Kenda tires successfully participate in European tests

The successful results of the Kenda Emera A1 in the summer tests conducted by specialists of the Finnish Test World test the competitiveness of tires and the manufacturer's ability to produce high-quality products for the demanding European market, Kenda said.

At Test World in March this year, comparative tests were carried out on 18 tires of size 205/55 R16, and the model Kenda Emera A1 received positive marks, allowing it to take its place in the middle of the final table.

Emera A1 - the first product of Kenda, presented under the new strategy 'Focus on Europe'. The tire is developed in the technical center of Kenda Europe (KETC) in Germany and fully complies with European requirements. On the market, it was introduced in January 2017.

Tests for "wet" and "dry" performance, driving comfort and fuel economy were conducted at the training ground near Marseille, in the south of France. As a test car was made by VW Polo. Emera A1 tires gained 8.3 points from the maximum possible 10 (the winning tire, Nokian Hakka Blue 2, scored 9.2 points) and together with Dunlop Sport BluResponse, Hankook Ventus Prime3 and Linglong GreenMax HP010 finished in eighth place . Experts noted the good stability of the tires Kenda to aquaplaning, but not enough low rolling resistance. In general, this model was called safe and provides good performance at an attractive price.

"The tests showed that Kenda has chosen a successful strategy," commented Michael Andre, Sales and Marketing Manager, Kenda Rubber Industrial in Europe. "We are proud to have developed a competitive product that can compete with the tires of well-known brands and offers a good level of security."