Kumho Solus 4S HA32 Plus vs Michelin CrossClimate 2

Michelin CrossClimate 2 is the more complete performer. It wins 5 of 6 shared tests, leads every dry and wet braking metric (often by ~9-11% in dry and ~3-6% in wet), and is clearly superior in aquaplaning resistance. It's also more efficient (lower rolling resistance and fuel use) and repeatedly stronger on snow traction/handling. In AutoBild 2024 it also delivered vastly better wear (62,680 km vs 40,800 km). These advantages translate to wider safety margins and long-term running-cost benefits despite a higher price.

Kumho Solus 4S HA32 Plus appeals on price/value and subjective stability: it often feels secure in wet and dry handling laps, posts a few winter and ice-braking wins, and in ADAC 2024 returned a longer mileage projection than Michelin. Its drawbacks are meaningful: longer braking distances, weaker aquaplaning reserves, and generally higher rolling resistance. For most buyers prioritizing safety, all-weather confidence and efficiency, Michelin is the safer bet; value-focused drivers in milder climates or urban use may find the Kumho's lower entry cost and agreeable manners sufficient.

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Footnote

This page has been developed using tire industry testing best practices. This means we are only comparing tests which have had both tires in the same test.

Why is this important? Tire testing is heavily affected by things like surface grip levels and surface temperature, which means you can only compare values from the same day. During a tire test external condition changes are calculated into the overall results, but it is not possible to calculate this between tire tests performed on different days or at different locations.

As a result you will see other tests on Tire Reviews which feature both the %s and %s, but as they weren't conducted on the same day, the results are not comparable.

Lots of other websites do this sort of tire comparison, Tire Reviews doesn't.