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Cooper CS4 Touring vs Kumho Solus HA31 — Compared (September 2026)
Our Relative Score blends 60% objective test data with 40% owner-review signal — so any two tires can be compared even if they were never tested on the same day.
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7 categories, side by side
Each bar is the Relative Score for that category. Expand a tile to see the test results and owner ratings behind it.
Dry
Why this score
| Source | CS4 Touring | Solus HA31 |
|---|---|---|
| Professional tests (TWG score) | – | 67 |
| Tyre Reviews owners | 82 | 80 |
| SimpleTire owners | 95 | – |
Wet
Why this score
| Source | CS4 Touring | Solus HA31 |
|---|---|---|
| Professional tests (TWG score) | – | 84 |
| Tyre Reviews owners | 80 | 79 |
| SimpleTire owners | 90 | – |
Snow
Why this score
| Source | CS4 Touring | Solus HA31 |
|---|---|---|
| Professional tests (TWG score) | – | 75 |
| Tyre Reviews owners | – | 90 |
| SimpleTire owners | 86 | – |
Comfort
Why this score
| Source | CS4 Touring | Solus HA31 |
|---|---|---|
| Tyre Reviews owners | 92 | 83 |
| SimpleTire owners | 89 | – |
Noise
Why this score
| Source | CS4 Touring | Solus HA31 |
|---|---|---|
| Professional tests (TWG score) | – | 67 |
| SimpleTire owners | 90 | – |
Treadwear
Why this score
| Source | CS4 Touring | Solus HA31 |
|---|---|---|
| Tyre Reviews owners | 78 | 74 |
| SimpleTire owners | 86 | – |
Handling
Why this score
| Source | CS4 Touring | Solus HA31 |
|---|---|---|
| Tyre Reviews owners | 80 | 80 |
Scores at a glance
| Category | Cooper CS4 Touring | Kumho Solus HA31 |
|---|---|---|
| Relative Score | 82 | 78 |
| Dry | 82 | 72 |
| Wet | 80 | 82 |
| Snow | – | 81 |
| Comfort | 92 | 83 |
| Noise | – | 67 |
| Treadwear | 78 | 74 |
| Handling | 80 | 80 |
Higher is better. The Relative Score follows your weights below; category scores do not change.
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Only categories both tires have data for count toward the headline score.
Pros, cons & observations
Themes extracted from owner reviews across retailers and review sites — not the opinion of TireWheelGuide.
Not enough owner reviews yet to extract themes.
The Kumho Solus HA31 is widely regarded as a capable and cost-effective all-season solution for drivers seeking reliable winter performance without the need for seasonal tire changes. While users consistently praise its traction in snow and wet conditions, some note a compromise in high-speed stability and road noise compared to dedicated summer tires.
Pros
- Exceptional traction and confidence in heavy snow and winter conditions
- Strong wet-weather grip and stability in windy conditions
- Excellent value proposition for daily commuters
- Reliable handling during cornering and highway on-ramps
Cons
- Increased road noise at higher speeds (70mph+)
- Noticeable softness in the tire compound during warmer temperatures
- Inconsistent performance feedback in dry, non-winter conditions
- Potential for reduced performance compared to premium all-weather alternatives
Observations
- Users report successful application on smaller, economical vehicles like the Kia Rio and Peugeot 107 for daily commuting.
- Owners of mid-size vehicles like the Nissan Altima noted a significant improvement in winter confidence compared to standard all-season tires.
Specs side by side
| Attribute | A · Cooper CS4 Touring | B · Kumho Solus HA31 |
|---|---|---|
| Category | All Season Touring tires | All Season Touring tires |
| Vehicle type | Passenger Car / Crossover | Passenger Car / Crossover |
| Tread depth | 11/32″ | — |
| UTQG | 520 A A | — |
| Treadwear warranty | 60,000 mi | — |
| Sidewall | Blackwall | — |
| Max pressure | 44 psi | — |
Which one should you actually buy?
Cooper
Kumho
Winner: Cooper CS4 Touring — better dry, comfort and treadwear. It leads or ties in every category we score.
Cooper CS4 Touring scores 82 vs 72 on dry.
Cooper CS4 Touring scores 92 vs 83 on comfort.
Cooper CS4 Touring scores 78 vs 74 on treadwear.
How do we compare tires?
Every category score blends two independent signals. 60% comes from professional tire tests (braking distances, lap times, noise measurements) normalized against the best tire in each test and weighted toward recent tests. 40% comes from thousands of owner reviews collected from retailers and review sites. When a tire has only one of the two, we use what exists and say so.
Community buzz from Reddit and forums is shown for context only — it never changes the score.