Tests – · none yet Owners 55 · 34 reviews
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Kumho Solus KH16 vs Dunlop SP Sport 300 — 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 34 + 21 owner reviews. How we score
Too close to call: Solus KH16 and SP Sport 300 are level at 60.
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Tests – · none yet Owners 57 · 21 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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59
Dry
Level59Why this score
Source Solus KH16 SP Sport 300 Professional tests (TWG score) ≈ 62 (est.) ≈ 62 (est.) Reviews found online 54 55 Solus KH16: 60% × 62 (est.) + 40% × 53.7 = 59
SP Sport 300: 60% × 62.4 (est.) + 40% × 54.7 = 59
No road tests of dry for Solus KH16. The test half is estimated from the owner ratings, as far as owners and testers agree (correlation 0.42).
No road tests of dry for SP Sport 300. The test half is estimated from the owner ratings, as far as owners and testers agree (correlation 0.42).
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63
Wet
Solus KH16 +162Why this score
Source Solus KH16 SP Sport 300 Professional tests (TWG score) ≈ 65 (est.) ≈ 64 (est.) Reviews found online 60 59 Solus KH16: 60% × 64.9 (est.) + 40% × 60 = 63
SP Sport 300: 60% × 64.1 (est.) + 40% × 58.6 = 62
No road tests of wet for Solus KH16. 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 SP Sport 300. The test half is estimated from the owner ratings, as far as owners and testers agree (correlation 0.55).
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55
Snow
No comparison–Why this score
Source Solus KH16 SP Sport 300 Professional tests (TWG score) ≈ 62 (est.) – Reviews found online 44 – Solus KH16: 60% × 62.2 (est.) + 40% × 44.4 = 55
No road tests of snow for Solus KH16. The test half is estimated from the owner ratings, as far as owners and testers agree (correlation 0.32).
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62
Comfort
Solus KH16 +557Why this score
Source Solus KH16 SP Sport 300 Professional tests (TWG score) ≈ 67 (est.) ≈ 65 (est.) Reviews found online 59 52 Solus KH16: 40% × 66.8 (est.) + 60% × 59.4 = 62
SP Sport 300: 40% × 65.3 (est.) + 60% × 51.8 = 57
No road tests of comfort for Solus KH16. The test half is estimated from the owner ratings, as far as owners and testers agree (correlation 0.21).
No road tests of comfort for SP Sport 300. The test half is estimated from the owner ratings, as far as owners and testers agree (correlation 0.21).
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65
Noise
No comparison–Why this score
Source Solus KH16 SP Sport 300 Professional tests (TWG score) ≈ 66 (est.) – Reviews found online 63 – Solus KH16: 60% × 66.3 (est.) + 40% × 63 = 65
No road tests of noise for Solus KH16. The test half is the tested tires’ average (66): owners’ noise ratings barely follow the road tests.
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59
Treadwear
SP Sport 300 +463Why this score
Source Solus KH16 SP Sport 300 Professional tests (TWG score) ≈ 62 (est.) ≈ 65 (est.) Reviews found online 54 61 Solus KH16: 60% × 61.9 (est.) + 40% × 53.5 = 59
SP Sport 300: 60% × 64.7 (est.) + 40% × 61.4 = 63
No road tests of treadwear for Solus KH16. 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 SP Sport 300. The test half is estimated from the owner ratings, as far as owners and testers agree (correlation 0.36).
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58
Handling (owners)
Solus KH16 +751Why this score
Source Solus KH16 SP Sport 300 Reviews found online 58 51
Scores at a glance
| Category | Kumho Solus KH16 | Dunlop SP Sport 300 |
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| Relative Score | 60 | 60 |
| Dry | 59 | 59 |
| Wet | 63 | 62 |
| Snow | 55 | – |
| Comfort | 62 | 57 |
| Noise | 65 | – |
| Treadwear | 59 | 63 |
| Handling (owners) | 58 | 51 |
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Headline score
60
/ 100
Solus KH16
60
/ 100
SP Sport 300
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 Solus KH16
Pros
- Low noise levels providing a quiet and comfortable ride
- Good handling and reliable grip in both wet and dry conditions
- Affordable pricing and good overall value compared to original equipment or premium alternatives
Cons
- Some users reported soft sidewalls causing a vague handling sensation
- Occasional reports of rapid tread wear or shorter lifespan under specific conditions
- A few concerns regarding wet weather performance from isolated reviewers
Tire B SP Sport 300
Pros
- Exceptional tread life and mileage, with many users reporting up to 40,000 to 50,000+ miles (or 80,000 km)
- Low road noise levels during the majority of the tire's lifespan
- Reliable dry and wet grip for everyday city and highway driving
Cons
- Firm, hard ride quality that some drivers find lacking in comfort
- Increased road noise and steering wheel vibration as the tread wears down to around 3mm
- Subpar wet weather traction reported by a few users
Specs side by side
| Attribute | A · Kumho Solus KH16 | B · Dunlop SP Sport 300 |
|---|---|---|
| Category | All-Season | All Season |
| Vehicle type | Passenger Car / Crossover | Passenger Car / Crossover |
| Tread depth | 9.5/32″ | — |
| UTQG | 440 A A | 300 A A |
| Treadwear warranty | 60,000 mi | — |
| Sidewall | Blackwall | — |
| Max pressure | 44 psi | — |
Which one should you actually buy?
60
/ 100
Kumho Solus KH16
60
/ 100
Dunlop SP Sport 300
Too close to call: Kumho Solus KH16 and Dunlop SP Sport 300 are within 2 points overall. Kumho Solus KH16 is stronger on handling and comfort. Dunlop SP Sport 300 is stronger on treadwear.
Pick tire A
You enjoy sharp, responsive handling
Kumho Solus KH16 scores 58 vs 51 on handling.
Pick tire A
You want the most comfortable ride
Kumho Solus KH16 scores 62 vs 57 on comfort.
Pick tire B
You want the longest tread life
Dunlop SP Sport 300 scores 63 vs 59 on treadwear.
Tire A · Kumho Solus KH16
Tire B · Dunlop SP Sport 300
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Solus KH16 or SP Sport 300?
Which is better in the wet, Solus KH16 or SP Sport 300?
Neither, by our numbers: 63 vs 62 on the wet score, within 3 points.
Which grips better on dry roads, Solus KH16 or SP Sport 300?
Neither, by our numbers: 59 vs 59 on the dry score, within 3 points.
Which is more comfortable, Solus KH16 or SP Sport 300?
Kumho Solus KH16, 62 vs 57 on our comfort score.
Which lasts longer, Solus KH16 or SP Sport 300?
Dunlop SP Sport 300, 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