Doublestar is a major Chinese maker with an unusual claim: it is the controlling shareholder of Kumho Tire, the Korean manufacturer. So while its own-brand tyres are value-priced, the group behind them owns a genuine premium name.
Where it sits
Value to budget for its own brand, backed by a large group. The pitch is a major maker that also owns Kumho, well above the smallest unbranded names. Where that lands is set out under mid-range tyres.
What it is known for
- Being a major Chinese manufacturer
- Owning a controlling stake in Kumho Tire
- A broad value range across cars, SUVs and commercial
The ranges that matter
- Passenger: everyday touring
- SUV: larger vehicles
- Commercial: vans and trucks
How it compares
Against premium brands, the Doublestar own-brand gives up wet-weather margin and refinement, the value trade. Against unbranded budgets, the company's scale and Kumho ownership make it a more credible choice. Worth knowing: if you want the group's premium engineering, that is Kumho; Doublestar itself is the value end of the same house. For a budget buyer who values scale, it is a reasonable pick.
Where they are made
Doublestar manufactures in China, so a tyre's origin depends on the model and size shown on the sidewall.
Who they suit
Value buyers who want a budget tyre from a major maker rather than an unknown name. If you would rather have the group's premium engineering, look to Kumho instead. For the trade-offs at this end, see ultra-budget and unbranded tyres explained.
From the reviews desk: the headline with Doublestar is that it controls Kumho, which tells you the group is serious. The own-brand is honest value rubber, but if budget allows, the Kumho name from the same house is the stronger buy. Either way, this is a major maker, not a no-name.
Sources and accuracy. This is a general brand profile at the time of writing; specific performance should be read from a current, dated independent test in your size. If anything here looks wrong, get in touch and we will check it and put it right.
Common questions
Are Doublestar tyres any good?+
Doublestar is a major Chinese maker and, notably, the controlling shareholder of Korea's Kumho Tire, so it has real scale and a premium brand in its group. Its own-brand tyres sit in the value market and are a sensible step up from unbranded names, with the current dated test in your size the best specific guide.
Does Doublestar own Kumho?+
Doublestar is the controlling shareholder of Kumho Tire, the Korean manufacturer, having taken control in 2018 and strengthened it since. The two remain distinct brands, with Kumho positioned well above Doublestar's own value range.
Is Doublestar a budget brand?+
Doublestar's own-brand tyres sit in the value-to-budget market. The company itself is a major manufacturer, and its ownership of Kumho gives the group serious engineering depth, even though the Doublestar brand stays keenly priced.
Where are Doublestar tyres made?+
Doublestar is a Chinese company and manufactures in China. The origin of a specific tyre depends on its model and size and is marked on the sidewall.