90
/ 100
Objective (60%)
–/100
No test data yet
User signal (40%)
92/100
67 owner reviews
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Head-to-head
Updated May 2026
Hankook Dynapro HP2 RA33 vs Kumho Solus KL21 — Compared (May 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
77
/ 100
Objective (60%)
–/100
No test data yet
User signal (40%)
76/100
26 owner reviews
Prices change daily — check the retailer for your size.
VerdictWinner: Hankook Dynapro HP2 RA33 — 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
Score (0–100)
Dynapro HP2 RA33 leads by 12
Why this score
| Source | Dynapro HP2 RA33 | Solus KL21 |
|---|---|---|
| Tire Rack owners | – | 79 |
| Tyre Reviews owners | 87 | 73 |
Wet
Score (0–100)
Dynapro HP2 RA33 leads by 17
Why this score
| Source | Dynapro HP2 RA33 | Solus KL21 |
|---|---|---|
| Tire Rack owners | – | 71 |
| Tyre Reviews owners | 78 | 67 |
Snow
Score (0–100)
Dynapro HP2 RA33 leads by 16
Why this score
| Source | Dynapro HP2 RA33 | Solus KL21 |
|---|---|---|
| Tire Rack owners | – | 45 |
Comfort
Score (0–100)
Dynapro HP2 RA33 leads by 18
Why this score
| Source | Dynapro HP2 RA33 | Solus KL21 |
|---|---|---|
| Tire Rack owners | – | 73 |
| Tyre Reviews owners | 86 | 65 |
Noise
Score (0–100)
Dynapro HP2 RA33 leads by 5
Treadwear
Score (0–100)
Dynapro HP2 RA33 leads by 10
Why this score
| Source | Dynapro HP2 RA33 | Solus KL21 |
|---|---|---|
| Tire Rack owners | – | 63 |
| Tyre Reviews owners | 86 | 73 |
Handling
Score (0–100)
Dynapro HP2 RA33 leads by 16
Why this score
| Source | Dynapro HP2 RA33 | Solus KL21 |
|---|---|---|
| Tyre Reviews owners | 77 | 61 |
Scores at a glance
| Category | Hankook Dynapro HP2 RA33 | Kumho Solus KL21 |
|---|---|---|
| Relative Score | 90 | 77 |
| Dry | 95 | 83 |
| Wet | 93 | 76 |
| Snow | 88 | 72 |
| Comfort | 94 | 76 |
| Noise | 91 | 86 |
| Treadwear | 91 | 81 |
| Handling | 77 | 61 |
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90
/ 100
Tire A
77
/ 100
Tire B
From owners
Pros, cons & observations
Themes extracted from owner reviews across retailers and review sites — not the opinion of TireWheelGuide.
The Hankook Dynapro HP2 RA33 is widely regarded as a high-value, comfort-oriented touring tire for SUVs and light trucks. Users consistently praise its quiet ride, smooth handling, and excellent price-to-performance ratio, often comparing it favorably to premium brands like Michelin. While most drivers report strong all-weather traction, a minority of users have expressed concerns regarding wet-weather cornering stability and variable tread life.
Pros
- Excellent value for the price point
- Quiet and smooth ride quality
- Strong dry and wet road handling
- Easy to balance during installation
Cons
- Occasional reports of wet-weather cornering instability
- Inconsistent tread life expectations
- Noticeable road noise on specific surfaces like concrete
- Slight vibration when cold
Observations
- Owners of full-size SUVs and trucks (e.g., Ford F-150, Range Rover, Armada) frequently report significant improvements in ride comfort and noise reduction.
- Drivers of compact SUVs like the Ford Kuga report mixed experiences, with some praising the smooth ride while others note a lack of confidence in sharp, wet cornering.
The Kumho Solus KL21 is a polarizing tire that frequently serves as original equipment on SUVs and crossovers. While many owners report exceptional tread life and value, a significant subset of users expresses concerns regarding road noise, inconsistent grip in adverse weather, and premature structural degradation.
Pros
- Exceptional tread longevity and durability, with some users reporting over 60,000 miles of use.
- Strong value proposition as a cost-effective alternative to premium tire brands.
- Generally reliable performance in dry, warm-weather conditions.
- Consistent ride comfort for daily commuting and long-distance driving.
Cons
- Reports of excessive road noise and a harsh ride quality.
- Poor traction and braking performance in snow, ice, or cold conditions.
- Inconsistent quality control, with isolated reports of tire deformation or premature wear.
- Lack of confidence-inspiring grip during emergency braking maneuvers.
Observations
- Users with mid-size SUVs like the Hyundai Santa Fe and Kia Sorento report highly variable experiences, ranging from extreme longevity to early failure.
- The tire is frequently noted as a standard OEM fitment for Korean-manufactured SUVs, which influences user expectations regarding replacement intervals.
Specifications
Specs side by side
| Attribute | A · Hankook Dynapro HP2 RA33 | B · Kumho Solus KL21 |
|---|---|---|
| Category | Summer Premium Touring tires | All Season Touring tires |
| Vehicle type | SUV and 4x4 | Passenger Car / Crossover |
| Sizes available | 17 | — |
| Rim diameters | 15″ – 22″ | — |
| Treadwear warranty | 65,000 mi | — |
Final verdict
Which one should you actually buy?
90
/ 100
Hankook
77
/ 100
Kumho
Winner: Hankook Dynapro HP2 RA33 — better comfort, wet and snow. It leads or ties in every category we score.
Pick tire A
You want the most comfortable ride
Hankook Dynapro HP2 RA33 scores 94 vs 76 on comfort.
Pick tire A
Your priority is wet-weather safety
Hankook Dynapro HP2 RA33 scores 93 vs 76 on wet.
Pick tire A
You drive through snowy winters
Hankook Dynapro HP2 RA33 scores 88 vs 72 on snow.
Pick tire A
You enjoy sharp, responsive handling
Hankook Dynapro HP2 RA33 scores 77 vs 61 on handling.
Tire A · Hankook Dynapro HP2 RA33
Tire B · Kumho Solus KL21
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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.