Kumho Solus KH16 

I am a class winning autocrosser, and a performance car enthusiast. My judgments consider the cost and class of the tire. I am not the primary driver of this vehicle, but often carpool with my wife and take this car on long trips.

I have owned three sets of this particular tire. The first are on the factory wheels that have been replaced with aftermarket ones. These still have great tread and I still use them from time to time. The second set was on a set of aftermarket wheels once the car was lowered. With a Good alignment and proper rotations, we got **40k miles** (note the tread wear rating indicates they will last about 31k miles) out of this set, only driving down to the wear indicators. Currently have about 8-10k on our third set.
For the price, these tires are absolutely unbeatable. During spirited, mountain road, dry conditions they performed very well and very predictably. Easily outpaced novice drivers in a slower car on the tail of the dragon. However, their peak grip does not approach that of a performance summer tire. During wet city and highway conditions these tires are excellent. Their wet grip and resistance to hydroplaning is stellar for their price. Even right before we replaced the second set they inspired confidence and maintained a high degree of hydroplane resistance in all but full on, standing water. We only recently experienced snow that was worthy of reviewing. I have to say I was completely surprised these tires performed as well as they did. These tires on this car easily went where my primary vehicle (a heavier car with Michelin All-Seasons, more ground clearance, and a limited slip differential) would never have ever gone. With smart, cautious driving I would trust these tires in up to 4 inches of powder any day of the week.

These are an excellent, all around, affordable, tire and simply cannot be beaten for their price. I will continue to purchase these for all of my commuting vehicles and recommend them to all.

I installed Kumho Solus KH16 tires on my 2003 Mazda MPV minivan. I selected a slightly wider tire 225/55R17 (Stock size is 215/60R17). The new tires were "H" speed rated, up from the stock "T" rated tires. This reduced body roll significantly.

They're not dedicated snow tires, but if one drives sensibly in snowy and icy conditions, they do very well for all-season touring tires. I did not have a need to install a set of snow tires.

They do very well in heavy rain, channeling water out away from the contact patch.

Their best performance is obviously on dry pavement. I drive in a fairly spirited manner and have been impressed at this tire's ability to hold the van on a decreasing radius highway entrance ramp.

This tire has seen about every condition one can throw at a smaller family minivan/wagon from unloaded stop-and-go city commuting to fully loaded vacation highway road trips. They have been very long lasting and still ride smooth. They've been on the van for over two years and around 50K miles. They should still get me through the summer and I may look at purchasing another set this winter.

I'm on my second set of Kumho Solus KH16's...great tires! I have a Scion TC with 169k miles. I have gone through 4 sets of tires since I bought the car new in November 2005, now on my 5th.

Started with Yokohama S32A which was the stock tire. Those lasted about 27k miles. Then I bought the Kumho KH16's which were the best, and I shouldn't have tried 2 different tires after that! I wore these tires to almost the metal and they were still pretty quiet and wore evenly. If you get your tires balanced and rotated, and wheels aligned frequently if needed that always helps and will lessen any road-noise or uneven tread wear.

I live in Eastern PA near NJ and these have been great in the rain and snow. Ice? I don't know of any tire that won't slip on ice without chains and spikes but if you drive slowly in a lower gear, you will be fine. These are more than adequate. There was actually an incident where it had started to get very slick as I was driving home on country back roads, and I avoided an accident. I'm sure these tires helped with that, along with my driving skills. The mustang in front of me at the light started to accelerate when the light turned and actually spun completely around to the other side of the road facing the other direction (there weren't any cars coming) and I just braked slowly and drove past. That was probably the worse winter condition I have driven in due to a thin coat of ice oven the pavement for about 7 miles, and I got home safely. My street is inclined along with 4 little hills, and I did not have a problem. I have to admit, I was scared of sliding as I was driving the whole way home, but these tires proved to be great.

What NOT to buy...
General Altimax HP: (which they don't even make anymore). They actually started to make noise at about 20k. I took them off at 27k and replaced them.

Kumho Ecsta ASX: These were better than the Altimax but still noisy after 30k miles. Not a bad choice but not my first.

I am a class winning autocrosser, and a performance car enthusiast. My judgments consider the cost and class of the tire. I am not the primary driver of this vehicle, but often carpool with my wife and take this car on long trips.

I have owned three sets of this particular tire. The first are on the factory wheels that have been replaced with aftermarket ones. These still have great tread and I still use them from time to time. The second set was on a set of aftermarket wheels once the car was lowered. With a Good alignment and proper rotations, we got **40k miles** (note the tread wear rating indicates they will last about 31k miles) out of this set, only driving down to the wear indicators. Currently have about 8-10k on our third set.
For the price, these tires are absolutely unbeatable. During spirited, mountain road, dry conditions they performed very well and very predictably. Easily outpaced novice drivers in a slower car on the tail of the dragon. However, their peak grip does not approach that of a performance summer tire. During wet city and highway conditions these tires are excellent. Their wet grip and resistance to hydroplaning is stellar for their price. Even right before we replaced the second set they inspired confidence and maintained a high degree of hydroplane resistance in all but full on, standing water. We only recently experienced snow that was worthy of reviewing. I have to say I was completely surprised these tires performed as well as they did. These tires on this car easily went where my primary vehicle (a heavier car with Michelin All-Seasons, more ground clearance, and a limited slip differential) would never have ever gone. With smart, cautious driving I would trust these tires in up to 4 inches of powder any day of the week.

These are an excellent, all around, affordable, tire and simply cannot be beaten for their price. I will continue to purchase these for all of my commuting vehicles and recommend them to all.

OE on my 2018 DODGE Grand Caravan SE+ nice riding tire low road noise dry traction good .
Rain/Snow Traction keep the Vechicle at Home.

Good OE replacement. I would say they ride better than the conti's and are a bit quiter but not much. Early in the life of these but I will report back. I have dedicated snow tires hence the lack of snow and ice ratings.

I am a class winning autocrosser, and a performance car enthusiast. My judgments consider the cost and class of the tire. I am not the primary driver of this vehicle, but often carpool with my wife and take this car on long trips.

I have owned three sets of this particular tire. The first are on the factory wheels that have been replaced with aftermarket ones. These still have great tread and I still use them from time to time. The second set was on a set of aftermarket wheels once the car was lowered. With a Good alignment and proper rotations, we got **40k miles** (note the tread wear rating indicates they will last about 31k miles) out of this set, only driving down to the wear indicators. Currently have about 8-10k on our third set.
For the price, these tires are absolutely unbeatable. During spirited, mountain road, dry conditions they performed very well and very predictably. Easily outpaced novice drivers in a slower car on the tail of the dragon. However, their peak grip does not approach that of a performance summer tire. During wet city and highway conditions these tires are excellent. Their wet grip and resistance to hydroplaning is stellar for their price. Even right before we replaced the second set they inspired confidence and maintained a high degree of hydroplane resistance in all but full on, standing water. We only recently experienced snow that was worthy of reviewing. I have to say I was completely surprised these tires performed as well as they did. These tires on this car easily went where my primary vehicle (a heavier car with Michelin All-Seasons, more ground clearance, and a limited slip differential) would never have ever gone. With smart, cautious driving I would trust these tires in up to 4 inches of powder any day of the week.

These are an excellent, all around, affordable, tire and simply cannot be beaten for their price. I will continue to purchase these for all of my commuting vehicles and recommend them to all.

I'm on my second set of Kumho Solus KH16's...great tires! I have a Scion TC with 169k miles. I have gone through 4 sets of tires since I bought the car new in November 2005, now on my 5th.

Started with Yokohama S32A which was the stock tire. Those lasted about 27k miles. Then I bought the Kumho KH16's which were the best, and I shouldn't have tried 2 different tires after that! I wore these tires to almost the metal and they were still pretty quiet and wore evenly. If you get your tires balanced and rotated, and wheels aligned frequently if needed that always helps and will lessen any road-noise or uneven tread wear.

I live in Eastern PA near NJ and these have been great in the rain and snow. Ice? I don't know of any tire that won't slip on ice without chains and spikes but if you drive slowly in a lower gear, you will be fine. These are more than adequate. There was actually an incident where it had started to get very slick as I was driving home on country back roads, and I avoided an accident. I'm sure these tires helped with that, along with my driving skills. The mustang in front of me at the light started to accelerate when the light turned and actually spun completely around to the other side of the road facing the other direction (there weren't any cars coming) and I just braked slowly and drove past. That was probably the worse winter condition I have driven in due to a thin coat of ice oven the pavement for about 7 miles, and I got home safely. My street is inclined along with 4 little hills, and I did not have a problem. I have to admit, I was scared of sliding as I was driving the whole way home, but these tires proved to be great.

What NOT to buy...
General Altimax HP: (which they don't even make anymore). They actually started to make noise at about 20k. I took them off at 27k and replaced them.

Kumho Ecsta ASX: These were better than the Altimax but still noisy after 30k miles. Not a bad choice but not my first.

bought them early summer seemed ok but when it rained they would spin and slip and this winter they were the worst tires i have ever had no traction and will slide when you want to stop in the lithest of snow so no i will not buy or recommend these tires

Absolutely the most worthless tires in ANY kind of snow/winter weather. On my wife's FWD vehicle. She couldn't get out of a parking lot with some slushy snow at the entrance/exit. After watching her try 6 times, I finally decided to give it a go. I almost didn't make it out either. Unbelievably poor tires! Tired of her telling me about not being able to get traction, sitting and spinning, and the irritated drivers behind her, because she can't go anywhere. Any time there is snow/ice/slush/whatever, we take my AWD/4x4 Navigator. Looking for some better tires. Having issues finding very many in the oddball size (225/55/19). I know I need to replace them (even though there are only half worn!). My wife/kids' lives are worth more than replacement tires! NEVER buy these crap tires. Not sure why Dodge/whomever puts them on their vehicles????

these were the oem on my USA built 2017 elentra. they are by far the worst ever oem tire on any car i have owned .they are poor for traction on any wet,or snowy road. very poor traction in a 1/2 inch/ 13mm deep snow ,ride hard esp. with the factory high inflation rates and are being replaced already with GENERAL ALTIMAX RT43