Kumho Solus TA51a 215/55R17
Kumho Solus TA51a 215/55R17 94V Grand Touring All-Season Tire 2285492
💡 Is the Kumho Solus TA51a 215/55R17 a Good Tire?
The Kumho Solus TA51a 215/55R17 is an all-season grand touring tire designed for mid-size family sedans and compact crossovers. It offers balanced dry performance and adequate wet traction thanks to its directional tread pattern with circumferential grooves for water evacuation. Ride comfort is good with quiet highway operation, though tread life is average compared to premium competitors in its category. Rated Good by TireRack based on 104 consumer surveys, it provides reliable year-round performance but lacks the durability and wet grip of category leaders like Michelin or Continental. Currently priced from $148.73, it is available through major online tire retailers.
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The Kumho Solus TA51a 215/55R17 is an all-season tire, designed for drivers of compact cars, passenger sedans, crossovers and SUVs who prioritize ride comfort and quiet operation in everyday driving. Its asymmetric tread design and high-grip silica compound focus on balanced wet and dry traction with advanced noise reduction technology.
The tire features quad circumferential grooves for water evacuation and hydroplaning resistance, combined with high-density 3D sipes that enhance both wet handling and light snow traction. Noise-canceling ribs integrated into the tire's grooves help dissipate road sounds, while 3D chamfered tread block edges maximize contact patch through natural deformation under load. Driver feedback points to strong dry performance and excellent comfort levels, with good wet weather capability and solid treadwear characteristics in daily use.
Compared to performance-oriented tires, it emphasizes comfort, stability, and long-term usability. Overall, it's a solid choice for sedans and crossovers used primarily for daily commuting and highway driving in varied weather conditions.
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| Tire | Price | Rating | Best For | Season |
|---|---|---|---|---|
★Kumho Solus TA51a 215/55R17 🛣️ Comfort-focused touring | $148.73 | ⭐ Good (104 reviews) | Daily highway commuting in varied weather | 🌤️ All Season |
🛣️ Comfort-focused touring | $92.46 | ⭐ N/A (20 reviews) | Daily highway commuting in variable weather | 🌤️ All Season |
🏁 Sport-oriented all-season | $125.99 | ⭐ Good (322 reviews) | Sports coupe daily driving | 🌤️ All Season |
🏁 Ultra high performance | $128.4 | ⭐ Good (530 reviews) | Performance sedan daily driving | ☀️ Summer |
🛣️ Touring all-season | $148 | ⭐ Fair (71 reviews) | Daily highway commuting in sedans and coupes | 🌤️ All Season |
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TirePath Editorial Review
"Stands out for impressively quiet operation and reliable all-weather traction, making it ideal for daily commuters who prioritize comfort. Tread life may be shorter than some competitors in this price range."
