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Kumho Solus TA71 review

Name: Kumho Solus TA71
Brand: Kumho

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.

Relative score

78/100

tests + owners

Owner reviews

83/100

37 reviews

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Scores

Two scoring systems, side by side

Owner scores come from reviews on retailer and review sites; road-test scores come from instrumented tests. Where they disagree, it is usually a discipline owners rarely push to the limit.

By owner reviews

83.1%

Would buy again 10%

Dry

Overall dry

87.2%

Wet

Overall wet

82.6%

Snow & ice

Overall snow & ice

77.1%

Comfort

Overall comfort

86%

Noise

Overall noise

83.4%

Treadwear

Overall treadwear

86.3%

Handling

Overall handling

35%

By source

Tyre Reviews40%2 reviews Tire Rack47%

From owners

What owners like and dislike

Themes extracted from 37 owner reviews across retailers and review sites.

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

Worth knowing

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.

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