Continental AllSeasonContact 2 vs Kumho Solus 4S HA32+
- TR Score
- 9.5/10
- Owners say
- 83% · 70
- TR Score
- 8.3/10
- Owners say
- 67% · 6
In the 5 independent tests that ran both tyres, the Continental AllSeasonContact 2 finished ahead 5 times and the Solus 4S HA32+ not once. The AllSeasonContact 2 lasted 20.6% longer in the wear tests; the Solus 4S HA32+ stopped 0.9% shorter on snow.
Data updated
Which should you buy?
Choose the Continental AllSeasonContact 2 if you want the more complete, safety-focused all-season (especially for frequent rain, motorway driving, and drivers who prioritise shorter braking and aquaplaning security) and you value lower rolling resistance and longer wear. Choose the Kumho Solus 4S HA32 Plus if budget is the primary constraint and your usage is more moderate-accepting that its lower price comes with consistently smaller wet-safety margins, particularly in standing water and braking-heavy scenarios.
Where the AllSeasonContact 2 is stronger
- Consistently shorter braking distances in dry and wet across shared tests (e.g., wet: 53.6 m vs 57.9 m in 2024; 45.4 m vs 49.8 m in 2023)
- Stronger aquaplaning resistance, particularly curved aquaplaning (e.g., 3.04 vs 2.64 m/s² in 2024; ~21% advantage in 2023)
- Lower rolling resistance and better fuel economy indicators (e.g., 7.53 vs 9.21 kg/t; 4.81 vs 5.06 l/100 km in 2024)
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.
AllSeasonContact 2 vs Solus 4S HA32+ at a glance
| Category | AllSeasonContact 2 | Gap | Solus 4S HA32+ |
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| Shared tests won5 shared tests | 5 | 0 | |
| Dry8 measurements | 6 | The AllSeasonContact 2 stopped 4% shorter in the dry (5 tests) | 2 |
| Wet16 measurements | 12 | The AllSeasonContact 2 stopped 6.5% shorter in the wet (5 tests) | 3 |
| Snow11 measurements | 9 | The AllSeasonContact 2 averaged a 3.7% higher speed on the snow handling course (2 tests) | 2 |
| Comfort5 measurements | 4 | 1 | |
| Value8 measurements | 8 | The AllSeasonContact 2 lasted 20.6% longer in the wear tests (2 tests) | 0 |
| Tyre Reviews Scoreevery test and review we hold | 9.5/10 | The AllSeasonContact 2 by 1.2 | 8.3/10 |
| Owner rating70 and 6 reviews | 83% | The AllSeasonContact 2 by 16 points | 67% |
| Would buy againshare of owners | 82% | The AllSeasonContact 2 by 15 points | 67% |
| Pricein the 3 tests that listed prices | +38.9% | The AllSeasonContact 2 was dearer in 3 of 3 | Cheaper |
Wins count every measurement the shared tests recorded for both tyres; a tick marks the tyre 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 5 tests, 2023 to 2026
Each row is one published test in which both tyres ran on the same car, in the same size, on the same day. The line is the whole field, winner on the left.
| Test | AllSeasonContact 2 | Field | Solus 4S HA32+ |
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| 2026 Die Reifentester All Season Tyre Test - 225/40 R18 | P8 of 9 | P9 of 9 | |
| 2024 AutoBild All Season Tyre Test | P2 of 15 | P13 of 15 | |
| 2024 All Season Tyre Market Overview | P3 of 37 | P15 of 37 | |
| 2023 Auto Bild All Season Tyre Test | P2 of 16 | P10 of 16 | |
| 2023 All Season Tyre 35 Set Shootout | P5 of 35 | P15 of 35 |
Performance profile
15 measurements from the 5 shared tests, each tyre shown as its share of the better figure in every test.
Where each is furthest ahead
AllSeasonContact 2
Solus 4S HA32+
Point at or tap any spoke for both tyres' figures.
In each test the better of the two figures counts as 100% and the other as its share of it, so a 36 m stop against 34.2 m is 95%; each spoke averages the shared tests that recorded it. 7 measurements recorded in only one shared test are left off; every measurement is in the table further down.
Where each scores higher
AllSeasonContact 2
Solus 4S HA32+
Point at or tap any spoke for both tyres' figures.
Category scores are percentiles among tyres of the same season and class: 90 means this tyre out-performs 90% of them, measured across every test we hold, not only the ones it appeared in.
Where owners rate each higher
AllSeasonContact 2
Solus 4S HA32+
Point at or tap any spoke for both tyres' figures.
Owners rate the AllSeasonContact 2 83% from 70 reviews and the Solus 4S HA32+ 67% from 6. 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 tyres 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 | AllSeasonContact 2 | Gap | Solus 4S HA32+ | Wins | ||||||||||||||||||||
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| 40.16 | 4% | 41.86 | 5-0 | |||||||||||||||||||||
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| 90.9 | 1.1% | 91.9 | 0-2 | |||||||||||||||||||||
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| 45.86 | 6.5% | 49.34 | 4-0 | |||||||||||||||||||||
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| 74.95 | 2% | 73.5 | 1-1 | |||||||||||||||||||||
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| 11.68 | 1.6% | 11.87 | 1-1 | |||||||||||||||||||||
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| 76.77 | 3.7% | 74.07 | 3-0 | |||||||||||||||||||||
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| 2.82 | 17.1% | 2.41 | 3-0 | |||||||||||||||||||||
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| 25.23 | 0.9% | 25 | 1-2 | |||||||||||||||||||||
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| 2,521 | 2.6% | 2,456 | 3-0 | |||||||||||||||||||||
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| 56.4 | 3.7% | 54.4 | 2-0 | |||||||||||||||||||||
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| 4.2 | 12.2% | 3.74 | 2-0 | |||||||||||||||||||||
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| scored | 9.5% | scored | 1-0 | |||||||||||||||||||||
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| 72.15 | 0.1 dB | 72.2 | 1-1 | |||||||||||||||||||||
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| 37.2 | 2.1% | 38 | 1-0 | |||||||||||||||||||||
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| 54,127 | 20.6% | 44,905 | 2-0 | |||||||||||||||||||||
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| 7.75 | 11.2% | 8.74 | 3-0 | |||||||||||||||||||||
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| 5.19 | 3.4% | 5.37 | 2-0 | |||||||||||||||||||||
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| 791 | 29.1% | 1,116 | 1-0 | |||||||||||||||||||||
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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 tyres 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 Tyre Reviews Score, which weighs every test and review we hold, the AllSeasonContact 2 scores 9.5 and the Solus 4S HA32+ 8.3 out of 10.
| AllSeasonContact 2 | Category | Solus 4S HA32+ | ||
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| 87 | Dry | 46 | ||
| 94 | Wet | 56 | ||
| 83 | Comfort | 32 | ||
| 74 | Value | 41 | ||
| 84 | Snow | 74 | ||
| 42 | Ice | 69 | ||
Category scores are percentiles among tyres of the same season and class: 90 means this tyre out-performs 90% of them, measured across every test we hold, not only the ones it appeared in.
What owners say
| AllSeasonContact 2 | Category | Solus 4S HA32+ | ||
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| 8.4 | Dry Grip | 7.3 | ||
| 8.7 | Wet Grip | 7 | ||
| 8 | Road Feedback | 6.2 | ||
| 8 | Handling | 5.7 | ||
| 7.9 | Wear | 8 | ||
| 8.9 | Comfort | 7 | ||
| 8.3 | Snow Grip | 8.7 | ||
| 7.7 | Ice Grip | 8 | ||
Owners rate the AllSeasonContact 2 83% from 70 reviews and the Solus 4S HA32+ 67% from 6. Reviews are vetted by hand before publication; ownership is not verified.
Continental AllSeasonContact 2
- 83%from 70 reviews
- 82%would buy again
- 667,287 milesdriven by reviewers
Owners rate the Continental AllSeasonContact 2 highly overall (81% average), most often praising its smooth, comfortable ride and low noise levels, alongside very strong wet grip that inspires confidence. Dry grip is also widely viewed as secure and predictable, and around one in five owners report it coping well in snow for an all-season. The main recurring drawback is steering feel: around one in four owners describe softer, less immediate response, and tread life feedback is mixed, with a noticeable minority reporting faster-than-expected wear.
- Noticeably smoother, more comfortable ride
- Low cabin noise and a refined drive
- Excellent wet grip and confidence in the rain
- Strong dry grip and traction under acceleration
- Steering feels soft or delayed, with a dead spot for some drivers
- Tread life reports are inconsistent, with some seeing faster wear
- Handling can feel less sharp than expected in the dry
Summarised by AI from 61 vetted reviews; the reviews themselves are on the tyre page.
All 70 AllSeasonContact 2 reviewsI chose XL-rated tires because I tend to drive a bit faster, and they provide better stability with less sidewall flex. I use them only during the winter, and they've been excellent. They are no noisier than winter tires, and in my experience they perform better in about 90% of winter conditions. The only exception is deep snow, where proper winter tires still have an advantage, although these tires handle it quite well too.
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 tyre 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 behaviour 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 tyre 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 behaviour (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 tyre page.
All 6 Solus 4S HA32+ reviewsBetter than Chinese brands but not even close to premium brands. Only for calm drive
Sizes, EU label and lineage
| Category | AllSeasonContact 2 | Solus 4S HA32+ |
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| Season | All Season | All Season |
| Replaced | Continental AllSeasonContact (2017) | - |
| Awards | Highly Recommended: Best All Season Tyres (DriverReviews, 2026/27) Recommended: Best All Season Tyres for SUVs (DriverReviews, 2026/27) Winner: All-Season SUV Tyre of the Year (WhatTyre, 2026/27) | - |
| Price in the shared tests | The AllSeasonContact 2 was the dearer tyre in 3 of the 3 tests that listed prices, by 38.9% on average. Each test priced the tyres 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.
Continental's AllSeasonContact 2 and Kumho's Solus 4S HA32 Plus target the same “touring all-season” buyer, but the shared test data shows they arrive there with very different priorities. Across five overlapping comparative datasets (mostly AutoBild in 17-inch fitments plus a 2026 18-inch hot-hatch test), the Continental repeatedly scores like a premium all-rounder: strong braking, better wet safety margins in standing water, and notably lower running costs.
The Kumho's story is more nuanced. It consistently trades outright safety margins (especially aquaplaning and braking) for a lower purchase price, and it occasionally flashes impressive circuit-style pace-most notably in subjective wet handling in the 2026 Reifentester test, where it out-scored the Continental (79 vs 74 points). If you're choosing between them, the key question is whether you value low upfront cost and decent “feel” more than the Continental's broader, more repeatable safety and efficiency advantages.
Conclusion
Looking across the shared tests, the Continental AllSeasonContact 2 is the more convincing and more consistent performer. It wins all five shared test head-to-heads overall and dominates the safety-critical metrics: dry braking is better every time (e.g., 40.0 m vs 42.5 m in AutoBild 2024; 40.4 m vs 41.4 m in AutoBild 2023), and wet braking gaps are meaningful (e.g., 53.6 m vs 57.9 m in AutoBild 2024; 45.4 m vs 49.8 m in AutoBild 2023). Just as importantly for motorway rain, it is repeatedly stronger in aquaplaning-straight (72.9 vs 69.4 km/h in 2024) and especially curved (3.04 vs 2.64 m/s² in 2024; 2.95 vs 2.44 m/s² in 2023). Add in markedly lower rolling resistance (7.53 vs 9.21 kg/t in 2024) and higher tested wear (49,330 vs 40,800 km in 2024; 58,923 vs 49,009 km in 2023), and the Continental tends to pay back part of its higher purchase price in day-to-day running.
The Kumho Solus 4S HA32 Plus mainly earns its keep on value and occasional handling “spark.” It wins the value metric in AutoBild (lower price/1000 km) and can be marginally quicker in dry handling (e.g., 95.3 vs 94.0 km/h in AutoBild 2024; 88.5 vs 87.8 km/h in 2023). It also edges snow braking in some datasets (e.g., 24.0 vs 24.4 m in 2024; 27.6 vs 28.1 m in the 2026 test). However, these positives are offset by the more consistent pattern of longer braking distances and weaker aquaplaning reserves-exactly the scenarios where all-season tyres get most of their real-world scrutiny. Practical takeaway: if you can stretch to it, the Continental is the safer, lower-compromise all-season; the Kumho only makes sense when upfront budget is the hard constraint and you accept reduced wet-margin headroom, especially in heavy rain and standing water.
AllSeasonContact 2 vs Solus 4S HA32+: your questions
Is the Continental AllSeasonContact 2 or the Kumho Solus 4S HA32+ the better tyre?
In the 5 independent tests that ran both tyres, the Continental AllSeasonContact 2 finished ahead 5 times and the Solus 4S HA32+ not once. On the Tyre Reviews Score, which weighs every test and review we hold, the AllSeasonContact 2 scores 9.5 and the Solus 4S HA32+ 8.3 out of 10.
Which is better in the wet, the AllSeasonContact 2 or the Solus 4S HA32+?
The AllSeasonContact 2 led 12 of the 16 wet measurements the shared tests recorded. On average it stopped 6.5% shorter in the wet across 5 tests.
Which is better in the dry?
The AllSeasonContact 2 led 6 of the 8 dry measurements the shared tests recorded. On average it stopped 4% shorter in the dry across 5 tests.
Which is better in snow?
The AllSeasonContact 2 led 9 of the 11 snow measurements the shared tests recorded. On average it averaged a 3.7% higher speed on the snow handling course across 2 tests.
Which lasts longer and costs less to run?
The AllSeasonContact 2 lasted 20.6% longer in the wear tests (2 tests), had 11.2% lower rolling resistance (3 tests) and used 3.4% less fuel (2 tests). Owners rate wear 7.9/10 for the AllSeasonContact 2 and 8/10 for the Solus 4S HA32+.
Which is quieter and more comfortable?
Owners rate comfort 8.9/10 for the AllSeasonContact 2 and 7/10 for the Solus 4S HA32+.
What do owners say?
Owners rate the AllSeasonContact 2 83% from 70 reviews and the Solus 4S HA32+ 67% from 6. 82% of AllSeasonContact 2 owners would buy it again, against 67% for the Solus 4S HA32+.
Which is more expensive?
In the 3 tests that listed prices, the AllSeasonContact 2 was the dearer tyre in 3 of them, by 38.9% on average. Prices are the test's own at the time, in its own market.
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Finishing positions and measurements are transcribed from each published test. A test only counts here when both tyres ran in it, so every figure was recorded on the same car, size and day as the one it is compared to.
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