Summer tire Updated September 2026

Kumho Solus KH17 review

Name: Kumho Solus KH17
Brand: Kumho

Relative score from owner reviews only

Owners 58 · 56 reviews analysed

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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.

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

58/100

From 56 owner reviews analysed, scaled like the road tests: the average tested tire gets 70.

Would buy again 67%

Dry

Overall dry

55.4

Corner stability

59.1

Dry traction

61.4

Steering response

59.4

Wet

Overall wet

62.6

Wet traction

63.1

Comfort

Overall comfort

57.8

Treadwear

Overall treadwear

55.2

Handling

Overall handling

58.2

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Kumho Solus KH17 specs & sizes

Prices vary by size, so each one links out separately.

Size	Retailer
135/80 R13	Amazon
155/70 R13	Amazon
155/80 R13	Amazon
165/80 R13	Amazon
165/60 R14	Amazon
175/70 R14	Amazon
195/55 R16	Amazon
205/65 R16	Amazon
215/50 R17	Amazon
225/50 R17	Amazon
225/45 R18	Amazon

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What owners like and dislike

Themes extracted from 56 owner reviews found online.

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.