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Kumho Solus KH16 vs Nitto NT01 — 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 + 26 owner reviews. How we score

Solus KH16 is ahead, 60–42

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Kumho Solus KH16
Tire AKumho

Solus KH16

All-Season

± 7

Tests – · none yet Owners 55 · 34 reviews

Nitto NT01
Tire BNitto

NT01

Summer

± 8

Tests – · none yet Owners 28 · 26 reviews

Category by category

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

  1. 59

    Dry

    NT01 +1
    60
    Why this score
    SourceSolus KH16NT01
    Professional tests (TWG score)≈ 62 (est.)≈ 63 (est.)
    Reviews found online5456

    Solus KH16: 60% × 62.1 (est.) + 40% × 53.8 = 59

    NT01: 60% × 63.1 (est.) + 40% × 56.3 = 60

    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 NT01. The test half is estimated from the owner ratings, as far as owners and testers agree (correlation 0.42).

  2. 63

    Wet

    Solus KH16 +37
    26
    Why this score
    SourceSolus KH16NT01
    Professional tests (TWG score)≈ 65 (est.)≈ 37 (est.)
    Reviews found online6010

    Solus KH16: 60% × 64.9 (est.) + 40% × 60 = 63

    NT01: 60% × 37.4 (est.) + 40% × 10 = 26

    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 NT01. The test half is estimated from the owner ratings, as far as owners and testers agree (correlation 0.55).

  3. 55

    Snow

    Solus KH16 +20
    35
    Why this score
    SourceSolus KH16NT01
    Professional tests (TWG score)≈ 62 (est.)≈ 51 (est.)
    Reviews found online4510

    Solus KH16: 60% × 62.4 (est.) + 40% × 44.6 = 55

    NT01: 60% × 51.4 (est.) + 40% × 10 = 35

    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).

    No road tests of snow for NT01. The test half is estimated from the owner ratings, as far as owners and testers agree (correlation 0.32).

  4. 62

    Comfort

    Solus KH16 +26
    36
    Why this score
    SourceSolus KH16NT01
    Professional tests (TWG score)≈ 67 (est.)≈ 59 (est.)
    Reviews found online5921

    Solus KH16: 40% × 66.9 (est.) + 60% × 59.4 = 62

    NT01: 40% × 59 (est.) + 60% × 20.8 = 36

    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 0.20).

    No road tests of comfort for NT01. The test half is estimated from the owner ratings, as far as owners and testers agree (correlation 0.20).

  5. 65

    Noise

    Solus KH16 +20
    45
    Why this score
    SourceSolus KH16NT01
    Professional tests (TWG score)≈ 66 (est.)≈ 66 (est.)
    Reviews found online6313

    Solus KH16: 60% × 66.3 (est.) + 40% × 63.1 = 65

    NT01: 60% × 66.3 (est.) + 40% × 12.5 = 45

    No road tests of noise for Solus KH16 or NT01. The test half is the tested tires’ average (66): owners’ noise ratings barely follow the road tests.

  6. 59

    Treadwear

    Solus KH16 +14
    45
    Why this score
    SourceSolus KH16NT01
    Professional tests (TWG score)≈ 62 (est.)≈ 54 (est.)
    Reviews found online5431

    Solus KH16: 60% × 61.9 (est.) + 40% × 53.5 = 59

    NT01: 60% × 53.9 (est.) + 40% × 31.2 = 45

    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 NT01. The test half is estimated from the owner ratings, as far as owners and testers agree (correlation 0.36).

  7. 58

    Handling (owners)

    Solus KH16 +12
    46
    Why this score
    SourceSolus KH16NT01
    Reviews found online5846
Scores at a glance
CategoryKumho Solus KH16Nitto NT01
Relative Score 60 42
Dry 59 60
Wet 63 26
Snow 55 35
Comfort 62 36
Noise 65 45
Treadwear 59 45
Handling (owners) 58 46

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Solus KH16

± 8

NT01

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
All owner themes in the Solus KH16 review

Tire B NT01

Pros

  • Exceptional dry grip and traction once warmed up
  • Outstanding tread life and durability for a track tire (wears like iron)
  • Consistent performance across multiple heat cycles with minimal degradation

Cons

  • High risk of hydroplaning and poor performance in heavy rain or standing water
  • Loud road noise and harsh ride quality when used for street driving
  • Slow to warm up properly on the street, leading to faster wear off-track
All owner themes in the NT01 review

Specs side by side

Attribute A · Kumho Solus KH16 B · Nitto NT01
CategoryAll-SeasonSummer
Vehicle typePassenger Car / CrossoverPassenger Car / Crossover
Sizes available217
Rim diameters17″ – 19″14″ – 19″
Tread depth9.5/32″6.3/32″
UTQG440 A A100 A A
Treadwear warranty60,000 mi—
SidewallBlackwallBlackwall
Max pressure44 psi51 psi

Which one should you actually buy?

Kumho Solus KH16

Nitto NT01

Winner: Kumho Solus KH16 — better wet, comfort and snow. Where the Nitto NT01 is ahead, it is by less than 3 points.

Pick tire A Your priority is wet-weather safety

Kumho Solus KH16 scores 63 vs 26 on wet.

Pick tire A You want the most comfortable ride

Kumho Solus KH16 scores 62 vs 36 on comfort.

Pick tire A You drive through snowy winters

Kumho Solus KH16 scores 55 vs 35 on snow.

Pick tire A You want a quieter cabin

Kumho Solus KH16 scores 65 vs 45 on noise.

Tire A · Kumho Solus KH16
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Tire B · Nitto NT01
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Solus KH16 or NT01?

Which is better in the wet, Solus KH16 or NT01?

Kumho Solus KH16, 63 vs 26 on our wet score.

Which grips better on dry roads, Solus KH16 or NT01?

Neither, by our numbers: 59 vs 60 on the dry score, within 3 points.

Which is better in snow, Solus KH16 or NT01?

Kumho Solus KH16, 55 vs 35 on our snow score.

Which is quieter, Solus KH16 or NT01?

Kumho Solus KH16, 65 vs 45 on our noise score.

Which is more comfortable, Solus KH16 or NT01?

Kumho Solus KH16, 62 vs 36 on our comfort score.

Which lasts longer, Solus KH16 or NT01?

Kumho Solus KH16, 59 vs 45 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