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Kumho Solus 4S HA32

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The Kumho Solus 4S HA32 is a mid-range touring all-season tire that leans heavily on comfort, value and winter-friendly security. In day-to-day use it's often praised for a quiet, smooth ride and reassuring straight-line wet braking, with many drivers also reporting capable traction in snow and cold conditions. Where it divides opinion is in heavier rain and more demanding cornering, where wet lateral grip and aquaplaning resistance can feel a step behind the best all-season rivals.

7.7
Tire Reviews Score Based on Professional Tests & User Reviews
High Confidence View Breakdown
Dry Grip
76%
Wet Grip
71%
Road Feedback
70%
Handling
65%
Wear
67%
Comfort
74%
Buy again
60%
Snow Grip
70%
Ice Grip
56%
30 Reviews
68% Average
389,565 miles driven
5 Tests (avg: 12th)
Kumho Solus 4S HA32

Kumho Solus 4S HA32

All Season Mid-Range
BETA
7.7 / 10
Based on Professional Tests & User Reviews · High Confidence · Updated 23 Feb 2026

The Tire Reviews Score is the most comprehensive tire scoring system available. It aggregates professional test data from multiple independent publications, user reviews, and consistency analysis using Bayesian statistical methods, weighted normalisation, and recency-adjusted scoring to produce a single, reliable performance rating.

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Category Scores
Comfort
89.7
0.32x / 2 tests
Snow
89.2
1.38x / 5 tests
Value
68.3
0.42x / 8 tests
Wet
66.4
1.93x / 11 tests
Dry
63.7
1.5x / 7 tests
Cross-Category Performance

Cross-category scores are derived metrics that combine data from multiple test disciplines to evaluate real-world performance characteristics.

Traction
89
1 test
Braking
73.8
12 tests
Handling
67
6 tests
Score Components
Professional Tests
Weight: 80%
Tests: 5
Publications: 1
Period: 2020 - 2022
User Reviews
Weight: 15%
Reviews: 30
Avg Rating: 67.7%
Min Required: 5
Consistency
Weight: 5%
Score Std Dev: 0.36
History Points: 10
Methodology & Configuration
Scoring Process
  1. Collect Test Data: Gather results from professional tire tests across multiple publications. Minimum 1 test(s) required.
  2. Normalize Positions: Convert test positions to percentile scores using exponential weighting (factor: 1.2).
  3. Apply Recency Weighting: More recent tests are weighted higher with a decay rate of 0.95.
  4. Incorporate User Reviews: Factor in user review data (minimum 5 reviews). Weight: 15%.
  5. Bayesian Smoothing: Apply Bayesian prior (score: 7, weight: 1.5) to prevent extreme scores with limited data.
  6. Calculate Final Score: Combine all components using normalization factor of 1.1. Max score with limited data: 9.5.
Component Weights
Test Data
80%
User Reviews
15%
Consistency
5%
All Configuration Parameters
ParameterValueDescription
safety_weight 0.7 Weight multiplier for safety-related metrics
performance_weight 0.55 Weight multiplier for performance metrics
comfort_weight 0.4 Weight multiplier for comfort metrics
value_weight 0.45 Weight multiplier for value-for-money metrics
user_reviews_weight 0.15 How much user reviews contribute to the final score
test_data_weight 0.8 How much professional test data contributes to the final score
consistency_weight 0.05 How much score consistency contributes to the final score
recency_decay_rate 0.95 Rate at which older test results lose influence (higher = slower decay)
min_test_count 1 Minimum number of professional tests required
min_review_count 5 Minimum number of user reviews required
score_version 1.9 Current version of the scoring algorithm
score_normalization_factor 1.1 Factor used to normalize raw scores to the 0-10 scale
confidence_factor_weight 0.2 How much data confidence affects the final score
position_penalty_weight 0.2 Penalty applied for poor test positions
gap_penalty_threshold 12 Score gap (%) that triggers additional penalties
min_metrics_count 2 Minimum number of test metrics needed per test
limited_data_threshold 2 Number of tests below which data is considered limited
single_test_penalty 0.75 Score multiplier when only one test is available
critical_metric_penalty 0.7 Penalty for poor performance on critical safety metrics
critical_metric_threshold 70 Score below which a critical metric penalty applies
position_exponential_factor 1.2 Exponent used to amplify position-based scoring
position_exponential_threshold 0.9 Position percentile below which exponential scoring applies
gap_multiplier_critical 3 Multiplier for critical gap penalties
max_category_weight 2 Maximum weight any single category can have
max_score_limited_data 9.5 Score cap when data is limited
bayesian_prior_weight 1.5 Weight of the Bayesian prior in smoothing
bayesian_prior_score 7 Prior score used for Bayesian smoothing
evidence_test_multiplier 1.9 Multiplier for test evidence in confidence calculation
evidence_metric_divisor 3 Divisor for metric count in evidence calculation
evidence_review_divisor 10 Divisor for review count in evidence calculation
combined_penalty_floor 0.2
Data Sources
TestPublicationDateSizePositionMetrics
2022 All Season Tire Market Overview Auto Bild 2022 195/55 R16 12/37 2 metrics
2021 Auto Bild All Season Tire Test Auto Bild 2021 225/50 R17 12/18 15 metrics
2021 All Season Tire Market Overview Auto Bild 2021 225/50 R17 11/34 2 metrics
2020 Auto Bild All Season Tire Test Auto Bild 2020 205/55 R16 13/16 12 metrics
2020 All Season Tire Market Overview - 32 Tire Braking Test Auto Bild 2020 205/55 R16 10/33 2 metrics
All Tests
View Test Results
5
Tests
12th
Average
10th
Best
13th
Worst
Latest Tire Test Results
2022 All Season Tire Market Overview
195/55 R16 • 2022
12th/37
2021 All Season Tire Market Overview
225/50 R17 • 2021
11th/34
2021 Auto Bild All Season Tire Test
225/50 R17 • 2021
12th/18
Dynamic dry handling, lowest wear in test.
Average wet grip, understeer in the snow.
View Test Results
Size Fuel Wet Noise
13 inch
155/80 R13 79 T D C 71
155/80 R13 79 T D C 71
14 inch
165/70R14 85 T XL D B 71
175/65R14 82 T D B 71
185/60R14 82 H D B 71
175/65 R14 86 H XL D B 71
165/70 R14 85 T XL D B 71
175/65 R14 82 T D B 71
15 inch
195/65 R15 91 H C B 72
185/65R15 88 H D B 71
195/55R15 85 H D B 72
195/65R15 91 H C B 72
195/65R15 95 V XL C B 72
185/65 R15 92 V XL C B 71
195/55 R15 89 V XL D B 72
185/65 R15 92 V XL C B 71
195/65 R15 95 V XL C B 72
185/65 R15 88 H D B 71
195/65 R15 95 V XL C B 72
195/55 R15 89 V XL D B 72
185/65 R15 92 V XL C B 71
16 inch
205/55R16 91 H C B 72
205/55R16 94 V XL C B 72
205/60R16 96 V XL C B 72
215/60R16 99 V XL C B 72
215/70R16 100 H C B 72
215/60 R16 99 V XL C B 72
205/60 R16 96 V XL C B 72
215/70 R16 100 H C B 72
205/55 R16 91 H C B 72
205/60 R16 96 V XL C B 72
205/55 R16 94 V XL C B 72
215/60 R16 99 V XL C B 72
17 inch
225/50R17 98 V XL C B 72
225/60R17 103 V XL C B 72
235/65R17 108 V XL B B 72
225/50 R17 98 W XL C B 72
225/50 R17 98 V XL C B 72
215/55 R17 94 V B A 72
225/50 R17 98 V XL C B 72
225/60 R17 103 V XL C B 72
215/55R17 94 V B A 72
215/45R17 91 V XL C B 72
18 inch
235/60R18 107 V XL C B 72
235/60 R18 107 V XL C B 72
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Review Summary

Based on 28 user reviews

Drivers generally describe the Kumho Solus 4S HA32 as a good-value all-weather tire with noticeably improved comfort and lower road noise versus budget or older sets, plus predictable handling for everyday driving. Many higher-scoring reviews praise confident wet grip and capable performance in snow, with several reporting solid tread life for the price. However, a meaningful minority report weak wet lateral grip/aquaplaning and inconsistent stability, and multiple users mention noise/vibration issues. Some longer-term owners also report tread chipping/peeling, which detracts from durability confidence.

Strengths
  • Good value for money
  • Generally strong wet grip and braking (for an all-weather tire)
  • Low road noise and good comfort
  • Predictable
  • Stable everyday handling/road feel
  • Capable traction in snow/cold conditions
  • Often reported as having decent tread life/wear for the price
Areas for Improvement
  • Reports of poor wet lateral grip and aquaplaning in heavier rain
  • Noise/vibration issues on some vehicles (howling
  • Wobble
  • Balance sensitivity)
  • Tread chipping/peeling or chunking reported by multiple users over time

Top 3 Kumho Solus 4S HA32 Reviews

Given 55% while driving a Nissan 2002 patrol (205/45 R17) on a combination of roads for 30,000 average miles
A kind of double-faced tire, excellent in snow, average in dry conditions, and acceptable in wet conditions for the first two years... The third winter has been a pain on wet, acceptable in dry conditions, and still good in snow. Replaced after 48,000 km, the tread is still good, but grip (as mentioned) is terrible in wet conditions hence I rather move to new tires
Helpful 804
July 28, 2025
Given 44% while driving a Lexus GS300 (245/40 R18) on a combination of roads for 15,000 spirited miles
Shockingly bad in the wet, especially aquaplaning which was surprising as they came up well in tests. I do have a RWD car though so I wonder if that's why? Honestly couldn't wait until they were worn and needed replacing as the front would slide out in wet weather and the rears would wheelspin even under mild acceleration. Do NOT recommend even though they're cheap, went back to Cross Climate 2's which were night and day better.
Helpful 714
July 17, 2025
Given 81% while driving a Suzuki Swift 1,2 2013 (185/55 R16) on a combination of roads for 5,000 spirited miles
I’ve had these tires now for about 5000 miles now and I must say I’m very pleased. The wear seems better so far than the reviews say and I don’t baby the car.
An even split of day to day runnings, moterway and b road blasts give me a good idea of what they’re capable of.
Dynamics of the car are stable and consistent, surprisingly communicative and you feel what they’re doing very well. In hotter weather when pushing on you can feel the tread through the steering getting pushed about so not the best but that’s really faster than you want to be going anyway. Expected for an all weather tire.

Driven in snow to and they do fantastic, very grippy and the wet performance is fantastic. Compared to my previous summer tires these are miles above with hydroplaning as well.

Overall would get again and couldn’t recommend more especially for the price.
Helpful 727
July 2, 2025

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Latest Kumho Solus 4S HA32 Reviews

Initial Impressions Review
Given 84% while driving a Nissan LEAF Tekna (215/50 R17) on for 1,000 miles
Bought these tires to replace existing mis-matched budget tires than the car came with. Immediately noticed the improved levels of grip, comfort and reduced noise, which has made the driving far more pleasureable. Wet grip is confidence inspiring and while the car isn't outstanding in the dry it is very predictable and the tires communicate well as you approach their limits. Wear has not been an issue to date and I'm expecting them to last well.
Helpful 15
March 27, 2026
Given 78% while driving a Peugeot 2008 MK1 130 Allure (205/55 R17) on a combination of roads for 3,000 easy going miles
These were bought to replace a front set of Maxxis AP3 which wore out due to bad alignment. So far they've handled everything thrown at them. They've handled motorway slogs in the summer, rural Scottish single track road in the autumn and winter and our steep exit from the estate in the pouring rain with no problems whatsoever.
So far absolutely no complaints in about 3000 miles.
Definitely consider buying these for the rears when they wear out.
Helpful 224
December 14, 2025
Given 36% while driving a Peugeot 4007 (2.2HDi) (225/55 R18) on a combination of roads for 8,000 easy going miles
Positive:
- They're ok on dry roads
- Not noisy
- ok grip on snow
- ok fuel consumption

Negative:
- REALLY high wear - 12-13k kms and parts of them start to peel off
- really bad on wet winter roads

Would not buy again.

Used on a secondary vehicle.
Kumho Solus 4S HA32 image
Helpful 198
December 4, 2025
Given 97% while driving a Honda Accord EX i VTEC (215/55 R17) on a combination of roads for 100 average miles
Huge upgrade from my old Michelin energy Saver M+S. I checked DOY code and the old tires are 10 years old! hgh improvement from the old rubber on noise, handling and confidence. Better rides too. I am in Toronto Canada and we will see how it handles the up coming winter. I just bought them Nov.1st. those tires has DO code 1124 and 1425, so kinda a mixed batch.
Helpful 225
November 3, 2025
Given 56% while driving a Mazda 3 Series (225/55 R17) on mostly motorways for 18,000 spirited miles
jack of all trades. master of none.
Helpful 249
October 30, 2025
Given 59% while driving a Mazda 6 Wagon (225/55 R17) on mostly motorways for 15,800 easy going miles
I already wrote a review shortly after I bought these tires. Then I was quite positive. Sadly my opinion changed, and not for the good.
First things first. From the beginning I had some vibration problems. Especially at speeds around 60 km/h I experienced a wobble in the steering. I moved the front tires to the rear vise versa, that was a bit better but the vibration was irritating. Recently I went to a tire shop for road force balancing my rears. The force was very high, but after rotating the tires on the rims most of the vibration has gone. I’ve never had this issue with any other types of tires.
Another thing I dislike very much are the grip levels. Especially in the lateral direction on a wet road it is quite bad. But also in a longitudinal direction. One time I had to do an emergency stop, and I really was shocked about the braking distance necessary.
Grip levels in dry conditions are okayish. Same in winter conditions with some snow.
Stability straight ahead could be better. Many little steering corrections are necessary all the time. This is a bit tiring.
The comfort level is good, the tires don’t produce a lot of noise. Wear also seems to be okay.
They are cheap, but I would not buy them again.
Helpful 741
February 22, 2025
Given 80% while driving a Renault Kadjar 1.5DCi (225/45 R19) on a combination of roads for 1,000 spirited miles
Good enough tires for all year use
Helpful 648
January 15, 2025
Given 62% while driving a Renault Megane 3 1.5 dCi (205/55 R16) on mostly motorways for 1,500 easy going miles
The Solus 4S HA32 205 55r16 91h is a crybaby on the front axle: from the first few kilometers you could hear every stud hitting the road. Several visits to have the tires rebalanced actually resulted in perfect concentricity and an annoyed mechanic. The howling remained. After 2000 km I swapped them with 1-year-old Nexen `n blue from the rear axle. They are now unnoticeable on the rear axle. With this direct comparison with the 4s Nexen I can say that the two tires are equivalent. On the highway, the current configuration gives the same safe driving feeling as with the Nexen on the rear axle. The howling has gone at the back.
Helpful 907
January 8, 2025
Given 76% while driving a Skoda Yeti 4 x 4 (225/50 R17) on mostly motorways for 30,000 spirited miles
Fitted a full set on my Skoda yeti 2.0 tdi
4x4
Got 30k miles out of the fronts which is approx 10k more than the Michelin or Bridgestones I have used before
Dry and wet weather not as good as market leaders but at £50 per corner cheaper I didn’t expect them to be as good
I have just fitted a second set at value for money these are by far the best and were far more predictable towards the end of their life than others I’ve tried
Snow and off road they performed just as well as market leaders
Overall very impressed
Helpful 904
October 3, 2024
Given 91% while driving a Mazda CX 3 (215/50 R18) on mostly country roads for 5,000 average miles
Replaced the prematurely perished factory fitted Toyo tires fitted to our CX3 (less than 5 years old) with these Kumho HA32 around 18 months ago. In summer I've noticed virtually no difference to the Toyo summer tires, if anything they perform better in both wet and dry conditions, plus they are notably better than the Goodyear Vector 4 Gen 3 on my spouses car.
In the winter however, lower than hoped traction in ice, along with a perceived higher wear rate, let these tires down a little. Mind I'd still be happy to recommend them overall.
Helpful 815
August 10, 2024
Volkswagen Polo 1.2 (195/50 R15) on mostly motorways for 3,000 easy going miles
Whilst these are pretty respectable all season tires with good dry/wet/cold grip levels, the side wall where it meets the tread is woefully thin! The result is that my son has gone through 6 tires, all with sidewall punctures or blisters in 6 months!!. Now, whilst UK roads are in poor repair and potholes abound, I will not buy another. Have switched to Yokahama Greenearth which I hope last a bit longer - all the failed tires had less than 1mm of wear (much less in some cases). Not recommended.
Helpful 816
July 19, 2024
Given 79% while driving a Peugeot Partner Teepee (2010) (215/55 R16) on a combination of roads for 7,000 average miles
Overall good impression of these, decent quality tires for a fair price, considering these are all-weather & XL load rated.

Bought a Peugeot Partner Teepee with 3 cheap/mid-range tires & 1 old Michelin (with cracking Sidewall ). On inspection, there were deep cracks running along the tread grooves on one of the cheap tires, so it was clear that this had to be replaced along with the Michelin.

I decided to stick the two new tires on the back to preserve their life, and run down the two old tires on the front.

Did a lot of driving around UK and a two thousand mile road trip to Europe - tires performed faultlessly up to 150km/h on German Autobahn, and in temperatures up to 38.

Ride is a bit bouncy (it's a French car!), and there's a bit of booming from the rear, but this is probably down to a van-derived design & lack of sound-proofing in rear. Handling is spot on, it's well controlled on bends & roundabouts, and the rear is always well placed. Wet performance is reliable, having driven at speed along country lanes in pouring rain, without any problems, though had a few aqua-planing incidents on Motorway in very heavy rain recently - on inspection this was due to one of the front tires being worn close to the limit.

Highly recommended, will be fitting two more Kumhos on the front this year.
Helpful 835
April 30, 2024
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