Kumho Solus TA51a review
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The Kumho Solus TA51a generally receives positive marks as an affordable, value-oriented all-season tire that delivers a comfortable, smooth, and quiet ride for daily commuting. While many users praise its wet-weather traction, solid general performance, and budget-friendly price point, a subset of reviewers report issues concerning premature tread wear, increased road noise over time, and stiffness on rough roads.
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 126 owner reviews analysed, scaled like the road tests: the average tested tire gets 70.
Kumho Solus TA51a specs & sizes
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| Specifications | |
|---|---|
| Tread depth | 10/32″ |
| UTQG | 640 A A |
| Treadwear warranty | 75,000 mi |
| Sidewall | Blackwall |
| Max pressure | 51 psi |
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What owners like and dislike
Themes extracted from 126 owner reviews found online.
The Kumho Solus TA51a generally receives positive marks as an affordable, value-oriented all-season tire that delivers a comfortable, smooth, and quiet ride for daily commuting. While many users praise its wet-weather traction, solid general performance, and budget-friendly price point, a subset of reviewers report issues concerning premature tread wear, increased road noise over time, and stiffness on rough roads.
Pros
- Affordable, budget-friendly price point providing great value
- Smooth and comfortable ride quality
- Low initial road noise and quiet highway cruising
- Dependable all-season traction in wet and mild winter conditions
Cons
- Reports of faster-than-expected tread wear and not meeting mileage warranty expectations
- Road noise increasing as the tires age or when driving over grooved pavement
- Stiffer sidewalls leading to a bumpier ride on rough roads
- Occasional complaints regarding wet traction, such as hydroplaning concerns or spin during hard acceleration
Worth knowing
- Owners of heavier vehicles, such as a 2011 Toyota Sienna, noted surprisingly good weight handling and dependable performance while towing.
- Sedan and commuter owners (e.g., 2011 Toyota Camry, Ford Escape) frequently highlighted the superior ride comfort and quietness.
- Drivers of rear-wheel-drive vehicles (e.g., Chrysler 300) observed firmer initial handling responses that settled into standard touring tire characteristics.
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