Having tyres which are in optimum condition means that your van is less likely to be involved in an accident, therefore lowering your premium.

Tyres which are high quality and are well cared for and changed regularly, improve the vehicles performance and can decrease stopping times.

For van drivers looking for a way to reduce their premium, fitting their vehicle with Kumho tyres could be the answer.

Russian publication Za Rulem recently ran an independent test where 15 different brands of tyre were tested to the limit to see which one performed the best.

The tyres were put under the spotlight to see which performed best in terms of safety, wear resistance, steering response, braking, noise level and fuel consumption.

The tyre which came out on top was Kuhmo, with the magazine praising their performance in all different types of weather and their impact on fuel economy.

It is the second year in a row that the tyre, used in high profile formula 3 racing at events such as the The F3 Euroseries, has scored top in the well respected independent tyre test run by Russian publication Za Rulem.

The team at Za Rulem said of the tyres: “Kumho’s SOLUS KH17 is strongly recommended and boasts excellent performance in all weather conditions as well as remarkable fuel efficiency. Kumho’s second consecutive victory in our annual test proves last year’s result was well deserved.”

Walter Mertes, managing director of the Formula 3 Euro Series Marketing GmbH, had only good things to say about the tyres and confirmed that they would be continuing their partnership with Kumho during the 2009 season.

“The teams are very happy with the tyres' consistent performance level representing the basis for good motor racing,” said Mr Mertes.

Spokesman for Yes Insurance Roger Jenkins, confirmed that changing the tyres on your van could lead to lower premiums.

“The results of such tests carry great weight in the marketplace and will do much to support Kumho's aim of becoming one of the world's top five tyre manufacturers by 2015," he said.

It can be hard for van drivers to find cheap insurance, with the majority of vans used for work purposes and put under heavy stresses.

With van drivers struggling to find cheap quotes, small improvements to the vehicle, such as fitting them with top of the range tyres, go towards lowering the price of van insurance.