Kumho Solus 4S HA32+ review
Relative score 60% tests + 40% owners
Better than 50% of the all-season tires we score.
Owners 60 · 352 reviews analysed Road tests 71 · 8 tests
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Kumho Solus 4S HA32+ has a Relative Score of 66 out of 100 among all-season tires. In 9 road tests with an overall ranking it finished first 0 times and in the top three 0 times. Testers rate it best for snow (77) and weakest for efficiency (53). 352 owner reviews rate it 60 out of 100. 67% would buy it again.
Projected tread life in 4 wear tests: about 49,000 km (30,000 miles) on average, newest 2024.
- Weak point: Efficiency 53 — 14th of 15 (2024 AutoBild All Season tire Test), 13th of 16 (2023 Auto Bild All Season tire Test)
Owners rate it 11 points lower than the instrumented road tests do — see the two score breakdowns below for where they disagree.
Two scoring systems, side by side
Owner scores come from reviews found online; road-test scores come from instrumented tests. Where they disagree, it is usually a discipline owners rarely push to the limit.
How scores work
- Relative score
- 0–100. Blends road tests (60%) and owner reviews (40%) category by category, the same way on every TireWheelGuide page. With only one of the two, the missing half is estimated from it, so the score stays closer to average. It needs at least one road test or five owner reviews.
- Road tests
- 0–100 per score, from published tests, newer tests counting more. Each result is compared with every other tire in the same test, so a win against a strong field counts for more. The average tested tire gets 70, the best 100; with only one or two tests a tire stays nearer 70. The discipline rows show % of the best tire in that test.
- Owner reviews
- 0–100 from the owner reviews we found online, adjusted for how generously each site rates and scaled like the road tests: the average tested tire gets 70. With only a few reviews a tire stays near the average.
By owner reviews
60/100From 352 owner reviews analysed, scaled like the road tests: the average tested tire gets 70.
By road tests
71/100Scaled across every tested tire: the average gets 70, the best 100.
What owners like and dislike
Themes extracted from 352 owner reviews found online.
The Kumho Solus 4S HA32+ is largely well received as a budget-friendly, 3PMSF-rated all-season tyre, with most owners praising its wet grip, light-snow traction, and low noise. A minority of reviewers report tepid dry handling, noise, higher fuel use, uneven or premature wear, and weak braking on snow. Overall it is seen as a safe, comfortable and good-value choice for everyday driving rather than a performance tyre.
Pros
- Strong wet-weather grip and braking, with several owners reporting no aquaplaning and confident handling in rain
- Good traction in snow and cold conditions, including snowy Alpine roads and steep or narrow country lanes, supported by the 3-peak snowflake rating
- Quiet and comfortable ride, with several owners noting reduced road and motorway noise and a smoother feel compared with previous tyres
- Good value for money compared with premium all-season brands, with several owners calling it much better than low-cost alternatives
- Stable, predictable all-weather handling that gives drivers confidence and improved grip over worn or budget tyres they replaced
Cons
- Dry handling can feel squirmy or soft near the limit, with little feedback; one reviewer called it unsettling at lower speeds than other tyres
- Some owners report road noise at speed or a noticeable increase in noise
- Higher rolling resistance and weaker fuel economy were mentioned by several reviewers
- Durability concerns: one owner reported front tyres lasting only about 8,000 miles with uneven rear wear, though another described them as wearing evenly or hard-wearing
- Not suited to powerful cars or spirited driving, and not on par with premium tyres such as the Michelin CrossClimate 2
Worth knowing
- Owners of small or lower-powered cars (Opel/Vauxhall Corsa, Suzuki Vitara, Mini Cooper S, Citroën Xsara Picasso) were generally the most satisfied, citing comfort, safety and value; one reviewer said the tyre is not meant for powerful cars or fast driving
- Reviewers upgrading from standard-fit or budget tyres (Falken on a Toyota Corolla GR Sport, budget tyres on a Vitara, Maxxis, previous all-seasons) described clear gains in comfort, quietness and grip
- A Seat Leon owner said four-season tyres fixed prior rear-end instability, though they called dry handling mediocre. One reviewer also noted the low-profile sidewalls would benefit from curb protection ridges. Specific tyre sizes were not given in the data
9 published test appearances (8 in the score)
Placement within each field. Open a test for the discipline-by-discipline result.
2026 Die Reifentester All Season tire Test - 225/40 R18 · 225/40 R18
9th of 9
| Discipline | Placement | Field position |
|---|---|---|
| Wet Braking | 7th of 9 | |
| Dry Braking | 9th of 9 | |
| Snow Braking | 6th of 9 | |
| Snow Traction | 8th of 9 | |
| Rolling Resistance | 7th of 9 | |
| Straight Aquaplaning | 9th of 9 | |
| Curved Aquaplaning | 9th of 9 | |
| Dry Handling (tester's mark) | 7th of 9 | |
| Comfort (tester's mark) | 6th of 9 | |
| Wet Handling (tester's mark) | 3rd of 9 | |
| Noise (tester's mark) | 5th of 9 | |
| Snow Handling (tester's mark) | 8th of 9 |
Source: Die Reifentester
2026 Wybór Kierowców Winter Tire Test R17 · 215/55R17
4th of 6
Only the final ranking was published for this test, not the results per discipline.
Source: Wybór Kierowców
2025 Mid Range All Season tire Test · 215/55 R17
4th of 6
| Discipline | Placement | Field position |
|---|---|---|
| Wet Handling | 4th of 6 | |
| Dry Handling | 3rd of 6 | |
| Snow Handling | 3rd of 6 |
Source: Wybór Kierowców
2024 AutoBild All Season tire Test · 225/50 R17
13th of 15
| Discipline | Placement | Field position |
|---|---|---|
| Wet Braking | 10th of 15 | |
| Wet Handling | 9th of 15 | |
| Dry Braking | 14th of 15 | |
| Dry Handling | 5th of 15 | |
| Snow Braking | 6th of 15 | |
| Snow Traction | 12th of 15 | |
| Snow Handling | 11th of 15 | |
| Rolling Resistance | 14th of 15 | |
| Straight Aquaplaning | 15th of 15 | |
| Noise | 8th of 15 | |
| Value | 9th of 15 | |
| Wear | 14th of 15 | |
| Fuel Consumption | 14th of 15 | |
| Abrasion | 15th of 15 | |
| Total Cost of Ownership | 15th of 15 |
Source: Auto Bild
2024 All Season tire Market Overview · 225/50 R17
15th of 37
| Discipline | Placement | Field position |
|---|---|---|
| Wet Braking | 10th of 37 | |
| Dry Braking | 25th of 37 |
Source: Auto Bild
2024 ADAC All Season tire Test · 205/55 R16
5th of 16
| Discipline | Placement | Field position |
|---|---|---|
| Wet Braking | 8th of 16 | |
| Dry Braking | 8th of 16 | |
| Snow Braking | 4th of 16 | |
| Snow Traction | 4th of 16 | |
| Ice Braking | 8th of 16 | |
| Straight Aquaplaning | 14th of 16 | |
| Curved Aquaplaning | 14th of 16 | |
| Noise | 13th of 16 | |
| Wear | 3rd of 16 | |
| Fuel Consumption | 13th of 16 | |
| Abrasion | 9th of 16 | |
| Wet Braking (concrete) | 7th of 16 | |
| Tyre Weight | 12th of 16 |
Source: ADAC
2023 Auto Bild All Season tire Test · 225/45 R17
10th of 16
| Discipline | Placement | Field position |
|---|---|---|
| Wet Braking | 14th of 16 | |
| Wet Handling | 3rd of 16 | |
| Dry Braking | 13th of 16 | |
| Dry Handling | 8th of 16 | |
| Snow Braking | 10th of 16 | |
| Snow Traction | 7th of 16 | |
| Snow Handling | 11th of 16 | |
| Rolling Resistance | 13th of 16 | |
| Straight Aquaplaning | 13th of 16 | |
| Curved Aquaplaning | 16th of 16 | |
| Noise | 1st of 16 | |
| Value | 5th of 16 | |
| Wear | 9th of 16 | |
| Fuel Consumption | 12th of 16 | |
| Total Cost of Ownership | 9th of 16 |
Source: Auto Bild
2023 All Season tire 35 Set Shootout · 225/45 R17
15th of 35
| Discipline | Placement | Field position |
|---|---|---|
| Wet Braking | 16th of 35 | |
| Dry Braking | 16th of 35 |
Source: Auto Bild
2022 Auto Bild All Season tire Test · 195/55 R16
5th of 15
| Discipline | Placement | Field position |
|---|---|---|
| Wet Braking | 12th of 15 | |
| Wet Handling | 9th of 15 | |
| Dry Braking | 10th of 15 | |
| Dry Handling | 9th of 15 | |
| Snow Braking | 4th of 15 | |
| Snow Traction | 6th of 15 | |
| Snow Handling | 6th of 15 | |
| Rolling Resistance | 10th of 15 | |
| Straight Aquaplaning | 15th of 15 | |
| Noise | 8th of 15 | |
| Value | 3rd of 15 | |
| Price | 2nd of 15 | |
| Wear | 6th of 15 | |
| Fuel Consumption | 2nd of 15 | |
| Abrasion | 9th of 15 | |
| Total Cost of Ownership | 3rd of 15 |
Source: Auto Bild
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