Kenda Tires was founded in 1962 in Yanlin, Taiwan, as a bicycle tire manufacturer. In the 1970s, the brand started manufacturing motorcycles, scooters, and lawn and garden tires and introduced its first radial passenger car tire in 2001. Currently, the brand manufactures passenger, light truck, farm, industrial, lawn and garden, ATV/UTV, golf, and trailer tires.

The Kenda Kenectica Touring A/S (KR217) is an all-season touring tire designed for use on passenger vehicles such as coupes, sedans, CUVs, SUVs, and minivans. In this Kenda Kenectica Touring A/S (KR217) tire review, we will examine some of the tire's features and benefits, its pros and cons, and SimpleTire’s views on it.

Features and Benefits

All-season tires are one of the most common tire categories thanks to their ability to perform well in dry, wet, or light winter weather conditions. These tires are designed for passenger and commercial vehicles and generally deliver a smooth, comfortable ride with responsive handling, consistent grip, and longer tread life. They are generally preferred by drivers who keep on the road more and require more mileage out of the tires with year-round use.

The Kenda Kenectica Touring A/S (KR217) is an all-season tire for passenger vehicles such as coupes, sedans, CUVs, SUVs, and minivans. The tire features extra siping, a symmetric tread pattern, large grooves, and other features for great performance. Let’s take a look at some of these tires' features and benefits.

• Enhanced grip: The symmetric tread pattern and large grooves within the tread help remove water from the tire to reduce the risk of hydroplaning for enhanced wet grip. Additionally, the extra siping throughout the tire helps improve grip.
• Improved handling performance: The tie bars are strategically placed for enhanced handling performance on dry roads.
• Comfortable drive: The symmetric tread pattern and computer-optimized design help reduce road noise for a smooth, comfortable ride.
• Longer tread life: The symmetric tread pattern helps reduce uneven tread wear for a longer tread life.

The Kenda Kenectica Touring A/S (KR217) is available in tire sizes ranging from 13 to 18 inches and is backed by a 60,000 mile limited manufacturer tread life warranty.

Pros and Cons

Now that you know more about the features and benefits of the tire, let’s also look at some of the pros and cons of the Kenda Kenectica Touring A/S (KR217) to help you make a more informed decision.

PROS:

• All-season tire that offers great handling, traction, and longevity.
• Backed by a 60,000 mile limited manufacturer tread life warranty.
• Offers a quiet, comfortable driving experience.

CONS:

• Should not be driven in moderate to heavy winter weather conditions.
• The wet traction could be better.

SimpleTire’s view on Kenda Kenetica Touring A/S (KR217) tires

If you want a set of all-season tires for your passenger vehicle that can offer reliable performance with a longer tread life, the Kenda Kenectica Touring A/S (KR217) might be a good fit. Designed to deliver great overall performance, the tires are backed by a 60,000 mile limited manufacturer tread life warranty and deliver a quiet, comfortable ride. The Kenda Kenectica Touring A/S (KR217) scored a great overall SimpleScore of 8 out of 10. The tire truly shines in longevity with a score of 8.3 out of 10, followed by 8.1 in handling and 7.8 in traction.

Also, if you want a set of tires with better handling (8.3 v 8.2) and traction (8.2 v 7.9), take a look at the GT Radial Champiro Touring A/S. However, the Kenectica Touring A/S (KR217) offers better longevity (8.9 v 8.7) at a cheaper price.

Vehicles the Kenda Kenetica Touring A/S (KR217) is a good replacement tire for

As Kenda Kenectica Touring A/S (KR217) is available in different tire sizes, it can be used as a good replacement tire for vehicles such as 2015 Kia Forte, 2016 Honda Accord, 2017 BMW 330e, and more.