Relative Score (0–100): the weighted average of the categories below, each 60% road tests and 40% owner reviews (comfort 40/60). Based on 5 + 11 road tests and 4,307 + 33 owner reviews. How we score
N Blue 4 Season is ahead, 71–65
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Tests 71 · 5 tests Owners 57 · 4,307 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.”
Tests 73 · 11 tests Owners 68 · 33 reviews
Best test result: #1 of 15 in 2022 Auto Bild All Season Tyre Test (wear)
Relative Score per category, 0–100. Open “Why this score” for the tests and owner ratings behind it.
| Source | Solus 4S HA32 | N Blue 4 Season |
|---|---|---|
| Professional tests (TWG score) · 5 / 11 tests | 67 | 70 |
| Reviews found online | 52 | 65 |
| Dry Braking (% of best) · 5 shared tests · wins 2–3 | 90% | 92% |
| Dry Handling (% of best) · 2 shared tests · wins 2–0 | 99% | 97% |
Solus 4S HA32: 60% × 67.5 + 40% × 52.1 = 61
N Blue 4 Season: 60% × 70.3 + 40% × 65 = 68
| Source | Solus 4S HA32 | N Blue 4 Season |
|---|---|---|
| Professional tests (TWG score) · 5 / 11 tests | 77 | 74 |
| Reviews found online | 60 | 74 |
| Straight Aquaplaning (% of best) · 2 shared tests · wins 0–2 | 94% | 96% |
| Wet Braking (% of best) · 5 shared tests · wins 3–2 | 90% | 89% |
| Wet Handling (% of best) · 2 shared tests · wins 2–0 | 95% | 94% |
Solus 4S HA32: 60% × 76.5 + 40% × 60.4 = 70
N Blue 4 Season: 60% × 74.2 + 40% × 73.9 = 74
| Source | Solus 4S HA32 | N Blue 4 Season |
|---|---|---|
| Professional tests (TWG score) · 2 / 7 tests | 71 | 67 |
| Reviews found online | 61 | 68 |
| Snow Braking (% of best) · 2 shared tests · wins 2–0 | 95% | 87% |
| Snow Handling (% of best) · 2 shared tests · wins 2–0 | 96% | 95% |
| Snow Traction (% of best) · 1 shared test · wins 1–0 | 88% | 83% |
Solus 4S HA32: 60% × 71 + 40% × 60.5 = 67
N Blue 4 Season: 60% × 66.9 + 40% × 68.2 = 67
| Source | Solus 4S HA32 | N Blue 4 Season |
|---|---|---|
| Professional tests (TWG score) | ≈ 66 (est.) | ≈ 69 (est.) |
| Reviews found online | 56 | 70 |
Solus 4S HA32: 40% × 66.1 (est.) + 60% × 56 = 60
N Blue 4 Season: 40% × 69 (est.) + 60% × 69.8 = 69
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 0.21).
No road tests of comfort for N Blue 4 Season. The test half is estimated from the owner ratings, as far as owners and testers agree (correlation 0.21).
| Source | Solus 4S HA32 | N Blue 4 Season |
|---|---|---|
| Professional tests (TWG score) · 2 / 7 tests | 74 | 83 |
| Reviews found online | ≈ 66 (est.) | ≈ 66 (est.) |
| Noise (% of best) · 2 shared tests · wins 1–0 | 99% | 99% |
Solus 4S HA32: 60% × 73.7 + 40% × 66.3 (est.) = 71
N Blue 4 Season: 60% × 82.9 + 40% × 66.3 (est.) = 76
No owner ratings of noise for Solus 4S HA32 or N Blue 4 Season. 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 | Solus 4S HA32 | N Blue 4 Season |
|---|---|---|
| Professional tests (TWG score) · 2 / 6 tests | 70 | 76 |
| Reviews found online | 57 | 63 |
| Wear (% of best) · 2 shared tests · wins 1–1 | 79% | 83% |
Solus 4S HA32: 60% × 69.7 + 40% × 56.7 = 65
N Blue 4 Season: 60% × 76.2 + 40% × 62.8 = 71
| Source | Solus 4S HA32 | N Blue 4 Season |
|---|---|---|
| Reviews found online | 52 | 71 |
| Source | Solus 4S HA32 | N Blue 4 Season |
|---|---|---|
| Professional tests (TWG score) · 2 / 7 tests | 54 | 27 |
| Rolling Resistance (% of best) · 2 shared tests · wins 1–1 | 82% | 81% |
| Category | Kumho Solus 4S HA32 | Nexen N Blue 4 Season |
|---|---|---|
| Relative Score | 65 | 71 |
| Dry | 61 | 68 |
| Wet | 70 | 74 |
| Snow | 67 | 67 |
| Comfort | 60 | 69 |
| Noise | 71 | 76 |
| Treadwear | 65 | 71 |
| Handling (owners) | 52 | 71 |
| Efficiency | 54 | 27 |
Higher is better. The Relative Score follows your weights below; category scores do not change.
Wet grip and treadwear start at “Important” — the two things buyers rank highest. Move the sliders and the scores update instantly.
Solus 4S HA32
N Blue 4 Season
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.
In the overall rankings of 6 tests that ran both, Kumho Solus 4S HA32 finished ahead 4 times and Nexen N Blue 4 Season 2 times.
| Discipline | Category | Solus 4S HA32 | N Blue 4 Season | Δ | Head-to-head |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Dry Braking | Dry | 90% | 92% | −1.9 | 2–3 in 5 shared tests Newest: 2022 All Season Tyre Market Overview · 195/55 R16 |
| Dry Handling | Dry | 99% | 97% | +2.0 | 2–0 in 2 shared tests Newest: 2021 Auto Bild All Season Tyre Test · 225/50 R17 |
| Straight Aquaplaning | Wet | 94% | 96% | −1.8 | 0–2 in 2 shared tests Newest: 2021 Auto Bild All Season Tyre Test · 225/50 R17 |
| Wet Braking | Wet | 90% | 89% | +1.3 | 3–2 in 5 shared tests Newest: 2022 All Season Tyre Market Overview · 195/55 R16 |
| Wet Handling | Wet | 95% | 94% | +0.7 | 2–0 in 2 shared tests Newest: 2021 Auto Bild All Season Tyre Test · 225/50 R17 |
| Snow Braking | Snow | 95% | 87% | +8.6 | 2–0 in 2 shared tests Newest: 2021 Auto Bild All Season Tyre Test · 225/50 R17 |
| Snow Handling | Snow | 96% | 95% | +1.4 | 2–0 in 2 shared tests Newest: 2021 Auto Bild All Season Tyre Test · 225/50 R17 |
| Snow Traction | Snow | 88% | 83% | +4.2 | 1–0 in 1 shared test Newest: 2021 Auto Bild All Season Tyre Test · 225/50 R17 |
| Noise | Noise | 99% | 99% | +0.2 | 1–0 in 2 shared tests Newest: 2021 Auto Bild All Season Tyre Test · 225/50 R17 |
| Wear | Treadwear | 79% | 83% | −4.4 | 1–1 in 2 shared tests Newest: 2021 Auto Bild All Season Tyre Test · 225/50 R17 |
| Rolling Resistance | Efficiency | 82% | 81% | +1.7 | 1–1 in 2 shared tests Newest: 2021 Auto Bild All Season Tyre Test · 225/50 R17 |
| Also published by the testers (not in the score) | |||||
| Price | Cost | 96% | 100% | −3.7 | 0–1 in 1 shared test Newest: 2021 Auto Bild All Season Tyre Test · 225/50 R17 |
| Total Cost of Ownership | Cost | #2/16 | #5/16 | – | 1–1 in 2 shared tests Newest: 2021 Auto Bild All Season Tyre Test · 225/50 R17 |
| Value | Cost | 82% | 95% | −12.8 | 1–1 in 2 shared tests Newest: 2021 Auto Bild All Season Tyre Test · 225/50 R17 |
| Overall Ranking | Overall | #12/35 | #14/35 | – | 4–2 in 6 shared tests Newest: 2022 All Season Tyre Market Overview · 195/55 R16 |
Themes extracted from owner reviews found online — not the opinion of TireWheelGuide.
From Reddit, forums and review threads. Not part of our score
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.
“Get the CC2 if they aren't fucked up. That said, my CX-9 came with the Kumho HA32 and they were surprisingly good in the winter. Their tread is shit now after about 60k so I'll be replacing them with new CC2s, but overall I can't complain about the tire.”
“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”
“Saw the below text in a review. You can see the indicator in the second picture, in the lower left, on the edge. "There’s also a little hourglass-looking emblem on the tire – that’s a snow performance and wear indicator, it helps me check snow performance and wear level conveniently. The three dots on the hourglass will start to go away one by one – once they all go away, I know it’s time for a new set."”
Based on 29 community posts
We haven't collected enough community discussion about this tire yet.
| Attribute | A · Kumho Solus 4S HA32 | B · Nexen N Blue 4 Season |
|---|---|---|
| Category | All Season | All Season |
| Vehicle type | Passenger Car / Crossover | Passenger Car / Crossover |
| Sizes available | 106 | 56 |
| Rim diameters | 13″ – 20″ | 13″ – 19″ |
| Sizes in common | 47 | 47 |
Kumho Solus 4S HA32
Nexen N Blue 4 Season
Winner: Nexen N Blue 4 Season — better handling, comfort and dry. Pick the Kumho Solus 4S HA32 if efficiency matters most to you.
Kumho Solus 4S HA32 scores 54 vs 27 on efficiency.
Nexen N Blue 4 Season scores 71 vs 52 on handling.
Nexen N Blue 4 Season scores 69 vs 60 on comfort.
Nexen N Blue 4 Season scores 68 vs 61 on dry.
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Nexen N Blue 4 Season, 74 vs 70 on our wet score.
Nexen N Blue 4 Season, 68 vs 61 on our dry score.
Neither, by our numbers: 67 vs 67 on the snow score, within 3 points.
Nexen N Blue 4 Season, 76 vs 71 on our noise score.
Nexen N Blue 4 Season, 69 vs 60 on our comfort score.
Nexen N Blue 4 Season, 71 vs 65 on our treadwear score.
Kumho Solus 4S HA32, 54 vs 27 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
