85
/ 100
Objective (60%)
72/100
1 professional test
User signal (40%)
76/100
12 owner reviews
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Head-to-head
Updated September 2026
Goodyear Eagle Exhilarate vs Kumho Solus KH14 — 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
47
/ 100
Objective (60%)
–/100
No test data yet
User signal (40%)
37/100
1 owner review
Prices change daily — check the retailer for your size.
VerdictWinner: Goodyear Eagle Exhilarate — better comfort, wet and handling. It leads or ties in every category we score.
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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)
Eagle Exhilarate leads by 8
Why this score
| Source | Eagle Exhilarate | Solus KH14 |
|---|---|---|
| Professional tests (TWG score) | 88 | – |
| Tire Rack owners | 91 | – |
| Tyre Reviews owners | 88 | 80 |
| SimpleTire owners | 90 | – |
Wet
Score (0–100)
Eagle Exhilarate leads by 59
Why this score
| Source | Eagle Exhilarate | Solus KH14 |
|---|---|---|
| Professional tests (TWG score) | 92 | – |
| Tire Rack owners | 87 | – |
| Tyre Reviews owners | 81 | 30 |
| SimpleTire owners | 90 | – |
Snow
Score (0–100)
Why this score
| Source | Eagle Exhilarate | Solus KH14 |
|---|---|---|
| Professional tests (TWG score) | 61 | – |
| Tire Rack owners | 65 | – |
| Tyre Reviews owners | 57 | – |
| SimpleTire owners | 80 | – |
Comfort
Score (0–100)
Eagle Exhilarate leads by 75
Why this score
| Source | Eagle Exhilarate | Solus KH14 |
|---|---|---|
| Professional tests (TWG score) | 89 | – |
| Tire Rack owners | 83 | – |
| Tyre Reviews owners | 76 | 10 |
| SimpleTire owners | 100 | – |
Noise
Score (0–100)
Why this score
| Source | Eagle Exhilarate | Solus KH14 |
|---|---|---|
| SimpleTire owners | 100 | – |
Treadwear
Score (0–100)
Eagle Exhilarate leads by 20
Why this score
| Source | Eagle Exhilarate | Solus KH14 |
|---|---|---|
| Tire Rack owners | 80 | – |
| Tyre Reviews owners | 76 | 60 |
| SimpleTire owners | 100 | – |
Handling
Score (0–100)
Eagle Exhilarate leads by 23
Why this score
| Source | Eagle Exhilarate | Solus KH14 |
|---|---|---|
| Tyre Reviews owners | 83 | 60 |
Scores at a glance
| Category | Goodyear Eagle Exhilarate | Kumho Solus KH14 |
|---|---|---|
| Relative Score | 85 | 47 |
| Dry | 88 | 80 |
| Wet | 89 | 30 |
| Snow | 61 | – |
| Comfort | 85 | 10 |
| Noise | 100 | – |
| Treadwear | 80 | 60 |
| Handling | 83 | 60 |
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Headline score
85
/ 100
Tire A
47
/ 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 Goodyear Eagle Exhilarate is generally regarded as a capable Ultra-High Performance all-season tire that excels in dry handling and ride comfort. While many users praise its sporty feel and wet-weather confidence, there is a notable divide in user experience regarding road noise levels and winter performance, with some drivers finding them surprisingly capable in light snow and others reporting poor traction and excessive cabin noise.
Pros
- Strong dry pavement handling and sporty steering response
- High level of ride comfort and bump absorption
- Reliable wet-weather grip and hydroplaning resistance for many users
- Competitive pricing compared to premium segment rivals
Cons
- Reports of significant road noise, described by some as intrusive
- Inconsistent tread life and potential for uneven wear
- Polarizing performance in snow and ice conditions
- Occasional quality control issues, such as tires going out of round or broken belts
Observations
- Tesla Model 3 Performance owners have utilized these as a lighter-weight, year-round alternative to stock 20-inch summer setups.
- Users driving heavier sedans like the Nissan Maxima have reported higher cabin noise levels compared to other vehicle segments.
The Kumho Solus KH14 receives a mixed reception, characterized by a notable disparity between its functional performance and its refinement. While users acknowledge the tire's competent road grip, this benefit is significantly undermined by excessive cabin noise during operation.
Pros
- Reliable road grip and traction
Cons
- High levels of road noise
- Poor acoustic comfort
Observations
- No specific vehicle or size-related data was provided in the review to correlate performance trends.
Specifications
Specs side by side
| Attribute | A · Goodyear Eagle Exhilarate | B · Kumho Solus KH14 |
|---|---|---|
| Category | All Season Ultra High Performance tires | Summer Premium Touring tires |
| Vehicle type | Passenger Car / Crossover | SUV and 4x4 |
| Sizes available | 37 | — |
| Rim diameters | 17″ – 22″ | — |
| Tread depth | 10 - 11/32″ | — |
| UTQG | 500 AA A | — |
| Treadwear warranty | 45,000 mi | — |
| Sidewall | Vertical Serrated Band | — |
| Max pressure | 50 - 51 psi | — |
Final verdict
Which one should you actually buy?
85
/ 100
Goodyear
47
/ 100
Kumho
Winner: Goodyear Eagle Exhilarate — better comfort, wet and handling. It leads or ties in every category we score.
Pick tire A
You want the most comfortable ride
Goodyear Eagle Exhilarate scores 85 vs 10 on comfort.
Pick tire A
Your priority is wet-weather safety
Goodyear Eagle Exhilarate scores 89 vs 30 on wet.
Pick tire A
You enjoy sharp, responsive handling
Goodyear Eagle Exhilarate scores 83 vs 60 on handling.
Pick tire A
You want the longest tread life
Goodyear Eagle Exhilarate scores 80 vs 60 on treadwear.
Tire A · Goodyear Eagle Exhilarate
Tire B · Kumho Solus KH14
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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.