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Kumho Solus TA31 vs Kumho Solus KH17 — 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 + 56 owner reviews. How we score

Too close to call: Solus TA31 60, Solus KH17 59.

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Kumho Solus TA31
Tire AKumho

Solus TA31

All Season

± 8

Tests – · none yet Owners 55 · 79 reviews

Kumho Solus KH17
Tire BKumho

Solus KH17

Summer

± 8

Tests – · none yet Owners 55 · 56 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 +1
    58
    Why this score
    SourceSolus TA31Solus KH17
    Professional tests (TWG score)≈ 62 (est.)≈ 62 (est.)
    Reviews found online5453

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

    Solus KH17: 60% × 61.9 (est.) + 40% × 53.2 = 58

    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 Solus KH17. The test half is estimated from the owner ratings, as far as owners and testers agree (correlation 0.41).

  2. 62

    Wet

    Solus KH17 +1
    63
    Why this score
    SourceSolus TA31Solus KH17
    Professional tests (TWG score)≈ 64 (est.)≈ 65 (est.)
    Reviews found online5960

    Solus TA31: 60% × 64 (est.) + 40% × 58.5 = 62

    Solus KH17: 60% × 65 (est.) + 40% × 60.3 = 63

    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 Solus KH17. The test half is estimated from the owner ratings, as far as owners and testers agree (correlation 0.55).

  3. 56

    Snow

    No comparison
    –
    Why this score
    SourceSolus TA31Solus KH17
    Professional tests (TWG score)≈ 63 (est.)–
    Reviews found online47–

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

    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).

  4. 61

    Comfort

    Solus TA31 +2
    59
    Why this score
    SourceSolus TA31Solus KH17
    Professional tests (TWG score)≈ 66 (est.)≈ 66 (est.)
    Reviews found online5854

    Solus TA31: 40% × 66.4 (est.) + 60% × 57.5 = 61

    Solus KH17: 40% × 65.8 (est.) + 60% × 54.4 = 59

    No road tests of comfort for Solus TA31. 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 Solus KH17. The test half is estimated from the owner ratings, as far as owners and testers agree (correlation 0.20).

  5. 64

    Noise

    No comparison
    –
    Why this score
    SourceSolus TA31Solus KH17
    Professional tests (TWG score)≈ 66 (est.)–
    Reviews found online61–

    Solus TA31: 60% × 66.5 (est.) + 40% × 60.9 = 64

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

  6. 59

    Treadwear

    Solus TA31 +2
    57
    Why this score
    SourceSolus TA31Solus KH17
    Professional tests (TWG score)≈ 62 (est.)≈ 61 (est.)
    Reviews found online5451

    Solus TA31: 60% × 62.1 (est.) + 40% × 54.1 = 59

    Solus KH17: 60% × 61.1 (est.) + 40% × 51.3 = 57

    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 Solus KH17. The test half is estimated from the owner ratings, as far as owners and testers agree (correlation 0.36).

  7. 54

    Handling (owners)

    Solus KH17 +2
    56
    Why this score
    SourceSolus TA31Solus KH17
    Reviews found online5456
Scores at a glance
CategoryKumho Solus TA31Kumho Solus KH17
Relative Score 60 59
Dry 59 58
Wet 62 63
Snow 56 –
Comfort 61 59
Noise 64 –
Treadwear 59 57
Handling (owners) 54 56

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

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Headline score
± 8

Solus TA31

± 8

Solus KH17

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 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 Solus KH17

Pros

  • Excellent value for money compared to premium brands
  • Strong dry weather traction and road feedback
  • Generally quiet and comfortable ride quality

Cons

  • Inconsistent tread life with reports of premature wear
  • Mixed performance in wet conditions
  • Susceptibility to sidewall bubbles and structural issues
All owner themes in the Solus KH17 review

Specs side by side

Attribute A · Kumho Solus TA31 B · Kumho Solus KH17
CategoryAll SeasonSummer
Vehicle typePassenger Car / CrossoverPassenger Car / Crossover
Sizes available2211
Rim diameters15″ – 20″13″ – 18″
Tread depth9.5/32″—
UTQG500 A A—
Treadwear warranty60,000 mi—
SidewallBlackwall—
Max pressure44 psi—
Sizes in common11

Which one should you actually buy?

Kumho Solus TA31

Kumho Solus KH17

Too close to call: Kumho Solus TA31 and Kumho Solus KH17 are within 2 points overall.

Tire A · Kumho Solus TA31
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Tire B · Kumho Solus KH17
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Solus TA31 or Solus KH17?

Which is better in the wet, Solus TA31 or Solus KH17?

Neither, by our numbers: 62 vs 63 on the wet score, within 3 points.

Which grips better on dry roads, Solus TA31 or Solus KH17?

Neither, by our numbers: 59 vs 58 on the dry score, within 3 points.

Which is more comfortable, Solus TA31 or Solus KH17?

Neither, by our numbers: 61 vs 59 on the comfort score, within 3 points.

Which lasts longer, Solus TA31 or Solus KH17?

Neither, by our numbers: 59 vs 57 on the treadwear score, within 3 points.

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