76
/ 100
Objective (60%)
–/100
No test data yet
User signal (40%)
61/100
Owner ratings
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Head-to-head
Updated September 2026
Continental ContiSportContact 3 vs Kumho Solus HS51 Harmony Sports — Compared (September 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.
VS
71
/ 100
Objective (60%)
63/100
1 professional test
User signal (40%)
76/100
5 owner reviews
Prices change daily — check the retailer for your size.
VerdictWinner: Continental ContiSportContact 3 — better comfort, handling and dry. Pick the Kumho Solus HS51 Harmony Sports if treadwear and wet matter most to you.
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Category breakdown
6 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
Score (0–100)
ContiSportContact 3 leads by 15
Why this score
| Source | ContiSportContact 3 | Solus HS51 Harmony Sports |
|---|---|---|
| Professional tests (TWG score) | – | 63 |
| Tire Rack owners | 87 | – |
| Tyre Reviews owners | – | 85 |
Wet
Score (0–100)
Solus HS51 Harmony Sports leads by 7
Why this score
| Source | ContiSportContact 3 | Solus HS51 Harmony Sports |
|---|---|---|
| Professional tests (TWG score) | – | 90 |
| Tire Rack owners | 78 | – |
| Tyre Reviews owners | – | 80 |
Comfort
Score (0–100)
ContiSportContact 3 leads by 38
Why this score
| Source | ContiSportContact 3 | Solus HS51 Harmony Sports |
|---|---|---|
| Professional tests (TWG score) | – | 1 |
| Tire Rack owners | 75 | – |
| Tyre Reviews owners | – | 90 |
Noise
Score (0–100)
Treadwear
Score (0–100)
Solus HS51 Harmony Sports leads by 18
Why this score
| Source | ContiSportContact 3 | Solus HS51 Harmony Sports |
|---|---|---|
| Tire Rack owners | 62 | – |
| Tyre Reviews owners | – | 80 |
Handling
Score (0–100)
ContiSportContact 3 leads by 20
Why this score
| Source | ContiSportContact 3 | Solus HS51 Harmony Sports |
|---|---|---|
| Tyre Reviews owners | – | 65 |
Scores at a glance
| Category | Continental ContiSportContact 3 | Kumho Solus HS51 Harmony Sports |
|---|---|---|
| Relative Score | 76 | 71 |
| Dry | 87 | 72 |
| Wet | 79 | 86 |
| Comfort | 75 | 37 |
| Noise | 71 | – |
| Treadwear | 62 | 80 |
| Handling | 85 | 65 |
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Headline score
76
/ 100
Tire A
71
/ 100
Tire B
Only categories both tires have data for count toward the headline score.
From owners
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 HS51 Harmony Sports presents a polarizing experience, often praised for its comfort and value in general driving, yet criticized for significant handling instability in specific applications. While some users find them to be a superb mid-range upgrade, others report a disconcerting 'jelly-like' sidewall flex that severely compromises steering precision and dry grip.
Pros
- High level of ride comfort and low noise levels
- Excellent value for money compared to premium brands
- Strong wet weather performance
- Improved handling characteristics for van applications
Cons
- Excessive sidewall softness leading to a 'wobbling' or unstable sensation
- Noticeable decline in grip levels before the tread is fully worn
- Inconsistent handling performance depending on axle placement
- Limited durability under spirited driving conditions
Observations
- Lightweight vehicles, such as the Mazda MX-5, appear particularly sensitive to the tire's soft sidewall, resulting in reported handling instability.
- Users noted that the tire's performance characteristics are highly dependent on axle placement, with some experiencing 'dead' steering or lurching depending on front versus rear fitment.
- The tire is reported to perform well in van applications, specifically benefiting from higher load and speed ratings compared to competitors.
Specifications
Specs side by side
| Attribute | A · Continental ContiSportContact 3 | B · Kumho Solus HS51 Harmony Sports |
|---|---|---|
| Category | — | Summer Premium Touring tires |
| Vehicle type | — | Passenger Car / Crossover |
| Tread depth | 9 - 10/32″ | — |
| UTQG | 280 A - B A | — |
| Sidewall | Black Side Wall | — |
| Max pressure | 50 - 51 psi | — |
Final verdict
Which one should you actually buy?
76
/ 100
Continental
71
/ 100
Kumho
Winner: Continental ContiSportContact 3 — better comfort, handling and dry. Pick the Kumho Solus HS51 Harmony Sports if treadwear and wet matter most to you.
Pick tire A
You want the most comfortable ride
Continental ContiSportContact 3 scores 75 vs 37 on comfort.
Pick tire A
You enjoy sharp, responsive handling
Continental ContiSportContact 3 scores 85 vs 65 on handling.
Pick tire B
You want the longest tread life
Kumho Solus HS51 Harmony Sports scores 80 vs 62 on treadwear.
Pick tire A
You want the most grip on dry roads
Continental ContiSportContact 3 scores 87 vs 72 on dry.
Tire A · Continental ContiSportContact 3
Tire B · Kumho Solus HS51 Harmony Sports
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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.