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Head-to-head Updated September 2026

Firestone All Season 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.

Tire A Firestone

Firestone All Season

All Season Touring tires

Firestone All Season tread pattern
Objective (60%)
–/100
No test data yet
User signal (40%)
41/100
Owner ratings
Dry
59
Wet
51
Snow
52
Comfort
49
Noise
67
Treadwear
58
Handling
59

Prices change daily — check the retailer for your size.

VS
Tire B Kumho

Kumho Solus HA31

All Season Touring tires

Kumho Solus HA31 tread pattern
Objective (60%)
72/100
2 professional tests
User signal (40%)
82/100
9 owner reviews
Dry
72
Wet
82
Snow
81
Comfort
83
Noise
67
Treadwear
74
Handling
80

Prices change daily — check the retailer for your size.

VerdictWinner: Kumho Solus HA31 — better comfort, wet and snow. It leads or ties in every category we score.
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Category breakdown

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

Weight: Neutral
Score (0–100) Solus HA31 leads by 13
A — Firestone All Season
59
B — Kumho Solus HA31
72
Why this score
SourceAll SeasonSolus HA31
Professional tests (TWG score) – 67
Tire Rack owners 82 –
Tyre Reviews owners – 80
SimpleTire owners 99 –

Wet

Weight: Important
Score (0–100) Solus HA31 leads by 31
A — Firestone All Season
51
B — Kumho Solus HA31
82
Why this score
SourceAll SeasonSolus HA31
Professional tests (TWG score) – 84
Tire Rack owners 73 –
Tyre Reviews owners – 79
SimpleTire owners 98 –

Snow

Weight: Neutral
Score (0–100) Solus HA31 leads by 29
A — Firestone All Season
52
B — Kumho Solus HA31
81
Why this score
SourceAll SeasonSolus HA31
Professional tests (TWG score) – 75
Tire Rack owners 58 –
Tyre Reviews owners – 90
SimpleTire owners 94 –

Comfort

Weight: Neutral
Score (0–100) Solus HA31 leads by 34
A — Firestone All Season
49
B — Kumho Solus HA31
83
Why this score
SourceAll SeasonSolus HA31
Tire Rack owners 76 –
Tyre Reviews owners – 83
SimpleTire owners 96 –

Noise

Weight: Neutral
Score (0–100)
A — Firestone All Season
67
B — Kumho Solus HA31
67
Why this score
SourceAll SeasonSolus HA31
Professional tests (TWG score) – 67
SimpleTire owners 90 –

Treadwear

Weight: Important
Score (0–100) Solus HA31 leads by 16
A — Firestone All Season
58
B — Kumho Solus HA31
74
Why this score
SourceAll SeasonSolus HA31
Tire Rack owners 70 –
Tyre Reviews owners – 74
SimpleTire owners 95 –

Handling

Weight: Neutral
Score (0–100) Solus HA31 leads by 21
A — Firestone All Season
59
B — Kumho Solus HA31
80
Why this score
SourceAll SeasonSolus HA31
Tyre Reviews owners – 80

Scores at a glance

Firestone All Season vs Kumho Solus HA31: scores by category (0–100)
CategoryFirestone All SeasonKumho Solus HA31
Relative Score 56 77
Dry 59 72
Wet 51 82
Snow 52 81
Comfort 49 83
Noise 67 67
Treadwear 58 74
Handling 59 80

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Tire A

Tire B

From owners

Pros, cons & observations

Themes extracted from owner reviews across retailers and review sites — not the opinion of TireWheelGuide.

Tire A Firestone All Season

Not enough owner reviews yet to extract themes.

Tire B Kumho Solus HA31

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.
Specifications

Specs side by side

Attribute A · Firestone All Season B · Kumho Solus HA31
CategoryAll Season Touring tiresAll Season Touring tires
Vehicle typePassenger Car / CrossoverPassenger Car / Crossover
Sizes available62—
Rim diameters14″ – 20″—
Tread depth10/32″—
UTQG560 A B—
Treadwear warranty65,000 mi—
SidewallBlackwall—
Max pressure44 psi—
Final verdict

Which one should you actually buy?

Firestone

Kumho

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

Pick tire B You want the most comfortable ride

Kumho Solus HA31 scores 83 vs 49 on comfort.

Pick tire B Your priority is wet-weather safety

Kumho Solus HA31 scores 82 vs 51 on wet.

Pick tire B You drive through snowy winters

Kumho Solus HA31 scores 81 vs 52 on snow.

Pick tire B You enjoy sharp, responsive handling

Kumho Solus HA31 scores 80 vs 59 on handling.

Tire A · Firestone All Season
Tire B · Kumho Solus HA31

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.