47
/ 100
Objective (60%)
–/100
No test data yet
User signal (40%)
37/100
1 owner review
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Head-to-head
Updated May 2026
Kumho Solus KH14 vs Nexen WinGuard — 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
70
/ 100
Objective (60%)
–/100
No test data yet
User signal (40%)
73/100
6 owner reviews
Prices change daily — check the retailer for your size.
VerdictWinner: Nexen WinGuard — better comfort, wet and treadwear. Pick the Kumho Solus KH14 if dry matters 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)
Solus KH14 leads by 13
Why this score
| Source | Solus KH14 | WinGuard |
|---|---|---|
| Tyre Reviews owners | 80 | 67 |
Wet
Score (0–100)
WinGuard leads by 35
Why this score
| Source | Solus KH14 | WinGuard |
|---|---|---|
| Tyre Reviews owners | 30 | 65 |
Snow
Score (0–100)
Why this score
| Source | Solus KH14 | WinGuard |
|---|---|---|
| Tyre Reviews owners | – | 100 |
Comfort
Score (0–100)
WinGuard leads by 62
Why this score
| Source | Solus KH14 | WinGuard |
|---|---|---|
| Tyre Reviews owners | 10 | 72 |
Treadwear
Score (0–100)
WinGuard leads by 20
Why this score
| Source | Solus KH14 | WinGuard |
|---|---|---|
| Tyre Reviews owners | 60 | 80 |
Handling
Score (0–100)
Why this score
| Source | Solus KH14 | WinGuard |
|---|---|---|
| Tyre Reviews owners | 60 | 60 |
Scores at a glance
| Category | Kumho Solus KH14 | Nexen WinGuard |
|---|---|---|
| Relative Score | 47 | 70 |
| Dry | 80 | 67 |
| Wet | 30 | 65 |
| Snow | – | 100 |
| Comfort | 10 | 72 |
| Treadwear | 60 | 80 |
| Handling | 60 | 60 |
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Headline score
47
/ 100
Tire A
70
/ 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 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.
The Nexen WinGuard is generally regarded as a capable budget-friendly winter tire that provides a significant performance upgrade over summer tires in cold and snowy conditions. While most users report reliable traction and confidence-inspiring handling in winter environments, some reviewers note that its performance on ice and in warmer temperatures is limited compared to premium alternatives.
Pros
- Strong traction and handling in snow-covered conditions
- Noticeable improvement in grip over summer tires in cold weather
- Confidence-inspiring braking performance on mountain passes
- High value-for-money proposition
Cons
- Mediocre performance on ice
- Poor dry-weather handling when temperatures exceed 10°C
- Occasional difficulty with uphill starts in deep snow
Observations
- Users report that the tire performs best when temperatures remain consistently below 4°C.
- Performance is noted to be highly effective for mountain driving and steep inclines, though traction can be inconsistent during initial acceleration from a standstill.
Specifications
Specs side by side
| Attribute | A · Kumho Solus KH14 | B · Nexen WinGuard |
|---|---|---|
| Category | Summer Premium Touring tires | Winter Touring tires |
| Vehicle type | SUV and 4x4 | Passenger Car / Crossover |
Final verdict
Which one should you actually buy?
47
/ 100
Kumho
70
/ 100
Nexen
Winner: Nexen WinGuard — better comfort, wet and treadwear. Pick the Kumho Solus KH14 if dry matters most to you.
Pick tire B
You want the most comfortable ride
Nexen WinGuard scores 72 vs 10 on comfort.
Pick tire B
Your priority is wet-weather safety
Nexen WinGuard scores 65 vs 30 on wet.
Pick tire B
You want the longest tread life
Nexen WinGuard scores 80 vs 60 on treadwear.
Pick tire A
You want the most grip on dry roads
Kumho Solus KH14 scores 80 vs 67 on dry.
Tire A · Kumho Solus KH14
Tire B · Nexen WinGuard
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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.