70
/ 100
Objective (60%)
–/100
No test data yet
User signal (40%)
70/100
56 owner reviews
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Head-to-head
Updated May 2026
Kumho Solus KH17 vs Nitto NT 01 — 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
Tire B
Nitto
Nitto NT 01
66
/ 100
Objective (60%)
–/100
No test data yet
User signal (40%)
74/100
9 owner reviews
Prices change daily — check the retailer for your size.
VerdictWinner: Kumho Solus KH17 — better wet and comfort. Pick the Nitto NT 01 if dry, handling and treadwear matter most to you.
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Category breakdown
5 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)
NT 01 leads by 18
Why this score
| Source | Solus KH17 | NT 01 |
|---|---|---|
| Tyre Reviews owners | 76 | 94 |
Wet
Score (0–100)
Solus KH17 leads by 24
Why this score
| Source | Solus KH17 | NT 01 |
|---|---|---|
| Tyre Reviews owners | 70 | 46 |
Comfort
Score (0–100)
Solus KH17 leads by 24
Why this score
| Source | Solus KH17 | NT 01 |
|---|---|---|
| Tyre Reviews owners | 70 | 46 |
Treadwear
Score (0–100)
NT 01 leads by 6
Why this score
| Source | Solus KH17 | NT 01 |
|---|---|---|
| Tyre Reviews owners | 67 | 73 |
Handling
Score (0–100)
NT 01 leads by 14
Why this score
| Source | Solus KH17 | NT 01 |
|---|---|---|
| Tyre Reviews owners | 69 | 83 |
Scores at a glance
| Category | Kumho Solus KH17 | Nitto NT 01 |
|---|---|---|
| Relative Score | 70 | 66 |
| Dry | 76 | 94 |
| Wet | 70 | 46 |
| Comfort | 70 | 46 |
| Treadwear | 67 | 73 |
| Handling | 69 | 83 |
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70
/ 100
Tire A
66
/ 100
Tire B
From owners
Pros, cons & observations
Themes extracted from owner reviews across retailers and review sites — not the opinion of TireWheelGuide.
The Kumho Solus KH17 is widely regarded as a budget-friendly, high-value tire that performs reliably for daily commuting and highway driving. While many users praise its dry grip and cost-effectiveness, consensus is polarized by inconsistent tread wear and reports of premature degradation, particularly when fitted as original equipment on specific compact vehicles.
Pros
- Excellent value for money compared to premium brands
- Strong dry weather traction and road feedback
- Generally quiet and comfortable ride quality
- Predictable handling characteristics for normal driving
Cons
- Inconsistent tread life with reports of premature wear
- Mixed performance in wet conditions
- Susceptibility to sidewall bubbles and structural issues
- Increased road noise as the tread wears down
Observations
- Owners of Hyundai i10 and i20 models frequently report significantly lower-than-average tread life and rapid wear compared to users of other vehicle makes.
- Drivers of larger or heavier vehicles often report better satisfaction with longevity and stability than those using the tire on smaller city cars.
- Some users noted that the tire's noise profile changes significantly, becoming more audible at city speeds (40-80 km/h) while remaining quiet at highway velocities.
The Nitto NT01 is widely regarded as a high-value, track-focused semi-slick tire that excels in dry conditions, offering impressive longevity compared to its competitors. While it provides exceptional grip and consistent performance for track enthusiasts, users must exercise extreme caution in wet conditions due to a significant risk of hydroplaning.
Pros
- Exceptional dry traction and grip levels
- Outstanding tread life and durability for a track-oriented tire
- Quick warm-up times, even on heavier vehicles
- High value-for-money proposition for track day participants
Cons
- Severe hydroplaning risk in standing water or heavy rain
- High levels of road noise
- Poor traction on painted road markings, especially when wet
- Limited communication/feedback compared to top-tier racing slicks
Observations
- Lightweight FWD vehicles, such as modified MINIs, benefit from rapid heat-up and high confidence during hillclimbs and circuit use.
- Heavy, high-torque vehicles (approx. 2 tons) report that the tires handle power well, though they may experience heat saturation after 6-7 consecutive laps.
Specifications
Specs side by side
| Attribute | A · Kumho Solus KH17 | B · Nitto NT 01 |
|---|---|---|
| Category | Summer Touring tires | — |
| Vehicle type | Passenger Car / Crossover | — |
| Sizes available | — | 17 |
| Rim diameters | — | 14″ – 19″ |
| Tread depth | — | 6.3/32″ |
| UTQG | — | 100 A A |
| Sidewall | — | Blackwall |
| Max pressure | — | 51 psi |
Final verdict
Which one should you actually buy?
70
/ 100
Kumho
66
/ 100
Nitto
Winner: Kumho Solus KH17 — better wet and comfort. Pick the Nitto NT 01 if dry, handling and treadwear matter most to you.
Pick tire A
Your priority is wet-weather safety
Kumho Solus KH17 scores 70 vs 46 on wet.
Pick tire A
You want the most comfortable ride
Kumho Solus KH17 scores 70 vs 46 on comfort.
Pick tire B
You want the most grip on dry roads
Nitto NT 01 scores 94 vs 76 on dry.
Pick tire B
You enjoy sharp, responsive handling
Nitto NT 01 scores 83 vs 69 on handling.
Tire A · Kumho Solus KH17
Tire B · Nitto NT 01
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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.