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Comparison: Kumho PorTran KC53 vs. Kleber Transpro (2026)

Kumho PorTran KC53Upper-middle
KumhoKumho

PorTran KC53

R13 – R18
VS
Kleber TransproUpper-middle
KleberKleber

Transpro

R14 – R16
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In this comparison, we are comparing a tyre from a manufacturer from South Korea (Kumho) against a tyre from a manufacturer from France (Kleber). Kleber is a brand that belongs to the Michelin group. Generally, Kumho summer tyres are slightly better rated (70%) than Kleber (65%). But when it comes to comparing Kumho PorTran KC53 and Kleber Transpro, the rating is the same - 0%. Important for this comparison is also the ADAC 2019 215/65 R16 test, where both the PorTran KC53 and the Transpro were tested.

Test Profile

Kumho
PorTran KC53
Kleber
Transpro
Number of tests
1
1
Best position
#7
#16
Average position
7.0
16.0
Latest test
2019
2019
Available sizes
89
23

These tyres were not tested together. The comparison below is inferred from separate tests by normalizing both tyres against 14 shared benchmark tyres, so treat it as an estimate.

Dry
Confidence
Kumho PorTran KC53
85%
Kleber Transpro
72%
Dry driving behavior
Kumho PorTran KC53
85%
Kleber Transpro
76%
Safety
Kumho PorTran KC53
84%
Kleber Transpro
68%
Wet
Confidence
Kumho PorTran KC53
93%
Kleber Transpro
79%
Aquaplaning - cross
Kumho PorTran KC53
85%
Kleber Transpro
85%
Aquaplaning - longitudal
Kumho PorTran KC53
94%
Kleber Transpro
84%
Wet braking
Kumho PorTran KC53
96%
Kleber Transpro
96%
Wet circle cornering
Kumho PorTran KC53
94%
Kleber Transpro
73%
Wet handling
Kumho PorTran KC53
94%
Kleber Transpro
55%
Comfort
Confidence
Kumho PorTran KC53
100%
Kleber Transpro
99%
Exterior noise
Kumho PorTran KC53
100%
Kleber Transpro
99%
Interior noise
Kumho PorTran KC53
100%
Kleber Transpro
99%
Costs
Confidence
Kumho PorTran KC53
91%
Kleber Transpro
92%
Fuel efficiency
Kumho PorTran KC53
99%
Kleber Transpro
94%
Mileage
Kumho PorTran KC53
83%
Kleber Transpro
90%

Dimensions and prices

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Mutual tests

OrganizationSeasonYearDimension
ADACADAC
Summer
2019215/65 R16View

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