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Head-to-head Updated May 2026

Hankook Optimo H724 vs Kumho Solus TA11 — 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.

Hankook Optimo H724 tread pattern
Objective (60%)
/100
No test data yet
User signal (40%)
53/100
Owner ratings
Dry
80
Wet
74
Snow
49
Comfort
77
Noise
74
Treadwear
61
Handling
79

Prices change daily — check the retailer for your size.

VS
Tire B Kumho

Kumho Solus TA11

Premium Touring All Season tire

Kumho Solus TA11 tread pattern
Objective (60%)
/100
No test data yet
User signal (40%)
90/100
58 owner reviews
Dry
92
Wet
90
Snow
80
Comfort
92
Noise
90
Treadwear
89
Handling

Prices change daily — check the retailer for your size.

VerdictWinner: Kumho Solus TA11 — better snow, treadwear and wet. 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

Weight: Neutral
Score (0–100) Solus TA11 leads by 12
A — Hankook Optimo H724
80
B — Kumho Solus TA11
92
Why this score
SourceOptimo H724Solus TA11
Tire Rack owners 88
SimpleTire owners 93

Wet

Weight: Important
Score (0–100) Solus TA11 leads by 16
A — Hankook Optimo H724
74
B — Kumho Solus TA11
90
Why this score
SourceOptimo H724Solus TA11
Tire Rack owners 84
SimpleTire owners 91

Snow

Weight: Neutral
Score (0–100) Solus TA11 leads by 31
A — Hankook Optimo H724
49
B — Kumho Solus TA11
80
Why this score
SourceOptimo H724Solus TA11
Tire Rack owners 71
SimpleTire owners 80

Comfort

Weight: Neutral
Score (0–100) Solus TA11 leads by 15
A — Hankook Optimo H724
77
B — Kumho Solus TA11
92
Why this score
SourceOptimo H724Solus TA11
Tire Rack owners 83
SimpleTire owners 93

Noise

Weight: Neutral
Score (0–100) Solus TA11 leads by 16
A — Hankook Optimo H724
74
B — Kumho Solus TA11
90
Why this score
SourceOptimo H724Solus TA11
SimpleTire owners 90

Treadwear

Weight: Important
Score (0–100) Solus TA11 leads by 28
A — Hankook Optimo H724
61
B — Kumho Solus TA11
89
Why this score
SourceOptimo H724Solus TA11
Tire Rack owners 83
SimpleTire owners 90

Handling

Weight: Neutral
Score (0–100)
A — Hankook Optimo H724
79
B — Kumho Solus TA11

Scores at a glance

Hankook Optimo H724 vs Kumho Solus TA11: scores by category (0–100)
CategoryHankook Optimo H724Kumho Solus TA11
Relative Score 69 89
Dry 80 92
Wet 74 90
Snow 49 80
Comfort 77 92
Noise 74 90
Treadwear 61 89
Handling 79

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Headline score

Tire A

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.

Tire A Hankook Optimo H724

Not enough owner reviews yet to extract themes.

Tire B Kumho Solus TA11

The Kumho Solus TA11 is widely regarded as a high-value, budget-friendly touring tire that excels in daily commuting and highway driving. While most users praise its comfort, quiet ride, and longevity, a minority of drivers report concerns regarding performance during aggressive maneuvers or in deep snow conditions.

Pros

  • Excellent price-to-performance ratio
  • Quiet and comfortable ride quality
  • Reliable tread life and durability
  • Consistent traction in wet and dry daily driving conditions

Cons

  • Lack of rigidity for aggressive or performance-oriented driving
  • Inconsistent performance in deep snow or winter conditions
  • Occasional reports of road noise if not balanced correctly
  • Limited feedback and 'sloppy' handling feel for spirited drivers

Observations

  • Users with minivans and sedans (e.g., Honda Odyssey, Toyota Camry) report high satisfaction with comfort and longevity.
  • Drivers of heavier or more performance-oriented vehicles (e.g., Ford Mustang) note that the tire lacks the sidewall stiffness required for spirited handling.
  • SUV owners note that while the tire is excellent for on-road comfort, it is not suitable for off-road or aggressive terrain use.
Specifications

Specs side by side

Attribute A · Hankook Optimo H724 B · Kumho Solus TA11
CategoryPremium Touring All Season tire
Vehicle typePassenger Car / Crossover
Sizes available18
Rim diameters13″ – 18″
Tread depth10/32″
UTQG700 A B
Treadwear warranty75,000 mi
SidewallBlackwall
Max pressure44 psi
Final verdict

Which one should you actually buy?

Hankook

Kumho

Winner: Kumho Solus TA11 — better snow, treadwear and wet. It leads or ties in every category we score.

Pick tire B You drive through snowy winters

Kumho Solus TA11 scores 80 vs 49 on snow.

Pick tire B You want the longest tread life

Kumho Solus TA11 scores 89 vs 61 on treadwear.

Pick tire B Your priority is wet-weather safety

Kumho Solus TA11 scores 90 vs 74 on wet.

Pick tire B You want a quieter cabin

Kumho Solus TA11 scores 90 vs 74 on noise.

Tire A · Hankook Optimo H724
Tire B · Kumho Solus TA11

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.