Kumho Solus TA11 review
Kumho · Standard Touring All-Season · All-season (M+S)
A 75,000-mile warranty from an established Korean manufacturer for value-tier money. The mileage champion of this list.
- 7.5
- Overall / 10
- $80–$145
- Per tire
- 75,000-mile treadwear (T-rated)
- Warranty
- Amazon, Walmart, Online tire retailers
- Where to buy
Kumho sits in the sub-premium tier and the Solus TA11 is its value workhorse. Tread life is the headline — the 75,000-mile warranty on T-rated sizes is longer than most premium touring tires offer — and the ride is soft and quiet. Handling is deliberately relaxed; this is a comfort tire, not a corner-carver.
Pros
- +Class-leading 75,000-mile treadwear warranty
- +Comfortable, absorbent ride quality
- +Established manufacturer with real warranty support
Cons
- −Vague steering at higher speeds
- −Modest dry cornering grip
- −Slow to warm up in cold weather
Fitment and best use
Sedans, coupes and minivans, 14–18 in.. Best for high-mileage commuters who value longevity above all.
About Kumho
Established Korean manufacturer with OE contracts and unusually long treadwear warranties on value lines. Manufactured by Kumho Tire (South Korea). Typically ~30–40% less than premium equivalents.
Watch out: Comfort-tuned handling feels vague at speed.
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