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Kumho Solus TA31 vs Hankook Optimo H426 — 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 79 + 24 owner reviews. How we score

Solus TA31 is ahead, 59–50

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Kumho Solus TA31
Tire AKumho

Solus TA31

All Season

± 7

Tests – · none yet Owners 55 · 79 reviews

Hankook Optimo H426
Tire BHankook

Optimo H426

All Season

± 7

Tests – · none yet Owners 40 · 24 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

    Solus TA31 +8
    51
    Why this score
    SourceSolus TA31Optimo H426
    Professional tests (TWG score)≈ 62 (est.)≈ 57 (est.)
    Reviews found online5442

    Solus TA31: 60% × 62.2 (est.) + 40% × 53.9 = 59

    Optimo H426: 60% × 57.1 (est.) + 40% × 41.5 = 51

    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).

    No road tests of dry for Optimo H426. The test half is estimated from the owner ratings, as far as owners and testers agree (correlation 0.41).

  2. 62

    Wet

    Solus TA31 +8
    54
    Why this score
    SourceSolus TA31Optimo H426
    Professional tests (TWG score)≈ 64 (est.)≈ 58 (est.)
    Reviews found online5948

    Solus TA31: 60% × 64.1 (est.) + 40% × 58.6 = 62

    Optimo H426: 60% × 58.3 (est.) + 40% × 47.9 = 54

    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).

    No road tests of wet for Optimo H426. The test half is estimated from the owner ratings, as far as owners and testers agree (correlation 0.55).

  3. 56

    Snow

    Solus TA31 +7
    49
    Why this score
    SourceSolus TA31Optimo H426
    Professional tests (TWG score)≈ 63 (est.)≈ 59 (est.)
    Reviews found online4735

    Solus TA31: 60% × 62.9 (est.) + 40% × 46.6 = 56

    Optimo H426: 60% × 59.2 (est.) + 40% × 34.9 = 49

    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).

    No road tests of snow for Optimo H426. The test half is estimated from the owner ratings, as far as owners and testers agree (correlation 0.32).

  4. 61

    Comfort

    Solus TA31 +19
    42
    Why this score
    SourceSolus TA31Optimo H426
    Professional tests (TWG score)≈ 66 (est.)≈ 61 (est.)
    Reviews found online5730

    Solus TA31: 40% × 66.4 (est.) + 60% × 57.4 = 61

    Optimo H426: 40% × 60.9 (est.) + 60% × 29.8 = 42

    No road tests of comfort for Solus TA31 or Optimo H426. The test half is the tested tires’ average (69): owners’ comfort ratings barely follow the road tests.

  5. 64

    Noise

    Solus TA31 +4
    60
    Why this score
    SourceSolus TA31Optimo H426
    Professional tests (TWG score)≈ 66 (est.)≈ 66 (est.)
    Reviews found online6150

    Solus TA31: 60% × 66.3 (est.) + 40% × 60.7 = 64

    Optimo H426: 60% × 66.3 (est.) + 40% × 50.4 = 60

    No road tests of noise for Solus TA31 or Optimo H426. The test half is the tested tires’ average (66): owners’ noise ratings barely follow the road tests.

  6. 59

    Treadwear

    Solus TA31 +12
    47
    Why this score
    SourceSolus TA31Optimo H426
    Professional tests (TWG score)≈ 62 (est.)≈ 55 (est.)
    Reviews found online5435

    Solus TA31: 60% × 62 (est.) + 40% × 54.1 = 59

    Optimo H426: 60% × 55.2 (est.) + 40% × 35.1 = 47

    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).

    No road tests of treadwear for Optimo H426. The test half is estimated from the owner ratings, as far as owners and testers agree (correlation 0.36).

  7. 54

    Handling (owners)

    Solus TA31 +19
    35
    Why this score
    SourceSolus TA31Optimo H426
    Reviews found online5435
Scores at a glance
CategoryKumho Solus TA31Hankook Optimo H426
Relative Score 59 50
Dry 59 51
Wet 62 54
Snow 56 49
Comfort 61 42
Noise 64 60
Treadwear 59 47
Handling (owners) 54 35

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± 7

Solus TA31

± 7

Optimo H426

Pros, cons & observations

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

Tire A 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
All owner themes in the Solus TA31 review

Tire B Optimo H426

Pros

  • Reliable dry and wet traction in moderate weather
  • Comfortable and smooth initial ride quality
  • Confident handling and cornering capabilities

Cons

  • Accelerated tread wear in the latter half of the tire's life span
  • Subpar performance and loss of grip in cold temperatures or snow
  • Increased road noise as the tires age
All owner themes in the Optimo H426 review

Specs side by side

Attribute A · Kumho Solus TA31 B · Hankook Optimo H426
CategoryAll SeasonAll Season
Vehicle typePassenger Car / CrossoverPassenger Car / Crossover
Sizes available2211
Rim diameters15″ – 20″15″ – 20″
Tread depth9.5/32″10/32″
UTQG500 A A440 A A
Treadwear warranty60,000 mi60,000 mi
SidewallBlackwallBlackwall
Max pressure44 psi44 psi
Sizes in common22

Which one should you actually buy?

Kumho Solus TA31

Hankook Optimo H426

Winner: Kumho Solus TA31 — better comfort, handling and treadwear. It leads or ties in every category we score.

Pick tire A You want the most comfortable ride

Kumho Solus TA31 scores 61 vs 42 on comfort.

Pick tire A You enjoy sharp, responsive handling

Kumho Solus TA31 scores 54 vs 35 on handling.

Pick tire A You want the longest tread life

Kumho Solus TA31 scores 59 vs 47 on treadwear.

Pick tire A You want the most grip on dry roads

Kumho Solus TA31 scores 59 vs 51 on dry.

Tire A · Kumho Solus TA31
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Tire B · Hankook Optimo H426
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Solus TA31 or Optimo H426?

Which is better in the wet, Solus TA31 or Optimo H426?

Kumho Solus TA31, 62 vs 54 on our wet score.

Which grips better on dry roads, Solus TA31 or Optimo H426?

Kumho Solus TA31, 59 vs 51 on our dry score.

Which is better in snow, Solus TA31 or Optimo H426?

Kumho Solus TA31, 56 vs 49 on our snow score.

Which is quieter, Solus TA31 or Optimo H426?

Kumho Solus TA31, 64 vs 60 on our noise score.

Which is more comfortable, Solus TA31 or Optimo H426?

Kumho Solus TA31, 61 vs 42 on our comfort score.

Which lasts longer, Solus TA31 or Optimo H426?

Kumho Solus TA31, 59 vs 47 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