Scarborough, ON · Tire brand
Kumho Tires in Scarborough
Kumho has a specific personality, and it suits some Scarborough drivers far better than others. Kumho supplies OE fitments to several automakers and sells replacement tires well below premium pricing. The Crugen and Solus lines are common choices for drivers replacing worn OE rubber on a budget.
- Founded
- 1960
- Origin
- Seoul, South Korea
- Price tier
- $
- Reviewed models
- 4
Driving conditions in Scarborough
Lake-side squalls and bluff-side hills that turn slick well before the rest of the city. Most Scarborough drivers we fit are running family SUVs, sedans and work vans, and they spend their kilometres on Highway 401, the 404 and Kingston Road. Lake-effect squalls arrive fast and localized. Winter tires from December through March are strongly recommended.
- Value — a core strength of the Kumho range.
- Touring — a core strength of the Kumho range.
- All-Season — a core strength of the Kumho range.
- Confirm load index and speed rating against your door-jamb placard before ordering; Scarborough fitments vary widely across family SUVs, sedans and work vans.
- Budget for mounting, balancing, new valve stems and a four-wheel alignment on top of the tire price.
Where to get it done
Limitless Tire North York
37 Kodiak Crescent Unit 16, North York ON M3J 3E5
Mon–Fri 10am–6pm · Sat 9am–5pm
4.3 ★ · 518 Google reviews
a straight run west on the 401.
Top picks for Scarborough
Solus TA51a
Touring — Quiet, long-wearing all-season for sedans.
Crugen HP71
Crossover Touring — Highway tire tuned for SUV weight and comfort.
WinterCraft WP52
Winter — Cold-weather grip at an entry price.
Ecsta Sport
Summer Performance — Track-capable summer tire that stays affordable.
Kumho in Scarborough: common questions
Are Kumho tires worth it in Scarborough?
Budget-conscious tires with real engineering behind them. For Scarborough conditions — lake-side squalls and bluff-side hills that turn slick well before the rest of the city. — that generally translates to solid all-round performance across the range. Lake-effect squalls arrive fast and localized. Winter tires from December through March are strongly recommended.
How much do Kumho tires cost in Scarborough?
Kumho sits in the $ bracket. Installed pricing depends on size, load rating and whether you need TPMS sensors or an alignment.
Where can I get Kumho tires installed near Scarborough?
The closest Limitless Tire shop is North York — 37 Kodiak Crescent Unit 16, North York ON, a straight run west on the 401. It holds a 4.3-star Google rating across 518 reviews.
Which Kumho tire is best for winter driving in Scarborough?
Lake-effect squalls arrive fast and localized. Winter tires from December through March are strongly recommended. Look for the three-peak mountain snowflake symbol rather than an M+S marking — that's the rating that actually certifies severe-snow performance.