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What we think:
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  • Year of manufacture.
  • The premium brand factor .
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  • The number of times the tire was involved in professional tire tests.
  • The fact of the tire being on the bestseller lists on such reputed websites as amazon, tirerack, oponeo, simpletire, and others.
  • The number of tire types and sizes .

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Value, average: 27

Key Facts

  • Official web page
  • Many sizes of this line have been discontinued.
  • Available Sizes in Line: 17
  • Original Equipment (OE) tires for:
    • • Hyundai Azera I (TG) [2006 .. 2011]
    • • Hyundai Avante IV (HD) [2006 .. 2010]
    • • Hyundai Verna II (MC) [2005 .. 2010]
    • • Hyundai Equus VI [2009 .. 2016]
    • • Kia Lotze MG Facelift [2008 .. 2010]
    • • Kia Opirus Facelift [2006 .. 2010]
    • • Kia Amanti l Facelift [2006 .. 2010]
    • • Kia Carnival II (VQ) [2006 .. 2014]
    • • Kia Sedona II (VQ) [2006 .. 2014]
    • • Kia Carens II (UN) [2006 .. 2013]
    • • Hyundai Accent III (MC) [2005 .. 2010]
    • • Hyundai Accent IV (RB/RC) [2010 .. 2018]
    • • Hyundai Elantra IV (HD) [2006 .. 2011]
    • • Hyundai Elantra V (MD/UD) [2010 .. 2013]
    • • Hyundai Sonata V (NF) Facelift [2008 .. 2010]
    • • Hyundai Entourage I [2006 .. 2009]
    • • Kia Rio II (JB) [2005 .. 2011]
    • • Kia Forte I (TD) [2008 .. 2013]
    • • Kia Rondo UN [2006 .. 2013]
    • • Kia Optima II (MG) [2006 .. 2008]
    • • Kia Optima II (MG) Facelift [2009 .. 2010]
    • • Kia Optima III (TF) [2010 .. 2016]
    • • Dodge Journey JC49 [2008 .. 2023]
    • • Chrysler Town & Country V (RT) [2008 .. 2016]
    • • Dodge Grand Caravan RT Facelift [2011 .. 2023]
    • • Ford Focus II Facelift [2008 .. 2013]
    • • Fiat Freemont 345 [2011 .. 2016]
  • Year Released: 2008
  • Regions for sale: USA+, Canada, Europe, Russia+, East Asia, Middle East, Oceania
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Summary

We spent several hours reading reviews from experts and tire owners. In summary, this is what people think about Kumho Solus KH16. You can agree with these conclusions by voting for any item:

Reasons to buy vote if agree

– The drivers were happy that the price for the tire was affordable.
– A couple of consumers commended the tire's braking and cornering capabilities.
– The tire offered a comfortable and quiet ride, according to the reviewers.
– Some happy owners said that they experienced incredible tread life with these tires.
– The purchasers admired the tire’s response on wet and dry surfaces.
– Several motorists mentioned that this tire ensured good grip in snow.

Reasons not to buy

– Some drivers complained about the tires' poor quality.
– Some owners complained that the tires didn't last long and that the tread wear was rather quick.

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Popular Vehicle Fitments :: Kumho Solus KH16

  • • Acura TL
  • • Chrysler 300
  • • Dodge Magnum
  • • Ford Five Hundred
  • • Honda Civic
  • • Nissan Altima
  • • Nissan Sentra
  • • Mazda Mazda6
Kumho Solus KH16



Description

The Solus KH16 High-Performance Touring tire delivers crisp steering response with outstanding ride comfort and all-season traction that complements modern sedans and sports luxury vehicles. The Solus KH16 offers a performance package that delivers a harmonious balance between ride comfort, noise and performance handling, even in light .

  • Kumho’s patented design technology optimizes casing shape, tread contact and sidewall stiffness to maintain outstanding ability to absorb bumps even while increasing the response
  • High technology dual compound structure creates a perfect blend of steering response, ride comfort and increased mileage
  • The multi-siped, four-circumferential groove tread design ensures optimum water evacuation
  • Kumho’s Cornering Lag Technology reduces time from when the steering wheel is turned to when the vehicle reacts. “CLT” increases steering response without sacrificing ride comfort
  • Variable pitch tread blocks reduce road harmonics to make the KH16 one of the quietest tires Kumho sells

Kumho Solus KH16 Latest News

  • Dec 31, 2014
    Video

    Kumho Tire Solus KH16 Part 2

    Part 2 of the Kumho Tire Solus KH16 training series.


Detailed Information

Type and Size
Tire Model
Kumho / Solus KH16
Car Type
Season
All Season
Rim Diameter
15 / 16 / 17 / 18 / 19 "
Width
155 / 175 / 185 / 195 / 205 / 215 / 225 / 235 / 255 mm
Aspect Ratio
45 / 50 / 55 / 60 / 65 / 70 %
Construction
Radial
Special Features
Runflat
No
Mud and Snow
No
Extra Load
No
Speed and Load
Speed Index
H (max 130 mph) ... V (max 149 mph)
Load Index (max load for a tire)
 

Kumho / Solus KH16 Sizes & Specifications

Note! Many sizes of this line have been discontinued.

Rim Model Size Index Features Tread depth Max inflation pressure Utqg Measured rim width Approved rim width Load range Sidewall styling Static loaded radius Max load single Tire weight Overall diameter Section width Price
R15 155/60 R15 74T 155/60 R15 74T 9.5 44 440AA/A 4.5 4.5 - 5.5 SL BW 10.4 827 13.3 22.3 6.2
R15 175/55 R15 77T 175/55 R15 77T 9.5 44 440AA/A 5.5 5 - 6 SL BW 10.4 908 16.1 22.6 7.2
R15 185/65 R15 86T 185/65 R15 86T 10.0 44 440AA/A 5.5 5 - 6.5 SL BW 11.2 1168 16.8 24.4 7.4
R15 195/55 R15 84V 195/55 R15 84V 10.5 44 440AA/A 6.0 5.5 - 7 SL BW 10.8 1102 19.6 23.4 7.9
R15 195/65 R15 89T 195/65 R15 89T 10.0 44 440AA/A 6.0 5.5 - 7 SL BW 11.4 1279 19.0 25.0 7.9
R15 205/70 R15 95H 205/70 R15 95H 10.0 44 440AA/A 6.0 5 - 7 SL BW 11.9 1499 22.1 26.3 8.2
R15 215/60 R15 93H 215/60 R15 93H 10.0 44 440AA/A 6.5 6 - 7.5 SL BW 11.5 1411 22.7 25.2 8.7
R16 205/45 R16 83V 205/45 R16 83V 11.0 44 440AA/A 7.0 6.5 - 7.5 SL BW 10.8 1074 19.2 23.2 8.1
R16 225/60 R16 97H 225/60 R16 97H 10.0 44 440AA/A 6.5 6 - 8 SL BW 12.1 1609 24.2 26.6 9
R16 225/70 R16 102T 225/70 R16 102T 11.0 44 440AA/A 6.5 6 - 7.5 SL BW 12.8 1874 28.1 28.4 9
R17 215/45 R17 87H 215/45 R17 87H 10.0 44 440A/A 7.0 7 - 8 SL BW 11.5 1201 21.6 24.6 8.4
R17 215/50 R17 90V 215/50 R17 90V 10.0 44 440A/A 7.0 6 - 7.5 SL BW 11.8 1323 22.4 25.5 8.9
R17 215/55 R17 93V 215/55 R17 93V 10.0 44 440A/A 7.0 6 - 7.5 SL BW 12.1 1433 24.3 26.3 8.9
R17 215/65 R17 98H 215/65 R17 98H 10.0 44 440A/A 6.5 6 - 7.5 SL BW 12.8 1653 27.0 28.0 8.7
R17 235/60 R17 102T 235/60 R17 102T 11.0 44 440A/A 7.0 6.5 - 8.5 SL BW 12.8 1874 28.0 28.1 9.4
R17 235/65 R17 103H 235/65 R17 103H 11.0 44 440A/A 7.0 6.5 - 8.5 SL BW 13.2 1929 28.4 29.1 9.4
R19 225/55 R19 99H 225/55 R19 99H 10.0 44 440A/A 7.0 6 - 8 SL BW 13.3 1709 28.0 28.8 9.2

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Questions and Answers

  • Dec 31, 2014
    Video

    Kumho Tire Solus KH16 Part 2

    Part 2 of the Kumho Tire Solus KH16 training series.