Tests – · none yet Owners 55 · 34 reviews
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Kumho Solus KH16 vs Dunlop Sport Maxx 050+ — 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 + 33 owner reviews. How we score
Sport Maxx 050+ leads, 64–60 Narrow edge
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Tests – · none yet Owners 63 · 33 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
Sport Maxx 050+ +463Why this score
Source Solus KH16 Sport Maxx 050+ Professional tests (TWG score) ≈ 62 (est.) ≈ 65 (est.) Reviews found online 54 60 Solus KH16: 60% × 62.1 (est.) + 40% × 53.7 = 59
Sport Maxx 050+: 60% × 64.8 (est.) + 40% × 60.3 = 63
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 0.41).
No road tests of dry for Sport Maxx 050+. The test half is estimated from the owner ratings, as far as owners and testers agree (correlation 0.41).
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63
Wet
Sport Maxx 050+ +265Why this score
Source Solus KH16 Sport Maxx 050+ Professional tests (TWG score) ≈ 65 (est.) ≈ 66 (est.) Reviews found online 60 62 Solus KH16: 60% × 64.9 (est.) + 40% × 60 = 63
Sport Maxx 050+: 60% × 66.2 (est.) + 40% × 62.4 = 65
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 Sport Maxx 050+. 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 Sport Maxx 050+ Professional tests (TWG score) ≈ 62 (est.) – Reviews found online 45 – Solus KH16: 60% × 62.2 (est.) + 40% × 44.5 = 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 +656Why this score
Source Solus KH16 Sport Maxx 050+ Professional tests (TWG score) ≈ 67 (est.) ≈ 65 (est.) Reviews found online 59 51 Solus KH16: 40% × 66.8 (est.) + 60% × 59.3 = 62
Sport Maxx 050+: 40% × 65.1 (est.) + 60% × 50.6 = 56
No road tests of comfort for Solus KH16 or Sport Maxx 050+. The test half is the tested tires’ average (69): owners’ comfort ratings barely follow the road tests.
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65
Noise
No comparison–Why this score
Source Solus KH16 Sport Maxx 050+ 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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58
Treadwear
Sport Maxx 050+ +967Why this score
Source Solus KH16 Sport Maxx 050+ Professional tests (TWG score) ≈ 62 (est.) ≈ 67 (est.) Reviews found online 54 68 Solus KH16: 60% × 61.8 (est.) + 40% × 53.5 = 58
Sport Maxx 050+: 60% × 67.1 (est.) + 40% × 68.1 = 67
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 Sport Maxx 050+. 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)
Sport Maxx 050+ +664Why this score
Source Solus KH16 Sport Maxx 050+ Reviews found online 58 64
Scores at a glance
| Category | Kumho Solus KH16 | Dunlop Sport Maxx 050+ |
|---|---|---|
| Relative Score | 60 | 64 |
| Dry | 59 | 63 |
| Wet | 63 | 65 |
| Snow | 55 | – |
| Comfort | 62 | 56 |
| Noise | 65 | – |
| Treadwear | 58 | 67 |
| Handling (owners) | 58 | 64 |
Higher is better. The Relative Score follows your weights below; category scores do not change.
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Headline score
60
/ 100
Solus KH16
64
/ 100
Sport Maxx 050+
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 Sport Maxx 050+
Pros
- Strong dry grip, precise steering response and confident high-speed cornering, with several owners saying they could not find the tire's limit
- Good value: reviewers report performance comparable to Continental or Pirelli P Zero tires at a notably lower price
- Generally good to very good tread life, with reports of about 40,000 to 50,000+ km
Cons
- Road noise is the most common complaint, with several reviewers calling the tire very loud, especially on concrete highways
- Harsh, stiff ride quality, including thumps over bumps and potholes
- Inconsistent wet performance: multiple reviewers report slipperiness, reduced confidence in rain and aquaplaning
Specs side by side
| Attribute | A · Kumho Solus KH16 | B · Dunlop Sport Maxx 050+ |
|---|---|---|
| Category | All-Season | Summer |
| Vehicle type | Passenger Car / Crossover | Passenger Car / Crossover |
| Tread depth | 9.5/32″ | — |
| UTQG | 440 A A | 240 - 280 A - B A |
| Treadwear warranty | 60,000 mi | — |
| Sidewall | Blackwall | — |
| Max pressure | 44 psi | — |
Which one should you actually buy?
60
/ 100
Kumho Solus KH16
64
/ 100
Dunlop Sport Maxx 050+
Narrow edge: Dunlop Sport Maxx 050+ — better treadwear, handling and dry. Pick the Kumho Solus KH16 if comfort matters most to you.
Pick tire B
You want the longest tread life
Dunlop Sport Maxx 050+ scores 67 vs 58 on treadwear.
Pick tire A
You want the most comfortable ride
Kumho Solus KH16 scores 62 vs 56 on comfort.
Pick tire B
You enjoy sharp, responsive handling
Dunlop Sport Maxx 050+ scores 64 vs 58 on handling.
Pick tire B
You want the most grip on dry roads
Dunlop Sport Maxx 050+ scores 63 vs 59 on dry.
Tire A · Kumho Solus KH16
Tire B · Dunlop Sport Maxx 050+
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Solus KH16 or Sport Maxx 050+?
Which is better in the wet, Solus KH16 or Sport Maxx 050+?
Neither, by our numbers: 63 vs 65 on the wet score, within 3 points.
Which grips better on dry roads, Solus KH16 or Sport Maxx 050+?
Dunlop Sport Maxx 050+, 63 vs 59 on our dry score.
Which is more comfortable, Solus KH16 or Sport Maxx 050+?
Kumho Solus KH16, 62 vs 56 on our comfort score.
Which lasts longer, Solus KH16 or Sport Maxx 050+?
Dunlop Sport Maxx 050+, 67 vs 58 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