Kumho Solus KH17 review
Relative score from owner reviews only
Better than 34% of the summer tires we score.
Owners 55 · 56 reviews analysed
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Kumho Solus KH17 has a Relative Score of 59 out of 100 among summer tires. In 3 road tests with an overall ranking it finished first 0 times and in the top three 0 times. 56 owner reviews rate it 55 out of 100. 67% would buy it again.
What owners say
No road-test results yet, so every score here comes from owner reviews found online.
How scores work
- Relative score
- 0–100. Blends road tests (60%) and owner reviews (40%) category by category, the same way on every TireWheelGuide page. With only one of the two, the missing half is estimated from it, so the score stays closer to average. It needs at least one road test or five owner reviews.
- Road tests
- 0–100 per score, from published tests, newer tests counting more. Each result is compared with every other tire in the same test, so a win against a strong field counts for more. The average tested tire gets 70, the best 100; with only one or two tests a tire stays nearer 70. The discipline rows show % of the best tire in that test.
- Owner reviews
- 0–100 from the owner reviews we found online, adjusted for how generously each site rates and scaled like the road tests: the average tested tire gets 70. With only a few reviews a tire stays near the average.
By owner reviews
55/100From 56 owner reviews analysed, scaled like the road tests: the average tested tire gets 70.
What owners like and dislike
Themes extracted from 56 owner reviews found online.
The Kumho Solus KH17 is widely regarded as a budget-friendly, high-value tire that performs reliably for daily commuting and highway driving. While many users praise its dry grip and cost-effectiveness, consensus is polarized by inconsistent tread wear and reports of premature degradation, particularly when fitted as original equipment on specific compact vehicles.
Pros
- Excellent value for money compared to premium brands
- Strong dry weather traction and road feedback
- Generally quiet and comfortable ride quality
- Predictable handling characteristics for normal driving
Cons
- Inconsistent tread life with reports of premature wear
- Mixed performance in wet conditions
- Susceptibility to sidewall bubbles and structural issues
- Increased road noise as the tread wears down
Worth knowing
- Owners of Hyundai i10 and i20 models frequently report significantly lower-than-average tread life and rapid wear compared to users of other vehicle makes.
- Drivers of larger or heavier vehicles often report better satisfaction with longevity and stability than those using the tire on smaller city cars.
- Some users noted that the tire's noise profile changes significantly, becoming more audible at city speeds (40-80 km/h) while remaining quiet at highway velocities.
3 published test appearances
Placement within each field. Open a test for the discipline-by-discipline result.
2013 54 tire Braking Test · 195/65 R15
14th of 54
Only the final ranking was published for this test, not the results per discipline.
2012 European Summer tire Test - 165/70 R14 · 165/70 R14
11th of 15
Only the final ranking was published for this test, not the results per discipline.
2011 European Summer tire Test - 175/65 R14 · 175/65 R14
9th of 15
Only the final ranking was published for this test, not the results per discipline.
Kumho Solus KH17 specs & sizes
Prices vary by size, so each one links out separately.
| Specifications | |
|---|---|
| EU label: wet grip | B in 38% of sizes |
| EU label: energy | D in 85% of sizes |
| EU label: external noise | 68–72 dB |
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