79
/ 100
Objective (60%)
–/100
No test data yet
User signal (40%)
78/100
22 owner reviews
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Head-to-head
Updated May 2026
Dunlop SP Touring R1 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.
VS
72
/ 100
Objective (60%)
–/100
No test data yet
User signal (40%)
72/100
24 owner reviews
Prices change daily — check the retailer for your size.
VerdictWinner: Dunlop SP Touring R1 — better handling, dry and treadwear. Pick the Kumho Solus KH15 if comfort matters most to you.
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Category breakdown
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
Score (0–100)
SP Touring R1 leads by 8
Why this score
| Source | SP Touring R1 | Solus KH15 |
|---|---|---|
| Tyre Reviews owners | 84 | 76 |
Wet
Score (0–100)
SP Touring R1 leads by 6
Why this score
| Source | SP Touring R1 | Solus KH15 |
|---|---|---|
| Tyre Reviews owners | 75 | 69 |
Comfort
Score (0–100)
Solus KH15 leads by 4
Why this score
| Source | SP Touring R1 | Solus KH15 |
|---|---|---|
| Tyre Reviews owners | 76 | 80 |
Treadwear
Score (0–100)
SP Touring R1 leads by 7
Why this score
| Source | SP Touring R1 | Solus KH15 |
|---|---|---|
| Tyre Reviews owners | 82 | 75 |
Handling
Score (0–100)
SP Touring R1 leads by 21
Why this score
| Source | SP Touring R1 | Solus KH15 |
|---|---|---|
| Tyre Reviews owners | 81 | 60 |
Scores at a glance
| Category | Dunlop SP Touring R1 | Kumho Solus KH15 |
|---|---|---|
| Relative Score | 79 | 72 |
| Dry | 84 | 76 |
| Wet | 75 | 69 |
| Comfort | 76 | 80 |
| Treadwear | 82 | 75 |
| Handling | 81 | 60 |
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79
/ 100
Tire A
72
/ 100
Tire B
From owners
Pros, cons & observations
Themes extracted from owner reviews across retailers and review sites — not the opinion of TireWheelGuide.
The Dunlop SP Touring R1 is generally regarded as a reliable, budget-friendly touring tire that excels in longevity and comfort for daily family driving. While many users praise its dry-weather performance and value, there is a significant polarization regarding wet-weather safety, with some users reporting excellent traction and others describing it as inadequate.
Pros
- High tread longevity and durability
- Excellent value for money
- Comfortable and quiet ride quality
- Reliable dry-weather grip and braking
Cons
- Inconsistent wet-weather performance
- Reports of sidewall vulnerability
- Occasional road noise feedback
- Variability in actual tire width compared to specifications
Observations
- Users driving standard family vehicles and sedans (e.g., Toyota Corolla, Honda City) report high satisfaction for daily commuting.
- Some users noted that the physical width of the tire may measure narrower than the stated nominal size.
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.
Specifications
Specs side by side
| Attribute | A · Dunlop SP Touring R1 | B · Kumho Solus KH15 |
|---|---|---|
| Category | Summer Premium Touring tires | Summer Touring tires |
| Vehicle type | Passenger Car / Crossover | Passenger Car / Crossover |
Final verdict
Which one should you actually buy?
79
/ 100
Dunlop
72
/ 100
Kumho
Winner: Dunlop SP Touring R1 — better handling, dry and treadwear. Pick the Kumho Solus KH15 if comfort matters most to you.
Pick tire A
You enjoy sharp, responsive handling
Dunlop SP Touring R1 scores 81 vs 60 on handling.
Pick tire A
You want the most grip on dry roads
Dunlop SP Touring R1 scores 84 vs 76 on dry.
Pick tire A
You want the longest tread life
Dunlop SP Touring R1 scores 82 vs 75 on treadwear.
Pick tire A
Your priority is wet-weather safety
Dunlop SP Touring R1 scores 75 vs 69 on wet.
Tire A · Dunlop SP Touring R1
Tire B · Kumho Solus KH15
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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.