Kumho Solus TA51a 185/65R15
Kumho Solus TA51a 185/65R15 88H Grand Touring All-Season Tire 2285283
💡 Is the Kumho Solus TA51a 185/65R15 a Good Tire?
The Kumho Solus TA51a 185/65R15 is an all-season touring tire designed for compact sedans and small hatchbacks. It offers balanced dry and wet traction with adequate handling thanks to its optimized tread compound and circumferential grooves for water evacuation. Ride comfort is good with low road noise, making it well-suited for daily commuting and highway driving. Tread life is competitive for its category, providing reliable wear characteristics for everyday use. Rated Good by TireRack based on 104 consumer surveys, it delivers solid year-round performance but is not winter-rated for severe snow conditions. Currently priced from $99.51, it is available through major online tire retailers.
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The Kumho Solus TA51a 185/65R15 is a grand touring all-season tire, designed for compact car, sedan, crossover and SUV drivers who prioritize ride comfort and quiet operation in everyday driving. Its tread design and compound focus on noise reduction, wet weather traction, and maintaining contact with the road through various conditions.
The tire features a high-grip silica compound molded into an asymmetric tread pattern, with noise-canceling ribs integrated directly into the grooves to reduce road sounds. Four circumferential grooves help channel water away to resist hydroplaning, while high-density 3D sipes enhance wet handling and light snow traction. The 3-dimensional chamfered edges on tread blocks maximize contact as the tire deforms under load. Driver feedback points to strong dry performance and excellent comfort levels, with good wet weather capability and respectable treadwear characteristics.
Compared to performance-oriented tires, it emphasizes comfort, stability, and long-term usability. Overall, it's a solid choice for daily drivers of compact to mid-size vehicles used primarily for commuting and highway travel in mixed weather conditions.
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| Tire | Price | Rating | Best For | Season |
|---|---|---|---|---|
★Kumho Solus TA51a 185/65R15 🛣️ Comfort-focused touring | $99.51 | ⭐ Good (104 reviews) | Daily commuting in mixed weather conditions | 🌤️ All Season |
❄️ Dedicated winter tire | $85.27 | ⭐ Good (448 reviews) | Severe winter driving conditions with snow and ice | ❄️ Winter |
🛣️ Comfort-focused touring | $98 | ⭐ Excellent (275 reviews) | Daily commuting in mixed weather conditions | 🌤️ All Season |
❄️ Dedicated winter tire | $108.99 | ⭐ Excellent (593 reviews) | Daily winter commuting in snow and ice | ❄️ Winter |
🛣️ Comfort-focused touring | $112 | ⭐ Excellent (106 reviews) | Daily commuting in four-season climates | 🌤️ All Season |
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TirePath Editorial Review
"A budget-friendly choice that delivers solid year-round performance and quiet comfort for daily drivers and highway commuting. Traction in heavy snow conditions may be limited compared to dedicated winter tires."
