Kumho Solus 4S HA32 - Test Results

Test Statistics

5

Tests Completed

12^th

Average Position

10^th

Best Result

13^th

Worst Result

Performance Analysis

The Kumho Solus 4S HA32 shows a mixed but coherent profile: consistently competitive in snow and wet braking for its class, average-to-weak in dry braking, and markedly strong in comfort/cost metrics in some tests. Its standout attributes are exceptionally low wear and excellent value in 2021, plus best-in-test noise in 2020. However, wet lateral grip (handling/circle/aquaplaning) and rolling resistance were recurring weaknesses, and dry braking often trailed class leaders. Overall placements skew lower-midpack, reflecting good winter braking and comfort/value offset by wet handling deficits and efficiency shortfalls.

Performance Strengths

Durability and Value Strong Details
• 1/16 wear (54,524 km) in 2021 Auto Bild full test
• 1/16 value (7.34 price/1000) in 2021 Auto Bild full test
• Article note: "lowest wear of the group" in 2021
Noise/Comfort Moderate Details
• 1/16 noise (70.3 dB) in 2020 Auto Bild full test
• 6/18 noise (71.9 dB, +1.1% from best) in 2021 Auto Bild full test
Snow Braking Performance Moderate Details
• 5/16 snow braking in 2020 (+4.1% from best)
• 8/18 snow braking in 2021 (+5.9% from best)
Wet Braking (straight-line) Moderate Details
• 7/16 wet braking in 2020 (+9.6% from best)
• 8/33 wet braking in 2020 braking shootout (+9.6% from best)

Performance Weaknesses

Wet Handling and Lateral Grip (including aquaplaning) Strong Details
• 16/18 wet handling (+10.8%) and 15/18 wet circle (+12.3%) in 2021
• 15/18 straight aqua (+7.5%) and 15/18 curved aquaplaning (+25.8%) in 2021
Rolling Resistance/Efficiency Strong Details
• 16/16 rolling resistance (+29.2%) in 2020
• 9/18 rolling resistance (+15%) in 2021
Dry Braking Strong Details
• 16/37 dry braking (+21.6%) in 2022 market overview
• 21/33 dry braking (+13.6%) in 2020 braking shootout
• 15/16 dry braking (+13.6%) in 2020 full test
Overall Wet Performance Consistency Moderate Details
• 16/18 wet braking (+9%), 16/18 wet handling (+10.8%) in 2021
• 18/34 wet braking (+9%) in 2021 overview