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

Kleber TransproUpper-middle
KleberKleber

Transpro

R14 – R16
VS
Kumho PorTran KC53Upper-middle
KumhoKumho

PorTran KC53

R13 – R18
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In this comparison, we are comparing a tyre from a manufacturer from France (Kleber) against a tyre from a manufacturer from South Korea (Kumho). 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 Kleber Transpro and Kumho PorTran KC53, the rating is the same - 0%. Important for this comparison is also the ADAC 2019 215/65 R16 test, where both the Transpro and the PorTran KC53 were tested.

Test Profile

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

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

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Mutual tests

OrganizationSeasonYearDimension
ADACADAC
Summer
2019215/65 R16View

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