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Kumho Solus 4S HA32 review

The Kumho Solus 4S HA32 is widely regarded as a budget-friendly all-weather tire that offers a balanced, albeit unexceptional, performance across varied conditions. While many users praise its value and winter capability, there is a notable divide in user experience regarding wet-weather traction and long-term noise levels.

Relative score
73/100
tests + owners
Owner reviews
69/100
34 reviews
Road tests
74/100
13 published tests
Community sentiment Mixed Read the buzz
#Fast tread wear#Winter and snow performance#Affordable pricing options#All weather capabilities#Treadlife longevity
Kumho Solus 4S HA32
Scores

Two scoring systems, side by side

Owner scores come from reviews on retailer and review sites; road-test scores come from instrumented tests. Where they disagree, it is usually a discipline owners rarely push to the limit.

By owner reviews

69.3%
Would buy again 59%
Dry
Overall dry
78.8%
Wet
Overall wet
74.1%
Snow & ice
Overall snow & ice
72.2%
Comfort
Overall comfort
75.1%
Noise
Overall noise
86.7%
Treadwear
Overall treadwear
70.5%
Handling
Overall handling
65%
By source
DriverReviews90%4,058 reviews Tyre Reviews67%31 reviews

By road tests

74.3%
Dry
67.8%
Wet
76.4%
Snow
79.8%
Noise
69.1%
By discipline (% of best in test)
Dry Braking
23.9%
Dry Handling
50%
Wet Braking
72.8%
Wet Handling
50%
Straight Aquaplaning
42.9%
Snow Braking
78.6%
Snow Handling
35.7%
Inside Noise level
100%
Rolling Resistance
7.1%
Price
14.3%
Wear
7.1%
From owners

What owners like and dislike

Themes extracted from 34 owner reviews across retailers and review sites.

The Kumho Solus 4S HA32 is widely regarded as a budget-friendly all-weather tire that offers a balanced, albeit unexceptional, performance across varied conditions. While many users praise its value and winter capability, there is a notable divide in user experience regarding wet-weather traction and long-term noise levels.

Pros

  • High value-for-money proposition compared to premium market leaders
  • Solid winter and snow traction for an all-weather tire
  • Generally predictable handling and communicative road feel
  • Improved aesthetics and comfort over many factory-fitted or budget alternatives

Cons

  • Inconsistent wet-weather performance, with reports of hydroplaning and poor grip
  • Reports of increased road noise and vibration issues after initial break-in
  • Concerns regarding sidewall durability and premature peeling
  • Performance degradation in wet conditions as the tread wears down

Worth knowing

  • Some RWD vehicle owners reported significant issues with wet-weather traction and rear-wheel spin under acceleration.
  • Users with higher load-rated tires noted a stiffer, bumpier ride quality compared to standard load variants.
  • Several reports of vibration and noise issues were specifically linked to front-axle fitment, with some users finding relief by rotating the tires to the rear.
Test results

13 published test appearances

Placement within each field. Open a test for the discipline-by-discipline result.

2026 Die Reifentester All Season tire Test - 225/40 R18 · 225/40 R18

9th of 9
Best: Subj. Wet Handling · 3rd Weakest: Dry Braking · 9th
DisciplinePlacementField position
Wet Braking7th of 9
Dry Braking9th of 9
Snow Braking6th of 9
Snow Traction8th of 9
Rolling Resistance7th of 9
Straight Aqua9th of 9
Curved Aquaplaning9th of 9
Subj. Dry Handling7th of 9
Subj. Comfort6th of 9
Subj. Wet Handling3rd of 9
Subj. Noise5th of 9
Subj. Snow Handling8th of 9

2025 Mid Range All Season tire Test · 215/55 R17

4th of 6
Best: Dry Handling · 3rd Weakest: Wet Handling · 4th
DisciplinePlacementField position
Wet Handling4th of 6
Dry Handling3rd of 6
Snow Handling3rd of 6

2024 AutoBild All Season tire Test · 225/50 R17

13th of 15
Best: Dry Handling · 5th Weakest: Straight Aqua · 15th
DisciplinePlacementField position
Wet Braking10th of 15
Wet Handling9th of 15
Dry Braking14th of 15
Dry Handling5th of 15
Snow Braking6th of 15
Snow Traction12th of 15
Snow Handling11th of 15
Rolling Resistance14th of 15
Straight Aqua15th of 15
Noise8th of 15
Value9th of 15
Wear14th of 15
Fuel Consumption14th of 15
Abrasion15th of 15
Total Cost of Ownership15th of 15

2024 All Season tire Market Overview · 225/50 R17

15th of 37
Best: Wet Braking · 10th Weakest: Dry Braking · 25th
DisciplinePlacementField position
Wet Braking10th of 37
Dry Braking25th of 37

2024 ADAC All Season tire Test · 205/55 R16

5th of 16
Best: Wear · 3rd Weakest: Straight Aqua · 14th
DisciplinePlacementField position
Wet Braking8th of 16
Dry Braking8th of 16
Snow Braking4th of 16
Snow Traction4th of 16
Ice Braking8th of 16
Straight Aqua14th of 16
Curved Aquaplaning14th of 16
Noise13th of 16
Wear3rd of 16
Fuel Consumption13th of 16
Abrasion9th of 16
Wet Braking - Concrete7th of 16
Tyre Weight12th of 16

2023 Auto Bild All Season tire Test · 225/45 R17

10th of 16
Best: Noise · 1st Weakest: Curved Aquaplaning · 16th
DisciplinePlacementField position
Wet Braking14th of 16
Wet Handling3rd of 16
Dry Braking13th of 16
Dry Handling8th of 16
Snow Braking10th of 16
Snow Traction7th of 16
Snow Handling11th of 16
Rolling Resistance13th of 16
Straight Aqua13th of 16
Curved Aquaplaning16th of 16
Noise1st of 16
Value5th of 16
Wear9th of 16
Fuel Consumption12th of 16
Total Cost of Ownership9th of 16

2023 All Season tire 35 Set Shootout · 225/45 R17

15th of 35
DisciplinePlacementField position
Wet Braking16th of 35
Dry Braking16th of 35

2022 Auto Bild All Season tire Test · 195/55 R16

5th of 15
Best: Price · 2nd Weakest: Straight Aqua · 15th
DisciplinePlacementField position
Wet Braking12th of 15
Wet Handling9th of 15
Dry Braking10th of 15
Dry Handling9th of 15
Snow Braking4th of 15
Snow Traction6th of 15
Snow Handling6th of 15
Rolling Resistance10th of 15
Straight Aqua15th of 15
Noise8th of 15
Value3rd of 15
Price2nd of 15
Wear6th of 15
Fuel Consumption2nd of 15
Abrasion9th of 15
Total Cost of Ownership3rd of 15

2022 All Season tire Market Overview · 195/55 R16

12th of 35
Best: Wet Braking · 13th Weakest: Dry Braking · 16th
DisciplinePlacementField position
Wet Braking13th of 35
Dry Braking16th of 35

2021 Auto Bild All Season tire Test · 225/50 R17

12th of 16
Best: Value · 1st Weakest: Wet Braking · 14th
DisciplinePlacementField position
Wet Braking14th of 16
Wet Handling14th of 16
Dry Braking7th of 16
Dry Handling8th of 16
Snow Braking7th of 16
Snow Traction13th of 16
Snow Handling11th of 16
Rolling Resistance8th of 16
Straight Aqua13th of 16
Noise7th of 16
Value1st of 16
Price3rd of 16
Wear1st of 16
Total Cost of Ownership2nd of 16

2021 All Season tire Market Overview · 225/50 R17

11th of 32
Best: Dry Braking · 9th Weakest: Wet Braking · 16th
DisciplinePlacementField position
Wet Braking16th of 32
Dry Braking9th of 32

2020 Auto Bild All Season tire Test · 205/55 R16

13th of 14
Best: Noise · 1st Weakest: Dry Braking · 14th
DisciplinePlacementField position
Wet Braking7th of 14
Wet Handling8th of 14
Dry Braking14th of 14
Dry Handling8th of 14
Snow Braking4th of 14
Snow Handling10th of 14
Rolling Resistance14th of 14
Straight Aqua9th of 14
Noise1st of 14
Value13th of 14
Wear14th of 14
Total Cost of Ownership14th of 14

2020 All Season tire Market Overview - 32 tire Braking Test · 205/55 R16

10th of 31
Best: Wet Braking · 8th Weakest: Dry Braking · 20th
DisciplinePlacementField position
Wet Braking8th of 31
Dry Braking20th of 31
Community buzz

What owners are saying

From Reddit, forums and review threads. Not part of the scores above.

Community opinions on the Kumho Solus 4S HA32 are mixed, with users noting that they offer good winter and snow performance for an all-weather tire at an affordable price point. However, multiple drivers report concerns regarding fast tread wear and shorter lifespan compared to competitors, alongside mixed positioning in tier rankings.

Sentiment breakdown
Positive35%
Mixed47%
Negative18%
Top themes
#Fast tread wear#Winter and snow performance#Affordable pricing options#All weather capabilities#Treadlife longevity

From 17 threads and comments.