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Kenda Klever R/T KR601Reviews

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    8.0

    Great

    Score breakdown:

    8.1

    Long lasting

    Great

    8.2

    Handling

    Great

    7.9

    Traction

    Good

  • 186 reviews

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    4.7

    overall rating

    92%

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    • 61 out of 100
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    • 2 out of 100

    Since 1962, Taiwan-based Kenda Rubber Industrial Company has produced pneumatic tires at different facilities worldwide. They prioritize performance and value when producing tires for industrial machinery, trailers, cars, motorcycles, ATVs, golf cars, light trucks, and bicycles. In 2010, Kenda Tires ranked as the 27th-largest tire manufacturer in the world. For more than 60 years, they have been producing top-notch rubbering rings for a variety of vehicles for customers in North America, Europe, and Asia.

    The Kenda Klever R/T KR601 is a rugged, all-terrain tire that can handle challenging terrain without compromising the ride quality and comfort.

    But is it the best tire for your car and your budget? Let's take a look at a review of Kenda Klever R/T KR601 to see if it's the right tire for you.

    Features and Benefits

    All-terrain tires work well on jeeps, SUVs, and light trucks and are made to perform on any terrain. However, an all-terrain tire might let us down by not offering a smooth ride. If you want a tire that performs better on all types of terrain while also providing a comfortable ride, knowing the features and benefits of the Kenda Klever R/T KR601 will be beneficial to you.

    • Improved traction: An aggressive tread pattern improves the ability to grip soft, loose, and uneven terrain. In addition to helping with difficult mud, sand, and gravel conditions, the tire features strong upper sidewall tread blocks with an aggressive design that also provide long-lasting wear and protection against impact damage.
    • Enhanced durability: The Klever R/T KR601 has a 3-ply sidewall for increased durability, as well as an optimized design and all-season rubber compound for improved traction and performance on- and off-road. Moreover, the stronger polyester casing and aggressive sidewall pattern protect the tire from damage and punctures.
    • Better handling: Because the tread maintains constant road contact, the Klever R/T KR601 is simple to maneuver. With better road contact, the ideal tread design enhances steering response and driving stability.
    • Extensive self-cleaning: An extensive groove pattern improves hydroplaning resistance while maintaining a tidy footprint. Additionally, a large groove pattern boosts the ability to eject mud, snow, and rock.
    • Great grip: With its high sipe density and aggressive tread design, the Klever R/T KR601 boosts wet traction. Able to be pinned with studs, where permitted, for better traction in severe ice and snow, the tire also utilizes a strategic upper sidewall that allows for great grip by creating additional biting edges.

    Pros and Cons

    Is it the right tire for your Jeeps, light trucks, or SUVs? Let’s take a look at its pros and cons before expressing our final opinion:

    • Triple Threat Sidewall (3 full carcass plies, aggressive sidewall tread, robust bead protector) to prevent damage
    • Blocks in the center of the tread interlock for aggressive off-road and snow performance.
    • Large groove pattern to reduce the risk of hydroplaning
    • High sipe density for superior traction on snow, ice, and wet surfaces
    • Can be pinned with TSMI #15 studs, where permitted, to improve traction in harsh winter weather
    • High sipe density to offer quiet and comfortable ride

    Regardless of its features and benefits, these tires may lack in the following areas:

    • No mileage warranty
    • Ride quality could be improved

    SimpleTire’s view on Kenda Klever R/T KR601 tires

    If you're looking for an all-terrain tire, the Kenda Klever R/T KR601 is a great option. In comparison to all-terrain tires like the Radar Renegade A/T Pro and Atturo Trail Blade A/T, the Kenda Klever R/T KR601 provides superior traction, handling, and performance all year long. The Atturo Trail Blade A/T and Radar Renegade A/T Pro are outperformed by the Kenda Klever R/TKR601 in terms of traction and handling, despite the latter's slightly higher price. As a result of its outstanding performance throughout the entire year, the Kenda Klever R/T KR601 is a fantastic all-terrain tire.

    Vehicles the Kenda Klever R/T KR601 is a good replacement tire for

    Even though it is not used as original equipment, the Kenda Klever R/T KR601 is a great replacement tire for vehicles like the Jeep Wrangler, Toyota FJ Cruiser, Ford F-150, Ram 2500, and Toyota 4 Runner.

    Scorecard

    Dry

    4.8

    Wet

    4.6

    Winter

    4.4

    Comfort

    4.6

    Noise

    4.2

    Treadwear

    4.5

    105 SimpleTire reviews

    Joshua
    4.5
    RAM 2500 2018 Laramie
    Verified Customer
    Oct 28, 2022

    Daily commute is 30 miles one way. 9 miles in on dirt roads We have two sets. Great winter and mud tire

    Jason
    5
    Dodge Ram 1500 2004 SLT Quad Cab
    Verified Customer
    Oct 21, 2022

    The tires are great it's my second set and the ride is great and the road noise is like a street tire would recommend them for any type of weather

    Slava
    5
    RAM 2500 2019 Big Horn
    Verified Customer
    Oct 2, 2022

    good quality for good money

    Gareth
    4
    Toyota 4Runner 2001 SR5
    Verified Customer
    Aug 27, 2022

    This tire works well in all conditions, I will buy them again once these wear out

    Dwight
    4.5
    2002 Ford Escape xls
    Verified Customer
    Jul 28, 2022

    Very happy with the tires. They have a lot of road noise but no more than I expected. They handled very well on wet pavement.

    Justin
    4.5
    Dodge Ram 2500 SLT 2010 4x4 Crew Cab
    Verified Customer
    Jun 15, 2022

    Scott
    4.5
    Ford F-150 2019 XLT 4x4
    Verified Customer
    Apr 12, 2022

    Can't recommend highly enough. I've had the chance to use them in 5in snow on the road- awesome. Wet and dry roads. And some fire roads. They have been flawless in every instance. Can't say for wear. Not enough miles. Some other reviews, both personal and professional have said they can be rotation sensitive. I rotate mine every 3k when I change the oil. They are not loud by any means. Smooth on the highway. Have to say, they have exceeded any expectation I had.

    Bobby
    5
    Jeep Wrangler 2020 Rubicon
    Verified Customer
    Apr 10, 2022

    Great tire. I was worried getting into these since I'm used to nitros and stuff. These are just as good if not better for much less. Very comfortable for being a 37 inch tire

    Bobby
    5
    Jeep Wrangler 2020 Rubicon
    Verified Customer
    Apr 10, 2022

    Great tire. I was worried getting into these since I'm used to nitros and stuff. These are just as good if not better for much less. Very comfortable for being a 37 inch tire

    Brick
    5
    Ford F-150 2015 XLT 4x4
    Verified Customer
    Feb 8, 2022

    I went from the Falcon Wildpeak AT3's to the Kenda Klever RT's. They were pretty damn good all around, but they were never very good on wet pavement or on ice, in my opinion. But I did get almost 100k out of them, believe it or not, mostly highway miles of course, and rotated religiously. However, the Kenda Klever RT's definitely have superior traction, especially if you have an ecoboost engine and a lead foot! lol! We got plumetted with ice followed by a foot of snow here in Missouri this week (Feb 2022), almost everything was shutdown. No problem for these bad boys! Ha! I was out making new tracks in a foot of snow and ice in my 2015 Ford F150 FTX, having fun the whole time! I'll be buying another set of these, for sure, and I just ordered four new Kenda Klever AT3's for my wife's 2018 AWD Ford Explorer too. RT's won't fit.

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