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Head-to-head Updated May 2026

Kumho Solus TA31 vs Nexen N Priz RH7 — 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 RH7

All Season Premium Touring tires

Nexen N Priz RH7 tread pattern
Objective (60%)
–/100
No test data yet
User signal (40%)
80/100
52 owner reviews
Dry
88
Wet
80
Snow
64
Comfort
86
Noise
89
Treadwear
77
Handling
63

Prices change daily — check the retailer for your size.

VerdictWinner: Nexen N Priz RH7 — better snow, wet and treadwear. 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) N Priz RH7 leads by 13
A — Kumho Solus TA31
75
B — Nexen N Priz RH7
88
Why this score
SourceSolus TA31N Priz RH7
Tire Rack owners 85 83
Tyre Reviews owners 74 73

Wet

Weight: Important
Score (0–100) N Priz RH7 leads by 16
A — Kumho Solus TA31
64
B — Nexen N Priz RH7
80
Why this score
SourceSolus TA31N Priz RH7
Tire Rack owners 77 72
Tyre Reviews owners 63 59

Snow

Weight: Neutral
Score (0–100) N Priz RH7 leads by 20
A — Kumho Solus TA31
44
B — Nexen N Priz RH7
64
Why this score
SourceSolus TA31N Priz RH7
Tire Rack owners 57 49
Tyre Reviews owners 43 10

Comfort

Weight: Neutral
Score (0–100) N Priz RH7 leads by 12
A — Kumho Solus TA31
74
B — Nexen N Priz RH7
86
Why this score
SourceSolus TA31N Priz RH7
Tire Rack owners 78 80
Tyre Reviews owners 73 69

Noise

Weight: Neutral
Score (0–100)
A — Kumho Solus TA31
–
B — Nexen N Priz RH7
89

Treadwear

Weight: Important
Score (0–100) N Priz RH7 leads by 14
A — Kumho Solus TA31
63
B — Nexen N Priz RH7
77
Why this score
SourceSolus TA31N Priz RH7
Tire Rack owners 78 62
Tyre Reviews owners 61 72

Handling

Weight: Neutral
Score (0–100) Solus TA31 leads by 1
A — Kumho Solus TA31
64
B — Nexen N Priz RH7
63
Why this score
SourceSolus TA31N Priz RH7
Tyre Reviews owners 64 63

Scores at a glance

Kumho Solus TA31 vs Nexen N Priz RH7: scores by category (0–100)
CategoryKumho Solus TA31Nexen N Priz RH7
Relative Score 64 77
Dry 75 88
Wet 64 80
Snow 44 64
Comfort 74 86
Noise – 89
Treadwear 63 77
Handling 64 63

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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 RH7

The Nexen N Priz RH7 is widely regarded as a budget-friendly tire that offers impressive ride comfort, low road noise, and reliable dry and wet traction for daily commuting. While many users praise its value and performance, there is a notable divide regarding tread longevity, with some reporting premature wear and structural issues under heavier loads.

Pros

  • Excellent price-to-performance ratio
  • Quiet and comfortable ride quality
  • Strong traction in dry and wet conditions
  • Predictable handling for daily driving

Cons

  • Inconsistent tread life, with some reports of premature wear
  • Soft sidewalls may not be suitable for heavy towing or high-load applications
  • Occasional reports of structural failures, such as sidewall bulges or blowouts
  • Mixed performance in winter conditions

Observations

  • Users with heavier vehicles, such as Suburbans, noted that the soft sidewalls can feel unstable when towing or under heavy load.
  • Owners of smaller, lighter vehicles (e.g., Mini, S10 pickup) frequently report high satisfaction with ride comfort and handling.
  • Longevity reports are highly polarized, ranging from users achieving over 75,000 km to others needing replacement in under 25,000 miles.
Specifications

Specs side by side

Attribute A · Kumho Solus TA31 B · Nexen N Priz RH7
CategoryAll Season Premium Touring tiresAll Season Premium Touring tires
Vehicle typePassenger Car / CrossoverSUV and 4x4
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 RH7 — better snow, wet and treadwear. It leads or ties in every category we score.

Pick tire B You drive through snowy winters

Nexen N Priz RH7 scores 64 vs 44 on snow.

Pick tire B Your priority is wet-weather safety

Nexen N Priz RH7 scores 80 vs 64 on wet.

Pick tire B You want the longest tread life

Nexen N Priz RH7 scores 77 vs 63 on treadwear.

Pick tire B You want the most grip on dry roads

Nexen N Priz RH7 scores 88 vs 75 on dry.

Tire A · Kumho Solus TA31
Tire B · Nexen N Priz RH7

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.