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Hankook Kinergy 4S2 vs Kumho Solus HA31 — Compared

Relative Score (0–100): 60% professional tests, 40% owner reviews.

Solus HA31 leads, 71–70 Narrow edge

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Tire AHankook

Kinergy 4S2

All Season

Tests 78 · 24 tests Owners 61 · 3,626 reviews

Best test result: #1 of 11 in 2020 Auto Bild SUV All Season Tyre Test (wet braking)

“Zimske gume - premium ili neka srednja klasa? Nakon 2 proklizavanja u skretanju ovaj vikend (po kiši) zaključila sam da je vrijeme da kupim nove gume. Otkako sam uzela auto (prosinac 2022.) imam jedne te iste cjelogodišnje gume, Hankook Kinergy 4S2, 225/45/R17. Prošlu zimu kad je bilo snijega jedva sam kući s posla išla koliko sam se klizala po ulici, kiša još nekako ali snijeg i led katastrofa. Ove godine je i na kiši počeo proklizavati. Auto je zadnji pogon, 115ks ništa specijalno. Ono što me zanima je koliko ima smisla uzeti neke premium gume obzirom da godišnje radim oko 15k kilometara, većinski po gradu (Slavonija), tu i tamo autoput do Zg, možda 2 puta godišnje Mađarska/Austrija/Slovenija. Vidim da svi hvale Continental Wintercontact TS870 ali poprilično su skupe pa imate li možda preporuku za nešto jeftinije, a kvalitetno? Više me zanima da su dobre za kišu jer snijega nema nešto specijalno i sve će biti bolje nego ove koje sad imam. Što se dimenzije tiče imam jedne alu felge pa bih onda uzela istu dimenziju čisto da se ne moram izut iz cipela zbog troškova s kupovanjem još i felgi. TLDR: Zimska guma, 225/45/R17, zadnji pogon, što kupiti? Read more”

Tire BKumho

Solus HA31

All Season

Tests 70 · 2 tests Owners 73 · 18 reviews

Best test result: #2 of 10 in 2019 Auto Bild All Season Tyre Test (value)

Category by category

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

  1. 72

    Dry

    Kinergy 4S2 +5
    67
    Why this score
    SourceKinergy 4S2Solus HA31
    Professional tests (TWG score)8264
    Reviews found online5772
    Dry Braking (% of best)93%90%
    Dry Handling (% of best)99%97%
  2. 78

    Wet

    Kinergy 4S2 +2
    76
    Why this score
    SourceKinergy 4S2Solus HA31
    Professional tests (TWG score)8575
    Reviews found online6778
    Wet Braking (% of best)100%94%
    Wet Handling (% of best)97%95%
  3. 73

    Snow

    Kinergy 4S2 +2
    71
    Why this score
    SourceKinergy 4S2Solus HA31
    Professional tests (TWG score)7966
    Reviews found online6378
    Snow Braking (% of best)96%92%
    Snow Handling (% of best)97%97%
  4. 70

    Comfort

    Solus HA31 +1
    71
    Why this score
    SourceKinergy 4S2Solus HA31
    Professional tests (TWG score)77–
    Reviews found online6073
  5. 67

    Noise

    Solus HA31 +4
    71
    Why this score
    SourceKinergy 4S2Solus HA31
    Professional tests (TWG score)6772
    Reviews found online–70
  6. 67

    Treadwear

    Solus HA31 +3
    70
    Why this score
    SourceKinergy 4S2Solus HA31
    Professional tests (TWG score)7171
    Reviews found online6067
  7. 57

    Handling

    Solus HA31 +16
    73
    Why this score
    SourceKinergy 4S2Solus HA31
    Reviews found online5773
Scores at a glance
Hankook Kinergy 4S2 vs Kumho Solus HA31: scores by category (0–100)
CategoryHankook Kinergy 4S2Kumho Solus HA31
Relative Score 70 71
Dry 72 67
Wet 78 76
Snow 73 71
Comfort 70 71
Noise 67 71
Treadwear 67 70
Handling 57 73

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Kinergy 4S2

Solus HA31

The professional test results behind the scores

Each result is shown as % of the best tire in that test. “Same test” rows are the strictest comparison: both tires were measured side by side.

DisciplineCategoryKinergy 4S2Solus HA31ΔBoth?
Dry Braking Dry 93% #4/32 · 2021 All Season Tyre Market Overview 90% #9/10 · 2019 Auto Bild All Season Tyre Test +3.1 Different tests
Dry Handling Dry 99% #8/15 · 2025 AutoBild All Season Tyre Test 97% #9/10 · 2019 Auto Bild All Season Tyre Test +2.2 Different tests
Rolling Resistance Efficiency 83% #5/10 · 2018 Auto Bild All Season Tyre Test 84% #9/10 · 2019 Auto Bild All Season Tyre Test −0.7 Different tests
Noise Other 100% #2/15 · 2022 Auto Bild All Season Tyre Test 99% #3/10 · 2019 Auto Bild All Season Tyre Test +0.7 Different tests
Price Other 88% #2/10 · 2018 Auto Bild All Season Tyre Test 90% #4/10 · 2019 Auto Bild All Season Tyre Test −2.4 Different tests
Value Other 81% #6/15 · 2025 AutoBild All Season Tyre Test 90% #2/10 · 2019 Auto Bild All Season Tyre Test −9.1 Different tests
Wear Other 64% #14/16 · 2021 Auto Bild All Season Tyre Test 84% #5/10 · 2019 Auto Bild All Season Tyre Test −20.5 Different tests
Overall Ranking Overall 33% #3/9 · 2023 Auto Zeitung All Season Tyre Test 13% #8/10 · 2014 All Season Tyre Test +20.8 Different tests
Snow Braking Snow 96% #6/16 · 2026 ADAC All Season Tyre Test - 185/65 R15 92% #6/10 · 2019 Auto Bild All Season Tyre Test +3.6 Different tests
Snow Handling Snow 97% #8/10 · 2018 Auto Bild All Season Tyre Test 97% #8/10 · 2019 Auto Bild All Season Tyre Test +0.4 Different tests
Straight Aqua Straight 97% #5/16 · 2021 Auto Bild All Season Tyre Test 95% #7/10 · 2019 Auto Bild All Season Tyre Test +2.5 Different tests
Total Cost of Ownership Total 0% #8/10 · 2018 Auto Bild All Season Tyre Test 0% #6/10 · 2019 Auto Bild All Season Tyre Test 0.0 Different tests
Wet Braking Wet 100% #1/11 · 2020 Auto Bild SUV All Season Tyre Test 94% #5/10 · 2019 Auto Bild All Season Tyre Test +6.5 Different tests
Wet Handling Wet 97% #4/16 · 2021 Auto Bild All Season Tyre Test 95% #8/10 · 2019 Auto Bild All Season Tyre Test +1.4 Different tests

Pros, cons & observations

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

Tire A Kinergy 4S2

Pros

  • Exceptional wet weather grip, braking, and aquaplaning resistance
  • Strong performance and confidence in cold temperatures, light snow, and slush
  • High overall value for money compared to premium tier alternatives

Cons

  • Increased road noise and occasional highway 'whining' or howling between 120-140 km/h
  • Some reports of faster-than-expected tread wear or uneven inner tread deformation
  • Softer sidewalls can induce initial steering delay or a slight floating feel during aggressive cornering
All owner themes in the Kinergy 4S2 review

Tire B Solus HA31

Pros

  • Excellent snow and winter weather traction
  • Strong grip and stability on wet and dry roads
  • High value and competitive pricing compared to premium brands

Cons

  • Higher than average road noise, particularly at highway speeds
  • Tires can feel slightly soft in warmer weather conditions
  • Mixed feedback regarding dry performance compared to dedicated summer options
All owner themes in the Solus HA31 review

What real owners are saying

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

Tire A

Hankook Kinergy 4S2

Mixed

Community members frequently view the Hankook Kinergy 4S 2 as a solid, budget-friendly alternative to premium all-weather tires like the Michelin CrossClimate 2, highlighting its strong wet traction and good snow performance for the price. However, users report mixed experiences regarding tread longevity, with some noting rapid or uneven wear, as well as drawbacks such as highway humming noise, a stiff ride, and twitchy handling on ice.

Top themes
#Affordable CrossClimate alternative#Wet weather traction#Snow and winter performance#Tread wear longevity#Cabin road noise#Ride stiffness and comfort

Based on 33 community posts

Tire B

Kumho Solus HA31

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

Specs side by side

Attribute A · Hankook Kinergy 4S2 B · Kumho Solus HA31
CategoryAll SeasonAll Season
Vehicle typePassenger Car / CrossoverPassenger Car / Crossover
Sizes available9529
Rim diameters14″ – 20″13″ – 18″
Tread depth—10/32″
UTQG—420 A A
Sidewall—Blackwall
Max pressure—50 psi

Which one should you actually buy?

Hankook Kinergy 4S2

Kumho Solus HA31

Too close to call: Hankook Kinergy 4S2 and Kumho Solus HA31 are within 2 points overall. Hankook Kinergy 4S2 is stronger on dry. Kumho Solus HA31 is stronger on handling, noise and treadwear.

Pick tire B You enjoy sharp, responsive handling

Kumho Solus HA31 scores 73 vs 57 on handling.

Pick tire A You want the most grip on dry roads

Hankook Kinergy 4S2 scores 72 vs 67 on dry.

Pick tire B You want a quieter cabin

Kumho Solus HA31 scores 71 vs 67 on noise.

Pick tire B You want the longest tread life

Kumho Solus HA31 scores 70 vs 67 on treadwear.

Tire A · Hankook Kinergy 4S2
Tire B · Kumho Solus HA31

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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.

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

71

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Solus HA31

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