89
/ 100
Objective (60%)
–/100
No test data yet
User signal (40%)
90/100
58 owner reviews
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Head-to-head
Updated May 2026
Kumho Solus TA11 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
78
/ 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: Kumho Solus TA11 — better wet, comfort and treadwear. Pick the Nexen CP672 if snow 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 TA11 leads by 9
Why this score
| Source | Solus TA11 | CP672 |
|---|---|---|
| Tire Rack owners | 88 | – |
| Tyre Reviews owners | – | 83 |
| SimpleTire owners | 93 | 93 |
Wet
Score (0–100)
Solus TA11 leads by 20
Why this score
| Source | Solus TA11 | CP672 |
|---|---|---|
| Tire Rack owners | 84 | – |
| Tyre Reviews owners | – | 70 |
| SimpleTire owners | 91 | 88 |
Snow
Score (0–100)
CP672 leads by 10
Why this score
| Source | Solus TA11 | CP672 |
|---|---|---|
| Tire Rack owners | 71 | – |
| Tyre Reviews owners | – | 90 |
| SimpleTire owners | 80 | 82 |
Comfort
Score (0–100)
Solus TA11 leads by 17
Why this score
| Source | Solus TA11 | CP672 |
|---|---|---|
| Tire Rack owners | 83 | – |
| Tyre Reviews owners | – | 75 |
| SimpleTire owners | 93 | 91 |
Noise
Score (0–100)
Why this score
| Source | Solus TA11 | CP672 |
|---|---|---|
| SimpleTire owners | 90 | 91 |
Treadwear
Score (0–100)
Solus TA11 leads by 12
Why this score
| Source | Solus TA11 | CP672 |
|---|---|---|
| Tire Rack owners | 83 | – |
| Tyre Reviews owners | – | 77 |
| SimpleTire owners | 90 | 89 |
Handling
Score (0–100)
Why this score
| Source | Solus TA11 | CP672 |
|---|---|---|
| Tyre Reviews owners | – | 66 |
Scores at a glance
| Category | Kumho Solus TA11 | Nexen CP672 |
|---|---|---|
| Relative Score | 89 | 78 |
| Dry | 92 | 83 |
| Wet | 90 | 70 |
| Snow | 80 | 90 |
| Comfort | 92 | 75 |
| Noise | 90 | – |
| Treadwear | 89 | 77 |
| Handling | – | 66 |
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Headline score
89
/ 100
Tire A
78
/ 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 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.
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 TA11 | B · Nexen CP672 |
|---|---|---|
| Category | Premium Touring All Season tire | All Season Touring tires |
| Vehicle type | Passenger Car / Crossover | Passenger Car / Crossover |
| Sizes available | 18 | 41 |
| Rim diameters | 13″ – 18″ | 14″ – 18″ |
| Tread depth | 10/32″ | 9/32″ |
| UTQG | 700 A B | 460 A A |
| Treadwear warranty | 75,000 mi | 70,000 mi |
| Sidewall | Blackwall | Blackwall |
| Max pressure | 44 psi | 44 psi |
Final verdict
Which one should you actually buy?
89
/ 100
Kumho
78
/ 100
Nexen
Winner: Kumho Solus TA11 — better wet, comfort and treadwear. Pick the Nexen CP672 if snow matters most to you.
Pick tire A
Your priority is wet-weather safety
Kumho Solus TA11 scores 90 vs 70 on wet.
Pick tire A
You want the most comfortable ride
Kumho Solus TA11 scores 92 vs 75 on comfort.
Pick tire A
You want the longest tread life
Kumho Solus TA11 scores 89 vs 77 on treadwear.
Pick tire B
You drive through snowy winters
Nexen CP672 scores 90 vs 80 on snow.
Tire A · Kumho Solus TA11
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.