Kumho Solus 4S HA32+ vs Michelin CrossClimate 2
- TR Score
- 8.3/10
- Owners say
- 67% · 6
- TR Score
- 9.5/10
- Owners say
- 80% · 173
In the 7 independent tests that ran both tyres, the Michelin CrossClimate 2 finished ahead 6 times and the Solus 4S HA32+ once. The Solus 4S HA32+ averaged a 1.2% higher speed on the wet handling course; the CrossClimate 2 stopped 10.5% shorter in the dry.
Data updated
Which should you buy?
Choose Michelin CrossClimate 2 for the best safety (shortest stops), wet security, winter grip, and efficiency-ideal for varied climates and higher-mileage drivers. Choose Kumho Solus 4S HA32 Plus if upfront cost matters most and you value predictable wet handling in everyday driving over ultimate braking and aquaplaning performance.
Where the CrossClimate 2 is stronger
- Consistently shortest dry and wet braking distances
- Excellent aquaplaning resistance and overall wet safety
- Best-in-class snow capability and precise steering
The measured tallies (wins out of measurements in the shared tests) come straight from the tables below. The written verdict and bullet points are analysis of those tests and of owner reviews; where they and the figures disagree, the figures are right.
Solus 4S HA32+ vs CrossClimate 2 at a glance
| Category | Solus 4S HA32+ | Gap | CrossClimate 2 |
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| Shared tests won7 shared tests | 1 | 6 | |
| Dry11 measurements | 1 | The CrossClimate 2 stopped 10.5% shorter in the dry (7 tests) | 10 |
| Wet23 measurements | 7 | The CrossClimate 2 stopped 3.5% shorter in the wet (7 tests) | 16 |
| Snow16 measurements | 1 | The CrossClimate 2 averaged a 2.8% higher speed on the snow handling course (3 tests) | 15 |
| Ice1 measurement | 1 | 0 | |
| Comfort7 measurements | 2 | 5 | |
| Value14 measurements | 3 | The CrossClimate 2 had 14.2% lower rolling resistance (3 tests) | 11 |
| Tyre Reviews Scoreevery test and review we hold | 8.3/10 | The CrossClimate 2 by 1.2 | 9.5/10 |
| Owner rating6 and 173 reviews | 67% | The CrossClimate 2 by 13 points | 80% |
| Would buy againshare of owners | 67% | The CrossClimate 2 by 6 points | 73% |
| Pricein the 4 tests that listed prices | Cheaper | The CrossClimate 2 was dearer in 4 of 4 | +34.5% |
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 7 tests, 2022 to 2025
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 | Solus 4S HA32+ | Field | CrossClimate 2 |
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| 2025 Mid Range All Season Tyre Test | P4 of 6 | P2 of 6 | |
| 2024 AutoBild All Season Tyre Test | P13 of 15 | P3 of 15 | |
| 2024 All Season Tyre Market Overview | P15 of 37 | P4 of 37 | |
| 2024 ADAC All Season Tyre Test | P5 of 16 | P4 of 16 | |
| 2023 Auto Bild All Season Tyre Test | P10 of 16 | P1 of 16 | |
| 2023 All Season Tyre 35 Set Shootout | P15 of 35 | P2 of 35 | |
| 2022 Auto Bild All Season Tyre Test | P5 of 15 | P9 of 15 |
Performance profile
16 measurements from the 7 shared tests, each tyre shown as its share of the better figure in every test.
Where each is furthest ahead
Solus 4S HA32+
CrossClimate 2
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. 8 measurements recorded in only one shared test are left off; every measurement is in the table further down.
Where each scores higher
Solus 4S HA32+
CrossClimate 2
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
Solus 4S HA32+
CrossClimate 2
Point at or tap any spoke for both tyres' figures.
Owners rate the Solus 4S HA32+ 67% from 6 reviews and the CrossClimate 2 80% from 173. 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.
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| 43.01 | 10.5% | 38.5 | 0-7 | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
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| 113.3 | 0.1% | 113.2 | 0-1 | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
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| 91.97 | 0.4% | 92.33 | 1-2 | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
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| 47.84 | 3.5% | 46.09 | 0-7 | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
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| 40.6 | 1.2% | 41.1 | 1-0 | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
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| 75.9 | 0.3% | 76.1 | 1-0 | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
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| 73 | 1.2% | 72.13 | 3-0 | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
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| 11.97 | 1% | 12.09 | 2-1 | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
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| 73.15 | 7.6% | 78.7 | 0-4 | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
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| 2.62 | 19.2% | 3.11 | 0-4 | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
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| 20.3 | 0.1% | 20.2 | 1-4 | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
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| 1,982 | 3.5% | 2,066 | 0-4 | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
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| 90.4 | 1.7% | 88.9 | 0-1 | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
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| 55.2 | 2.8% | 56.73 | 0-3 | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
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| 3.88 | 12.9% | 4.38 | 0-3 | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
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| 19.6 | 1% | 19.8 | 1-0 | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
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| 72.2 | 0.3 dB | 71.95 | 2-2 | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
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| 2,673 | 5% | 2,662 | 0-3 | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
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| 49,382 | 6.2% | 51,892 | 2-2 | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
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| 8.69 | 14.2% | 7.44 | 0-3 | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
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| 5.4 | 1.8% | 5.31 | 1-3 | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
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| 19.6 | 27% | 14.3 | 0-1 | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
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| 69 | 24.6% | 52 | 0-1 | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
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| 1,116 | 52.8% | 527 | 0-1 | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
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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 Solus 4S HA32+ scores 8.3 and the CrossClimate 2 9.5 out of 10.
| Solus 4S HA32+ | Category | CrossClimate 2 | ||
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| 46 | Dry | 95 | ||
| 56 | Wet | 75 | ||
| 32 | Comfort | 82 | ||
| 41 | Value | 84 | ||
| 74 | Snow | 94 | ||
| 69 | Ice | 47 | ||
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
| Solus 4S HA32+ | Category | CrossClimate 2 | ||
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| 7.3 | Dry Grip | 8.6 | ||
| 7 | Wet Grip | 7.9 | ||
| 6.2 | Road Feedback | 7.6 | ||
| 5.7 | Handling | 7.5 | ||
| 8 | Wear | 8.4 | ||
| 7 | Comfort | 8.3 | ||
| 8.7 | Snow Grip | 8.4 | ||
| 8 | Ice Grip | 7.5 | ||
Owners rate the Solus 4S HA32+ 67% from 6 reviews and the CrossClimate 2 80% from 173. Reviews are vetted by hand before publication; ownership is not verified.
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
Michelin CrossClimate 2
- 80%from 173 reviews
- 73%would buy again
- 2,411,545 milesdriven by reviewers
Owners generally rate the Michelin CrossClimate 2 highly, most often praising its dependable all-weather grip with standout snow traction and strong dry and wet grip for an all-season tyre. Comfort is commonly reported as very good and a sizeable minority also find it quiet, though road noise is a recurring talking point with roughly one in eight owners complaining it can hum or rumble. The main consistent drawback is efficiency: around one in seven owners report noticeably worse fuel economy/EV range (rolling resistance). A smaller but meaningful group also criticise wet handling confidence, particularly when pushed, even though straight-line wet grip and aquaplaning resistance tend to be viewed positively.
- Excellent snow traction and winter security
- Strong dry grip and traction
- Confident wet grip in everyday driving
- Good ride comfort over longer distances
- Noticeable hit to fuel economy/EV range (higher rolling resistance)
- Wet handling can feel nervous or lack confidence when cornering/braking
- Can be louder than expected on certain surfaces or at speed
Summarised by AI from 153 vetted reviews; the reviews themselves are on the tyre page.
All 173 CrossClimate 2 reviewsAfter 2 hot summers the tires are dangerous on wet and cold,
That was actually very much appreciated since i drive them on a GR Yaris mostly on the weekends in the night on snowfall but normal use would be very very dangerous.
Sizes, EU label and lineage
| Category | Solus 4S HA32+ | CrossClimate 2 |
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| Season | All Season | All Season |
| On the market since | - | 2020 |
| Replaced | - | Michelin CrossClimate+ (2017) |
| Replaced by | - | Michelin CrossClimate 3 |
| Awards | - | Winner: Best All-Season Tyres (DriverReviews, 2024/25) Winner: All-Season SUV Tyre of the Year (WhatTyre, 2024) Winner: All-Season Tyre of the Year (WhatTyre, 2023) Winner: All-Season SUV Tyre of the Year (WhatTyre, 2022) Winner: All-Season Tyre of the Year (WhatTyre, 2022) |
| Price in the shared tests | The CrossClimate 2 was the dearer tyre in 4 of the 4 tests that listed prices, by 34.5% 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.
This head-to-head pits two of the most popular premium all-season touring tyres against each other: Kumho's Solus 4S HA32 Plus and Michelin's CrossClimate 2. Across seven shared professional tests from 2022-2025, both target year-round versatility for passenger cars, but they take different routes to get there.
The data shows a clear trend: Michelin consistently delivers shorter braking on dry and wet roads, stronger aquaplaning resistance, and class-leading snow capability, often setting the benchmark. Kumho counters with stable, predictable wet handling feel, competitive winter manners, and generally lower purchase price-making value its calling card.
Conclusion
Across multiple sizes and test houses, the CrossClimate 2 is the more complete all-season: it dominates dry and wet braking (7/7 in both), leads snow performance, and pairs that safety edge with lower rolling resistance and typically better fuel and wear results. It finished ahead overall in 6 of 7 shared tests, often by meaningful margins-e.g., ~9-11% shorter dry stops and clearly superior aquaplaning reserves.
The Solus 4S HA32 Plus is balanced and confidence-inspiring in day-to-day driving, with notably good wet handling feel and solid winter capability. However, its longer braking distances, weaker aquaplaning reserves, and higher rolling resistance limit its ceiling. If upfront price is pivotal and you prioritize calm, predictable manners in mixed conditions, the Kumho makes sense; if you want the safest all-rounder with stronger efficiency and longevity, pick the Michelin.
Solus 4S HA32+ vs CrossClimate 2: your questions
Is the Kumho Solus 4S HA32+ or the Michelin CrossClimate 2 the better tyre?
In the 7 independent tests that ran both tyres, the Michelin CrossClimate 2 finished ahead 6 times and the Solus 4S HA32+ once. On the Tyre Reviews Score, which weighs every test and review we hold, the Solus 4S HA32+ scores 8.3 and the CrossClimate 2 9.5 out of 10.
Which is better in the wet, the Solus 4S HA32+ or the CrossClimate 2?
The CrossClimate 2 led 16 of the 23 wet measurements the shared tests recorded. On average it stopped 3.5% shorter in the wet across 7 tests.
Which is better in the dry?
The CrossClimate 2 led 10 of the 11 dry measurements the shared tests recorded. On average it stopped 10.5% shorter in the dry across 7 tests.
Which is better in snow?
The CrossClimate 2 led 15 of the 16 snow measurements the shared tests recorded. On average it averaged a 2.8% higher speed on the snow handling course across 3 tests.
Which lasts longer and costs less to run?
The CrossClimate 2 had 14.2% lower rolling resistance (3 tests) and used 1.8% less fuel (4 tests). Owners rate wear 8/10 for the Solus 4S HA32+ and 8.4/10 for the CrossClimate 2.
Which is quieter and more comfortable?
Owners rate comfort 7/10 for the Solus 4S HA32+ and 8.3/10 for the CrossClimate 2.
What do owners say?
Owners rate the Solus 4S HA32+ 67% from 6 reviews and the CrossClimate 2 80% from 173. 67% of Solus 4S HA32+ owners would buy it again, against 73% for the CrossClimate 2.
Which is more expensive?
In the 4 tests that listed prices, the CrossClimate 2 was the dearer tyre in 4 of them, by 34.5% on average. Prices are the test's own at the time, in its own market.
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Where this data comes from
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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