Performance Rating

Numeric ratings reflect how a tire compares against other Kumho tires of similar type. A rating of 10 indicates
that the tire is designed to perform extremely well under those conditions. A rating less than 4 or N/A (not
applicable) indicates that the tire is not designed to excel in that area.

DRY

DRY

WET

WET

OFF ROAD

OFF ROAD

WEAR

WEAR

COMFORT

COMFORT

DESCRIPTION

The Kumho Solus TA51 is a Premium Touring All-Season tire designed to be the successor of the Kumho Solus TA31. It is targeted at passengers who prioritize comfort, handling, and an attractive price-performance ratio. The tire was introduced in 2021 and aims to establish itself as a leading option in its segment, particularly in the South Korean market, where it competes with the newly introduced Nexen N'Fera Supreme. ### Features & Benefits

  • **Enhanced Comfort**: One of the major highlights of the Kumho Solus TA51 is its focus on improved comfort. Special protrusions in the grooves are designed to reduce sound resonance and noise levels during drives.
  • **Optimized Handling & Longevity**: The tire benefits from an optimized contact patch and improved load distribution that contribute to better handling and a more uniform wear pattern, extending the tire's life.
  • **Winter Performance**: Made from a rubber compound that maintains elasticity at lower temperatures, the Solus TA51 performs admirably in winter conditions. 3D sipes add to tread stiffness under load and offer improved lateral stability.
  • **Wear Indicators**: The tire is equipped with wear indicators to help drivers monitor the tire's condition, particularly its ability to provide maximum grip on snowy and wet surfaces.

TYPE & SIZE

Tire Model
Kumho Solus TA51
Type
Passenger
Season
All Season
Rim Diameter
16/ 17/ 18/ 19
Width
195/ 205/ 215/ 225/ 235/ 245/ 275
Aspect Ratio
45/ 55/ 60/ 65/ 50/ 40/ 35

SIZE & TECHNICAL DATA

Performance Summer

Group Description Tire Width Aspect Ratio Rim Diameter Load Index Speed Symbol
metric 195/45 R16 84V XL 195 45 16 84 V
metric 205/55 R16 91H 205 55 16 91 H
metric 205/60 R16 92H 205 60 16 92 H
metric 205/65 R16 95H 205 65 16 95 H
metric 215/45 R16 90V XL 215 45 16 90 V
metric 215/55 R16 97V XL 215 55 16 97 V
metric 215/60 R16 95H 215 60 16 95 H
metric 225/55 R16 99V XL 225 55 16 99 V
metric 225/60 R16 98H 225 60 16 98 H
metric 235/55 R16 98V 235 55 16 98 V
metric 205/50 R17 93V XL 205 50 17 93 V
metric 205/55 R17 95V XL 205 55 17 95 V
metric 215/45 R17 91V XL 215 45 17 91 V
metric 215/50 R17 95V XL 215 50 17 95 V
metric 215/55 R17 94V 215 55 17 94 V
metric 225/45 R17 91W 225 45 17 91 W
metric 225/50 R17 98V XL 225 50 17 98 V
metric 225/55 R17 97V 225 55 17 97 V
metric 235/55 R17 103V XL 235 55 17 103 V
metric 245/45 R17 99V XL 245 45 17 99 V
metric 215/40 R18 89V XL 215 40 18 89 V
metric 215/45 R18 93V XL 215 45 18 93 V
metric 225/40 R18 88W 225 40 18 88 W
metric 225/45 R18 95V XL 225 45 18 95 V
metric 235/40 R18 95V XL 235 40 18 95 V
metric 235/45 R18 94V 235 45 18 94 V
metric 235/50 R18 101V XL 235 50 18 101 V
metric 245/40 R18 97V XL 245 40 18 97 V
metric 245/45 R18 100V XL 245 45 18 100 V
metric 245/50 R18 104V XL 245 50 18 104 V
metric 235/35 R19 91W XL 235 35 19 91 W
metric 245/40 R19 98W XL 245 40 19 98 W
metric 245/45 R19 102W XL 245 45 19 102 W
metric 275/35 R19 100W XL 275 35 19 100 W
metric 275/40 R19 105W XL 275 40 19 105 W