60
/ 100
Objective (60%)
–/100
No test data yet
User signal (40%)
60/100
2 owner reviews
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Head-to-head
Updated May 2026
Dunlop SP10 vs Kumho Solus KH16 — 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
71
/ 100
Objective (60%)
–/100
No test data yet
User signal (40%)
70/100
5 owner reviews
Prices change daily — check the retailer for your size.
VerdictWinner: Kumho Solus KH16 — better comfort, treadwear and dry. It leads or ties in every category we score.
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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 KH16 leads by 11
Why this score
| Source | SP10 | Solus KH16 |
|---|---|---|
| Tire Rack owners | – | 81 |
| Tyre Reviews owners | 65 | 75 |
Wet
Score (0–100)
Solus KH16 leads by 7
Why this score
| Source | SP10 | Solus KH16 |
|---|---|---|
| Tire Rack owners | – | 76 |
| Tyre Reviews owners | 60 | 65 |
Snow
Score (0–100)
Why this score
| Source | SP10 | Solus KH16 |
|---|---|---|
| Tire Rack owners | – | 51 |
Comfort
Score (0–100)
Solus KH16 leads by 20
Why this score
| Source | SP10 | Solus KH16 |
|---|---|---|
| Tire Rack owners | – | 80 |
| Tyre Reviews owners | 60 | 80 |
Treadwear
Score (0–100)
Solus KH16 leads by 19
Why this score
| Source | SP10 | Solus KH16 |
|---|---|---|
| Tire Rack owners | – | 71 |
| Tyre Reviews owners | 50 | 68 |
Handling
Score (0–100)
Why this score
| Source | SP10 | Solus KH16 |
|---|---|---|
| Tyre Reviews owners | 70 | 70 |
Scores at a glance
| Category | Dunlop SP10 | Kumho Solus KH16 |
|---|---|---|
| Relative Score | 60 | 71 |
| Dry | 65 | 76 |
| Wet | 60 | 67 |
| Snow | – | 51 |
| Comfort | 60 | 80 |
| Treadwear | 50 | 69 |
| Handling | 70 | 70 |
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Headline score
60
/ 100
Tire A
71
/ 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 Dunlop SP10 presents a mixed performance profile, characterized by adequate handling across various conditions but hampered by notable shortcomings in longevity and traction under load. While some users appreciate its comfort and noise levels on specific vehicles, others report significant issues with rapid tread wear and wheel spin during acceleration.
Pros
- Competent handling in diverse driving conditions
- Acceptable levels of road noise and ride comfort on certain vehicle platforms
Cons
- Rapid tread wear rate
- Poor traction during full-throttle acceleration
- Noticeable road noise on coarse surfaces
- Firm ride quality on lighter vehicles
Observations
- Lighter vehicles like the Kia Picanto may experience a firmer, noisier ride quality.
- Heavier vehicles like the VW Tiguan may experience traction limitations, specifically wheel spin during aggressive acceleration.
The Kumho Solus KH16 receives highly polarized feedback, with some users praising its quiet ride and reliable multi-surface grip, while others report significant concerns regarding wet-weather performance and sidewall stability. While some owners find the tire to be a cost-effective solution for daily driving, others express frustration with inconsistent tread life and handling characteristics.
Pros
- Quiet and comfortable ride quality
- Reliable grip in both wet and dry conditions for many users
- Strong value proposition and cost-per-mile efficiency
- Consistent performance across various vehicle types including MPVs and hatchbacks
Cons
- Reports of premature or uneven tread wear
- Soft sidewall construction leading to poor handling feedback
- Significant concerns regarding wet-weather traction and safety
- Inconsistent quality control experiences
Observations
- Users operating utility vehicles reported rapid tread wear, though this was contested by manufacturer representatives citing alignment issues.
- Owners of MPVs and hatchbacks generally reported higher satisfaction with the tire's comfort and daily driving performance.
Specifications
Specs side by side
| Attribute | A · Dunlop SP10 | B · Kumho Solus KH16 |
|---|---|---|
| Category | Summer Premium Touring tires | Summer Touring tires |
| Vehicle type | Passenger Car / Crossover | Passenger Car / Crossover |
Final verdict
Which one should you actually buy?
60
/ 100
Dunlop
71
/ 100
Kumho
Winner: Kumho Solus KH16 — better comfort, treadwear and dry. It leads or ties in every category we score.
Pick tire B
You want the most comfortable ride
Kumho Solus KH16 scores 80 vs 60 on comfort.
Pick tire B
You want the longest tread life
Kumho Solus KH16 scores 69 vs 50 on treadwear.
Pick tire B
You want the most grip on dry roads
Kumho Solus KH16 scores 76 vs 65 on dry.
Pick tire B
Your priority is wet-weather safety
Kumho Solus KH16 scores 67 vs 60 on wet.
Tire A · Dunlop SP10
Tire B · Kumho Solus KH16
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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.