Kumho Solus 4S HA32 Plus vs Michelin CrossClimate 2
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.
Test Results
Independent comparison tyre tests are the best source of data to get tyre information from, and the good news is there have been seven tests which compare both tyres directly!
| Tyre | Test Wins | Performance |
|---|---|---|
| Kumho Solus 4S HA32 Plus | one | |
| Michelin CrossClimate 2 | six |
While it might look like the Michelin CrossClimate 2 is better than the Kumho Solus 4S HA32 Plus purely based on the higher number of test wins, tyres are very complicated objects which means where one tyre is better than the other can be more important in real world use.
Let's look at how the two tyres compare across multiple tyre test categories.
Key Strengths
- Predictable, secure wet handling and good feedback
- Competent winter performance with strong traction and precise control
- Attractive purchase price and good value indices in several tests
- Occasionally strong wear projection versus field (ADAC 2024, Auto Bild 2022)
- Consistently shortest dry and wet braking distances
- Excellent aquaplaning resistance and overall wet safety
- Best-in-class snow capability and precise steering
- Low rolling resistance with strong fuel economy and high mileage potential
Dry Braking
Looking at data from seven tyre tests, the Michelin CrossClimate 2 was better during seven dry braking tests. On average the Michelin CrossClimate 2 stopped the vehicle in 10.49% less distance than the Kumho Solus 4S HA32 Plus.
Best In Dry Braking: Michelin CrossClimate 2
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Dry Handling [s]
Looking at data from one tyre tests, the Michelin CrossClimate 2 was better during one dry handling [s] tests. On average the Michelin CrossClimate 2 was 0.09% faster around a lap than the Kumho Solus 4S HA32 Plus.
Best In Dry Handling [s]: Michelin CrossClimate 2
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Dry Handling [Km/H]
Looking at data from three tyre tests, the Michelin CrossClimate 2 was better during two dry handling [km/h] tests. On average the Michelin CrossClimate 2 was 0.39% faster around a lap than the Kumho Solus 4S HA32 Plus.
Best In Dry Handling [Km/H]: Michelin CrossClimate 2
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Wet Braking
Looking at data from seven tyre tests, the Michelin CrossClimate 2 was better during seven wet braking tests. On average the Michelin CrossClimate 2 stopped the vehicle in 3.66% less distance than the Kumho Solus 4S HA32 Plus.
Best In Wet Braking: Michelin CrossClimate 2
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Wet Braking - Concrete
Looking at data from one tyre tests, the Kumho Solus 4S HA32 Plus was better during one wet braking - concrete tests. On average the Kumho Solus 4S HA32 Plus stopped the vehicle in 1.22% less distance than the Michelin CrossClimate 2.
Best In Wet Braking - Concrete: Kumho Solus 4S HA32 Plus
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Wet Handling [s]
Looking at data from one tyre tests, the Kumho Solus 4S HA32 Plus was better during one wet handling [s] tests. On average the Kumho Solus 4S HA32 Plus was 0.26% faster around a wet lap than the Michelin CrossClimate 2.
Best In Wet Handling [s]: Kumho Solus 4S HA32 Plus
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Wet Handling [Km/H]
Looking at data from three tyre tests, the Kumho Solus 4S HA32 Plus was better during three wet handling [km/h] tests. On average the Kumho Solus 4S HA32 Plus was 1.19% faster around a wet lap than the Michelin CrossClimate 2.
Best In Wet Handling [Km/H]: Kumho Solus 4S HA32 Plus
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Wet Circle
Looking at data from three tyre tests, the Kumho Solus 4S HA32 Plus was better during two wet circle tests. On average the Kumho Solus 4S HA32 Plus was 0.99% faster around a wet circle than the Michelin CrossClimate 2.
Best In Wet Circle: Kumho Solus 4S HA32 Plus
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Straight Aqua
Looking at data from four tyre tests, the Michelin CrossClimate 2 was better during four straight aqua tests. On average the Michelin CrossClimate 2 floated at a 7.05% higher speed than the Kumho Solus 4S HA32 Plus.
Best In Straight Aqua: Michelin CrossClimate 2
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Curved Aquaplaning
Looking at data from four tyre tests, the Michelin CrossClimate 2 was better during four curved aquaplaning tests. On average the Michelin CrossClimate 2 slipped out at a 15.76% higher speed than the Kumho Solus 4S HA32 Plus.
Best In Curved Aquaplaning: Michelin CrossClimate 2
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Snow Braking
Looking at data from five tyre tests, the Michelin CrossClimate 2 was better during four snow braking tests. On average the Michelin CrossClimate 2 stopped the vehicle in 0.49% less distance than the Kumho Solus 4S HA32 Plus.
Best In Snow Braking: Michelin CrossClimate 2
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Snow Traction
Looking at data from four tyre tests, the Michelin CrossClimate 2 was better during four snow traction tests. On average the Michelin CrossClimate 2 had 4.07% better snow traction than the Kumho Solus 4S HA32 Plus.
Best In Snow Traction: Michelin CrossClimate 2
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Snow Handling [s]
Looking at data from one tyre tests, the Michelin CrossClimate 2 was better during one snow handling [s] tests. On average the Michelin CrossClimate 2 was 1.66% faster around a lap than the Kumho Solus 4S HA32 Plus.
Best In Snow Handling [s]: Michelin CrossClimate 2
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Snow Handling [Km/H]
Looking at data from three tyre tests, the Michelin CrossClimate 2 was better during three snow handling [km/h] tests. On average the Michelin CrossClimate 2 was 2.7% faster around a lap than the Kumho Solus 4S HA32 Plus.
Best In Snow Handling [Km/H]: Michelin CrossClimate 2
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Snow Slalom
Looking at data from three tyre tests, the Michelin CrossClimate 2 was better during three snow slalom tests. On average the Michelin CrossClimate 2 was 11.42% faster through a slalom than the Kumho Solus 4S HA32 Plus.
Best In Snow Slalom: Michelin CrossClimate 2
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Ice Braking
Looking at data from one tyre tests, the Kumho Solus 4S HA32 Plus was better during one ice braking tests. On average the Kumho Solus 4S HA32 Plus stopped the vehicle 1.01% shorter than the Michelin CrossClimate 2.
Best In Ice Braking: Kumho Solus 4S HA32 Plus
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Noise
Looking at data from four tyre tests, the Michelin CrossClimate 2 was better during two noise tests. On average the Michelin CrossClimate 2 measured 0.35% quieter than the Kumho Solus 4S HA32 Plus.
Best In Noise: Michelin CrossClimate 2
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Tyre Weight
Looking at data from three tyre tests, the Michelin CrossClimate 2 was better during three tyre weight tests. On average the Michelin CrossClimate 2 weighed 0.42% less than the Kumho Solus 4S HA32 Plus.
Best In Tyre Weight: Michelin CrossClimate 2
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Wear
Looking at data from four tyre tests, the Michelin CrossClimate 2 was better during two wear tests. On average the Michelin CrossClimate 2 is predicted to cover 4.84% miles before reaching 1.6mm than the Kumho Solus 4S HA32 Plus.
Best In Wear: Michelin CrossClimate 2
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Value
Looking at data from three tyre tests, the Kumho Solus 4S HA32 Plus was better during two value tests. On average the Kumho Solus 4S HA32 Plus proved to have a 23.7% better value based on price/1000km than the Michelin CrossClimate 2.
Best In Value: Kumho Solus 4S HA32 Plus
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Price
Looking at data from one tyre tests, the Kumho Solus 4S HA32 Plus was better during one price tests. On average the Kumho Solus 4S HA32 Plus cost 39.25% less than the Michelin CrossClimate 2.
Best In Price: Kumho Solus 4S HA32 Plus
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Rolling Resistance
Looking at data from three tyre tests, the Michelin CrossClimate 2 was better during three rolling resistance tests. On average the Michelin CrossClimate 2 had a 14.38% lower rolling resistance than the Kumho Solus 4S HA32 Plus.
Best In Rolling Resistance: Michelin CrossClimate 2
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Fuel Consumption
Looking at data from four tyre tests, the Michelin CrossClimate 2 was better during three fuel consumption tests. On average the Michelin CrossClimate 2 used 1.67% less fuel than the Kumho Solus 4S HA32 Plus.
Best In Fuel Consumption: Michelin CrossClimate 2
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Abrasion
Looking at data from one tyre tests, the Michelin CrossClimate 2 was better during one abrasion tests. On average the Michelin CrossClimate 2 emitted 27.04% less particle wear matter than the Kumho Solus 4S HA32 Plus.
Best In Abrasion: Michelin CrossClimate 2
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Abrasion
Looking at data from one tyre tests, the Michelin CrossClimate 2 was better during one abrasion tests. On average the Michelin CrossClimate 2 lost 52.78% less particle wear matter than the Kumho Solus 4S HA32 Plus.
Best In Abrasion: Michelin CrossClimate 2
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Real World Driver Reviews
Tyre Reviews also collects real world driver reviews for the Kumho Solus 4S HA32 Plus and Michelin CrossClimate 2.
In total the Kumho Solus 4S HA32 Plus has been reviewed 4 times and drivers have given the tyre 73% overall.
The Michelin CrossClimate 2 has been reviewed 140 times and drivers have given the tyre 81% overall.
This means in real world driving, people prefer the Michelin CrossClimate 2.
Conclusion
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.
Key Differences
- Braking safety: Michelin stops ~9-11% shorter on dry and 2-6% shorter on wet across sizes
- Aquaplaning: Michelin has markedly higher straight and curved aquaplaning thresholds
- Snow performance: Michelin leads braking/handling/traction; Kumho is competent but behind
- Wet handling feel: Kumho often edges subjective/track handling despite longer wet stops
- Efficiency: Michelin's rolling resistance is lower (often 10-20%+), aiding fuel economy
- Longevity: Michelin commonly shows higher mileage/less abrasion (e.g., +54% wear in AB 2024), though some tests show Kumho competitive
Overall Winner: Michelin CrossClimate 2
Based on the tyre test data and user reviews we have in our database, the Michelin CrossClimate 2 has demonstrated better overall performance in this comparison. However, as you can see from the spider diagram above, each tyre has its own strengths which should be considered in your final tyre buying choice.Similar Comparisons
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Footnote
This page has been developed using tyre industry testing best practices. This means we are only comparing tests which have had both tyres in the same test.
Why is this important? Tyre testing is heavily affected by things like surface grip levels and surface temperature, which means you can only compare values from the same day. During a tyre test external condition changes are calculated into the overall results, but it is not possible to calculate this between tyre tests performed on different days or at different locations.
As a result you will see other tests on Tyre Reviews which feature both the %s and %s, but as they weren't conducted on the same day, the results are not comparable.
Lots of other websites do this sort of tyre comparison, Tyre Reviews doesn't.