Kumho Solus TA51a 235/65R17

Kumho Solus TA51a 235/65R17 104H Grand Touring All-Season Tire 2285593

🌀️ All SeasonπŸ“ 235/65R17πŸš— Passenger Car

πŸ’‘ Is the Kumho Solus TA51a 235/65R17 a Good Tire?

Yes β€” the Kumho 235/65R17 is a Good-rated all-season grand touring tire (104 surveys) suited for mid-size sedans and compact SUVs. Solid overall comfort and highway manners, though limited survey data makes long-term durability less certain.

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About This Tire

The Kumho Solus TA51a 235/65R17 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 asymmetric tread design and high-grip silica compound focus on balanced wet and dry traction with noise reduction technologies.

The tire features quad circumferential grooves for water evacuation and hydroplaning resistance, while high-density 3D sipes enhance wet handling and light snow traction. Noise-canceling ribs integrated into the grooves help reduce road sounds, and 3D chamfered tread block edges maximize contact patch through natural tire deformation 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 seeking a balance of all-weather capability and refined ride quality in typical suburban and highway conditions.

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These tires share the same size (235/65R17) and are sorted by expert rating for easier comparison.

TireRatingBest ForSeason
β˜…Kumho Solus TA51a 235/65R17
πŸ›£οΈ Comfort-focused touring
⭐ Good (104 reviews)Daily commuting and highway driving🌀️ All Season
❄️ Dedicated winter tire
⭐ Excellent (758 reviews)Performance sedans and sports cars driven year-round in cold climates❄️ Winter
πŸ›£οΈ Comfort-focused touring
⭐ Excellent (966 reviews)Daily commuting in variable weather conditions🌀️ All Season
πŸ”οΈ All-terrain capability
⭐ Excellent (372 reviews)Pickup truck owners needing year-round versatility🌀️ All Season
πŸ›£οΈ Highway all-season
⭐ Excellent (55 reviews)Daily highway commuting and suburban driving🌀️ All Season
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Kumho Solus TA51a 235/65R17
πŸ›£οΈ Comfort-focused touring
Rating
⭐ Good (104 reviews)
Best For
⭐ Daily commuting and highway driving
Season
🌀️ All Season
Vredestein Wintrac Pro 235/65R17
❄️ Dedicated winter tire
Rating
⭐ Excellent (758 reviews)
Best For
⭐ Performance sedans and sports cars driven year-round in cold climates
Season
❄️ Winter
Michelin CrossClimate2 235/65R17
πŸ›£οΈ Comfort-focused touring
Rating
⭐ Excellent (966 reviews)
Best For
⭐ Daily commuting in variable weather conditions
Season
🌀️ All Season
Falken WildPeak A/T4W 235/65R17
πŸ”οΈ All-terrain capability
Rating
⭐ Excellent (372 reviews)
Best For
⭐ Pickup truck owners needing year-round versatility
Season
🌀️ All Season
Sumitomo Encounter HT2 235/65R17
πŸ›£οΈ Highway all-season
Rating
⭐ Excellent (55 reviews)
Best For
⭐ Daily highway commuting and suburban driving
Season
🌀️ All Season

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Key Features

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Noise Reduction
Noise-canceling ribs integrated into tire grooves actively dissipate road sounds for a quieter ride.
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Wet Traction
High-density 3D sipes and quad circumferential grooves enhance wet handling and resist hydroplaning.
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Silica Compound
High-grip silica tread compound maintains flexibility and traction across varying temperature conditions.
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Asymmetric Design
Asymmetric tread pattern optimizes different zones for dry handling, wet traction, and noise control.
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Light Snow
3D sipe technology provides additional biting edges for improved traction in light winter conditions.

🎯 Best For

βœ“ Daily commuting and highway drivingβœ“ Drivers prioritizing ride comfort and low noiseβœ“ Year-round use including light snow conditionsβœ“ Compact cars, sedans, and crossover SUVs
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Specifications

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Size
235/65R17
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Load Index
104
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Speed Rating
H
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TirePath Editorial Review

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"Engineered for daily drivers seeking a smooth, quiet ride with reliable all-season traction on highways and city streets. Performance in aggressive cornering and heavy snow falls short of more specialized tires."

By TirePath Editorial TeamFeb 17, 2026
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TireRack Ratings

Overall Rating⭐ Good
Survey Ratings104 reviews
CategoryGrand Touring All-Season

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