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Head-to-head Updated May 2026

Kumho Solus TA71 vs Nexen CP671 — 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 TA71

Premium Touring All Season tire

Kumho Solus TA71 tread pattern
Objective (60%)
–/100
No test data yet
User signal (40%)
83/100
37 owner reviews
Dry
87
Wet
83
Snow
77
Comfort
86
Noise
83
Treadwear
86
Handling
35

Prices change daily — check the retailer for your size.

VS
Tire B Nexen

Nexen CP671

Summer Touring tires

Nexen CP671 tread pattern
Objective (60%)
–/100
No test data yet
User signal (40%)
81/100
2 owner reviews
Dry
85
Wet
75
Snow
–
Comfort
85
Noise
–
Treadwear
70
Handling
80

Prices change daily — check the retailer for your size.

VerdictToo close to call: Kumho Solus TA71 and Nexen CP671 are within 2 points overall. Kumho Solus TA71 is stronger on treadwear and wet. Nexen CP671 is stronger on handling.
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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 TA71 leads by 2
A — Kumho Solus TA71
87
B — Nexen CP671
85
Why this score
SourceSolus TA71CP671
Tire Rack owners 82 –
Tyre Reviews owners 65 85
SimpleTire owners 89 94

Wet

Weight: Important
Score (0–100) Solus TA71 leads by 8
A — Kumho Solus TA71
83
B — Nexen CP671
75
Why this score
SourceSolus TA71CP671
Tire Rack owners 78 –
Tyre Reviews owners 35 75
SimpleTire owners 86 90

Snow

Weight: Neutral
Score (0–100)
A — Kumho Solus TA71
77
B — Nexen CP671
–
Why this score
SourceSolus TA71CP671
Tire Rack owners 54 –
SimpleTire owners 78 82

Comfort

Weight: Neutral
Score (0–100) Solus TA71 leads by 1
A — Kumho Solus TA71
86
B — Nexen CP671
85
Why this score
SourceSolus TA71CP671
Tire Rack owners 71 –
Tyre Reviews owners 40 85
SimpleTire owners 89 90

Noise

Weight: Neutral
Score (0–100)
A — Kumho Solus TA71
83
B — Nexen CP671
–
Why this score
SourceSolus TA71CP671
SimpleTire owners 83 87

Treadwear

Weight: Important
Score (0–100) Solus TA71 leads by 16
A — Kumho Solus TA71
86
B — Nexen CP671
70
Why this score
SourceSolus TA71CP671
Tire Rack owners 60 –
Tyre Reviews owners – 70
SimpleTire owners 87 89

Handling

Weight: Neutral
Score (0–100) CP671 leads by 45
A — Kumho Solus TA71
35
B — Nexen CP671
80
Why this score
SourceSolus TA71CP671
Tyre Reviews owners 35 80

Scores at a glance

Kumho Solus TA71 vs Nexen CP671: scores by category (0–100)
CategoryKumho Solus TA71Nexen CP671
Relative Score 78 78
Dry 87 85
Wet 83 75
Snow 77 –
Comfort 86 85
Noise 83 –
Treadwear 86 70
Handling 35 80

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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 TA71

The Kumho Solus TA71 is widely regarded as a high-value, budget-friendly all-season tire that offers a comfortable and quiet ride for daily commuting. While most users praise its longevity and price-to-performance ratio, a minority of owners report issues with handling stability and wet-weather traction, particularly on heavier vehicles.

Pros

  • Exceptional value for the price point
  • Low road noise and high ride comfort
  • Strong tread life longevity
  • Reliable performance in dry and light rain conditions

Cons

  • Occasional reports of vague steering or 'wandering' feel
  • Mushy cornering stability during aggressive maneuvers
  • Inconsistent wet-weather traction for some users
  • Potential sidewall flex issues on heavier vehicles

Observations

  • Users with sedans like the Honda Accord and Acura RL report high satisfaction with noise levels and ride quality compared to OEM tires.
  • Owners of larger vehicles, such as vans, have reported concerns regarding sidewall stiffness and traction during emergency maneuvers.
Tire B Nexen CP671

The Nexen CP671 is generally regarded as a durable, budget-friendly tire that offers reliable grip in both wet and dry conditions. While users appreciate its longevity and consistent handling, the experience is often tempered by noticeable road noise and structural aging issues over time.

Pros

  • Impressive tread longevity and lifespan
  • Reliable traction in both wet and dry weather
  • Predictable and stable handling characteristics

Cons

  • Significant road noise and cabin roar
  • Directional tread pattern complicates tire rotation
  • Tendency for rubber cracking as the tire ages

Observations

  • Demonstrated strong durability on compact diesel vehicles, achieving 30,000 miles with remaining tread depth.
Specifications

Specs side by side

Attribute A · Kumho Solus TA71 B · Nexen CP671
CategoryPremium Touring All Season tireSummer Touring tires
Vehicle typePassenger Car / CrossoverPassenger Car / Crossover
Sizes available512
Rim diameters17″ – 19″15″ – 19″
Tread depth11.5/32″10/32″
UTQG600 A A400 A A
Treadwear warranty60,000 mi—
SidewallBlackwallBlackwall
Max pressure51 psi36 psi
Final verdict

Which one should you actually buy?

Kumho

Nexen

Too close to call: Kumho Solus TA71 and Nexen CP671 are within 2 points overall. Kumho Solus TA71 is stronger on treadwear and wet. Nexen CP671 is stronger on handling.

Pick tire B You enjoy sharp, responsive handling

Nexen CP671 scores 80 vs 35 on handling.

Pick tire A You want the longest tread life

Kumho Solus TA71 scores 86 vs 70 on treadwear.

Pick tire A Your priority is wet-weather safety

Kumho Solus TA71 scores 83 vs 75 on wet.

Tire A · Kumho Solus TA71
Tire B · Nexen CP671

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.