Kumho Tire US has returned to off-road racing, supporting three drivers in the annual extreme off-road race in Johnson Valley, California. Stephen ‘Woody’ Rose Jr. (#22), Eric Wikle (#406) and Mark Duval (#4810) tested the Kumho Road Venture MT71 mud-terrain tires on February 6 over challenging terrain. The race combines high-speed desert sections with technical rock crawling, putting drivers and equipment through some of the toughest obstacles in the California desert.
“We are thrilled to return to off-road racing in the US and showcase our Performance Without Compromise brand motto in action,” said Ed Cho, CEO of Kumho Tire US. “This month’s participation in the California desert event marks the beginning of Kumho Tire’s growing involvement in off-road motorsports, and reinforces our commitment to high-performing light truck products.”
Kumho says the Road Venture MT71 is built for rugged performance and engineered to tackle the toughest natural obstacles that performance racers and everyday adventurers may face. It is designed for durability, off-road traction and on-road handling. Features include increased block stiffness for improved performance, a high-void zigzag tread pattern for off-road grip, and mud and stone ejector bars on the shoulder lugs to prevent damage and aid self-cleaning.
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