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Kumho Solus HS51 Harmony Sports

Premium Touring Summer

The Kumho Solus HS51 Harmony Sports is a Premium Touring Summer tire designed to be fitted to Passenger Cars.

The quick answer

Owners say 76% from 5 owner reviews Read the reviews
Tests say 9th average finish across 5 independent tests Latest: P7 of 10 · 2020 See every test
Strengths & weaknesses Value, Wet Comfort Relative to its rivals across every test we hold

Built from every independent test result and vetted owner review we hold for this tire - the evidence is all further down the page. Data updated January 2025.

  • 5owner reviews
  • 3,250miles driven
  • 5professional tests
  • 121sizes available
Kumho Solus HS51 Harmony Sports 1 photos

Tire Reviews Score

Kumho Solus HS51 Harmony Sports

7.2/10

Better than 46% of summer tires

  • Limited Confidence
  • 1 test
  • 5 owner reviews
Scores of the 406 summer tires we have tested

How this score is built

Better than Weight
Independent tests1 test · 2020 48% 90%
Owner reviews5 owner reviews · rated 76% 30% 10%
Combined 46% 7.2

A fixed curve turns the combined figure into the 0 to 10 score, so roughly the top 10% of a group score 9 or more.

Category by category

How it compares with other summer tires in each area, and how much each area counts. 50 is the middle of the group.

Category Better than Weight Tests
WetBraking, handling and aquaplaning in the wet 73% 44% 1
DryBraking and handling on dry roads 46% 40% 1
ValueWear, efficiency and cost 76% 9% 1
ComfortNoise and ride comfort 1% 7% 1

Weights are shares of the test result. Owner reviews are blended in afterwards. Faded bars rest on one or two tests.

By discipline

The same results grouped by what the tire was doing. They are not counted a second time.

BrakingEvery braking test, on any surface 59% 1
HandlingEvery handling test, on any surface 44% 1

Confidence

  1. Limited
  2. Medium
  3. High

Its own test results decide 85% of the test figure. The other 15% is the average for its group, and it shrinks as more tests arrive.

High needs at least 3 tests, with its own results deciding 90% or more. Medium needs 2 tests and 70%. Anything less is Limited: expect the number to move as tests arrive.

The tests behind it

Only measured results count. A test that published its placings alone is listed, but not scored.

  1. 2020 2020 Teknikens 17 Inch Summer Tire Test 225/50 R17 P7 / 10
  2. 2015 2015 Test World Summer Tire Test Test World · 205/55 R16 P5 / 15 Placing only
  3. 2015 2015 European Tire Test 205/55 R16 ADAC · 205/55 R16 P17 / 19 Placing only
  4. 2015 2015 ACE Summer Touring Tire Test ACE · 205/55 R16 P5 / 12 Placing only
  5. 2014 2014 ACE Summer Tire Test ACE · 225/45 R17 P11 / 11 Placing only
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Tested 5 times by independent publications, the Kumho Solus HS51 Harmony Sports averages a finish of 9th.

5 Tests
0 Test Wins
9th Average
5th Best
17th Worst
Finishing position in each test1stLast20142020

Finishing position in each test

The latest test

2020 Teknikens 17 Inch Summer Tire Test P7 of 10

Strong: Straight Aqua Weak: Dry Braking, Subj. Comfort, Rolling Resistance Winner: Michelin Primacy 4

YearTestResultAward
20202020 Teknikens 17 Inch Summer Tire TestTeknikens · 225/50 R17P7 / 10
20152015 Test World Summer Tire TestTest World · 205/55 R16P5 / 15
20152015 European Tire Test 205/55 R16ADAC · 205/55 R16P17 / 19
20152015 ACE Summer Touring Tire TestACE · 205/55 R16P5 / 12
20142014 ACE Summer Tire TestACE · 225/45 R17P11 / 11

On the full record: Record by disciplineHead-to-head recordEvery published verdict

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Size Range61 sizes available

165-245Width40-65Profile14-18Rim76-104 H-WLoad/Speed Index

EU LabelAcross 61 sizes - the grade depends on the size you buy.

Noise

68-72dB

Popular sizes195/50 R15215/50 R16225/45 R17205/50 R16
Frequently Asked Questions
How good is the Kumho Solus HS51 Harmony Sports in the wet?
Across the 1 wet-braking test it has featured in, the Kumho Solus HS51 Harmony Sports stops 0.5% longer than premium rivals, 4.7% shorter than mid-range rivals and 2.2% shorter than budget rivals. It has a Tire Reviews wet score of 73/100, and owners rate it 8/10 in the wet from 5 reviews.
How good is the Kumho Solus HS51 Harmony Sports in the dry?
Across the 1 dry-braking test it has featured in, the Kumho Solus HS51 Harmony Sports stops 4.8% longer than premium rivals, 0.5% longer than mid-range rivals and 1.9% longer than budget rivals. It has a Tire Reviews dry score of 46/100, and owners rate it 8.5/10 in the dry from 5 reviews.
How fuel efficient is the Kumho Solus HS51 Harmony Sports?
Across the 1 test measuring rolling resistance, the Kumho Solus HS51 Harmony Sports's rolling resistance is 4% higher than premium rivals, 4.5% higher than mid-range rivals and 2.3% higher than budget rivals.
What is the Kumho Solus HS51 Harmony Sports's EU tire label rating?
Across its range, the Kumho Solus HS51 Harmony Sports most commonly carries EU label ratings of C for fuel efficiency, B for wet grip and 69 dB for noise.
How comfortable and quiet are the Kumho Solus HS51 Harmony Sports?
Owners rate the Kumho Solus HS51 Harmony Sports 9 out of 10 for comfort and noise across 5 reviews.
More questions about the Kumho Solus HS51 Harmony Sports (2)
How well do the Kumho Solus HS51 Harmony Sports wear, according to owners?
Owners rate the Kumho Solus HS51 Harmony Sports 8 out of 10 for wear across 5 reviews.
What sizes does the Kumho Solus HS51 Harmony Sports come in?
The Kumho Solus HS51 Harmony Sports is available in 121 sizes, ranging from 165-245/40-65 R14-18.
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what is the wear ?
April 10, 2017
Unfortunately we've not seen any wear tests of the Kumho HS51 but it scores well in user reviews

Kumho Solus HS51 Harmony Sports Owner Reviews

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What owners say

Across 5 owner ratings the Kumho Solus HS51 Harmony Sports averages 76%. Owners rate Comfort highest at 9 out of 10 and Handling lowest at 6.5.

Owner ratings averaged from 5 ratings

  • Owner score 76%
  • Comfort 90%
  • Dry Grip 85%
  • Wet Grip 80%
  • Wear 80%
  • Road Feedback 65%
  • Handling 65%

Featured reviews

Most helpful 85%

“Have these on an NA MX-5 following Owners Club recommendation. Superb upgrade to the budget tires on the car when I bought it. Would thoroughly recommend the Kumhos as a mid-range tire - albeit ones that arguably match...”

  • Mazda MX5
  • 500 miles
Read full review → 896 found this helpful
Most critical 51%

“Ever since I installed this two fresh tires on the rear, were horrible on dry grip. I felt like I was driving on the jelly... wobbling, and like I was rolling on flat or very bad suspensions problems. Probably because...”

  • Honda Civic Type S
  • 1,300 miles
Read full review → 653 found this helpful

All 5 Kumho Solus HS51 Harmony Sports reviews

Score spread across 4 written reviews
85%
Member
  • Mazda MX5
  • 195/50 R15 V
  • 500 miles
  • Mostly Country Roads
  • Spirited
Have these on an NA MX-5 following Owners Club recommendation. Superb upgrade to the budget tires on the car when I bought it. Would thoroughly recommend the Kumhos as a mid-range tire - albeit ones that arguably match the Bridgestones on my daily runner...
This owner's scores
  • Dry Grip 10
  • Road Feedback 7
  • Handling 8
  • Wear 8
  • Comfort 8
  • Buy again 10
Helpful 896
51%
Member
Ever since I installed this two fresh tires on the rear, were horrible on dry grip. I felt like I was driving on the jelly... wobbling, and like I was rolling on flat or very bad suspensions problems. Probably because of the small weight of the car, but I have not experience that suicedal feeling in 6 years since I have this car with Hankook Ventus, Bridgestone Turanza, Yokohama Advan, Michelin Alpin and Ecsta KU31.
basically after each curve I'm all of the road... NEVER buy this again!
P.S.: Before that I had, on rear, some second hand ECSTA SPT KU31, despite the awful noise, was superb on feedback and handling..
This owner's scores
  • Dry Grip 7
  • Wet Grip 8
  • Road Feedback 2
  • Handling 2
  • Wear 7
  • Comfort 9
  • Buy again 1
Helpful 653
100%
Member
Excellent tires, there are many options available for my van but these were the only good ones, I didn't expect too much but they exceeded my expectations by far! The van handles much better now, also the load and speed rating are much higher that competitors. Would buy again!!
This owner's scores
  • Dry Grip 10
  • Wet Grip 10
  • Road Feedback 10
  • Handling 10
  • Wear 10
  • Comfort 10
  • Buy again 10
Helpful 571

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  • Mazda MX5
  • 195/50 R15 V
  • 300 miles
  • Mostly Country Roads
  • Spirited
Following a double blowout in my MX5 (caused by a pothole), I needed a new pair of tires quickly. I've been happy enough with Kumho tires in the past, so decided to give these a go.
Fitted to the rear, the handling felt dangerous, lurching sideways like running on flat tires. Upping pressures made no difference. I honestly thought that the suspension must have been damaged by the pothole!
Swapped to the front axle, the lurching ceased, but now the steering felt dead! Not impressed...
Grip levels were actually good, but I simply cannot recommend these for an MX5, which has finely balanced handling sensitive to tire choice.
A set of Michelins has since been fitted - car is now stable, predictable and responsive.
70%
Member
Ive used kumho ecsta, ku36 & ku39 and found them great value. Great grip up to 8 or 9 tenths but push harder & they start to lose grip. Great in the wet too. They were very comfortable & quiet which made long jrnys much less tiring, this is mostly down to how soft they are specially in the side wall compared to other brands so not the most durable (15 months or 12000 miles on average), the tread lasts longer than the tires grip so it wud still get through MOT but had lost a lot of grip by then. Just had these new HS ones about 150 miles ago so not really pushed them yet but these initially felt even more comfy & wet & dry felt very good..seems to have faded slightly already but cud just b me pushing them without realising it...will update this review once I've had a few more hundred miles & motorway jrnys. Once fully bedded in (100ish miles including motorway speeds) will push them in the corners too.
This owner's scores
  • Dry Grip 7
  • Wet Grip 6
  • Road Feedback 7
  • Handling 6
  • Wear 7
  • Comfort 9
Helpful 663
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