Kumho Solus HS51 Harmony Sports looks discontinued: no new owner reviews or road tests in five years and no current EU tyre label.

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Kumho Solus HS51 Harmony Sports vs Toyo Proxes Sport — Compared

Relative Score (0–100): the weighted average of the categories below, each 60% road tests and 40% owner reviews. Based on 1 + 20 road tests and 5 + 1,277 owner reviews. How we score

Solus HS51 Harmony Sports is ahead, 67–60

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Kumho Solus HS51 Harmony Sports
Provisional

Tests 68 · 1 test Owners 67 · 5 reviews

Best test result: #1 of 10 in 2020 Teknikens 17 Inch Summer Tyre Test (straight aquaplaning)

Toyo Proxes Sport
Tire BToyo

Proxes Sport

Summer

Tests 58 · 20 tests Owners 54 · 1,277 reviews

Best test result: #1 of 11 in 2018 AMS Summer UHP Tyre Test (straight aquaplaning)

“Had the older version on an SRT8. Grip & performance were great. But wear was not. 10K miles(2 rotations) is all I got.”

Category by category

Relative Score per category, 0–100. Open “Why this score” for the tests and owner ratings behind it.

  1. 66

    Dry

    Solus HS51 Harmony Sports +4
    62
    Why this score
    SourceSolus HS51 Harmony SportsProxes Sport
    Professional tests (TWG score) · 1 / 18 tests6561
    Reviews found online6664

    Solus HS51 Harmony Sports: 60% × 65.4 + 40% × 65.8 = 66

    Proxes Sport: 60% × 60.7 + 40% × 63.9 = 62

  2. 73

    Wet

    Solus HS51 Harmony Sports +3
    70
    Why this score
    SourceSolus HS51 Harmony SportsProxes Sport
    Professional tests (TWG score) · 1 / 18 tests7576
    Reviews found online7061

    Solus HS51 Harmony Sports: 60% × 75.3 + 40% × 70.4 = 73

    Proxes Sport: 60% × 76.1 + 40% × 60.8 = 70

  3. –

    Snow

    No comparison
    34
    Why this score
    SourceSolus HS51 Harmony SportsProxes Sport
    Professional tests (TWG score)–≈ 50 (est.)
    Reviews found online–10

    Proxes Sport: 60% × 50.1 (est.) + 40% × 10 = 34

    No road tests of snow for Proxes Sport. The test half is estimated from the owner ratings, as far as owners and testers agree (correlation 0.33).

  4. 59

    Comfort

    Solus HS51 Harmony Sports +5
    54
    Why this score
    SourceSolus HS51 Harmony SportsProxes Sport
    Professional tests (TWG score) · 1 / 5 tests5150
    Reviews found online7160

    Solus HS51 Harmony Sports: 60% × 51 + 40% × 70.7 = 59

    Proxes Sport: 60% × 50.1 + 40% × 59.8 = 54

  5. –

    Noise

    No comparison
    71
    Why this score
    SourceSolus HS51 Harmony SportsProxes Sport
    Professional tests (TWG score) · – / 11 tests–72
    Reviews found online–69

    Proxes Sport: 60% × 72.1 + 40% × 68.8 = 71

  6. 66

    Treadwear

    Solus HS51 Harmony Sports +22
    44
    Why this score
    SourceSolus HS51 Harmony SportsProxes Sport
    Professional tests (TWG score) · – / 5 tests≈ 66 (est.)36
    Reviews found online6656

    Solus HS51 Harmony Sports: 60% × 65.7 (est.) + 40% × 65.9 = 66

    Proxes Sport: 60% × 35.5 + 40% × 56.1 = 44

    No road tests of treadwear for Solus HS51 Harmony Sports. The test half is estimated from the owner ratings, as far as owners and testers agree (correlation 0.31).

  7. 61

    Handling (owners)

    Solus HS51 Harmony Sports +6
    55
    Why this score
    SourceSolus HS51 Harmony SportsProxes Sport
    Reviews found online6155
Scores at a glance
Kumho Solus HS51 Harmony Sports vs Toyo Proxes Sport: scores by category (0–100)
CategoryKumho Solus HS51 Harmony SportsToyo Proxes Sport
Relative Score 67 60
Dry 66 62
Wet 73 70
Snow – 34
Comfort 59 54
Noise – 71
Treadwear 66 44
Handling (owners) 61 55

Higher is better. The Relative Score follows your weights below; category scores do not change.

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Headline score

Solus HS51 Harmony Sports

Proxes Sport

Only categories both tires have data for count toward the headline score.

The professional test results behind the scores

Per discipline: the average % of the best tire over every test both tires were in, and how many of those tests each one won. “Different tests” rows compare results from separate tests.

DisciplineCategorySolus HS51 Harmony SportsProxes SportΔHead-to-head
Dry Braking Dry 91% #9/10 · 2020 Teknikens 17 Inch Summer Tyre Test 92% #7/8 · 2021 Sport Auto UHP Summer Tyre Test – Different tests
Straight Aquaplaning Wet 100% #1/10 · 2020 Teknikens 17 Inch Summer Tyre Test 98% #3/8 · 2021 Sport Auto UHP Summer Tyre Test – Different tests
Wet Braking Wet 95% #5/10 · 2020 Teknikens 17 Inch Summer Tyre Test 82% #8/8 · 2021 Sport Auto UHP Summer Tyre Test – Different tests
Wet Handling Wet 99% #4/10 · 2020 Teknikens 17 Inch Summer Tyre Test 94% #8/8 · 2021 Sport Auto UHP Summer Tyre Test – Different tests
Comfort (tester's mark) Comfort 20% #9/10 · 2020 Teknikens 17 Inch Summer Tyre Test 60% #10/11 · 2020 AMS 18 Inch Summer Tyre Test – Different tests
Also published by the testers (not in the score)
Rolling Resistance Efficiency 94% #10/10 · 2020 Teknikens 17 Inch Summer Tyre Test 86% #7/8 · 2021 Sport Auto UHP Summer Tyre Test – Different tests
Tyre Weight Other 86% #6/10 · 2020 Teknikens 17 Inch Summer Tyre Test 95% #4/10 · 2020 UHP, UUHP and Track Day Tyre Test – Different tests
Overall Ranking Overall #7/10 2020 Teknikens 17 Inch Summer Tyre Test #15/22 2022 Consumer Reports Ultra High Performance Summer Tires – Different tests

Pros, cons & observations

Themes extracted from owner reviews found online — not the opinion of TireWheelGuide.

Tire A Solus HS51 Harmony Sports

Pros

  • High level of ride comfort and low noise levels
  • Excellent value for money compared to premium brands
  • Strong wet weather performance

Cons

  • Excessive sidewall softness leading to a 'wobbling' or unstable sensation
  • Noticeable decline in grip levels before the tread is fully worn
  • Inconsistent handling performance depending on axle placement
All owner themes in the Solus HS51 Harmony Sports review

Tire B Proxes Sport

Pros

  • Significantly more affordable than premium tier summer tires while offering around 80-90% of the performance
  • Commendable grip and handling in dry conditions with a progressive, predictable breakaway
  • Low road noise and generally high ride comfort compared to factory run-flats or older performance tires

Cons

  • Faster-than-expected tread wear, with multiple users reporting replacement necessary between 6,000 and 12,000 miles
  • Inconsistent or slippery wet-weather traction and occasional tendency to hydroplane in heavy standing water
  • Stiff sidewalls on certain sizes leading to a harsher ride quality or increased noise for some drivers
All owner themes in the Proxes Sport review

What real owners are saying

From Reddit, forums and review threads. Not part of our score

Tire A

Kumho Solus HS51 Harmony Sports

We haven't collected enough community discussion about this tire yet.

Tire B

Toyo Proxes Sport

Positive

Community sentiment toward the Toyo Proxes Sport family is generally positive, with drivers praising its ride comfort, good value for money, and competent daily street grip. Many owners appreciate unique size options like 345/25-20 for high-performance cars, though enthusiasts note that dedicated track tires offer superior turn-in sharpness and ultimate traction. A common topic of discussion is the scarcity of extensive real-world reviews, particularly regarding newer variants.

Top themes
#Value for money#Ride comfort#Street vs track performance#Wide fitment availability#Tread wear and longevity#Limited review availability

Based on 34 community posts

Specs side by side

Attribute A · Kumho Solus HS51 Harmony Sports B · Toyo Proxes Sport
CategorySummerSummer
Vehicle typePassenger Car / CrossoverPassenger Car / Crossover
Sizes available—83
Rim diameters—17″ – 21″
Tread depth—9 - 10/32″
UTQG—240 AA A
Treadwear warranty—25,000 mi
Sidewall—Black Side Wall
Max pressure—50 - 51 psi

Which one should you actually buy?

Kumho Solus HS51 Harmony Sports

Toyo Proxes Sport

Winner: Kumho Solus HS51 Harmony Sports — better treadwear, handling and comfort. It leads or ties in every category we score. Kumho Solus HS51 Harmony Sports rests on little evidence so far (1 test, 5 reviews), so read this result as provisional.

Pick tire A You want the longest tread life

Kumho Solus HS51 Harmony Sports scores 66 vs 44 on treadwear.

Pick tire A You enjoy sharp, responsive handling

Kumho Solus HS51 Harmony Sports scores 61 vs 55 on handling.

Pick tire A You want the most comfortable ride

Kumho Solus HS51 Harmony Sports scores 59 vs 54 on comfort.

Pick tire A You want the most grip on dry roads

Kumho Solus HS51 Harmony Sports scores 66 vs 62 on dry.

Tire A · Kumho Solus HS51 Harmony Sports
Tire B · Toyo Proxes Sport

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Solus HS51 Harmony Sports or Proxes Sport?

Which is better in the wet, Solus HS51 Harmony Sports or Proxes Sport?

Kumho Solus HS51 Harmony Sports, 73 vs 70 on our wet score.

Which grips better on dry roads, Solus HS51 Harmony Sports or Proxes Sport?

Kumho Solus HS51 Harmony Sports, 66 vs 62 on our dry score.

Which is more comfortable, Solus HS51 Harmony Sports or Proxes Sport?

Kumho Solus HS51 Harmony Sports, 59 vs 54 on our comfort score.

Which lasts longer, Solus HS51 Harmony Sports or Proxes Sport?

Kumho Solus HS51 Harmony Sports, 66 vs 44 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