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Head-to-head Updated May 2026

Kumho KW7400 vs Kumho Solus TA31 — 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 KW7400

Winter Touring tires

Kumho KW7400 tread pattern
Objective (60%)
–/100
No test data yet
User signal (40%)
71/100
1 owner review
Dry
70
Wet
80
Snow
–
Comfort
80
Treadwear
60
Handling
60

Prices change daily — check the retailer for your size.

VS
Tire B Kumho

Kumho Solus TA31

All Season Premium Touring tires

Kumho Solus TA31 tread pattern
Objective (60%)
–/100
No test data yet
User signal (40%)
59/100
9 owner reviews
Dry
75
Wet
64
Snow
44
Comfort
74
Treadwear
63
Handling
64

Prices change daily — check the retailer for your size.

VerdictWinner: Kumho KW7400 — better wet and comfort. Pick the Kumho Solus TA31 if dry, handling and treadwear matter most to you.
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Category breakdown

6 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 TA31 leads by 5
A — Kumho KW7400
70
B — Kumho Solus TA31
75
Why this score
SourceKW7400Solus TA31
Tire Rack owners – 85
Tyre Reviews owners 70 74

Wet

Weight: Important
Score (0–100) KW7400 leads by 16
A — Kumho KW7400
80
B — Kumho Solus TA31
64
Why this score
SourceKW7400Solus TA31
Tire Rack owners – 77
Tyre Reviews owners 80 63

Snow

Weight: Neutral
Score (0–100)
A — Kumho KW7400
–
B — Kumho Solus TA31
44
Why this score
SourceKW7400Solus TA31
Tire Rack owners – 57
Tyre Reviews owners – 43

Comfort

Weight: Neutral
Score (0–100) KW7400 leads by 6
A — Kumho KW7400
80
B — Kumho Solus TA31
74
Why this score
SourceKW7400Solus TA31
Tire Rack owners – 78
Tyre Reviews owners 80 73

Treadwear

Weight: Important
Score (0–100) Solus TA31 leads by 3
A — Kumho KW7400
60
B — Kumho Solus TA31
63
Why this score
SourceKW7400Solus TA31
Tire Rack owners – 78
Tyre Reviews owners 60 61

Handling

Weight: Neutral
Score (0–100) Solus TA31 leads by 4
A — Kumho KW7400
60
B — Kumho Solus TA31
64
Why this score
SourceKW7400Solus TA31
Tyre Reviews owners 60 64

Scores at a glance

Kumho KW7400 vs Kumho Solus TA31: scores by category (0–100)
CategoryKumho KW7400Kumho Solus TA31
Relative Score 70 67
Dry 70 75
Wet 80 64
Snow – 44
Comfort 80 74
Treadwear 60 63
Handling 60 64

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Headline score

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 KW7400

The Kumho KW7400 is regarded as a reliable, budget-friendly winter tire that offers dependable performance in varied conditions. Users appreciate its safety-focused design, particularly noting its effective handling on wet and snow-covered surfaces.

Pros

  • Strong resistance to aquaplaning due to the unidirectional tread pattern
  • Improved traction on snow-covered roads from the silica-based compound
  • Solid road-holding capabilities in both wet and dry conditions
  • High value-for-money proposition

Cons

  • Limited long-term durability data available
  • Performance may not match premium-tier winter tire benchmarks

Observations

  • Reported as a suitable and safe fitment for light commercial vehicles like the Renault Kangoo.
Tire B Kumho Solus TA31

The Kumho Solus TA31 receives a polarized reception, with users divided between those who value its quiet ride and affordability and those who find its handling and longevity lacking. While some drivers report excellent value and high mileage, others express significant concerns regarding stability during emergency maneuvers and premature tread wear.

Pros

  • Low noise levels and high ride comfort
  • Strong value for money
  • Attractive aesthetic design
  • Reliable performance for conservative, daily driving

Cons

  • Unpredictable handling during emergency maneuvers
  • Concerns regarding premature or uneven tread wear
  • Poor stability control compared to premium competitors
  • Reports of inconsistent tire pressure retention

Observations

  • Users noted that low-profile versions of this tire appear more susceptible to accelerated wear.
  • Front-wheel-drive vehicle owners reported higher-than-average wear rates on the front axle.
Specifications

Specs side by side

Attribute A · Kumho KW7400 B · Kumho Solus TA31
CategoryWinter Touring tiresAll Season Premium Touring tires
Vehicle typePassenger Car / CrossoverPassenger Car / Crossover
Sizes available—19
Rim diameters—15″ – 20″
Tread depth—9.5/32″
UTQG—500 A A
Treadwear warranty—60,000 mi
Sidewall—Blackwall
Max pressure—44 psi
Final verdict

Which one should you actually buy?

Kumho

Kumho

Winner: Kumho KW7400 — better wet and comfort. Pick the Kumho Solus TA31 if dry, handling and treadwear matter most to you.

Pick tire A Your priority is wet-weather safety

Kumho KW7400 scores 80 vs 64 on wet.

Pick tire A You want the most comfortable ride

Kumho KW7400 scores 80 vs 74 on comfort.

Pick tire B You want the most grip on dry roads

Kumho Solus TA31 scores 75 vs 70 on dry.

Pick tire B You enjoy sharp, responsive handling

Kumho Solus TA31 scores 64 vs 60 on handling.

Tire A · Kumho KW7400
Tire B · Kumho Solus TA31

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.