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Kumho Portran KC53 Tyre

Kumho PorTran KC53
185/80 R14 R (102)

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Product description & features

  • Impressive handling
  • Reduced risk of aquaplaning
  • Commercial tyre

Built for heavy-duty use, the PorTran KC53 delivers reliable traction and consistent performance even under demanding loads.
Its tread design is optimised to maximise durability and safety, making it well-suited for commercial applications.
The PorTran KC53 is available in 13-inch to 17-inch rim sized tyres.
 

Enhanced Handling Performance

The tyre features a wider tread width and solid centre rib that boost steering precision and dry handling stability.
These structural improvements help maintain consistent control under heavy loads.
 

Low Rolling Resistance and Extended Tyre Life

The rib-style tread pattern, combined with an optimised pitch sequence and void design, enhances fuel efficiency while maintaining tread block stiffness, contributing to even wear and higher mileage.
 

Kumho PorTran KC53 Tyre Variants

The Kumho PorTran KC53 is currently manufactured in 1 variant of tyre:

  • Van/commercial vehicle tyres

Please note: before you select your tyres, ensure that the tyre size you intend to order is the correct variant and matches your vehicle type.

The Kumho PorTran KC53 - 185/80 R14 R is a summer tyre.

Kumho PorTran KC53 - 185/80 R14 R Reviews

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Ratings & Reviews

There are
285
reviews of the Kumho PorTran KC53

285
total ratings, with
107
review comments
Overall rating
4.5/5

Tyre review for Kumho PorTran KC53 215/70 R15 T

  • Car make: Citroen
  • Car model: Relay
  • 5 Stars
  • Reviewed on: 15/10/2026
  • Purchased on: 07/04/2025
  • Approx. miles driven: 7,000
I have been unwell for 18 months (cancer op) but when out and about have been really pleased with their performance. - So far, I’m pleased I made the change. - As yet, I've only driven on dry days, so I really can't comment.

Tyre review for Kumho PorTran KC53 215/70 R15 T

  • Car make: Fiat
  • Car model: Ducato
  • 5 Stars
  • Reviewed on: 23/09/2026
  • Purchased on: 27/08/2025
  • Approx. miles driven: 4,500
They offer great grip in dry and wet conditions, are wearing well and now the van feels connected to the road instead of gliding over it like the last Michelin tyres did. Another advantage is that it doesn't team line now! - Absolutely perfectly. Much quieter, ride better and I now feel I'm connected to the road whereas before I felt I was riding above it - floating if you will

Tyre review for Kumho PorTran KC53 215/75 R16 S

  • Car make: Fiat
  • Car model: Ducato
  • 5 Stars
  • Reviewed on: 06/09/2026
  • Purchased on: 13/06/2026
  • Approx. miles driven: 300
Great, plenty of grip.

Tyre review for Kumho PorTran KC53 215/75 R16 S

  • Car make: Peugeot
  • Car model: Boxer
  • 4 Stars
  • Reviewed on: 03/09/2026
  • Purchased on: 10/06/2026
  • Approx. miles driven: 800
So far so good. Keeping the pressures ok

Tyre review for Kumho PorTran KC53 215/65 R15 T

  • Car make: Mazda
  • Car model: Unknown
  • 5 Stars
  • Reviewed on: 06/06/2026
  • Purchased on: 14/03/2026
  • Approx. miles driven: 1,000
My van is much quieter on the road and handles much better.

Tyre review for Kumho PorTran KC53 215/70 R15 T

  • Car make: Peugeot
  • Car model: Boxer
  • 3 Stars
  • Reviewed on: 06/06/2026
  • Purchased on: 12/03/2026
  • Approx. miles driven: 500
The tyres are on a motorhome and as such have not done a lot of mileage since fitting them so I cannot give an objective reply to this question! The couple of hundred miles done so far has been fine but most of this has been in dry conditions.

Tyre review for Kumho PorTran KC53 215/70 R16 T

  • Car make: Hyundai
  • Car model: i800
  • 4 Stars
  • Reviewed on: 10/05/2026
  • Purchased on: 07/02/2026
  • Approx. miles driven: 6,500
Good for grip, noise etc. great value, however the front tyres on my VW Transporter Shuttle seem to be wearing more on the inside and outside edge. I’ve noticed this and added extra PSI to compensate. I was using the same PSI as the tyres before without issue on those ones. Let’s see if this makes a difference in the next few thousand miles.

Tyre review for Kumho PorTran KC53 215/70 R15 T

  • Car make: Vauxhall
  • Car model: Unknown
  • 5 Stars
  • Reviewed on: 01/05/2026
  • Purchased on: 06/02/2026
  • Approx. miles driven: 2,000
Very happy good product

Tyre review for Kumho PorTran KC53 215/70 R15 T

  • Car make: Fiat
  • Car model: Ducato
  • 5 Stars
  • Reviewed on: 19/02/2026
  • Purchased on: 14/08/2024
  • Approx. miles driven: 7,000
These are fitted to our motorhome, and our previous experience with Kumho tyres suggests these are very good tyres for this application. We would select these again for this. - We have found that the Kumho tyres are most suitable for our motorhome, and these replacements appear to be performing as well as the previous ones. We will be looking for these again when they need replacing. - Very pleased with these tyres, which have performed well previously, particularly as the motorhome is stationary for a few weeks between trips away. I would recommend them for this type of vehicle.

Tyre review for Kumho PorTran KC53 195/70 R15 R

  • Car make: Volkswagen
  • Car model: Golf
  • 5 Stars
  • Reviewed on: 14/01/2026
  • Purchased on: 09/10/2025
  • Approx. miles driven: 2,000
Tyres performing similar to tyres replaced

Tyre review for Kumho PorTran KC53 215/65 R15 T

  • Car make: Ford
  • Car model: Transit
  • 4 Stars
  • Reviewed on: 09/12/2025
  • Purchased on: 11/09/2025
  • Approx. miles driven: 1,500
Van feels better overall, hoping to get better miles out of these seeing they are van specific with stronger side walls.

Tyre review for Kumho PorTran KC53 195/70 R15 R

  • Car make: Porsche
  • Car model: Macan
  • 5 Stars
  • Reviewed on: 13/08/2025
  • Purchased on: 13/05/2025
  • Approx. miles driven: 500
these tyres were for our caravan and so far have performed perfectly

Tyre review for Kumho PorTran KC53 215/70 R15 T

  • Car make: Peugeot
  • Car model: Boxer
  • 5 Stars
  • Reviewed on: 26/05/2025
  • Purchased on: 03/03/2025
  • Approx. miles driven: 800
Excellent grip and control in all weather conditions.

Tyre review for Kumho PorTran KC53 215/70 R15 T

  • Car make: Citroen
  • Car model: Relay
  • 4 Stars
  • Reviewed on: 08/04/2025
  • Purchased on: 07/01/2025
  • Approx. miles driven: 2,500
I used to run Michelin Agilis. These are not quite as grippy in the wet or dry. However they are perfectly good and wearing better than the Michelins used too for half the price. I will definitely buy these again as they are great value for money. If you drive your work van like a racing driver these tyres might not be for you though.

Tyre review for Kumho PorTran KC53 215/75 R16 R

  • Car make: Fiat
  • Car model: Ducato
  • 5 Stars
  • Reviewed on: 08/04/2025
  • Purchased on: 07/01/2025
  • Approx. miles driven: 800
very good, much more comfortable than michelin

Tyre review for Kumho PorTran KC53 215/65 R15 T

  • Car make: Ford
  • Car model: Transit
  • 4 Stars
  • Reviewed on: 04/04/2025
  • Purchased on: 24/01/2024
  • Approx. miles driven: 5,000
Overall i would say the tyres are very good, the only down side being loss of traction in the wet when trying to pull away quicker than normal. For example when pulling out into a gap in traffic, the wheels can spin quite easily! Wet braking on the other hand has always been great, on the odd occasion where a sharp stop for whatever reason was necessary, the ABS has never had to get involved :-) - Overall they perform very well, the only niggle is occasional wheelspin in the wet when pulling away to the left or right. I'd expect that with older tyres, not so much when they have maximum tread depth.

Tyre review for Kumho PorTran KC53 215/60 R17 T

  • Car make: Peugeot
  • Car model: Expert
  • 1 Stars
  • Reviewed on: 18/12/2024
  • Purchased on: 18/09/2024
  • Approx. miles driven: 1,500
Terrible forward traction in wet to the point of being dangerous.

Tyre review for Kumho PorTran KC53 215/65 R15 T

  • Car make: Ford
  • Car model: Transit
  • 5 Stars
  • Reviewed on: 07/11/2024
  • Purchased on: 20/05/2024
  • Approx. miles driven: 4,000
Great, nice and smooth and no road noise.

Tyre review for Kumho PorTran KC53 215/65 R15 T

  • Car make: Ford
  • Car model: Transit
  • 5 Stars
  • Reviewed on: 04/11/2024
  • Purchased on: 27/04/2024
  • Approx. miles driven: 5,000
They are ok. It’s a van. You don’t expect super cornering on a van they spin a bit in the wet

Tyre review for Kumho PorTran KC53 215/70 R15 T

  • Car make: Peugeot
  • Car model: Boxer
  • 5 Stars
  • Reviewed on: 02/09/2024
  • Purchased on: 10/06/2024
  • Approx. miles driven: 500
Feel confident with these tyres fitted on motorhome. Vehicle feels planted and road noise from tyres is very acceptable, this was a concern as the vans acoustics are not the best to begin with.
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