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Head-to-head Updated May 2026

Kumho Solus TA11 vs Nexen N7000 — 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 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.

VS
Tire B Nexen

Nexen N7000

All Season High Performance tires

Nexen N7000 tread pattern
Objective (60%)
–/100
No test data yet
User signal (40%)
55/100
7 owner reviews
Dry
64
Wet
49
Snow
–
Comfort
49
Noise
–
Treadwear
76
Handling
54

Prices change daily — check the retailer for your size.

VerdictWinner: Kumho Solus TA11 — better comfort, 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 28
A — Kumho Solus TA11
92
B — Nexen N7000
64
Why this score
SourceSolus TA11N7000
Tire Rack owners 88 –
Tyre Reviews owners – 64
SimpleTire owners 93 –

Wet

Weight: Important
Score (0–100) Solus TA11 leads by 41
A — Kumho Solus TA11
90
B — Nexen N7000
49
Why this score
SourceSolus TA11N7000
Tire Rack owners 84 –
Tyre Reviews owners – 49
SimpleTire owners 91 –

Snow

Weight: Neutral
Score (0–100)
A — Kumho Solus TA11
80
B — Nexen N7000
–
Why this score
SourceSolus TA11N7000
Tire Rack owners 71 –
SimpleTire owners 80 –

Comfort

Weight: Neutral
Score (0–100) Solus TA11 leads by 43
A — Kumho Solus TA11
92
B — Nexen N7000
49
Why this score
SourceSolus TA11N7000
Tire Rack owners 83 –
Tyre Reviews owners – 49
SimpleTire owners 93 –

Noise

Weight: Neutral
Score (0–100)
A — Kumho Solus TA11
90
B — Nexen N7000
–
Why this score
SourceSolus TA11N7000
SimpleTire owners 90 –

Treadwear

Weight: Important
Score (0–100) Solus TA11 leads by 13
A — Kumho Solus TA11
89
B — Nexen N7000
76
Why this score
SourceSolus TA11N7000
Tire Rack owners 83 –
Tyre Reviews owners – 76
SimpleTire owners 90 –

Handling

Weight: Neutral
Score (0–100)
A — Kumho Solus TA11
–
B — Nexen N7000
54
Why this score
SourceSolus TA11N7000
Tyre Reviews owners – 54

Scores at a glance

Kumho Solus TA11 vs Nexen N7000: scores by category (0–100)
CategoryKumho Solus TA11Nexen N7000
Relative Score 90 60
Dry 92 64
Wet 90 49
Snow 80 –
Comfort 92 49
Noise 90 –
Treadwear 89 76
Handling – 54

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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 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.
Tire B Nexen N7000

The Nexen N7000 is generally viewed as a budget-oriented tire that offers acceptable performance for casual, low-demand driving but falls short in safety and refinement compared to premium alternatives. While some users appreciate the value proposition, the consensus highlights significant concerns regarding wet-weather traction, high noise levels, and a rapid decline in performance as the tread wears.

Pros

  • Affordable price point compared to premium brands
  • Adequate dry grip for conservative, non-spirited driving
  • Long tread life reported by some users

Cons

  • Poor wet-weather performance and safety concerns
  • Excessive road noise, particularly as the tire ages
  • Harsh ride quality, especially on low-profile sizes
  • Sudden loss of traction with minimal warning

Observations

  • Users with 19-inch, low-profile tires reported a notably harsh and unpleasant ride quality.
  • Performance is described as inadequate for turbocharged or high-torque vehicles, with users recommending them only for standard, non-performance daily drivers.
Specifications

Specs side by side

Attribute A · Kumho Solus TA11 B · Nexen N7000
CategoryPremium Touring All Season tireAll Season High Performance tires
Vehicle typePassenger Car / CrossoverPassenger Car / Crossover
Sizes available18—
Rim diameters13″ – 18″—
Tread depth10/32″—
UTQG700 A B—
Treadwear warranty75,000 mi—
SidewallBlackwall—
Max pressure44 psi—
Final verdict

Which one should you actually buy?

Kumho

Nexen

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

Pick tire A You want the most comfortable ride

Kumho Solus TA11 scores 92 vs 49 on comfort.

Pick tire A Your priority is wet-weather safety

Kumho Solus TA11 scores 90 vs 49 on wet.

Pick tire A You want the most grip on dry roads

Kumho Solus TA11 scores 92 vs 64 on dry.

Pick tire A You want the longest tread life

Kumho Solus TA11 scores 89 vs 76 on treadwear.

Tire A · Kumho Solus TA11
Tire B · Nexen N7000

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.