DIMO authorized dealer for Kumho tyres

Kumho is one of the top ten tire manufacturers in the world, producing nearly 60 million tyres a year in plants across Korea, China and Vietnam.

Diesel and Motor Engineering PLC (DIMO) is the authorized importer and distributor for Kumho Tyres in Sri Lanka and has made plans to increase its market share primarily focusing on safety, comfort and the prolonged mileage. These proven factors has enabled Kumho to be used as Original Equipment (OE) tires in brands such as Mercedes-Benz, Chevrolet, Chrysler, Jeep, Mitsubishi, Kia, Hyundai and Volkswagen.

The construction technology of the Kumho Tyre is what has enabled it to have this competitive advantage (What enables Kumho Tyre to have this competitive advantage is the construction technology utilized in the making of the tire). The high performance tread compound used in the tire improves driving and braking forces and wet driving performance.

The advanced belt package designed for high speed performance, features high tensile steel belts and joint-less nylon Cap Ply. Furthermore an ultra-hard filler of special rubber is inserted inside the apex to increase high speed stability and lateral grip under cornering. In addition to all the above, the bead wire consists of a special material and structure for high load capacity and for blocking vibrations from the road.

All this is possible at Kumho due to its commitment to Research and Development (R&D), as three centres across three continents work on improving the tire every single day, with the main R&D centre located in Birmingham UK.

The pedigree of Kumho Tyres lives up to its capabilities. Only the best tires can lay claim to the highest authority. Kumho has served as the official tire supplier to the world's largest car race, F3 Euro Series since 2003. Kumho Tyres is also the partnering tire of "Masters of F3" and has continuously supplied tires to the event for eight years. This has earned Kumho Tires the recognition and respect from numerous teams and has helped several drivers such as Sebestian Vettel, Lewis Hamilton, and Nico Rosberg on their way to F1 success.

In addition, Kumho Tyres delivered a podium position at the opening leg of the Formula Drift Asia Series at the Marine Bay F1 Circuit in downtown Singapore. Having proven themselves at International Motor Racing events and partnering top class drivers and automobile brands, Kumho Tyres is leveraging the same technology and expertise to develop tyres for passenger cars and SUVs. The experience and feedback, which Kumho gets from motor racing greatly contributes to the continuous development of passenger and SUV tires.