Kumho Solus HA31 review
Relative score 60% tests + 40% owners
Owners 73 · 18 reviews analysed Road tests 70 · 6 tests
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The Kumho Solus HA31 generally receives favorable reviews from users seeking an affordable, dependable all-season tire with strong winter and wet weather capabilities. While drivers praise their impressive snow traction and high value, some note drawbacks such as noticeable road noise and a softer feel in warmer temperatures.
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
73/100From 18 owner reviews analysed, scaled like the road tests: the average tested tire gets 70.
By road tests
70/100Scaled across every tested tire: the average gets 70, the best 100.
Kumho Solus HA31 specs & sizes
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| Specifications | |
|---|---|
| Tread depth | 10/32″ |
| UTQG | 420 A A |
| Sidewall | Blackwall |
| Max pressure | 50 psi |
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What owners like and dislike
Themes extracted from 18 owner reviews found online.
The Kumho Solus HA31 generally receives favorable reviews from users seeking an affordable, dependable all-season tire with strong winter and wet weather capabilities. While drivers praise their impressive snow traction and high value, some note drawbacks such as noticeable road noise and a softer feel in warmer temperatures.
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
- Smooth ride quality and confident cornering
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
Worth knowing
- Users fitted these on smaller commuter cars and hatchbacks (like the Peugeot 107 and Kia Rio) appreciate the dependable year-round utility without needing a secondary set of winter wheels.
- Drivers of larger crossovers and all-wheel-drive vehicles (such as the Nissan Rogue and Volvo XC70) reported high confidence in handling curves and adverse weather.
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6 published test appearances
Placement within each field. Open a test for the discipline-by-discipline result.
2019 Auto Bild All Season tire Test · 225/45 R17
8th of 10
| Discipline | Placement | Field position |
|---|---|---|
| Wet Braking | 5th of 10 | |
| Wet Handling | 8th of 10 | |
| Dry Braking | 9th of 10 | |
| Dry Handling | 9th of 10 | |
| Snow Braking | 6th of 10 | |
| Snow Handling | 8th of 10 | |
| Rolling Resistance | 9th of 10 | |
| Straight Aqua | 7th of 10 | |
| Noise | 3rd of 10 | |
| Value | 2nd of 10 | |
| Price | 4th of 10 | |
| Wear | 5th of 10 | |
| Total Cost of Ownership | 6th of 10 |
Source: Auto Bild
2019 All Season tire Performance Overview · 225/45 R17
9th of 31
| Discipline | Placement | Field position |
|---|---|---|
| Wet Braking | 6th of 31 | |
| Dry Braking | 12th of 31 |
Source: Auto Bild
2017 Auto Express All Season tire Test · 205/55 R16
8th of 8
Only the final ranking was published for this test, not the results per discipline.
Source: Auto Express
2016 ACE All Season tire Test · 205/55 R16
7th of 10
Only the final ranking was published for this test, not the results per discipline.
Source: ACE
2015 AZ All Season tire Test · 185/65 R15
6th of 8
Only the final ranking was published for this test, not the results per discipline.
2014 All Season tire Test · 185/60 R15
8th of 10
Only the final ranking was published for this test, not the results per discipline.
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