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Kumho Solus TA31 vs Kumho Solus HA31 — 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 0 + 2 road tests and 79 + 18 owner reviews. How we score

Solus HA31 is ahead, 73–59

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Kumho Solus TA31
Tire AKumho

Solus TA31

All Season

± 7

Tests – · none yet Owners 55 · 79 reviews

Kumho Solus HA31
Tire BKumho

Solus HA31

All Season

± 7

Tests 70 · 2 tests Owners 77 · 18 reviews

Best test result: #3 of 10 in 2019 Auto Bild All Season Tyre Test (noise)

Category by category

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

  1. 59

    Dry

    Solus HA31 +10
    69
    Why this score
    SourceSolus TA31Solus HA31
    Professional tests (TWG score) · – / 2 tests≈ 62 (est.)64
    Reviews found online5477

    Solus TA31: 60% × 62.2 (est.) + 40% × 53.9 = 59

    Solus HA31: 60% × 63.6 + 40% × 77.4 = 69

    No road tests of dry for Solus TA31. The test half is estimated from the owner ratings, as far as owners and testers agree (correlation 0.41).

  2. 62

    Wet

    Solus HA31 +17
    79
    Why this score
    SourceSolus TA31Solus HA31
    Professional tests (TWG score) · – / 2 tests≈ 64 (est.)76
    Reviews found online5983

    Solus TA31: 60% × 64.1 (est.) + 40% × 58.6 = 62

    Solus HA31: 60% × 75.8 + 40% × 83.3 = 79

    No road tests of wet for Solus TA31. The test half is estimated from the owner ratings, as far as owners and testers agree (correlation 0.55).

  3. 56

    Snow

    Solus HA31 +15
    71
    Why this score
    SourceSolus TA31Solus HA31
    Professional tests (TWG score) · – / 1 tests≈ 63 (est.)66
    Reviews found online4780

    Solus TA31: 60% × 62.9 (est.) + 40% × 46.6 = 56

    Solus HA31: 60% × 65.7 + 40% × 79.9 = 71

    No road tests of snow for Solus TA31. The test half is estimated from the owner ratings, as far as owners and testers agree (correlation 0.32).

  4. 61

    Comfort

    Solus HA31 +12
    73
    Why this score
    SourceSolus TA31Solus HA31
    Professional tests (TWG score)≈ 66 (est.)≈ 70 (est.)
    Reviews found online5875

    Solus TA31: 40% × 66.4 (est.) + 60% × 57.5 = 61

    Solus HA31: 40% × 69.9 (est.) + 60% × 75.1 = 73

    No road tests of comfort for Solus TA31. The test half is estimated from the owner ratings, as far as owners and testers agree (correlation 0.20).

    No road tests of comfort for Solus HA31. The test half is estimated from the owner ratings, as far as owners and testers agree (correlation 0.20).

  5. 64

    Noise

    Solus HA31 +8
    72
    Why this score
    SourceSolus TA31Solus HA31
    Professional tests (TWG score) · – / 1 tests≈ 66 (est.)72
    Reviews found online6173

    Solus TA31: 60% × 66.4 (est.) + 40% × 60.9 = 64

    Solus HA31: 60% × 72.3 + 40% × 72.7 = 72

    No road tests of noise for Solus TA31. The test half is the tested tires’ average (66): owners’ noise ratings barely follow the road tests.

  6. 59

    Treadwear

    Solus HA31 +13
    72
    Why this score
    SourceSolus TA31Solus HA31
    Professional tests (TWG score) · – / 1 tests≈ 62 (est.)72
    Reviews found online5472

    Solus TA31: 60% × 62 (est.) + 40% × 54.1 = 59

    Solus HA31: 60% × 71.8 + 40% × 71.8 = 72

    No road tests of treadwear for Solus TA31. The test half is estimated from the owner ratings, as far as owners and testers agree (correlation 0.36).

  7. 54

    Handling (owners)

    Solus HA31 +24
    78
    Why this score
    SourceSolus TA31Solus HA31
    Reviews found online5478
  8. –

    Efficiency

    No comparison
    63
    Why this score
    SourceSolus TA31Solus HA31
    Professional tests (TWG score) · – / 1 tests–63
Scores at a glance
CategoryKumho Solus TA31Kumho Solus HA31
Relative Score 59 73
Dry 59 69
Wet 62 79
Snow 56 71
Comfort 61 73
Noise 64 72
Treadwear 59 72
Handling (owners) 54 78
Efficiency – 63

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Solus TA31

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Solus HA31

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Pros, cons & observations

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

Tire A Solus TA31

Pros

  • Exceptional value and budget-friendly pricing
  • Very low road noise and a comfortable, smooth ride
  • Good dry and wet traction for everyday commuting

Cons

  • Poor performance in snow and ice conditions
  • Soft sidewalls leading to reduced high-speed stability and less sharp handling
  • Inconsistent tread wear reported by some users, leading to premature replacement
All owner themes in the Solus TA31 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

Specs side by side

Attribute A · Kumho Solus TA31 B · Kumho Solus HA31
CategoryAll SeasonAll Season
Vehicle typePassenger Car / CrossoverPassenger Car / Crossover
Sizes available2229
Rim diameters15″ – 20″13″ – 18″
Tread depth9.5/32″10/32″
UTQG500 A A420 A A
Treadwear warranty60,000 mi—
SidewallBlackwallBlackwall
Max pressure44 psi50 psi
Sizes in common66

Which one should you actually buy?

Kumho Solus TA31

Kumho Solus HA31

Winner: Kumho Solus HA31 — better handling, wet and snow. It leads or ties in every category we score.

Pick tire B You enjoy sharp, responsive handling

Kumho Solus HA31 scores 78 vs 54 on handling.

Pick tire B Your priority is wet-weather safety

Kumho Solus HA31 scores 79 vs 62 on wet.

Pick tire B You drive through snowy winters

Kumho Solus HA31 scores 71 vs 56 on snow.

Pick tire B You want the longest tread life

Kumho Solus HA31 scores 72 vs 59 on treadwear.

Tire A · Kumho Solus TA31
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Tire B · Kumho Solus HA31
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Solus TA31 or Solus HA31?

Which is better in the wet, Solus TA31 or Solus HA31?

Kumho Solus HA31, 79 vs 62 on our wet score.

Which grips better on dry roads, Solus TA31 or Solus HA31?

Kumho Solus HA31, 69 vs 59 on our dry score.

Which is better in snow, Solus TA31 or Solus HA31?

Kumho Solus HA31, 71 vs 56 on our snow score.

Which is quieter, Solus TA31 or Solus HA31?

Kumho Solus HA31, 72 vs 64 on our noise score.

Which is more comfortable, Solus TA31 or Solus HA31?

Kumho Solus HA31, 73 vs 61 on our comfort score.

Which lasts longer, Solus TA31 or Solus HA31?

Kumho Solus HA31, 72 vs 59 on our treadwear 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