Kumho Solus 4S HA32+ vs Pirelli Cinturato All Season SF3
- TR Score
- 8.3/10
- Owners say
- 67% · 6
- TR Score
- 9.6/10
- Owners say
- 84% · 73
In the 3 independent tests that ran both tires, the Pirelli Cinturato All Season SF3 finished ahead 3 times and the Solus 4S HA32+ not once. The Cinturato All Season SF3 stopped 12.6% shorter in the dry.
Data updated
Which should you buy?
Choose the Pirelli Cinturato All Season SF3 if you prioritize maximum safety margin, high-speed rain confidence (aquaplaning), and a more “summer-like” driving feel-especially on faster cars or motorway use. Choose the Kumho Solus 4S HA32 Plus mainly if budget is the overriding constraint and your driving is moderate; just be aware the data shows clear compromises in braking distance and standing-water stability.
Where the Cinturato All Season SF3 is stronger
- Class-leading dry braking across all shared tests (around 11-13% shorter stops than Kumho in key datasets)
- Outstanding aquaplaning resistance (straight-line and curved), repeatedly a segment-best safety reserve
- More precise, “summer-tire-like” steering/handling balance with progressive grip breakaway noted by testers
The bullet points are analysis of the shared tests and of owner reviews; the measured wins in each discipline are in the tables below. Where the two disagree, the figures are right.
Solus 4S HA32+ vs Cinturato All Season SF3 at a glance
| Category | Solus 4S HA32+ | Gap | Cinturato All Season SF3 |
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| Shared tests won3 shared tests | 0 | 3 | |
| Dry5 measurements | 0 | The Cinturato All Season SF3 stopped 12.6% shorter in the dry (3 tests) | 5 |
| Wet10 measurements | 0 | The Cinturato All Season SF3 resisted straight aquaplaning at a 13.9% higher speed (2 tests) | 10 |
| Snow7 measurements | 1 | 6 | |
| Comfort3 measurements | 1 | 2 | |
| Value5 measurements | 0 | The Cinturato All Season SF3 had 7.1% lower rolling resistance (2 tests) | 4 |
| Tire Reviews Scoreevery test and review we hold | 8.3/10 | The Cinturato All Season SF3 by 1.3 | 9.6/10 |
| Owner rating6 and 73 reviews | 67% | The Cinturato All Season SF3 by 17 points | 84% |
| Would buy againshare of owners | 67% | The Cinturato All Season SF3 by 13 points | 80% |
| Pricein the 2 tests that listed prices | Cheaper | The Cinturato All Season SF3 was dearer in 2 of 2 | +23.1% |
Wins count every measurement the shared tests recorded for both tires; a tick marks the tire ahead on that line. Subjective driver scores count as wins but are never averaged, because each test uses its own scale.
Head to head in 3 tests, 2024 to 2026
Each row is one published test in which both tires ran on the same car, in the same size, on the same day. The line is the whole field, winner on the left.
| Test | Solus 4S HA32+ | Field | Cinturato All Season SF3 |
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| 2026 Die Reifentester All Season Tire Test - 225/40 R18 | P9 of 9 | P1 of 9 | |
| 2024 AutoBild All Season Tire Test | P13 of 15 | P5 of 15 | |
| 2024 All Season Tire Market Overview | P15 of 37 | P2 of 37 |
Performance profile
7 measurements from the 3 shared tests, each tire shown as its share of the better figure in every test.
Where each is furthest ahead
Solus 4S HA32+
Cinturato All Season SF3
Point at or tap any spoke for both tires' figures.
In each test the better of the two figures counts as 100% and the other as its share of it, so a 118 ft stop against 112 ft is 95%; each spoke averages the shared tests that recorded it. The scale stops at 85%: a point further in sits on the hub's edge, hollow. 14 measurements recorded in only one shared test are left off; every measurement is in the table further down.
Where each scores higher
Solus 4S HA32+
Cinturato All Season SF3
Point at or tap any spoke for both tires' figures.
Category scores are percentiles among tires of the same season and class: 90 means this tire out-performs 90% of them, measured across every test we hold, not only the ones it appeared in.
Where owners rate each higher
Solus 4S HA32+
Cinturato All Season SF3
Point at or tap any spoke for both tires' figures.
Owners rate the Solus 4S HA32+ 67% from 6 reviews and the Cinturato All Season SF3 84% from 73. Each spoke is one question owners answer out of 10; reviews are vetted by hand before publication.
Every measurement, side by side
Averages of the figures both tires posted in the same tests. The gap is the average of each test's own gap, so figures from different cars and years are never mixed. Open a discipline for its measurements, and a measurement for every test's figure.
| Measurement | Solus 4S HA32+ | Gap | Cinturato All Season SF3 | Wins | ||||||||||||
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| 138 | 12.6% | 121 | 0-3 | |||||||||||||
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| 59.2 | 0.5% | 59.5 | 0-1 | |||||||||||||
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| scored | 12.3% | scored | 0-1 | |||||||||||||
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| 161 | 5.3% | 151 | 0-3 | |||||||||||||
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| 44.9 | 3.9% | 46.7 | 0-1 | |||||||||||||
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| scored | 6.3% | scored | 0-1 | |||||||||||||
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| 11.9 | 3.1% | 11.53 | 0-1 | |||||||||||||
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| 46.4 | 13.9% | 52.8 | 0-2 | |||||||||||||
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| 7.9 | 29.9% | 10.2 | 0-2 | |||||||||||||
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| 85 | 2.4% | 87 | 1-1 | |||||||||||||
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| 528 | 5.9% | 558 | 0-2 | |||||||||||||
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| 32.6 | 1.7% | 33.1 | 0-1 | |||||||||||||
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| scored | 11.6% | scored | 0-1 | |||||||||||||
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| 12.1 | 12% | 13.5 | 0-1 | |||||||||||||
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| scored | 6.8% | scored | 0-1 | |||||||||||||
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| scored | 5.3% | scored | 0-1 | |||||||||||||
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| 72.4 | 0.1 dB | 72.5 | 1-0 | |||||||||||||
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| 25,352 | 3.8% | 26,303 | 0-1 | |||||||||||||
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| 8.86 | 7.1% | 8.22 | 0-2 | |||||||||||||
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| 5.06 | = | 5.06 | 0-0 | |||||||||||||
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| 1,116 | 35.2% | 723 | 0-1 | |||||||||||||
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Braking distances and lap times are better when lower; speeds, wear and grip figures when higher. A test's figures are its own: sizes, cars, surfaces and temperatures differ from one to the next, which is why the averages here are only ever of tests the two tires shared. "Scored" rows are subjective driver ratings: each test uses its own scale, so only the wins are counted.
Scores beyond the shared tests
On the Tire Reviews Score, which weighs every test and review we hold, the Solus 4S HA32+ scores 8.3 and the Cinturato All Season SF3 9.6 out of 10.
| Solus 4S HA32+ | Category | Cinturato All Season SF3 | ||
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| 46 | Dry | 98 | ||
| 56 | Wet | 99 | ||
| 32 | Comfort | 77 | ||
| 41 | Value | 51 | ||
| 74 | Snow | 82 | ||
| 69 | Ice | 60 | ||
Category scores are percentiles among tires of the same season and class: 90 means this tire out-performs 90% of them, measured across every test we hold, not only the ones it appeared in.
What owners say
| Solus 4S HA32+ | Category | Cinturato All Season SF3 | ||
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| 7.3 | Dry Grip | 8.9 | ||
| 7 | Wet Grip | 9.1 | ||
| 6.2 | Road Feedback | 8.4 | ||
| 5.7 | Handling | 8.4 | ||
| 8 | Wear | 7.8 | ||
| 7 | Comfort | 7.9 | ||
| 8.7 | Snow Grip | 8.6 | ||
| 8 | Ice Grip | 7.8 | ||
Owners rate the Solus 4S HA32+ 67% from 6 reviews and the Cinturato All Season SF3 84% from 73. Reviews are vetted by hand before publication; ownership is not verified.
Kumho Solus 4S HA32+
- 67%from 6 reviews
- 67%would buy again
- 73,500 milesdriven by reviewers
Drivers generally describe the Kumho Solus 4S HA32 Plus as a good-value all-season tire aimed at relaxed, family-car driving, with strong confidence in cold/wet conditions and good resistance to aquaplaning. Comfort is often rated well, with predictable behavior when pushed moderately. The most consistent drawbacks are a less sporty/less communicative feel and some reports of instability or “float/drift,” plus a small fuel-economy penalty and occasional noise. One low-scoring outlier found the tire extremely unstable and unsafe in the wet and at motorway speeds.
- Good wet/cold grip and overall safety for calm driving
- Strong aquaplaning resistance
- Good value versus premium alternatives and far better than budget/Chinese brands
- Comfortable ride and predictable handling at normal speeds
- Not suited to fast/sporty or powerful-car driving; muted steering/braking feel
- Some reports of unsteady/floaty behavior (drift/fidgety feel)
- Higher rolling resistance leading to slightly worse fuel economy
Summarised by AI from 6 vetted reviews; the reviews themselves are on the tire page.
All 6 Solus 4S HA32+ reviewsBetter than Chinese brands but not even close to premium brands. Only for calm drive
Pirelli Cinturato All Season SF3
- 84%from 73 reviews
- 80%would buy again
- 578,592 milesdriven by reviewers
Most owners rate the Pirelli Cinturato All Season SF3 highly, with the bulk of feedback praising its dependable wet and dry grip (mentioned by over half of reviewers) and an easy, confidence-inspiring feel for year-round use. Around a third of owners also highlight strong snow traction for an all-season tire, alongside generally low road noise and good ride comfort. A small minority report vibration/balancing issues, while roughly one in six mention steering feel is a bit soft or less direct than sportier or summer-focused alternatives; aquaplaning feedback is more mixed.
- Strong wet grip and reassuring confidence in the rain
- High dry grip for an all-season tire
- Impressive snow traction for winter days
- Generally low road noise, especially at cruising speeds
- Vibration or balancing/run-out problems reported by some owners
- Steering feel can be a bit soft or less direct than alternatives
- Aquaplaning resistance gets mixed reports in standing water
Summarised by AI from 70 vetted reviews; the reviews themselves are on the tire page.
All 73 Cinturato All Season SF3 reviewsGreat tires! In autumn and winter conditions, I found them better than the Continental TS860 in mud and snow, but worse on ice.
In summer, compared with the Continental PremiumContact 6, they offered better aquaplaning resistance, but slightly worse wet grip and overall handling. Lateral stability was by far their weakest point compared with my old Conti.
These were my first all-season tires, a bit of a gamble for me, but overall, I would recommend them. After 40,000 km over two years, they are showing some wear, so I plan to replace them by 50,000 km to stay on the safe side. My original plan was to use them for 40,000–60,000 km and less than four years.
Sizes, EU label and lineage
| Category | Solus 4S HA32+ | Cinturato All Season SF3 |
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| Season | All Season | All Season |
| Replaced | - | Pirelli Cinturato All Season SF2 (2020) |
| Awards | - | Recommended: Best All Season Tires (DriverReviews, 2026/27) |
| Price in the shared tests | The Cinturato All Season SF3 was the dearer tire in 2 of the 2 tests that listed prices, by 23.1% on average. Each test priced the tires in its own market at the time; only the gap is comparable. | |
Reading the results
Written from the test results and owner reviews above. It is analysis, not a measurement: where it and the tables disagree, the tables are right.
This matchup is a classic “value all-season” versus “class-leading all-season” comparison. The Kumho Solus 4S HA32 Plus targets budget-conscious drivers who still want a premium-touring, year-round tire with reassuring road manners. The Pirelli Cinturato All Season SF3, by contrast, is positioned as a top-tier all-season designed to feel closest to a summer tire in warm conditions-without giving up winter usability.
Across three shared professional comparisons (including two major 225/50 R17 datasets and a demanding 225/40 R18 hot-hatch test), the pattern is consistent: the Pirelli wins the safety-critical metrics-especially dry braking and aquaplaning-while the Kumho's main counterpunch is purchase-price/value, plus a few “good for the money” dynamic impressions in wet handling. If you drive a quicker car or see frequent heavy rain, the performance gap here is not subtle.
Conclusion
On results, the Pirelli Cinturato All Season SF3 is the clear winner on overall capability and safety margin. It dominates dry braking in every shared test (e.g., 36.8 m vs 41.5 m in 225/40 R18; 36.9 m vs 42.5 m in 225/50 R17), and it is dramatically stronger in aquaplaning resistance (straight aquaplaning +13-14% and curved aquaplaning +26-34% versus the Kumho depending on test). Those are exactly the areas that convert to real-world “near-miss vs. impact” outcomes when speeds are higher or water is deeper.
The Kumho Solus 4S HA32 Plus isn't a “bad” tire-it can feel safe and predictable in normal use and even posted a standout wet-handling impression in one test relative to its price point. But the repeated theme is limited reserves: it gives away the most under braking and is consistently the earliest to float in standing water. While it can be tempting as the cheapest option, this dataset suggests the Kumho's savings come with meaningful compromises where it matters most.
If you want an all-season that preserves a sporty car's character and maximizes rain safety, the Pirelli is the confident choice. The practical takeaway: the SF3 buys you margin-shorter stops and far higher hydroplaning thresholds-whereas the Kumho mainly buys you a lower invoice and “good enough” dynamics in lighter-duty driving.
Solus 4S HA32+ vs Cinturato All Season SF3: your questions
Is the Kumho Solus 4S HA32+ or the Pirelli Cinturato All Season SF3 the better tire?
In the 3 independent tests that ran both tires, the Pirelli Cinturato All Season SF3 finished ahead 3 times and the Solus 4S HA32+ not once. On the Tire Reviews Score, which weighs every test and review we hold, the Solus 4S HA32+ scores 8.3 and the Cinturato All Season SF3 9.6 out of 10.
Which is better in the wet, the Solus 4S HA32+ or the Cinturato All Season SF3?
The Cinturato All Season SF3 led 10 of the 10 wet measurements the shared tests recorded. On average it resisted straight aquaplaning at a 13.9% higher speed across 2 tests.
Which is better in the dry?
The Cinturato All Season SF3 led 5 of the 5 dry measurements the shared tests recorded. On average it stopped 12.6% shorter in the dry across 3 tests.
Which is better in snow?
The Cinturato All Season SF3 led 6 of the 7 snow measurements the shared tests recorded.
Which lasts longer and costs less to run?
The Cinturato All Season SF3 had 7.1% lower rolling resistance (2 tests). Owners rate wear 8/10 for the Solus 4S HA32+ and 7.8/10 for the Cinturato All Season SF3.
Which is quieter and more comfortable?
Owners rate comfort 7/10 for the Solus 4S HA32+ and 7.9/10 for the Cinturato All Season SF3.
What do owners say?
Owners rate the Solus 4S HA32+ 67% from 6 reviews and the Cinturato All Season SF3 84% from 73. 67% of Solus 4S HA32+ owners would buy it again, against 80% for the Cinturato All Season SF3.
Which is more expensive?
In the 2 tests that listed prices, the Cinturato All Season SF3 was the dearer tire in 2 of them, by 23.1% on average. Prices are the test's own at the time, in its own market.
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Where this data comes from
Finishing positions and measurements are transcribed from each published test. A test only counts here when both tires ran in it, so every figure was recorded on the same car, size and day as the one it is compared to.
About the TR Score
The Tire Reviews Score rates each tire out of 10 from every independent test result and vetted owner review we hold, so two tires can be compared even before a test has run them together.
Who does the testing
Every test published as a Tire Reviews test is run by Jonathan Benson, who has been testing tires independently since 2007.
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