Kumho Announces Solus TA11, Road Venture AT51 Launch Dates

Starting June 1, Kumho Tire USA’s latest all-season tour tire, the Solus TA11, is available to consumers. Additionally, the tiremaker’s newest on/off road tire, the Road Venture AT51, is available for U.S. and Canadian dealers to order.

The Solus TA11 features waved sipes and a four groove tread for wet traction and winter handling as well as a special compound for lower rolling resistance, according to Kumho. Available in 44 different sizes covering vehicles from sedans to SUVs, the Solus TA11 offers a 75,000 mile limited warranty and road hazard protection.

Road Venture AT51 is Kumho’s most aggressive styled tire, according to the tiremaker. The tire features tapered tread blocks to promote self-cleaning and is made with a cut resistance compound optimized for strength and heat dispersion, Kumho said.

Additionally, the AT51 meets severe snow ratings and features tread blocks designed to bit on the ice and grip rugged terrain, Kumho said.

The Road Venture is available in 43 P- and LT-metric sizes. The P-metric sizes boast a 55,000 mile limited warranty and the tire is covered by a 30-day satisfaction trail, according to Kumho.

Kumho first unveiled the Solus TA11 and Road Venture AT51 tire during its 2014 dealer meeting as part of the tiremaker’s promise to refresh its product offerings.

Ascot Supply Corporation, based in Newnan, Georgia, has selected Mark Paquette for the newly created position of vice president. In this position, Ascot Supply said Paquette will oversee the growth of the company's products, corporate profitability, manage marketing and advertising and assume many other responsibilities.

He will work under the direction of current President David Kessler and officially begin his new role on June 3. Paquette joined the tire and automotive industry in the early 1980s at his father's tire shop, and his contributions to Mohawk Rubber Sales were instrumental in the company's growth and eventual sale to Myers Tire Supply in 2021, according to Ascot Supply. Paquette eventually was given a promotion to the role of director of operations at Myers Tire Supply.