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Continental VikingContact 8 vs Kumho Solus 4S HA32 — Compared

Relative Score (0–100): the weighted average of the categories below, each 60% road tests and 40% owner reviews (comfort 40/60). Based on 8 + 5 road tests and 12 + 4,267 owner reviews. How we score

VikingContact 8 is ahead, 76–65

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Continental VikingContact 8
± 5

Tests 74 · 8 tests Owners 79 · 12 reviews

Best test result: #1 of 20 in 2025 Studded, Friction and European Winter Tyre Test (snow handling (tester's mark))

Kumho Solus 4S HA32
Tire BKumho

Solus 4S HA32

All Season

± 6

Tests 71 · 5 tests Owners 57 · 4,267 reviews

Best test result: #1 of 16 in 2021 Auto Bild All Season Tyre Test (wear)

“They have been great so far. Unfortunately, only minor snow storms since they were installed but so far so good . Very quiet and predictable handling.”

Category by category

Relative Score per category, 0–100. Open “Why this score” for the tests and owner ratings behind it.

  1. 75

    Dry

    VikingContact 8 +14
    61
    Why this score
    SourceVikingContact 8Solus 4S HA32
    Professional tests (TWG score) · 6 / 5 tests7567
    Reviews found online7552

    VikingContact 8: 60% × 74.6 + 40% × 75.2 = 75

    Solus 4S HA32: 60% × 67.5 + 40% × 52.1 = 61

  2. 72

    Wet

    VikingContact 8 +2
    70
    Why this score
    SourceVikingContact 8Solus 4S HA32
    Professional tests (TWG score) · 7 / 5 tests6377
    Reviews found online8560

    VikingContact 8: 60% × 63 + 40% × 84.9 = 72

    Solus 4S HA32: 60% × 76.5 + 40% × 60.4 = 70

  3. 78

    Snow

    VikingContact 8 +11
    67
    Why this score
    SourceVikingContact 8Solus 4S HA32
    Professional tests (TWG score) · 6 / 2 tests7771
    Reviews found online8061

    VikingContact 8: 60% × 77.4 + 40% × 79.9 = 78

    Solus 4S HA32: 60% × 71 + 40% × 60.6 = 67

  4. 85

    Comfort

    VikingContact 8 +25
    60
    Why this score
    SourceVikingContact 8Solus 4S HA32
    Professional tests (TWG score) · 4 / – tests91≈ 66 (est.)
    Reviews found online8256

    VikingContact 8: 40% × 91.1 + 60% × 81.7 = 85

    Solus 4S HA32: 40% × 66.1 (est.) + 60% × 56 = 60

    No road tests of comfort for Solus 4S HA32. The test half is estimated from the owner ratings, as far as owners and testers agree (correlation 0.20).

  5. 80

    Noise

    VikingContact 8 +9
    71
    Why this score
    SourceVikingContact 8Solus 4S HA32
    Professional tests (TWG score) · 5 / 2 tests7974
    Reviews found online81≈ 66 (est.)

    VikingContact 8: 60% × 78.8 + 40% × 81.3 = 80

    Solus 4S HA32: 60% × 73.8 + 40% × 66.4 (est.) = 71

    No owner ratings of noise for Solus 4S HA32. The owner half is the owners’ average (66): owners’ noise ratings barely follow the road tests, so the tests say nothing about how owners would rate it.

  6. 73

    Treadwear

    VikingContact 8 +8
    65
    Why this score
    SourceVikingContact 8Solus 4S HA32
    Professional tests (TWG score) · – / 2 tests≈ 70 (est.)70
    Reviews found online7757

    VikingContact 8: 60% × 70.3 (est.) + 40% × 77.1 = 73

    Solus 4S HA32: 60% × 69.7 + 40% × 56.8 = 65

    No road tests of treadwear for VikingContact 8. The test half is estimated from the owner ratings, as far as owners and testers agree (correlation 0.36).

  7. 76

    Handling (owners)

    VikingContact 8 +24
    52
    Why this score
    SourceVikingContact 8Solus 4S HA32
    Reviews found online7652
  8. 78

    Efficiency

    VikingContact 8 +24
    54
    Why this score
    SourceVikingContact 8Solus 4S HA32
    Professional tests (TWG score) · 4 / 2 tests7854
Scores at a glance
Continental VikingContact 8 vs Kumho Solus 4S HA32: scores by category (0–100)
CategoryContinental VikingContact 8Kumho Solus 4S HA32
Relative Score 76 65
Dry 75 61
Wet 72 70
Snow 78 67
Comfort 85 60
Noise 80 71
Treadwear 73 65
Handling (owners) 76 52
Efficiency 78 54

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VikingContact 8

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Solus 4S HA32

The professional test results behind the scores

Per discipline: the average % of the best tire over every test both tires were in, and how many of those tests each one won. “Different tests” rows compare results from separate tests.

DisciplineCategoryVikingContact 8Solus 4S HA32ΔHead-to-head
Dry Braking Dry 95% #2/3 · 2026 Tire Rack New Winter Tyre Test 90% #16/35 · 2022 All Season Tyre Market Overview – Different tests
Dry Handling Dry 93% #3/7 · 2025 NAF Motor Studless Winter Tire Test R17 99% #8/16 · 2021 Auto Bild All Season Tyre Test – Different tests
Straight Aquaplaning Wet 73% #10/18 · 2026 Teknikens Värld Studded, Nordic and Central European Winter Tyre Test 95% #13/16 · 2021 Auto Bild All Season Tyre Test – Different tests
Wet Braking Wet 99% #2/3 · 2026 Tire Rack New Winter Tyre Test 86% #13/35 · 2022 All Season Tyre Market Overview – Different tests
Wet Handling Wet 99% #3/14 · 2025 Friction and Studded Winter Tyre Test 92% #14/16 · 2021 Auto Bild All Season Tyre Test – Different tests
Snow Braking Snow 91% #3/3 · 2026 Tire Rack New Winter Tyre Test 94% #7/16 · 2021 Auto Bild All Season Tyre Test – Different tests
Snow Handling Snow 98% #2/3 · 2026 Tire Rack New Winter Tyre Test 97% #11/16 · 2021 Auto Bild All Season Tyre Test – Different tests
Snow Traction Snow 96% #2/7 · 2025 NAF Motor Studless Winter Tire Test R17 88% #13/16 · 2021 Auto Bild All Season Tyre Test – Different tests
Noise Noise 99% #3/8 · 2025 Friction Winter Tyre Test 99% #7/16 · 2021 Auto Bild All Season Tyre Test – Different tests
Rolling Resistance Efficiency 95% #6/7 · 2025 NAF Motor Studless Winter Tire Test R17 87% #8/16 · 2021 Auto Bild All Season Tyre Test – Different tests
Also published by the testers (not in the score)
Overall Ranking Overall #1/6 2027 NAF Motor Studless Winter Tire Test R17 #12/35 2022 All Season Tyre Market Overview – Different tests

Pros, cons & observations

Themes extracted from owner reviews found online — not the opinion of TireWheelGuide.

Tire A VikingContact 8

Pros

  • Exceptional traction and grip on ice and hard-packed snow
  • High level of ride comfort, effectively soaking up potholes and rough roads
  • Remarkably quiet operation with minimal tread noise

Cons

  • Slightly soft cornering feel
  • Noticeable gap in steering response and lack of feel on straightaways
  • Occasional slip reported on really dry roads at low speeds
All owner themes in the VikingContact 8 review

Tire B Solus 4S HA32

Pros

  • Excellent value for money compared to premium alternatives
  • Good grip and confidence-inspiring performance in wet and winter conditions
  • Comfortable ride quality that effectively absorbs road imperfections and potholes

Cons

  • Some users reported faster-than-expected tread wear or peeling
  • Road noise can increase or become prominent in hot weather or as the tires age
  • Dry cornering and high-temperature performance lack the sharpness of dedicated summer tires
All owner themes in the Solus 4S HA32 review

What real owners are saying

From Reddit, forums and review threads. Not part of our score

Tire A

Continental VikingContact 8

We haven't collected enough community discussion about this tire yet.

Tire B

Kumho Solus 4S HA32

Mixed

The community generally views the Kumho Solus 4S HA32 as an affordable, budget-friendly all-weather tire that delivers quiet operation and predictable, surprisingly good winter handling. However, opinions are divided due to frequent reports of fast tread wear and shorter lifespan compared to tier-one alternatives. While some users find them to be great value for mild winter and year-round commuting, others recommend higher-tier brands if longevity is a primary concern.

teslamotorsclub.com ·1 upvote ·2023-02-20

“Stock tyres have done 25k miles and the rears are now approaching the limit. Plan to replace all 4 for continuity and want to use this opportunity to run all seasons. Car is a Model 3 SR+ on 18" rims. Was originally looking at the Vredestein Quatrac Pro but during a search found that Kumho now do a very well priced option (£515 fully fitted). I've used Kumho tyres previously on a heavy BMW 5 series estate and was really happy with the grip and longevity. Does anyone have any particular experience with the Kumho Solus 4S HA32 on a Tesla 3/Y? These have the 3PMSF (Three Peak Mountain Snow Flake) marking on them, which from 5 mins of research appears to be a new standard replacing/alongside M+S (mud and snow). One purpose of getting the all seasons is the ability to drive in European countries that mandate tyres suitable for winter conditions at certain times of the year.”

r/tires ·9 upvotes ·2024-11-15

“Kumho HA32 fast wear Hey all, would just like to share my experience with the solus ha32 4 season by kumho. These tires were installed at 173,000km last September and currently have 188,000km… around 15,000km give or take 10,000 miles in all types of weather. They are nearing end of life already.. thoughts? Overall they do ok in the snow but arent amazing. Noise isnt horrible, but the wear holy man this is crazy. I had the front suspension replaced as well as an alignment on the day of tire installation. Read more”

r/Hyundai ·4 upvotes ·2026-07-17

“Best Affordable Tires Hello! I need to get all four tires replaced on my 2019 Hyundai ELANTRA SEL and I’m looking for an affordable All Weather tire recommendations. Car might see three big days of snow (based in Kansas but probably going to be out of state when that weather is occurring). Other than that, just mild flurry’s, nothing that really sticks. It’s really hard with the budget we have which is around $600 for all 4. Not sure if we’re gonna find any good ones within that range but thought I’d ask people who know what they’re talking about before I just go with the cheapest tire I can find and pray I don’t spin out lol. TYIA! Edit/Update: Thank you to everyone who replied! I ended up going with Kumho SOLUS 4S HA32 tires. I know they’re not the greatest but since I will most likely be out of Kansas when they have their heavy snow winter weather we just needed some good tires for basically just dry road and rain👏 They were cheaper at Walmart and used the American Tires price match to get them for cheaper! Would’ve gotten them installed through Walmart to save but just in case something happens in Kansas the Discount Tires is more accessible and with tire coverage will be a cheaper repairs. Thank you again! Read more”

Top themes
#Affordable Pricing#Fast Tread Wear#Winter Performance#Quiet and Comfortable#All-Weather Capability

Based on 29 community posts

Specs side by side

Attribute A · Continental VikingContact 8 B · Kumho Solus 4S HA32
CategoryWinterAll Season
Vehicle typePassenger Car / CrossoverPassenger Car / Crossover
Sizes available123106
Rim diameters15″ – 22″13″ – 20″
Tread depth10 - 11/32″—
SidewallBlack Side Wall—
Max pressure50 - 51 psi—
Sizes in common6565

Which one should you actually buy?

Continental VikingContact 8

Kumho Solus 4S HA32

Winner: Continental VikingContact 8 — better comfort, handling and efficiency. It leads or ties in every category we score.

Pick tire A You want the most comfortable ride

Continental VikingContact 8 scores 85 vs 60 on comfort.

Pick tire A You enjoy sharp, responsive handling

Continental VikingContact 8 scores 76 vs 52 on handling.

Pick tire A You want lower fuel or energy use

Continental VikingContact 8 scores 78 vs 54 on efficiency.

Pick tire A You want the most grip on dry roads

Continental VikingContact 8 scores 75 vs 61 on dry.

Tire A · Continental VikingContact 8
Tire B · Kumho Solus 4S HA32

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VikingContact 8 or Solus 4S HA32?

Which is better in the wet, VikingContact 8 or Solus 4S HA32?

Neither, by our numbers: 72 vs 70 on the wet score, within 3 points.

Which grips better on dry roads, VikingContact 8 or Solus 4S HA32?

Continental VikingContact 8, 75 vs 61 on our dry score.

Which is better in snow, VikingContact 8 or Solus 4S HA32?

Continental VikingContact 8, 78 vs 67 on our snow score.

Which is quieter, VikingContact 8 or Solus 4S HA32?

Continental VikingContact 8, 80 vs 71 on our noise score.

Which is more comfortable, VikingContact 8 or Solus 4S HA32?

Continental VikingContact 8, 85 vs 60 on our comfort score.

Which lasts longer, VikingContact 8 or Solus 4S HA32?

Continental VikingContact 8, 73 vs 65 on our treadwear score.

Which rolls more easily, VikingContact 8 or Solus 4S HA32?

Continental VikingContact 8, 78 vs 54 on our efficiency score.

How do we compare tires?

Every category score blends two independent signals. 60% comes from professional tire tests (braking distances, lap times, noise measurements), each result compared with every other tire in the same test and newer tests counting more. 40% comes from owner reviews found online, adjusted for how generously each site rates. Both use one scale: the average tested tire gets 70, the best 100. When a tire has only one of the two, the missing half is estimated from the other and the score stays closer to average; with no road test and fewer than five owner reviews it gets no score yet.

Handling is the exception: road tests measure it inside the dry and wet scores, so its own row comes from owner ratings only and starts as less important.

Community buzz from Reddit and forums is shown for context only — it never changes the score. Full methodology