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Head-to-head Updated May 2026

Kumho Solus TA11 vs Michelin Defender T+H — 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
–
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VS
Tire B Michelin

Michelin Defender T+H

Premium Touring All Season tire

Michelin Defender T+H tread pattern
Objective (60%)
–/100
No test data yet
User signal (40%)
82/100
Owner ratings
Dry
94
Wet
91
Snow
76
Comfort
89
Noise
87
Treadwear
90
Handling
92
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VerdictToo close to call: Kumho Solus TA11 and Michelin Defender T+H are within 2 points overall. Kumho Solus TA11 is stronger on snow, comfort and noise.
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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) Defender T+H leads by 2
A
92
B
94
Why this score
SourceSolus TA11Defender T+H
Tire Rack owners 88 92
SimpleTire owners 93 –

Wet

Weight: Important
Score (0–100) Defender T+H leads by 1
A
90
B
91
Why this score
SourceSolus TA11Defender T+H
Tire Rack owners 84 88
SimpleTire owners 91 –

Snow

Weight: Neutral
Score (0–100) Solus TA11 leads by 4
A
80
B
76
Why this score
SourceSolus TA11Defender T+H
Tire Rack owners 71 73
SimpleTire owners 80 –

Comfort

Weight: Neutral
Score (0–100) Solus TA11 leads by 3
A
92
B
89
Why this score
SourceSolus TA11Defender T+H
Tire Rack owners 83 88
SimpleTire owners 93 –

Noise

Weight: Neutral
Score (0–100) Solus TA11 leads by 3
A
90
B
87
Why this score
SourceSolus TA11Defender T+H
SimpleTire owners 90 –

Treadwear

Weight: Important
Score (0–100) Defender T+H leads by 1
A
89
B
90
Why this score
SourceSolus TA11Defender T+H
Tire Rack owners 83 88
SimpleTire owners 90 –

Handling

Weight: Neutral
Score (0–100)
A
–
B
92

Scores at a glance

CategoryKumho Solus TA11Michelin Defender T+H
Relative Score 89 88
Dry 92 94
Wet 90 91
Snow 80 76
Comfort 92 89
Noise 90 87
Treadwear 89 90
Handling – 92

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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 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 Michelin Defender T+H

Not enough owner reviews yet to extract themes.

Specifications

Specs side by side

Attribute A · Kumho Solus TA11 B · Michelin Defender T+H
CategoryPremium Touring All Season tirePremium Touring All Season tire
Vehicle typePassenger Car / CrossoverSUV and 4x4
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

Michelin

Too close to call: Kumho Solus TA11 and Michelin Defender T+H are within 2 points overall. Kumho Solus TA11 is stronger on snow, comfort and noise.

Pick tire A You drive through snowy winters

Kumho Solus TA11 scores 80 vs 76 on snow.

Pick tire A You want the most comfortable ride

Kumho Solus TA11 scores 92 vs 89 on comfort.

Pick tire A You want a quieter cabin

Kumho Solus TA11 scores 90 vs 87 on noise.

Tire A · Kumho Solus TA11
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Tire B · Michelin Defender T+H
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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.