Tests – · none yet Owners 66 · 165 reviews
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Kumho Ecsta KU31 vs Kumho Solus TA31 — Compared
Relative Score (0–100): the weighted average of the categories below, each 60% road tests and 40% owner reviews (comfort 40/60). Based on 0 + 0 road tests and 165 + 79 owner reviews. How we score
Ecsta KU31 is ahead, 67–60
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Tests – · none yet Owners 55 · 79 reviews
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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67
Dry
Ecsta KU31 +859Why this score
Source Ecsta KU31 Solus TA31 Professional tests (TWG score) ≈ 68 (est.) ≈ 62 (est.) Reviews found online 67 54 Ecsta KU31: 60% × 67.6 (est.) + 40% × 67.1 = 67
Solus TA31: 60% × 62.2 (est.) + 40% × 53.9 = 59
No road tests of dry for Ecsta KU31. The test half is estimated from the owner ratings, as far as owners and testers agree (correlation 0.41).
No road tests of dry for Solus TA31. The test half is estimated from the owner ratings, as far as owners and testers agree (correlation 0.41).
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70
Wet
Ecsta KU31 +862Why this score
Source Ecsta KU31 Solus TA31 Professional tests (TWG score) ≈ 70 (est.) ≈ 64 (est.) Reviews found online 69 59 Ecsta KU31: 60% × 69.9 (est.) + 40% × 69.2 = 70
Solus TA31: 60% × 64.1 (est.) + 40% × 58.6 = 62
No road tests of wet for Ecsta KU31. The test half is estimated from the owner ratings, as far as owners and testers agree (correlation 0.55).
No road tests of wet for Solus TA31. The test half is estimated from the owner ratings, as far as owners and testers agree (correlation 0.55).
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Snow
No comparison56Why this score
Source Ecsta KU31 Solus TA31 Professional tests (TWG score) – ≈ 63 (est.) Reviews found online – 47 Solus TA31: 60% × 62.9 (est.) + 40% × 46.6 = 56
No road tests of snow for Solus TA31. The test half is estimated from the owner ratings, as far as owners and testers agree (correlation 0.32).
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65
Comfort
Ecsta KU31 +461Why this score
Source Ecsta KU31 Solus TA31 Professional tests (TWG score) ≈ 68 (est.) ≈ 66 (est.) Reviews found online 63 58 Ecsta KU31: 40% × 67.5 (est.) + 60% × 63 = 65
Solus TA31: 40% × 66.4 (est.) + 60% × 57.5 = 61
No road tests of comfort for Ecsta KU31. The test half is estimated from the owner ratings, as far as owners and testers agree (correlation 0.20).
No road tests of comfort for Solus TA31. The test half is estimated from the owner ratings, as far as owners and testers agree (correlation 0.20).
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Noise
No comparison64Why this score
Source Ecsta KU31 Solus TA31 Professional tests (TWG score) – ≈ 66 (est.) Reviews found online – 61 Solus TA31: 60% × 66.4 (est.) + 40% × 60.9 = 64
No road tests of noise for Solus TA31. The test half is the tested tires’ average (66): owners’ noise ratings barely follow the road tests.
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63
Treadwear
Ecsta KU31 +459Why this score
Source Ecsta KU31 Solus TA31 Professional tests (TWG score) ≈ 64 (est.) ≈ 62 (est.) Reviews found online 61 54 Ecsta KU31: 60% × 64.3 (est.) + 40% × 60.5 = 63
Solus TA31: 60% × 62 (est.) + 40% × 54.1 = 59
No road tests of treadwear for Ecsta KU31. The test half is estimated from the owner ratings, as far as owners and testers agree (correlation 0.36).
No road tests of treadwear for Solus TA31. The test half is estimated from the owner ratings, as far as owners and testers agree (correlation 0.36).
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67
Handling (owners)
Ecsta KU31 +1354Why this score
Source Ecsta KU31 Solus TA31 Reviews found online 67 54
Scores at a glance
| Category | Kumho Ecsta KU31 | Kumho Solus TA31 |
|---|---|---|
| Relative Score | 67 | 60 |
| Dry | 67 | 59 |
| Wet | 70 | 62 |
| Snow | – | 56 |
| Comfort | 65 | 61 |
| Noise | – | 64 |
| Treadwear | 63 | 59 |
| Handling (owners) | 67 | 54 |
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Headline score
67
/ 100
Ecsta KU31
60
/ 100
Solus TA31
Only categories both tires have data for count toward the headline score.
Pros, cons & observations
Themes extracted from owner reviews found online — not the opinion of TireWheelGuide.
Tire A Ecsta KU31
Pros
- Excellent value for money compared to premium brands
- Strong dry and wet weather handling
- Progressive and predictable feedback at the limit
Cons
- Increased road noise and potential 'droning' as tread wears
- Inconsistent tread life, with some users reporting rapid wear
- Soft sidewalls can lead to less precise steering feel for some drivers
Tire B Solus TA31
Pros
- Exceptional value and budget-friendly pricing
- Very low road noise and a comfortable, smooth ride
- Good dry and wet traction for everyday commuting
Cons
- Poor performance in snow and ice conditions
- Soft sidewalls leading to reduced high-speed stability and less sharp handling
- Inconsistent tread wear reported by some users, leading to premature replacement
Specs side by side
| Attribute | A · Kumho Ecsta KU31 | B · Kumho Solus TA31 |
|---|---|---|
| Category | Summer | All Season |
| Vehicle type | Passenger Car / Crossover | Passenger Car / Crossover |
| Sizes available | — | 22 |
| Rim diameters | — | 15″ – 20″ |
| Tread depth | — | 9.5/32″ |
| UTQG | — | 500 A A |
| Treadwear warranty | — | 60,000 mi |
| Sidewall | — | Blackwall |
| Max pressure | — | 44 psi |
Which one should you actually buy?
67
/ 100
Kumho Ecsta KU31
60
/ 100
Kumho Solus TA31
Winner: Kumho Ecsta KU31 — better handling, dry and wet. It leads or ties in every category we score.
Pick tire A
You enjoy sharp, responsive handling
Kumho Ecsta KU31 scores 67 vs 54 on handling.
Pick tire A
You want the most grip on dry roads
Kumho Ecsta KU31 scores 67 vs 59 on dry.
Pick tire A
Your priority is wet-weather safety
Kumho Ecsta KU31 scores 70 vs 62 on wet.
Pick tire A
You want the most comfortable ride
Kumho Ecsta KU31 scores 65 vs 61 on comfort.
Tire A · Kumho Ecsta KU31
Tire B · Kumho Solus TA31
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Ecsta KU31 or Solus TA31?
Which is better in the wet, Ecsta KU31 or Solus TA31?
Kumho Ecsta KU31, 70 vs 62 on our wet score.
Which grips better on dry roads, Ecsta KU31 or Solus TA31?
Kumho Ecsta KU31, 67 vs 59 on our dry score.
Which is more comfortable, Ecsta KU31 or Solus TA31?
Kumho Ecsta KU31, 65 vs 61 on our comfort score.
Which lasts longer, Ecsta KU31 or Solus TA31?
Kumho Ecsta KU31, 63 vs 59 on our treadwear score.
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.
Handling is the exception: road tests measure it inside the dry and wet scores, so its own row comes from owner ratings only and starts as less important.
Community buzz from Reddit and forums is shown for context only — it never changes the score. Full methodology