Kumho Solus KH17

Fitted as standard equipment on my Hyundai i10 i have covered 20k with these tyres rotated them so now all 4 are due a change my biggest issue is really bad grip especially in wet really want a set of good wet tyres but from reading reviews even the big names have some bad reviews i think ill chose toyo 350's when i change

Kumho KH17 came as standard on my 2008 i30 Diesel and they do everything I ask of them. I am rarely aware of the traction etc. control cutting in, even when I occasionally drive in a spirited manner in the wet. Ride comfort and roadholding are good, road noise low and occasional harsh braking in the wet has not given any tense moments. I achieved approx. 18k from the front (2+mm left) and I would estimate 33k plus from the rear-very similar to mileages with previous cars/tyres. I have replaced them with the same Kumho Tyres at a good price.

Give me a break, The Kumho KH Series of Tyres are a winner for NZ road conditions. I've read the reviews, what a load of crap. Most of you winers are driving "Front Wheel drive Cars" and the Hyundai late model vehicles seem too precious to handle a fantastic tyre. I got full traction on a wet road making a right turn from a standing start planting the boot in a falcon ute with and empty tray with no tail sway...if that isn't good traction in the wet then nothing is. These are made of good rubber, get a wheel alignment to reduce wear and while good value are a performance tyre in my view....would definitely repeat the purchase.

Car was initially fitted with this model which gave me some apprehensions. However after clocking more than 60,000km with these tyres, over 80% long distances and balance city driving, I must say this is a pretty good set of tyres. Very lasting, good grips in both dry and wet conditions, and pretty quiet. I am impressed!

The grip is rather poor on dry road and not much better on wet.

Good quality cheap middle of the road tyre having done 7500 miles showing little wear very pleased

I have done 5000 miles in a brand new Hyundai i 10 and my tyres are down to the bone. Bridgend Hyundai have said it is just wear and tear. I have to buy 2 new ones and the others will be sent away and maybe I will get a few pounds to the other 2. I will not be buying them again.

FITTED HAS STANDARD MY MY VEHICLE. A LITTLE CONCERNED AT FIRST WITH KUHMO (VALUE BRAND)TYRES FITTED TO A BRAND NEW CAR, BUT NEED NOT HAVE WORRIED. FOUND THE TYRES TO BE A GOOD ALLROUND PERFORMER, COPED WELL IN ALL CONDITIONS.INCLUDING A 1000 MILE DASH BACK FROM SPAIN IN 16 HOURS. THEY EVEN COPE WELL WHEN MY CARAVAN IS HOOKED UP TO THE CAR. FRONTS ARE ON 3MM AND THE REARS 5MM AFTER 22K. ASKING MYSELF IF ITS WORTH PAYING TWICE HAS MUCH FOR THE SO CALLED PREMIUM BRANDS.
BEST FEATURE, GREAT GRIP IN LAST WINTERS SNOW & ICE.
WORST FEATURE, THEY LET YOU KNOW WHAT ROAD SURFACE YOU ARE DRIVING ON. COULD BE A LITTLE QUIETER.

Bought these after I purchased a set of Solus KH15s. These proved to initially be a worse tyre until the tread blocks wore down several millimetres they then provided good levels of grip in both the wet and the dry. I will admit to being a spirited driver but found these tyres no worse for losing grip whilst cornering than many of the big named brands and when you consider you can buy 4 tyres for the price of three of the premium brands, these tyres get a big thumbs up for cost effectiveness. They do have a down side they aren't as good in the snow as the KH15s. But then seeing as we only have snow once in a blue moon.

Considering I bought a top of the range i20 I am very disapointed in the performance of the tyres on looking at the site realising that the car was fitted with standard budget tyres, disgracefull for hyundai, however I would have expected more miles from them, 9,000 is more than poor in my opinion. I have bought cheaper cars with better performance on the tyres nearly doubling the mileage on the khumo budget.