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))
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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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))
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.”
Relative Score per category, 0–100. Open “Why this score” for the tests and owner ratings behind it.
| Source | VikingContact 8 | Solus 4S HA32 |
|---|---|---|
| Professional tests (TWG score) · 6 / 5 tests | 75 | 67 |
| Reviews found online | 75 | 52 |
VikingContact 8: 60% × 74.6 + 40% × 75.2 = 75
Solus 4S HA32: 60% × 67.5 + 40% × 52.1 = 61
| Source | VikingContact 8 | Solus 4S HA32 |
|---|---|---|
| Professional tests (TWG score) · 7 / 5 tests | 63 | 77 |
| Reviews found online | 85 | 60 |
VikingContact 8: 60% × 63 + 40% × 84.9 = 72
Solus 4S HA32: 60% × 76.5 + 40% × 60.4 = 70
| Source | VikingContact 8 | Solus 4S HA32 |
|---|---|---|
| Professional tests (TWG score) · 6 / 2 tests | 77 | 71 |
| Reviews found online | 80 | 61 |
VikingContact 8: 60% × 77.4 + 40% × 79.9 = 78
Solus 4S HA32: 60% × 71 + 40% × 60.6 = 67
| Source | VikingContact 8 | Solus 4S HA32 |
|---|---|---|
| Professional tests (TWG score) · 4 / – tests | 91 | ≈ 66 (est.) |
| Reviews found online | 82 | 56 |
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).
| Source | VikingContact 8 | Solus 4S HA32 |
|---|---|---|
| Professional tests (TWG score) · 5 / 2 tests | 79 | 74 |
| Reviews found online | 81 | ≈ 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.
| Source | VikingContact 8 | Solus 4S HA32 |
|---|---|---|
| Professional tests (TWG score) · – / 2 tests | ≈ 70 (est.) | 70 |
| Reviews found online | 77 | 57 |
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).
| Source | VikingContact 8 | Solus 4S HA32 |
|---|---|---|
| Reviews found online | 76 | 52 |
| Source | VikingContact 8 | Solus 4S HA32 |
|---|---|---|
| Professional tests (TWG score) · 4 / 2 tests | 78 | 54 |
| Category | Continental VikingContact 8 | Kumho 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 |
Higher is better. The Relative Score follows your weights below; category scores do not change.
Wet grip starts at “Important”. Treadwear starts at “Neutral” here: road tests measured it for at most one of the two tires, so it rests on owner reviews. Move the sliders and the scores update instantly.
VikingContact 8
Solus 4S HA32
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.
| Discipline | Category | VikingContact 8 | Solus 4S HA32 | Δ | Head-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 |
Themes extracted from owner reviews found online — not the opinion of TireWheelGuide.
From Reddit, forums and review threads. Not part of our score
We haven't collected enough community discussion about this tire yet.
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.
“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.”
“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”
“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”
Based on 29 community posts
| Attribute | A · Continental VikingContact 8 | B · Kumho Solus 4S HA32 |
|---|---|---|
| Category | Winter | All Season |
| Vehicle type | Passenger Car / Crossover | Passenger Car / Crossover |
| Sizes available | 123 | 106 |
| Rim diameters | 15″ – 22″ | 13″ – 20″ |
| Tread depth | 10 - 11/32″ | — |
| Sidewall | Black Side Wall | — |
| Max pressure | 50 - 51 psi | — |
| Sizes in common | 65 | 65 |
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.
Continental VikingContact 8 scores 85 vs 60 on comfort.
Continental VikingContact 8 scores 76 vs 52 on handling.
Continental VikingContact 8 scores 78 vs 54 on efficiency.
Continental VikingContact 8 scores 75 vs 61 on dry.
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Neither, by our numbers: 72 vs 70 on the wet score, within 3 points.
Continental VikingContact 8, 75 vs 61 on our dry score.
Continental VikingContact 8, 78 vs 67 on our snow score.
Continental VikingContact 8, 80 vs 71 on our noise score.
Continental VikingContact 8, 85 vs 60 on our comfort score.
Continental VikingContact 8, 73 vs 65 on our treadwear score.
Continental VikingContact 8, 78 vs 54 on our efficiency score.
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