Kumho KRD01 Commercial Truck Drive Axle Radial Tire

The Kumho KRD01 is a medium-duty commercial radial tire purpose-built for drive axle positions in regional hauling and pickup-and-delivery service. Engineered to excel in high-scrub, fast-wear duty cycles, the KRD01 combines advanced tread compounding with optimized tread geometry to deliver the extended service life and dependable traction that commercial fleet operators rely on — backed by Kumho's tire manufacturing expertise since 1960.

Key Features:

• Extra-deep tread design: Advanced compounding paired with an extra-deep tread pattern maintains low running temperatures and maximizes tread life, supporting lower total cost of ownership across fleet applications
• Wide, flat tread arc: A flatter tread radius creates a larger, more uniform contact patch for improved traction and consistent, even wear across the full tread face
• Optimized lug geometry: Solid shoulder and center lug design promotes even wear throughout the full service life, reducing the irregular wear patterns common in high-scrub commercial duty cycles
• Engineered stone ejectors: Purpose-built stone ejectors minimize stone retention and drilling, protecting the casing from damage on mixed-surface regional routes
• Reinforced casing construction: A robust internal structure combined with advanced compounding maintains ideal tire shape under load, supporting demanding commercial payloads
• Microgroove biting edges: Microgrooves integrated into tread blocks add biting edges on wet surfaces, enhancing grip and all-season wet-weather safety

Performance Benefits:

• Low operating temperatures contribute to extended tire life and improved fuel efficiency
• Uniform tread wear characteristics reduce irregular wear and support predictable fleet replacement intervals
• Enhanced casing durability lowers the risk of roadside failures and supports retreadability for additional cost savings
• Reliable all-season traction suited to regional distribution and urban pickup-and-delivery duty cycles
• All Kumho commercial tires are backed by a minimum 60-month warranty from the date of purchase

The Kumho KRD01 is a cost-effective, high-durability commercial tire solution delivering long tread life, consistent drive axle performance, and proven reliability across a wide range of regional and urban service environments. Available in multiple sizes to suit a variety of commercial truck configurations.