Road Hugger is a private brand of tires manufactured by Kumho and Nitto. These companies offer a wide range of performance and high-performance tires. They are known as one of the most trustworthy tire manufacturers which produce quality tires on the market. Their models improve a vehicle's acceleration, braking, and cornering stability. The goal of Road Hugger is to sell its products at a lower price point than average UHP options from premium manufacturers like Michelin, Pirelli, Bridgestone, and others
The brand’s tires are designed especially for powerful coupes, sedans, and some crossover.
When we talk about Road Hugger with no doubt, we should mention GT Eco. This model is designed to ensure a comfortable ride and an eco-friendly tread design. Using a unique tread compound the Road Hugger engineers managed to get lower rolling resistance to boost the fuel efficiency of the vehicle, thus reducing CO2 emissions. This model has a five-rib pattern with interlocking tread blocks added to ensure responsive handling and more stability at high speeds. Inside the GT Eco, there are two steel-belted construction and a polyester cord body used for extra strength and durability. This tire is available from 15 to 17 inches, and a 60,000-mile tread warranty.
Another recommended high-performance all-season tire for sport coupes, sedans, and crossovers, is the new Road Hugger GT Ultra. This model comes to provide exceptional traction on dry and wet surfaces and responsive handling at the same time. It has a unique all-season tread compound and an asymmetric tread pattern designed for dependable grip on dry and wet pavements. Due to continuous center rib, the tire gained quicker steering response, while also delivering the best braking and acceleration performance. Road Hugger GT Ultra is available from16 to 20-inch sizes.