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.
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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%By road tests
74.3%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.
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
| Discipline | Placement | Field position |
|---|---|---|
| Wet Braking | 7th of 9 | |
| Dry Braking | 9th of 9 | |
| Snow Braking | 6th of 9 | |
| Snow Traction | 8th of 9 | |
| Rolling Resistance | 7th of 9 | |
| Straight Aqua | 9th of 9 | |
| Curved Aquaplaning | 9th of 9 | |
| Subj. Dry Handling | 7th of 9 | |
| Subj. Comfort | 6th of 9 | |
| Subj. Wet Handling | 3rd of 9 | |
| Subj. Noise | 5th of 9 | |
| Subj. Snow Handling | 8th of 9 |
2025 Mid Range All Season tire Test · 215/55 R17
4th of 6
| Discipline | Placement | Field position |
|---|---|---|
| Wet Handling | 4th of 6 | |
| Dry Handling | 3rd of 6 | |
| Snow Handling | 3rd of 6 |
2024 AutoBild All Season tire Test · 225/50 R17
13th of 15
| Discipline | Placement | Field position |
|---|---|---|
| Wet Braking | 10th of 15 | |
| Wet Handling | 9th of 15 | |
| Dry Braking | 14th of 15 | |
| Dry Handling | 5th of 15 | |
| Snow Braking | 6th of 15 | |
| Snow Traction | 12th of 15 | |
| Snow Handling | 11th of 15 | |
| Rolling Resistance | 14th of 15 | |
| Straight Aqua | 15th of 15 | |
| Noise | 8th of 15 | |
| Value | 9th of 15 | |
| Wear | 14th of 15 | |
| Fuel Consumption | 14th of 15 | |
| Abrasion | 15th of 15 | |
| Total Cost of Ownership | 15th of 15 |
2024 All Season tire Market Overview · 225/50 R17
15th of 37
| Discipline | Placement | Field position |
|---|---|---|
| Wet Braking | 10th of 37 | |
| Dry Braking | 25th of 37 |
2024 ADAC All Season tire Test · 205/55 R16
5th of 16
| Discipline | Placement | Field position |
|---|---|---|
| Wet Braking | 8th of 16 | |
| Dry Braking | 8th of 16 | |
| Snow Braking | 4th of 16 | |
| Snow Traction | 4th of 16 | |
| Ice Braking | 8th of 16 | |
| Straight Aqua | 14th of 16 | |
| Curved Aquaplaning | 14th of 16 | |
| Noise | 13th of 16 | |
| Wear | 3rd of 16 | |
| Fuel Consumption | 13th of 16 | |
| Abrasion | 9th of 16 | |
| Wet Braking - Concrete | 7th of 16 | |
| Tyre Weight | 12th of 16 |
2023 Auto Bild All Season tire Test · 225/45 R17
10th of 16
| Discipline | Placement | Field position |
|---|---|---|
| Wet Braking | 14th of 16 | |
| Wet Handling | 3rd of 16 | |
| Dry Braking | 13th of 16 | |
| Dry Handling | 8th of 16 | |
| Snow Braking | 10th of 16 | |
| Snow Traction | 7th of 16 | |
| Snow Handling | 11th of 16 | |
| Rolling Resistance | 13th of 16 | |
| Straight Aqua | 13th of 16 | |
| Curved Aquaplaning | 16th of 16 | |
| Noise | 1st of 16 | |
| Value | 5th of 16 | |
| Wear | 9th of 16 | |
| Fuel Consumption | 12th of 16 | |
| Total Cost of Ownership | 9th of 16 |
2023 All Season tire 35 Set Shootout · 225/45 R17
15th of 35
| Discipline | Placement | Field position |
|---|---|---|
| Wet Braking | 16th of 35 | |
| Dry Braking | 16th of 35 |
2022 Auto Bild All Season tire Test · 195/55 R16
5th of 15
| Discipline | Placement | Field position |
|---|---|---|
| Wet Braking | 12th of 15 | |
| Wet Handling | 9th of 15 | |
| Dry Braking | 10th of 15 | |
| Dry Handling | 9th of 15 | |
| Snow Braking | 4th of 15 | |
| Snow Traction | 6th of 15 | |
| Snow Handling | 6th of 15 | |
| Rolling Resistance | 10th of 15 | |
| Straight Aqua | 15th of 15 | |
| Noise | 8th of 15 | |
| Value | 3rd of 15 | |
| Price | 2nd of 15 | |
| Wear | 6th of 15 | |
| Fuel Consumption | 2nd of 15 | |
| Abrasion | 9th of 15 | |
| Total Cost of Ownership | 3rd of 15 |
2022 All Season tire Market Overview · 195/55 R16
12th of 35
| Discipline | Placement | Field position |
|---|---|---|
| Wet Braking | 13th of 35 | |
| Dry Braking | 16th of 35 |
2021 Auto Bild All Season tire Test · 225/50 R17
12th of 16
| Discipline | Placement | Field position |
|---|---|---|
| Wet Braking | 14th of 16 | |
| Wet Handling | 14th of 16 | |
| Dry Braking | 7th of 16 | |
| Dry Handling | 8th of 16 | |
| Snow Braking | 7th of 16 | |
| Snow Traction | 13th of 16 | |
| Snow Handling | 11th of 16 | |
| Rolling Resistance | 8th of 16 | |
| Straight Aqua | 13th of 16 | |
| Noise | 7th of 16 | |
| Value | 1st of 16 | |
| Price | 3rd of 16 | |
| Wear | 1st of 16 | |
| Total Cost of Ownership | 2nd of 16 |
2021 All Season tire Market Overview · 225/50 R17
11th of 32
| Discipline | Placement | Field position |
|---|---|---|
| Wet Braking | 16th of 32 | |
| Dry Braking | 9th of 32 |
2020 Auto Bild All Season tire Test · 205/55 R16
13th of 14
| Discipline | Placement | Field position |
|---|---|---|
| Wet Braking | 7th of 14 | |
| Wet Handling | 8th of 14 | |
| Dry Braking | 14th of 14 | |
| Dry Handling | 8th of 14 | |
| Snow Braking | 4th of 14 | |
| Snow Handling | 10th of 14 | |
| Rolling Resistance | 14th of 14 | |
| Straight Aqua | 9th of 14 | |
| Noise | 1st of 14 | |
| Value | 13th of 14 | |
| Wear | 14th of 14 | |
| Total Cost of Ownership | 14th of 14 |
2020 All Season tire Market Overview - 32 tire Braking Test · 205/55 R16
10th of 31
| Discipline | Placement | Field position |
|---|---|---|
| Wet Braking | 8th of 31 | |
| Dry Braking | 20th of 31 |
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.
From 17 threads and comments.