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Kumho Solus KH16

Price range:

$90.60 - $111.11

Summary: H speed rated performance all season tires are suited to many family cars. This tire has a 60,000 mile tread wear warranty.

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Type: H-speed rated tires

About - Kumho Solus KH16
The Kumho Solus KH16 is part of the tire test program at Consumer Reports. In our lab tests, performance all season tire models like the Solus KH16 are rated on multiple criteria, such as those listed below. Dry braking: Dry braking is from 60 to 0 mph. Wet braking: Wet braking is from 40 to 0 mph or 60 to 0 mph. Refer to the wet braking iText at the top of the Ratings chart for the specific speed used. Handling: Handling includes how well the tires gripped in an avoidance maneuver involving a swerve into the left lane and back into the right lane; dry and wet cornering grip; and subjective steering feel.

About - Kumho Solus KH16

The Kumho Solus KH16 is part of the tire test program at Consumer Reports. In our lab tests, performance all season tire models like the Solus KH16 are rated on multiple criteria, such as those listed below.

Dry braking:: Dry braking is from 60 to 0 mph.
Wet braking:: Wet braking is from 40 to 0 mph or 60 to 0 mph. Refer to the wet braking iText at the top of the Ratings chart for the specific speed used.
Handling:: Handling includes how well the tires gripped in an avoidance maneuver involving a swerve into the left lane and back into the right lane; dry and wet cornering grip; and subjective steering feel.

About This Brand
This Korean tire maker started in 1960, and today it is one of the top 10 tire manufacturers in the world. Kumho offers a full array of car and light truck tires. There tires are noted for excellent value and good all-weather performance, based on our tests.

About This Brand

This Korean tire maker started in 1960, and today it is one of the top 10 tire manufacturers in the world. Kumho offers a full array of car and light truck tires. There tires are noted for excellent value and good all-weather performance, based on our tests.

Features & Specs - Kumho Solus KH16
Speed rating Speed rating. This letter denotes the maximum sustainable speed and is found directly after the load index. For S-speed-rated tires, it's 112 mph; for T, 118 mph. Speed ratings for other tires include Q, 99 mph; H, 130 mph; V, 149 mph; and Z, 150 mph plus. While such speeds may seem wildly impractical, tires with higher speed ratings tend to provide better handling at legal speed limits. Choose tires that have a speed rating at least as high as the one specified on your vehicle's placard. Speed rating	H
Treadwear warranty Commonly used by tire manufacturers to market tires, the warranty describes the typical tread life of the tire. Consumers should view the warranty an indicator of tread life only. Actual mileage will vary with vehicle type, driving style, road, and weather conditions, just to name a few variables. Nearly all treadwear warranties are based on pro-rated amount based on the usable tread worn off the tire. Treadwear warranty	60,000
UTQG treadwear UTQGS, which stands for Uniform Tire Quality Grading System, is a federal government required grading system for passenger tires excluding winter tires. Key information includes Treadwear, Traction, and Temperature appearing on the sidewall of a tire. UTQG treadwear, an index developed by the government, compares a tire's tread life with that of a reference tire graded at 100. A tire with a grade of 300 is predicted to last three times as long as one graded at 100. Treadwear grades are just one indicator of tread life, but actual tire life will vary due to a number of factors including road conditions, driving habits, vehicle, and maintenance. UTQG treadwear	440
UTQG traction UTQGS, which stands for Uniform Tire Quality Grading System, is a federal government required grading system for passenger tires excluding winter tires. Key information includes Treadwear, Traction, and Temperature appearing on the sidewall of a tire. UTQG traction indicates the tire's ability to stop on a wet surface with Government grades of AA, A, B, C, from best to worst. UTQG traction	AA
UTQG temperature UTQGS, which stands for Uniform Tire Quality Grading System, is a federal government required grading system for passenger tires excluding winter tires. Key information includes Treadwear, Traction, and Temperature appearing on the sidewall of a tire. UTQG temperature indicates the tire's ability to resist heat build-up under test conditions with Government grades of A, B, C, from best to worst. UTQG temperature	A
Size tested The size of the tested model. Size tested	P215/60R16
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User Reviews - Kumho Solus KH16

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By Mario

from Lake Worth, FL

2.0

Premature wear on shoulders of tires

12/9/2012

Pros

Noise

Ride comfort

Cons

Tread life

Wet grip

Best Uses

Comment:

Very quite comfortable ride. Wet grip performance is average for S.Fl rain soaked roads. 29K miles on tires and had to replace two recently due to premature wear on inner shoulders. Alignments and rotations performed regularly. Tire pressure set per OM. Drive '08 Scion Xb.

How long have you owned it:

More than six months

Bottom Line

No, I would not recommend this to a friend.

By Videodave

from Orlando,FL

4.0

Good Tires and a Good Value

11/4/2012

Pros

Handling

Noise

Ride comfort

Tread life

Value

Cons

Best Uses

Comment:

My car was purchased new (2007 Hyundai Tiburon) with these tires except they were V speed rated. I've had to replace three of them due to sidewall punctures (I live near a forever lasting road construction project)and for two of the replacements I purchased the H speed rated tires. Certainly can't tell the difference and all the tires offer a quiet ride and good handling. I live in Florida so I don't have to worry about winter handling. Good tires and a good value.

How long have you owned it:

More than six months

Bottom Line

Yes, I would recommend this to a friend.

By GManATL

from atlanta, ga

5.0

Fantastic tire, great price, love them

8/24/2012

Pros

Dry grip

Handling

Noise

Ride comfort

Value

Wet grip

Cons

Best Uses

Comment:

We bought a pair for a 1997 Maxima, and it turned it into a new car. The tires absorb shocks well, very little road noise, handle well, just a great overall tire. We bought a pair for an older pickup truck, and they're ten times better than the original tire. Smooth, great handling, couldn't be more pleased. ps - have a 3rd set ordered for our 3rd car. that should tell you how much we like them. pps - they ride MUCH better than the Michelins we had !

How long have you owned it:

More than six months

Bottom Line

Yes, I would recommend this to a friend.

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