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Kumho Solus Vier KH21

Touring All Season Winter rated

The Kumho Solus Vier KH21 is a Touring All Season tire designed to be fitted to Passenger Cars.

The quick answer

Owners say 72% from 5 owner reviews Read the reviews
Tests say 9th average finish across 2 independent tests Latest: P9 of 10 · 2011 See every test

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
  • 55,000miles driven
  • 2professional tests
  • 7sizes available
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Tire Reviews Score

Kumho Solus Vier KH21

7.1/10

From owner reviews only: no measured test results yet.

  • Limited Confidence
  • 5 owner reviews

How this score is built

Better than Weight
Independent testsNo measured test results yet – 0%
Owner reviews5 owner reviews · rated 72% 44% 25%
Typical tireWhere every score starts before its own data counts – 75%
Combined 36% 7.1

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.

Confidence

  1. Limited
  2. Medium
  3. High

Owner reviews decide 25% of this score. The other 75% is the typical starting point, and it shrinks as more reviews arrive.

Scored on owner reviews alone, a tire is High once the reviews decide 90% or more, and Medium from 70%. Anything less is Limited: expect the number to move as reviews arrive.

The tests behind it

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

  1. 2011 2011 EVO Winter Tire Test EVO · 225/45 R17 P9 / 10 Placing only
  2. 2011 2011 Auto Express Winter Tire Test Auto Express · 225/45 R17 P8 / 9 Placing only
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Tested 2 times by independent publications, the Kumho Solus Vier KH21 averages a finish of 9th.

2 Tests
0 Test Wins
9th Average
8th Best
9th Worst
YearTestResultAward
20112011 EVO Winter Tire TestEVO · 225/45 R17P9 / 10
20112011 Auto Express Winter Tire TestAuto Express · 225/45 R17P8 / 9
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Size Range7 sizes available

145-225Width50-65Profile13-16Rim72-109 T-VLoad/Speed Index2009First On Market

EU LabelAcross 7 sizes - the grade depends on the size you buy.

Noise

70-72dB

3PMSF on every size

Popular sizes175/70 R14195/60 R15205/60 R15205/55 R16205/65 R15
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the Kumho Solus Vier KH21's EU tire label rating?
Across its range, the Kumho Solus Vier KH21 most commonly carries EU label ratings of D for fuel efficiency, C for wet grip and 72 dB for noise.
What sizes does the Kumho Solus Vier KH21 come in?
The Kumho Solus Vier KH21 is available in 7 sizes, ranging from 145-225/50-65 R13-16.
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Kumho Solus Vier KH21 Owner Reviews

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What owners say

Across 5 owner ratings the Kumho Solus Vier KH21 averages 72%. Owners rate Wet Grip highest at 8.5 out of 10 and Wear lowest at 5.3. 2 of those reviews come from owners past 10,000 miles.

Owner ratings averaged from 5 ratings

  • Owner score 72%
  • Wet Grip 85%
  • Dry Grip 83%
  • Road Feedback 80%
  • Handling 78%
  • Comfort 60%
  • Wear 53%

Featured reviews

Most helpful 71%

“has been in use three years, front tires wear much more and need to change, rear still good. After two years tires become hard, more noisy. This month changed them all to conti TS850 - difference is huge especialy in...”

  • Citroën XM V6 24 valve 3 liter series 2
  • 25,000 miles
Read full review → 621 found this helpful
Most critical 59%

“I have had 4 of these tires on my Passat estate initially they felt good when new but as they wore down a bit I had all sorts of problems,firstly the front tires wore very badly on the outside and inside edges more so...”

  • Volkswagen Passat 1.9Tdi
  • 15,000 miles
Read full review → 576 found this helpful

All 4 Kumho Solus Vier KH21 reviews

Score spread across 4 written reviews
71%
Member
has been in use three years, front tires wear much more and need to change, rear still good. After two years tires become hard, more noisy. This month changed them all to conti TS850 - difference is huge especialy in comfort, fellings like I get another higher class of my car.
This owner's scores
  • Dry Grip 8
  • Wet Grip 8
  • Road Feedback 8
  • Handling 7
  • Wear 8
  • Comfort 6
  • Buy again 5
Helpful 621
59%
Member
I have had 4 of these tires on my Passat estate initially they felt good when new but as they wore down a bit I had all sorts of problems,firstly the front tires wore very badly on the outside and inside edges more so on the nearside and the balance was very bad by the time I changed them. On the rear again the nearside one went out of shape and had high and low area's on the inside edge also the balance was way out and it was causing a lot of strange sounds that I thought were mechanical I also tried the nearside rear on the front and the sound I got was just like a wheel bearing had gone in fact the noise was so bad all the way to Heathrow that on the way back I had to put the spare on"all noise gone" The remaing tire on the rear offside is still fitted but is showing signs of going out of shape I mean that by jacking up the car and spinning the wheel I can see the tread rising up and down.Tomorrow I am having two more Hancook's fitted to the read to match the fronts and will see how that goes.
This owner's scores
  • Dry Grip 9
  • Wet Grip 9
  • Road Feedback 8
  • Handling 7
  • Wear 2
  • Comfort 4
  • Buy again 2
Helpful 576
76%
Member
The tires are very sensitive of the air temperature and atmospheric pressure. It always depends on the current weather condition how much they keep their pressure, so it's recommended to have a hand pump in the trunk just in case...
This owner's scores
  • Dry Grip 8
  • Wet Grip 9
  • Road Feedback 8
  • Handling 8
  • Wear 6
  • Comfort 6
  • Buy again 8
Helpful 611

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85%
Member
I drive in europe often, and wanted an all season tire which had to comply with my list of specs. It had to have the mountain and snowflake symbol for winter, to fully comply with winter tire laws in europe. Have good grip and road handling all year. Very pleased with tire. worth every penny. I have slung the car around in the dry and in heavy rain to find its maximum traction. The price, ?5 more than a crappy budget tire from your local supplier
This owner's scores
  • Dry Grip 8
  • Wet Grip 8
  • Road Feedback 8
  • Handling 9
  • Comfort 8
  • Buy again 10
Helpful 615
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