Tests – · none yet Owners 56 · 6 reviews
Best test result: #4 of 15 in 2011 European Summer Tyre Test - 175/65 R14 (overall ranking)
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Hankook OPTIMO K715 vs Kumho Solus KH17 — Compared
Relative Score (0–100): 60% professional tests, 40% owner reviews.
Solus KH17 leads, 61–60 Narrow edge
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Tests – · none yet Owners 58 · 56 reviews
Best test result: #9 of 15 in 2011 European Summer Tyre Test - 175/65 R14 (overall ranking)
Category by category
Relative Score per category, 0–100. Open “Why this score” for the tests and owner ratings behind it.
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61
Dry
OPTIMO K715 +160Why this score
Source OPTIMO K715 Solus KH17 Reviews found online 57 55 -
63
Wet
Solus KH17 +164Why this score
Source OPTIMO K715 Solus KH17 Reviews found online 61 63 -
66
Comfort
OPTIMO K715 +363Why this score
Source OPTIMO K715 Solus KH17 Reviews found online 63 58 -
56
Treadwear
Solus KH17 +460Why this score
Source OPTIMO K715 Solus KH17 Reviews found online 49 55 -
54
Handling
Solus KH17 +458Why this score
Source OPTIMO K715 Solus KH17 Reviews found online 54 58
Scores at a glance
| Category | Hankook OPTIMO K715 | Kumho Solus KH17 |
|---|---|---|
| Relative Score | 60 | 61 |
| Dry | 61 | 60 |
| Wet | 63 | 64 |
| Comfort | 66 | 63 |
| Treadwear | 56 | 60 |
| Handling | 54 | 58 |
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Headline score
60
/ 100
OPTIMO K715
61
/ 100
Solus KH17
The professional test results behind the scores
Each result is shown as % of the best tire in that test. “Same test” rows are the strictest comparison: both tires were measured side by side.
| Discipline | Category | OPTIMO K715 | Solus KH17 | Δ | Both? |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall Ranking | Overall | 25% #4/15 · 2011 European Summer Tyre Test - 175/65 R14 | 11% #9/15 · 2011 European Summer Tyre Test - 175/65 R14 | +13.9 | Same test |
Pros, cons & observations
Themes extracted from owner reviews found online — not the opinion of TireWheelGuide.
Tire A OPTIMO K715
Pros
- Reliable grip in both wet and dry road conditions
- Satisfactory tread life for light-duty compact vehicles
- Unexpectedly capable performance in light snow conditions
Cons
- Inconsistent tread wear performance across different driving styles
- Reports of premature sidewall cracking or structural degradation
- Underwhelming performance characteristics for some compact car owners
Tire B Solus KH17
Pros
- Excellent value for money compared to premium brands
- Strong dry weather traction and road feedback
- Generally quiet and comfortable ride quality
Cons
- Inconsistent tread life with reports of premature wear
- Mixed performance in wet conditions
- Susceptibility to sidewall bubbles and structural issues
Specs side by side
| Attribute | A · Hankook OPTIMO K715 | B · Kumho Solus KH17 |
|---|---|---|
| Category | Summer | Summer |
| Vehicle type | Passenger Car / Crossover | Passenger Car / Crossover |
| Sizes available | 13 | 11 |
| Rim diameters | 13″ – 15″ | 13″ – 18″ |
Which one should you actually buy?
60
/ 100
Hankook OPTIMO K715
61
/ 100
Kumho Solus KH17
Too close to call: Hankook OPTIMO K715 and Kumho Solus KH17 are within 2 points overall. Hankook OPTIMO K715 is stronger on comfort. Kumho Solus KH17 is stronger on treadwear and handling.
Pick tire B
You want the longest tread life
Kumho Solus KH17 scores 60 vs 56 on treadwear.
Pick tire B
You enjoy sharp, responsive handling
Kumho Solus KH17 scores 58 vs 54 on handling.
Pick tire A
You want the most comfortable ride
Hankook OPTIMO K715 scores 66 vs 63 on comfort.
Tire A · Hankook OPTIMO K715
Tire B · Kumho Solus KH17
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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), each result compared with every other tire in the same test and newer tests counting more. 40% comes from owner reviews found online, adjusted for how generously each site rates. Both use one scale: the average tested tire gets 70, the best 100. When a tire has only one of the two, the missing half is estimated from the other and the score stays closer to average; with no road test and fewer than five owner reviews it gets no score yet.
Community buzz from Reddit and forums is shown for context only — it never changes the score.