72
/ 100
Objective (60%)
–/100
No test data yet
User signal (40%)
66/100
8 owner reviews
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Head-to-head
Updated May 2026
Continental PureContact LS vs Kumho Solus TA71 — 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.
VS
77
/ 100
Objective (60%)
–/100
No test data yet
User signal (40%)
83/100
37 owner reviews
Prices change daily — check the retailer for your size.
VerdictWinner: Kumho Solus TA71 — better snow, comfort and treadwear. Pick the Continental PureContact LS if handling matters most to you.
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Category breakdown
7 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)
Solus TA71 leads by 1
Why this score
| Source | PureContact LS | Solus TA71 |
|---|---|---|
| Tire Rack owners | – | 82 |
| Tyre Reviews owners | 86 | 65 |
| SimpleTire owners | – | 89 |
Wet
Score (0–100)
Solus TA71 leads by 4
Why this score
| Source | PureContact LS | Solus TA71 |
|---|---|---|
| Tire Rack owners | – | 78 |
| Tyre Reviews owners | 79 | 35 |
| SimpleTire owners | – | 86 |
Snow
Score (0–100)
Solus TA71 leads by 29
Why this score
| Source | PureContact LS | Solus TA71 |
|---|---|---|
| Tire Rack owners | – | 54 |
| Tyre Reviews owners | 48 | – |
| SimpleTire owners | – | 78 |
Comfort
Score (0–100)
Solus TA71 leads by 28
Why this score
| Source | PureContact LS | Solus TA71 |
|---|---|---|
| Tire Rack owners | – | 71 |
| Tyre Reviews owners | 58 | 40 |
| SimpleTire owners | – | 89 |
Noise
Score (0–100)
Why this score
| Source | PureContact LS | Solus TA71 |
|---|---|---|
| SimpleTire owners | – | 83 |
Treadwear
Score (0–100)
Solus TA71 leads by 16
Why this score
| Source | PureContact LS | Solus TA71 |
|---|---|---|
| Tire Rack owners | – | 60 |
| Tyre Reviews owners | 70 | – |
| SimpleTire owners | – | 87 |
Handling
Score (0–100)
PureContact LS leads by 50
Why this score
| Source | PureContact LS | Solus TA71 |
|---|---|---|
| Tyre Reviews owners | 85 | 35 |
Scores at a glance
| Category | Continental PureContact LS | Kumho Solus TA71 |
|---|---|---|
| Relative Score | 72 | 77 |
| Dry | 86 | 87 |
| Wet | 79 | 83 |
| Snow | 48 | 77 |
| Comfort | 58 | 86 |
| Noise | – | 83 |
| Treadwear | 70 | 86 |
| Handling | 85 | 35 |
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Headline score
72
/ 100
Tire A
77
/ 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.
The Continental PureContact LS receives a polarized reception from users, balancing praise for its longevity and wet-weather performance against significant complaints regarding noise levels and cold-weather flat-spotting. While some drivers appreciate the tire's luxury-oriented ride and tread life, others report inconsistent quality and frustrating vibration issues that detract from the overall ownership experience.
Pros
- Extended tread life compared to performance-oriented alternatives
- Reliable grip and stability in wet road conditions
- Comfortable, vibration-isolating ride quality
- Improved handling characteristics over many original equipment tires
Cons
- Persistent flat-spotting issues, particularly in colder temperatures
- Excessive road noise and humming at highway speeds
- Diminished traction and grip performance as the tread wears down
- Inconsistent winter weather capability
Observations
- Owners of luxury sedans like the Lexus ES 350 and Lincoln Continental reported significant issues with morning flat-spotting and vibrations.
- Users transitioning from performance-focused tires, such as the ExtremeContact DWS 06, noted a distinct trade-off between increased tread life and a loss of sporty steering feedback.
The Kumho Solus TA71 is widely regarded as a high-value, budget-friendly all-season tire that offers a comfortable and quiet ride for daily commuting. While most users praise its longevity and price-to-performance ratio, a minority of owners report issues with handling stability and wet-weather traction, particularly on heavier vehicles.
Pros
- Exceptional value for the price point
- Low road noise and high ride comfort
- Strong tread life longevity
- Reliable performance in dry and light rain conditions
Cons
- Occasional reports of vague steering or 'wandering' feel
- Mushy cornering stability during aggressive maneuvers
- Inconsistent wet-weather traction for some users
- Potential sidewall flex issues on heavier vehicles
Observations
- Users with sedans like the Honda Accord and Acura RL report high satisfaction with noise levels and ride quality compared to OEM tires.
- Owners of larger vehicles, such as vans, have reported concerns regarding sidewall stiffness and traction during emergency maneuvers.
Specifications
Specs side by side
| Attribute | A · Continental PureContact LS | B · Kumho Solus TA71 |
|---|---|---|
| Category | All Season Ultra High Performance tires | Premium Touring All Season tire |
| Vehicle type | Passenger Car / Crossover | Passenger Car / Crossover |
| Sizes available | — | 5 |
| Rim diameters | — | 17″ – 19″ |
| Tread depth | 10/32″ | 11.5/32″ |
| UTQG | 700 A A | 600 A A |
| Treadwear warranty | 70,000 mi | 60,000 mi |
| Sidewall | Black Side Wall | Blackwall |
| Max pressure | 51 psi | 51 psi |
Final verdict
Which one should you actually buy?
72
/ 100
Continental
77
/ 100
Kumho
Winner: Kumho Solus TA71 — better snow, comfort and treadwear. Pick the Continental PureContact LS if handling matters most to you.
Pick tire A
You enjoy sharp, responsive handling
Continental PureContact LS scores 85 vs 35 on handling.
Pick tire B
You drive through snowy winters
Kumho Solus TA71 scores 77 vs 48 on snow.
Pick tire B
You want the most comfortable ride
Kumho Solus TA71 scores 86 vs 58 on comfort.
Pick tire B
You want the longest tread life
Kumho Solus TA71 scores 86 vs 70 on treadwear.
Tire A · Continental PureContact LS
Tire B · Kumho Solus TA71
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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.