Kumho Solus HA31 - Test Results

Test Statistics

6

Tests Completed

8^th

Average Position

6^th

Best Result

9^th

Worst Result

Performance Analysis

Across six all-season tests, the Kumho Solus HA31 delivers mid-pack performance with notable value and comfort advantages but clear dynamic shortcomings. It routinely trails leaders in dry and wet handling/braking, though it avoids the very bottom in most categories. Noise control and cost/value metrics stand out positively, while rolling resistance and dry dynamics are consistent weaknesses.
Overall, the HA31 suits budget-conscious drivers prioritizing comfort and acceptable all-weather capability over outright grip. However, it lacks the pace of class leaders in critical safety metrics (dry/wet braking and handling), limiting its competitiveness in demanding conditions.

Performance Strengths

Value and Cost of Ownership Strong Details
• 2019 Auto Bild: Value 2/10 (price/1000), Price 4/10
• 2019 Auto Bild: Wear 5/10 (+15.8% from best)
Noise/Comfort Moderate Details
• 2019 Auto Bild: Noise 3/12 (+0.8% from best)
General Wet Braking Competitiveness Moderate Details
• 2019 Auto Bild: Wet Braking 6/12 (+16.7% from best)
• 2019 Overview: Wet Braking 6/31 (+6.9% from best)

Performance Weaknesses

Dry Performance (Braking and Handling) Strong Details
• 2019 Auto Bild: Dry Braking 10/12 (+15.6% from best)
• 2019 Auto Bild: Dry Handling 11/12 (+3.7% from best)
• 2019 Overview: Dry Braking 12/31 (+10.9% from best)
Wet Handling and Aquaplaning Moderate Details
• 2019 Auto Bild: Wet Handling 10/12 (+4.5% from best)
• 2019 Auto Bild: Straight Aqua 9/12 (+8.2% from best)
Rolling Resistance/Efficiency Moderate Details
• 2019 Auto Bild: Rolling Resistance 10/12 (+19.1% from best)
Snow Performance Consistency Minor Details
• 2019 Auto Bild: Snow Braking 7/12 (+9.9% from best)
• 2019 Auto Bild: Snow Handling 9/11 (+3.2% from best)