|
4 | 0 | 4 | - | 0% |
 Goodyear UltraGrip 7+
4 shared: 0 ahead, 4 behind
|
4 | 0 | 4 | - | 0% |
 Pirelli Winter Snow Control Series 3
4 shared: 0 ahead, 4 behind
|
4 | 0 | 4 | - | 0% |
 Nokian WR D3
4 shared: 0 ahead, 4 behind
|
4 | 0 | 4 | - | 0% |
 GT Radial Champiro Winterpro
3 shared: 1 ahead, 2 behind
|
3 | 1 | 2 | - | 33% |
 Toyo SNOWPROX S 942
3 shared: 1 ahead, 2 behind
|
3 | 1 | 2 | - | 33% |
 Yokohama W Drive
3 shared: 1 ahead, 2 behind
|
3 | 1 | 2 | - | 33% |
 BFGoodrich gForce Winter
3 shared: 0 ahead, 3 behind
|
3 | 0 | 3 | - | 0% |
 Fulda Kristall Control HP
3 shared: 0 ahead, 3 behind
|
3 | 0 | 3 | - | 0% |
 Semperit Speed Grip 2
3 shared: 0 ahead, 3 behind
|
3 | 0 | 3 | - | 0% |
 Goodyear UltraGrip 8
3 shared: 0 ahead, 3 behind
|
3 | 0 | 3 | - | 0% |
 Hankook Winter i cept RS
3 shared: 0 ahead, 3 behind
|
3 | 0 | 3 | - | 0% |
Every tester write-up on the Kumho IZen KW23 (6 tests) and 10 owner reviews were tagged for the aspects they judge. Where both have spoken, this is how they line up.
Strong = top two of the field in that measurement. Weak = bottom two.
Under wet conditions, on snow or dry, the Kumho shows no strengths
Good on snow, good in the dry. Slight weakness in the wet, slight weakness in wear
Satisfactory.
The Kumho I'Zen CW23 scores well in the snow test but is let down by its comparatively weak wet and dry braking
Owner reviews, sizes and EU label data, comparisons and the Tyre Reviews score. All Kumho tyres