74
/ 100
Objective (60%)
72/100
2 professional tests
User signal (40%)
78/100
13 owner reviews
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Head-to-head
Updated September 2026
Hankook Kinergy 4S vs Kumho Solus 4 All Weather — 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.
VS
55
/ 100
Objective (60%)
–/100
No test data yet
User signal (40%)
54/100
1 owner review
Prices change daily — check the retailer for your size.
VerdictWinner: Hankook Kinergy 4S — better treadwear, handling and wet. Pick the Kumho Solus 4 All Weather if comfort matters most to you.
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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
Score (0–100)
Kinergy 4S leads by 5
Why this score
| Source | Kinergy 4S | Solus 4 All Weather |
|---|---|---|
| Professional tests (TWG score) | 70 | – |
| Tyre Reviews owners | 82 | 70 |
Wet
Score (0–100)
Kinergy 4S leads by 7
Why this score
| Source | Kinergy 4S | Solus 4 All Weather |
|---|---|---|
| Professional tests (TWG score) | 77 | – |
| Tyre Reviews owners | 76 | 70 |
Snow
Score (0–100)
Why this score
| Source | Kinergy 4S | Solus 4 All Weather |
|---|---|---|
| Professional tests (TWG score) | 69 | – |
| Tyre Reviews owners | 93 | – |
Comfort
Score (0–100)
Solus 4 All Weather leads by 3
Why this score
| Source | Kinergy 4S | Solus 4 All Weather |
|---|---|---|
| Tyre Reviews owners | 77 | 80 |
Noise
Score (0–100)
Why this score
| Source | Kinergy 4S | Solus 4 All Weather |
|---|---|---|
| Professional tests (TWG score) | 95 | – |
Treadwear
Score (0–100)
Kinergy 4S leads by 52
Why this score
| Source | Kinergy 4S | Solus 4 All Weather |
|---|---|---|
| Tyre Reviews owners | 72 | 20 |
Handling
Score (0–100)
Kinergy 4S leads by 18
Why this score
| Source | Kinergy 4S | Solus 4 All Weather |
|---|---|---|
| Tyre Reviews owners | 68 | 50 |
Scores at a glance
| Category | Hankook Kinergy 4S | Kumho Solus 4 All Weather |
|---|---|---|
| Relative Score | 74 | 55 |
| Dry | 75 | 70 |
| Wet | 77 | 70 |
| Snow | 79 | – |
| Comfort | 77 | 80 |
| Noise | 95 | – |
| Treadwear | 72 | 20 |
| Handling | 68 | 50 |
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Headline score
74
/ 100
Tire A
55
/ 100
Tire B
Only categories both tires have data for count toward the headline score.
From owners
Pros, cons & observations
Themes extracted from owner reviews across retailers and review sites — not the opinion of TireWheelGuide.
The Hankook Kinergy 4S is generally regarded as a highly capable all-season tire, particularly praised for its impressive performance in wet, cold, and snowy conditions. While many users report excellent traction and safety in adverse weather, the tire receives mixed feedback regarding its tread longevity and consistency in dry-weather handling.
Pros
- Exceptional grip and stability in wet and torrential rain conditions
- Strong performance in snow and slush, often cited as a viable alternative to dedicated winter tires
- High value-for-money proposition compared to premium competitors
- Reliable emergency braking performance on slick surfaces
Cons
- Reports of premature tread wear and shorter-than-expected service life
- Inconsistent dry-road handling and feedback compared to dedicated summer tires
- Occasional reports of poor traction on greasy or specific wet road surfaces
- Increased road noise noted by some users
Observations
- Users of compact SUVs, such as the Honda CR-V, have reported significantly lower tread life than expected for the vehicle class.
- Drivers of performance-oriented vehicles, such as the Civic Type R, noted a trade-off in lateral grip and steering feedback when switching from dedicated summer tires.
The Kumho Solus 4 All Weather provides reliable grip across various weather conditions, including wet, dry, and light snow. However, the tire suffers from significantly premature tread wear, which undermines its value proposition as a practical year-round solution.
Pros
- Reliable traction in dry conditions
- Confident performance on wet surfaces
- Effective capability in light snow
Cons
- Extremely rapid tread wear
- Poor overall longevity compared to summer tires
- Lack of cost-effectiveness due to frequent replacement intervals
Observations
- Performance and grip were noted as sufficient for lightweight vehicles like the Suzuki Ignis.
Specifications
Specs side by side
| Attribute | A · Hankook Kinergy 4S | B · Kumho Solus 4 All Weather |
|---|---|---|
| Category | All Season High Performance tires | All Season Touring tires |
| Vehicle type | Passenger Car / Crossover | Passenger Car / Crossover |
Final verdict
Which one should you actually buy?
74
/ 100
Hankook
55
/ 100
Kumho
Winner: Hankook Kinergy 4S — better treadwear, handling and wet. Pick the Kumho Solus 4 All Weather if comfort matters most to you.
Pick tire A
You want the longest tread life
Hankook Kinergy 4S scores 72 vs 20 on treadwear.
Pick tire A
You enjoy sharp, responsive handling
Hankook Kinergy 4S scores 68 vs 50 on handling.
Pick tire A
Your priority is wet-weather safety
Hankook Kinergy 4S scores 77 vs 70 on wet.
Pick tire A
You want the most grip on dry roads
Hankook Kinergy 4S scores 75 vs 70 on dry.
Tire A · Hankook Kinergy 4S
Tire B · Kumho Solus 4 All Weather
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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.