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Head-to-head Updated May 2026

Kumho Sense KR26 vs Kumho Solus TA11 — 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.

Tire A Kumho

Kumho Sense KR26

All Season Premium Touring tires

Kumho Sense KR26 tread pattern
Objective (60%)
–/100
No test data yet
User signal (40%)
51/100
3 owner reviews
Dry
60
Wet
47
Snow
30
Comfort
70
Noise
–
Treadwear
–
Handling
80

Prices change daily — check the retailer for your size.

VS
Tire B Kumho

Kumho Solus TA11

Premium Touring All Season tire

Kumho Solus TA11 tread pattern
Objective (60%)
–/100
No test data yet
User signal (40%)
90/100
58 owner reviews
Dry
92
Wet
90
Snow
80
Comfort
92
Noise
90
Treadwear
89
Handling
–

Prices change daily — check the retailer for your size.

VerdictWinner: Kumho Solus TA11 — better snow, wet and dry. It leads or ties in every category we score.
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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

Weight: Neutral
Score (0–100) Solus TA11 leads by 32
A — Kumho Sense KR26
60
B — Kumho Solus TA11
92
Why this score
SourceSense KR26Solus TA11
Tire Rack owners – 88
Tyre Reviews owners 60 –
SimpleTire owners – 93

Wet

Weight: Important
Score (0–100) Solus TA11 leads by 43
A — Kumho Sense KR26
47
B — Kumho Solus TA11
90
Why this score
SourceSense KR26Solus TA11
Tire Rack owners – 84
Tyre Reviews owners 47 –
SimpleTire owners – 91

Snow

Weight: Neutral
Score (0–100) Solus TA11 leads by 50
A — Kumho Sense KR26
30
B — Kumho Solus TA11
80
Why this score
SourceSense KR26Solus TA11
Tire Rack owners – 71
Tyre Reviews owners 30 –
SimpleTire owners – 80

Comfort

Weight: Neutral
Score (0–100) Solus TA11 leads by 22
A — Kumho Sense KR26
70
B — Kumho Solus TA11
92
Why this score
SourceSense KR26Solus TA11
Tire Rack owners – 83
Tyre Reviews owners 70 –
SimpleTire owners – 93

Noise

Weight: Neutral
Score (0–100)
A — Kumho Sense KR26
–
B — Kumho Solus TA11
90
Why this score
SourceSense KR26Solus TA11
SimpleTire owners – 90

Treadwear

Weight: Important
Score (0–100)
A — Kumho Sense KR26
–
B — Kumho Solus TA11
89
Why this score
SourceSense KR26Solus TA11
Tire Rack owners – 83
SimpleTire owners – 90

Handling

Weight: Neutral
Score (0–100)
A — Kumho Sense KR26
80
B — Kumho Solus TA11
–
Why this score
SourceSense KR26Solus TA11
Tyre Reviews owners 80 –

Scores at a glance

Kumho Sense KR26 vs Kumho Solus TA11: scores by category (0–100)
CategoryKumho Sense KR26Kumho Solus TA11
Relative Score 51 89
Dry 60 92
Wet 47 90
Snow 30 80
Comfort 70 92
Noise – 90
Treadwear – 89
Handling 80 –

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Tire A

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.

Tire A Kumho Sense KR26

The Kumho Sense KR26 receives a highly critical assessment from this user, who reports significant performance deficiencies in both dry and wet conditions. The tire's lack of traction was severe enough to negatively impact the vehicle's perceived handling and drivetrain behavior, leading to a prompt replacement with a premium alternative.

Cons

  • Extremely poor grip in dry road conditions
  • Complete lack of traction in wet weather
  • Negative impact on vehicle handling and performance characteristics

Observations

  • The user noted that the tire's poor performance caused the vehicle to feel as though it had mechanical issues, specifically regarding engine revving, which was resolved immediately upon switching to a different tire brand.
Tire B Kumho Solus TA11

The Kumho Solus TA11 is widely regarded as a high-value, budget-friendly touring tire that excels in daily commuting and highway driving. While most users praise its comfort, quiet ride, and longevity, a minority of drivers report concerns regarding performance during aggressive maneuvers or in deep snow conditions.

Pros

  • Excellent price-to-performance ratio
  • Quiet and comfortable ride quality
  • Reliable tread life and durability
  • Consistent traction in wet and dry daily driving conditions

Cons

  • Lack of rigidity for aggressive or performance-oriented driving
  • Inconsistent performance in deep snow or winter conditions
  • Occasional reports of road noise if not balanced correctly
  • Limited feedback and 'sloppy' handling feel for spirited drivers

Observations

  • Users with minivans and sedans (e.g., Honda Odyssey, Toyota Camry) report high satisfaction with comfort and longevity.
  • Drivers of heavier or more performance-oriented vehicles (e.g., Ford Mustang) note that the tire lacks the sidewall stiffness required for spirited handling.
  • SUV owners note that while the tire is excellent for on-road comfort, it is not suitable for off-road or aggressive terrain use.
Specifications

Specs side by side

Attribute A · Kumho Sense KR26 B · Kumho Solus TA11
CategoryAll Season Premium Touring tiresPremium Touring All Season tire
Vehicle typePassenger Car / CrossoverPassenger Car / Crossover
Sizes available—18
Rim diameters—13″ – 18″
Tread depth—10/32″
UTQG—700 A B
Treadwear warranty—75,000 mi
Sidewall—Blackwall
Max pressure—44 psi
Final verdict

Which one should you actually buy?

Kumho

Kumho

Winner: Kumho Solus TA11 — better snow, wet and dry. It leads or ties in every category we score.

Pick tire B You drive through snowy winters

Kumho Solus TA11 scores 80 vs 30 on snow.

Pick tire B Your priority is wet-weather safety

Kumho Solus TA11 scores 90 vs 47 on wet.

Pick tire B You want the most grip on dry roads

Kumho Solus TA11 scores 92 vs 60 on dry.

Pick tire B You want the most comfortable ride

Kumho Solus TA11 scores 92 vs 70 on comfort.

Tire A · Kumho Sense KR26
Tire B · Kumho Solus TA11

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.