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Continental ContiProContact vs Kumho Solus KH15 — Compared (May 2026)
Our Relative Score blends 60% objective test data with 40% owner-review signal — so any two tires can be compared even if they were never tested on the same day.
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5 categories, side by side
Each bar is the Relative Score for that category. Expand a tile to see the test results and owner ratings behind it.
Dry
Why this score
| Source | ContiProContact | Solus KH15 |
|---|---|---|
| Tire Rack owners | 80 | – |
| Tyre Reviews owners | – | 76 |
| SimpleTire owners | 96 | – |
Wet
Why this score
| Source | ContiProContact | Solus KH15 |
|---|---|---|
| Tire Rack owners | 73 | – |
| Tyre Reviews owners | – | 69 |
| SimpleTire owners | 91 | – |
Comfort
Why this score
| Source | ContiProContact | Solus KH15 |
|---|---|---|
| Tire Rack owners | 75 | – |
| Tyre Reviews owners | – | 80 |
| SimpleTire owners | 93 | – |
Treadwear
Why this score
| Source | ContiProContact | Solus KH15 |
|---|---|---|
| Tire Rack owners | 63 | – |
| Tyre Reviews owners | – | 75 |
| SimpleTire owners | 87 | – |
Handling
Why this score
| Source | ContiProContact | Solus KH15 |
|---|---|---|
| Tyre Reviews owners | – | 60 |
Scores at a glance
| Category | Continental ContiProContact | Kumho Solus KH15 |
|---|---|---|
| Relative Score | – | 72 |
| Dry | – | 76 |
| Wet | – | 69 |
| Comfort | – | 80 |
| Treadwear | – | 75 |
| Handling | – | 60 |
Higher is better. The Relative Score follows your weights below; category scores do not change.
Weight the categories that matter to you
Wet grip and treadwear start at “Important” — the two things buyers rank highest. Move the sliders and the scores update instantly.
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Only categories both tires have data for count toward the headline score.
Pros, cons & observations
Themes extracted from owner reviews across retailers and review sites — not the opinion of TireWheelGuide.
Not enough owner reviews yet to extract themes.
The Kumho Solus KH15 is widely regarded as a reliable, budget-friendly tire that excels as an OEM replacement for compact and family vehicles. While it offers commendable longevity and consistent performance in varied weather conditions for daily commuting, it is not intended for high-performance driving and may struggle with traction under aggressive acceleration.
Pros
- Excellent value for money
- Strong tread longevity and durability
- Reliable wet weather performance and water evacuation
- Comfortable and smooth ride quality
Cons
- Prone to wheel spin under hard acceleration
- Lack of grip for performance-oriented driving
- Noticeable road noise reported by some users
- Soft sidewalls can feel unstable during high-speed cornering
Observations
- Users driving compact cars like the Hyundai i30 and Kia Picanto report high satisfaction with longevity, often exceeding 50,000 km.
- Drivers of heavier vehicles or those with high-torque engines noted a tendency for understeer and reduced traction during acceleration.
- The tire is frequently praised as a superior, quieter, and more comfortable alternative to more expensive OEM tires on standard family hatchbacks.
Specs side by side
| Attribute | A · Continental ContiProContact | B · Kumho Solus KH15 |
|---|---|---|
| Category | — | Summer Touring tires |
| Vehicle type | — | Passenger Car / Crossover |
| Sizes available | 56 | — |
| Rim diameters | 15″ – 19″ | — |
| Tread depth | 9 - 12/32″ | — |
| UTQG | 400 - 540 A - AA A | — |
| Sidewall | Black Side Wall | — |
| Max pressure | 44 - 51 psi | — |
Which one should you actually buy?
Continental
Kumho
Only Kumho Solus KH15 has enough test and review data for a Relative Score, so there is no head-to-head winner yet.
How do we compare tires?
Every category score blends two independent signals. 60% comes from professional tire tests (braking distances, lap times, noise measurements) normalized against the best tire in each test and weighted toward recent tests. 40% comes from thousands of owner reviews collected from retailers and review sites. When a tire has only one of the two, we use what exists and say so.
Community buzz from Reddit and forums is shown for context only — it never changes the score.