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Head-to-head Updated May 2026

Kumho Solus TA31 vs Nexen N Priz AH8 — 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 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
Noise
–
Treadwear
63
Handling
64

Prices change daily — check the retailer for your size.

VS
Tire B Nexen

Nexen N Priz AH8

Premium Touring Summer tire

Nexen N Priz AH8 tread pattern
Objective (60%)
–/100
No test data yet
User signal (40%)
84/100
38 owner reviews
Dry
92
Wet
85
Snow
81
Comfort
89
Noise
83
Treadwear
82
Handling
47

Prices change daily — check the retailer for your size.

VerdictWinner: Nexen N Priz AH8 — better snow, wet and treadwear. Pick the Kumho Solus TA31 if handling 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

Weight: Neutral
Score (0–100) N Priz AH8 leads by 17
A — Kumho Solus TA31
75
B — Nexen N Priz AH8
92
Why this score
SourceSolus TA31N Priz AH8
Tire Rack owners 85 74
Tyre Reviews owners 74 70

Wet

Weight: Important
Score (0–100) N Priz AH8 leads by 21
A — Kumho Solus TA31
64
B — Nexen N Priz AH8
85
Why this score
SourceSolus TA31N Priz AH8
Tire Rack owners 77 64
Tyre Reviews owners 63 43

Snow

Weight: Neutral
Score (0–100) N Priz AH8 leads by 37
A — Kumho Solus TA31
44
B — Nexen N Priz AH8
81
Why this score
SourceSolus TA31N Priz AH8
Tire Rack owners 57 43
Tyre Reviews owners 43 –

Comfort

Weight: Neutral
Score (0–100) N Priz AH8 leads by 15
A — Kumho Solus TA31
74
B — Nexen N Priz AH8
89
Why this score
SourceSolus TA31N Priz AH8
Tire Rack owners 78 62
Tyre Reviews owners 73 55

Noise

Weight: Neutral
Score (0–100)
A — Kumho Solus TA31
–
B — Nexen N Priz AH8
83

Treadwear

Weight: Important
Score (0–100) N Priz AH8 leads by 19
A — Kumho Solus TA31
63
B — Nexen N Priz AH8
82
Why this score
SourceSolus TA31N Priz AH8
Tire Rack owners 78 64
Tyre Reviews owners 61 73

Handling

Weight: Neutral
Score (0–100) Solus TA31 leads by 17
A — Kumho Solus TA31
64
B — Nexen N Priz AH8
47
Why this score
SourceSolus TA31N Priz AH8
Tyre Reviews owners 64 47

Scores at a glance

Kumho Solus TA31 vs Nexen N Priz AH8: scores by category (0–100)
CategoryKumho Solus TA31Nexen N Priz AH8
Relative Score 64 80
Dry 75 92
Wet 64 85
Snow 44 81
Comfort 74 89
Noise – 83
Treadwear 63 82
Handling 64 47

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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 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.
Tire B Nexen N Priz AH8

The Nexen N Priz AH8 is generally regarded as a high-value, budget-friendly all-season tire that excels in ride comfort and quietness for daily commuting. While many users report satisfactory performance in wet and light snow conditions, there is a notable divide regarding tread longevity, with some users achieving high mileage while others report premature wear well below the advertised tread-life warranty.

Pros

  • Excellent price-to-performance ratio compared to premium brands
  • Quiet and smooth ride quality
  • Reliable traction in dry and wet conditions for standard driving
  • Competent performance in light to moderate snow

Cons

  • Inconsistent tread life, with several reports of premature wear
  • Lack of grip during spirited or aggressive driving maneuvers
  • Potential for increased road noise as the tire ages
  • Traction issues reported on high-torque vehicles, particularly EVs

Observations

  • Users with EVs and high-torque vehicles noted that the tires struggle to maintain traction during acceleration.
  • Owners of compact SUVs (Kia Soul, Hyundai Kona) report mixed experiences, with some praising the value while others cite premature wear under city driving conditions.
  • Drivers of larger, heavier sedans (Cadillac Deville, Mercedes-Benz) frequently report high satisfaction regarding ride comfort and handling.
Specifications

Specs side by side

Attribute A · Kumho Solus TA31 B · Nexen N Priz AH8
CategoryAll Season Premium Touring tiresPremium Touring Summer tire
Vehicle typePassenger Car / CrossoverPassenger Car / Crossover
Sizes available19—
Rim diameters15″ – 20″—
Tread depth9.5/32″—
UTQG500 A A—
Treadwear warranty60,000 mi—
SidewallBlackwall—
Max pressure44 psi—
Final verdict

Which one should you actually buy?

Kumho

Nexen

Winner: Nexen N Priz AH8 — better snow, wet and treadwear. Pick the Kumho Solus TA31 if handling matters most to you.

Pick tire B You drive through snowy winters

Nexen N Priz AH8 scores 81 vs 44 on snow.

Pick tire B Your priority is wet-weather safety

Nexen N Priz AH8 scores 85 vs 64 on wet.

Pick tire B You want the longest tread life

Nexen N Priz AH8 scores 82 vs 63 on treadwear.

Pick tire A You enjoy sharp, responsive handling

Kumho Solus TA31 scores 64 vs 47 on handling.

Tire A · Kumho Solus TA31
Tire B · Nexen N Priz AH8

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.