Kumho Solus TA51a 225/55R16
Kumho Solus TA51a 225/55R16 95V Grand Touring All-Season Tire 2285413
💡 Is the Kumho Solus TA51a 225/55R16 a Good Tire?
The Kumho Solus TA51a 225/55R16 is an all-season grand touring tire designed for mid-size sedans and compact crossovers. It delivers balanced dry handling and adequate wet traction through its directional tread pattern and silica-enhanced compound. Ride comfort is above average with good noise suppression at highway speeds, while tread life is moderate for its category. Rated Good by TireRack based on 104 consumer surveys, it offers solid everyday performance but lacks the longevity warranties of premium competitors. Currently priced from $140.17, it is available through major online tire retailers.
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The Kumho Solus TA51a 225/55R16 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. Quad circumferential grooves work to expel water and resist hydroplaning, while high-density 3D sipes enhance both wet handling and light snow traction. The 3-dimensional chamfered edges on tread blocks maximize contact by taking advantage of natural tire deformation under load. Driver feedback points to strong wet and dry performance, with exceptional comfort and good long-term wear characteristics standing out in daily use.
Compared to performance-oriented tires, it emphasizes comfort, stability, and long-term usability. Overall, it's a solid choice for family vehicles used primarily for daily commuting and highway driving in mixed weather conditions.
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| Tire | Price | Rating | Best For | Season |
|---|---|---|---|---|
★Kumho Solus TA51a 225/55R16 🛣️ Comfort-focused touring | $140.17 | ⭐ Good (104 reviews) | Daily highway commuting in mixed weather | 🌤️ All Season |
🛣️ Comfort-focused touring | $103.94 | ⭐ Excellent (40 reviews) | Daily highway commuting in mixed weather | 🌤️ All Season |
🛣️ Comfort-focused touring | $119.98 | ⭐ Good (154 reviews) | Daily highway commuting in varying weather | 🌤️ All Season |
🛣️ Comfort-focused touring | $200.74 | ⭐ Good (752 reviews) | Daily commuting in sedans and sport coupes | 🌤️ All Season |
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TirePath Editorial Review
"Premium performance meets daily comfort, delivering quiet rides and reliable all-season traction for highway commuters. Performance in deep snow remains limited compared to dedicated winter tires."
