69
/ 100
Objective (60%)
–/100
No test data yet
User signal (40%)
70/100
5 owner reviews
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Head-to-head
Updated May 2026
Kumho Solus KH16 vs Kumho Solus TA71 — 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
77
/ 100
Objective (60%)
–/100
No test data yet
User signal (40%)
83/100
37 owner reviews
Prices change daily — check the retailer for your size.
VerdictWinner: Kumho Solus TA71 — better snow, treadwear and wet. Pick the Kumho Solus KH16 if handling matters most to you.
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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)
Solus TA71 leads by 11
Why this score
| Source | Solus KH16 | Solus TA71 |
|---|---|---|
| Tire Rack owners | 81 | 82 |
| Tyre Reviews owners | 75 | 65 |
| SimpleTire owners | – | 89 |
Wet
Score (0–100)
Solus TA71 leads by 16
Why this score
| Source | Solus KH16 | Solus TA71 |
|---|---|---|
| Tire Rack owners | 76 | 78 |
| Tyre Reviews owners | 65 | 35 |
| SimpleTire owners | – | 86 |
Snow
Score (0–100)
Solus TA71 leads by 26
Why this score
| Source | Solus KH16 | Solus TA71 |
|---|---|---|
| Tire Rack owners | 51 | 54 |
| SimpleTire owners | – | 78 |
Comfort
Score (0–100)
Solus TA71 leads by 6
Why this score
| Source | Solus KH16 | Solus TA71 |
|---|---|---|
| Tire Rack owners | 80 | 71 |
| Tyre Reviews owners | 80 | 40 |
| SimpleTire owners | – | 89 |
Noise
Score (0–100)
Why this score
| Source | Solus KH16 | Solus TA71 |
|---|---|---|
| SimpleTire owners | – | 83 |
Treadwear
Score (0–100)
Solus TA71 leads by 17
Why this score
| Source | Solus KH16 | Solus TA71 |
|---|---|---|
| Tire Rack owners | 71 | 60 |
| Tyre Reviews owners | 68 | – |
| SimpleTire owners | – | 87 |
Handling
Score (0–100)
Solus KH16 leads by 35
Why this score
| Source | Solus KH16 | Solus TA71 |
|---|---|---|
| Tyre Reviews owners | 70 | 35 |
Scores at a glance
| Category | Kumho Solus KH16 | Kumho Solus TA71 |
|---|---|---|
| Relative Score | 69 | 77 |
| Dry | 76 | 87 |
| Wet | 67 | 83 |
| Snow | 51 | 77 |
| Comfort | 80 | 86 |
| Noise | – | 83 |
| Treadwear | 69 | 86 |
| Handling | 70 | 35 |
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Headline score
69
/ 100
Tire A
77
/ 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 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.
The Kumho Solus TA71 is widely regarded as a high-value, budget-friendly all-season tire that offers a comfortable and quiet ride for daily commuting. While most users praise its longevity and price-to-performance ratio, a minority of owners report issues with handling stability and wet-weather traction, particularly on heavier vehicles.
Pros
- Exceptional value for the price point
- Low road noise and high ride comfort
- Strong tread life longevity
- Reliable performance in dry and light rain conditions
Cons
- Occasional reports of vague steering or 'wandering' feel
- Mushy cornering stability during aggressive maneuvers
- Inconsistent wet-weather traction for some users
- Potential sidewall flex issues on heavier vehicles
Observations
- Users with sedans like the Honda Accord and Acura RL report high satisfaction with noise levels and ride quality compared to OEM tires.
- Owners of larger vehicles, such as vans, have reported concerns regarding sidewall stiffness and traction during emergency maneuvers.
Specifications
Specs side by side
| Attribute | A · Kumho Solus KH16 | B · Kumho Solus TA71 |
|---|---|---|
| Category | Summer Touring tires | Premium Touring All Season tire |
| Vehicle type | Passenger Car / Crossover | Passenger Car / Crossover |
| Sizes available | — | 5 |
| Rim diameters | — | 17″ – 19″ |
| Tread depth | — | 11.5/32″ |
| UTQG | — | 600 A A |
| Treadwear warranty | — | 60,000 mi |
| Sidewall | — | Blackwall |
| Max pressure | — | 51 psi |
Final verdict
Which one should you actually buy?
69
/ 100
Kumho
77
/ 100
Kumho
Winner: Kumho Solus TA71 — better snow, treadwear and wet. Pick the Kumho Solus KH16 if handling matters most to you.
Pick tire A
You enjoy sharp, responsive handling
Kumho Solus KH16 scores 70 vs 35 on handling.
Pick tire B
You drive through snowy winters
Kumho Solus TA71 scores 77 vs 51 on snow.
Pick tire B
You want the longest tread life
Kumho Solus TA71 scores 86 vs 69 on treadwear.
Pick tire B
Your priority is wet-weather safety
Kumho Solus TA71 scores 83 vs 67 on wet.
Tire A · Kumho Solus KH16
Tire B · Kumho Solus TA71
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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.