72
/ 100
Objective (60%)
–/100
No test data yet
User signal (40%)
72/100
24 owner reviews
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Head-to-head
Updated May 2026
Kumho Solus KH15 vs Nexen CP672 — 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
74
/ 100
Objective (60%)
–/100
No test data yet
User signal (40%)
78/100
13 owner reviews
Prices change daily — check the retailer for your size.
VerdictWinner: Nexen CP672 — better dry and handling. Pick the Kumho Solus KH15 if comfort 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)
CP672 leads by 7
Why this score
| Source | Solus KH15 | CP672 |
|---|---|---|
| Tyre Reviews owners | 76 | 83 |
| SimpleTire owners | – | 93 |
Wet
Score (0–100)
CP672 leads by 1
Why this score
| Source | Solus KH15 | CP672 |
|---|---|---|
| Tyre Reviews owners | 69 | 70 |
| SimpleTire owners | – | 88 |
Snow
Score (0–100)
Why this score
| Source | Solus KH15 | CP672 |
|---|---|---|
| Tyre Reviews owners | – | 90 |
| SimpleTire owners | – | 82 |
Comfort
Score (0–100)
Solus KH15 leads by 5
Why this score
| Source | Solus KH15 | CP672 |
|---|---|---|
| Tyre Reviews owners | 80 | 75 |
| SimpleTire owners | – | 91 |
Treadwear
Score (0–100)
CP672 leads by 2
Why this score
| Source | Solus KH15 | CP672 |
|---|---|---|
| Tyre Reviews owners | 75 | 77 |
| SimpleTire owners | – | 89 |
Handling
Score (0–100)
CP672 leads by 6
Why this score
| Source | Solus KH15 | CP672 |
|---|---|---|
| Tyre Reviews owners | 60 | 66 |
Scores at a glance
| Category | Kumho Solus KH15 | Nexen CP672 |
|---|---|---|
| Relative Score | 72 | 74 |
| Dry | 76 | 83 |
| Wet | 69 | 70 |
| Snow | – | 90 |
| Comfort | 80 | 75 |
| Treadwear | 75 | 77 |
| Handling | 60 | 66 |
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Headline score
72
/ 100
Tire A
74
/ 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 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.
The Nexen CP672 is widely regarded as a budget-friendly tire that excels in longevity and ride comfort, making it a popular choice for daily commuters. While it offers impressive tread life and low noise levels, user consensus is polarized regarding its performance in adverse weather, with several reports of compromised traction in wet conditions.
Pros
- Exceptional tread longevity and mileage
- High level of ride comfort and smoothness
- Low road noise
- Strong value proposition for the price point
Cons
- Poor wet weather traction and handling
- Tendency to lose grip under hard acceleration
- Inconsistent steering feedback at low speeds
Observations
- Users on SUVs like the SsangYong Korando reported high satisfaction with durability and wet-weather performance.
- Drivers of higher-performance vehicles, such as the BMW 5-series and Hyundai Genesis, noted issues with traction loss during aggressive acceleration.
Specifications
Specs side by side
| Attribute | A · Kumho Solus KH15 | B · Nexen CP672 |
|---|---|---|
| Category | Summer Touring tires | All Season Touring tires |
| Vehicle type | Passenger Car / Crossover | Passenger Car / Crossover |
| Sizes available | — | 41 |
| Rim diameters | — | 14″ – 18″ |
| Tread depth | — | 9/32″ |
| UTQG | — | 460 A A |
| Treadwear warranty | — | 70,000 mi |
| Sidewall | — | Blackwall |
| Max pressure | — | 44 psi |
Final verdict
Which one should you actually buy?
72
/ 100
Kumho
74
/ 100
Nexen
Winner: Nexen CP672 — better dry and handling. Pick the Kumho Solus KH15 if comfort matters most to you.
Pick tire B
You want the most grip on dry roads
Nexen CP672 scores 83 vs 76 on dry.
Pick tire B
You enjoy sharp, responsive handling
Nexen CP672 scores 66 vs 60 on handling.
Pick tire A
You want the most comfortable ride
Kumho Solus KH15 scores 80 vs 75 on comfort.
Tire A · Kumho Solus KH15
Tire B · Nexen CP672
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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.