Goodyear Vector 4Seasons Gen 3 vs Kumho Solus 4S HA32 Plus
Across 2022-2024 tests (ADAC, Auto Bild, large market overviews), the Goodyear consistently ranks higher overall (including a 1/16 at ADAC 2024) and dominates in wet grip and aquaplaning resistance-areas that most influence crash avoidance. The Kumho counters with competitive pricing and occasional dry advantages, positioning itself as a value-led option if ultimate wet/winter security isn't the top priority.
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 six tests which compare both tyres directly!
| Tyre | Test Wins | Performance |
|---|---|---|
| Goodyear Vector 4Seasons Gen 3 | six |
While it might look like the Goodyear Vector 4Seasons Gen 3 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
- Class-leading wet grip and aquaplaning resistance (+5-38% in curved aquaplaning across tests)
- Stronger winter capability (shorter ice braking; better snow traction/handling)
- Higher mileage and lower abrasion (e.g., 60.7k vs 50.6k km at ADAC 2024)
- Balanced handling with lighter weight and typically lower rolling resistance
- Lower purchase price and better value scores in several tests
- Comfortable, quiet ride with stable everyday manners
- Occasional dry advantages (e.g., marginal dry braking win in 225/45 R17)
- Acceptable efficiency in some sizes despite higher average RR
Dry Braking
Looking at data from six tyre tests, the Goodyear Vector 4Seasons Gen 3 was better during four dry braking tests. On average the Goodyear Vector 4Seasons Gen 3 stopped the vehicle in 1.03% less distance than the Kumho Solus 4S HA32 Plus.
Best In Dry Braking: Goodyear Vector 4Seasons Gen 3
See how the Dry Braking winner was calculated >>
Dry Handling [Km/H]
Looking at data from three tyre tests, the Goodyear Vector 4Seasons Gen 3 was better during two dry handling [km/h] tests. On average the Goodyear Vector 4Seasons Gen 3 was 0.68% faster around a lap than the Kumho Solus 4S HA32 Plus.
Best In Dry Handling [Km/H]: Goodyear Vector 4Seasons Gen 3
See how the Dry Handling winner was calculated >>
Wet Braking
Looking at data from six tyre tests, the Goodyear Vector 4Seasons Gen 3 was better during six wet braking tests. On average the Goodyear Vector 4Seasons Gen 3 stopped the vehicle in 4.6% less distance than the Kumho Solus 4S HA32 Plus.
Best In Wet Braking: Goodyear Vector 4Seasons Gen 3
See how the Wet Braking winner was calculated >>
Wet Braking - Concrete
Looking at data from one tyre tests, the Goodyear Vector 4Seasons Gen 3 was better during one wet braking - concrete tests. On average the Goodyear Vector 4Seasons Gen 3 stopped the vehicle in 1.48% less distance than the Kumho Solus 4S HA32 Plus.
Best In Wet Braking - Concrete: Goodyear Vector 4Seasons Gen 3
See how the Wet Braking - Concrete winner was calculated >>
Wet Handling [Km/H]
Looking at data from three tyre tests, the Goodyear Vector 4Seasons Gen 3 was better during three wet handling [km/h] tests. On average the Goodyear Vector 4Seasons Gen 3 was 1.08% faster around a wet lap than the Kumho Solus 4S HA32 Plus.
Best In Wet Handling [Km/H]: Goodyear Vector 4Seasons Gen 3
See how the Wet Handling winner was calculated >>
Wet Circle
Looking at data from three tyre tests, the Goodyear Vector 4Seasons Gen 3 was better during two wet circle tests. On average the Goodyear Vector 4Seasons Gen 3 was 0.67% faster around a wet circle than the Kumho Solus 4S HA32 Plus.
Best In Wet Circle: Goodyear Vector 4Seasons Gen 3
See how the Wet Circle winner was calculated >>
Straight Aqua
Looking at data from four tyre tests, the Goodyear Vector 4Seasons Gen 3 was better during four straight aqua tests. On average the Goodyear Vector 4Seasons Gen 3 floated at a 7.32% higher speed than the Kumho Solus 4S HA32 Plus.
Best In Straight Aqua: Goodyear Vector 4Seasons Gen 3
See how the Straight Aqua winner was calculated >>
Curved Aquaplaning
Looking at data from four tyre tests, the Goodyear Vector 4Seasons Gen 3 was better during four curved aquaplaning tests. On average the Goodyear Vector 4Seasons Gen 3 slipped out at a 24.28% higher speed than the Kumho Solus 4S HA32 Plus.
Best In Curved Aquaplaning: Goodyear Vector 4Seasons Gen 3
See how the Curved Aquaplaning winner was calculated >>
Snow Braking
Looking at data from four tyre tests, the Goodyear Vector 4Seasons Gen 3 was better during two snow braking tests. On average the Goodyear Vector 4Seasons Gen 3 stopped the vehicle in 1.03% less distance than the Kumho Solus 4S HA32 Plus.
Best In Snow Braking: Goodyear Vector 4Seasons Gen 3
See how the Snow Braking winner was calculated >>
Snow Traction
Looking at data from four tyre tests, the Goodyear Vector 4Seasons Gen 3 was better during three snow traction tests. On average the Goodyear Vector 4Seasons Gen 3 had 2.99% better snow traction than the Kumho Solus 4S HA32 Plus.
Best In Snow Traction: Goodyear Vector 4Seasons Gen 3
See how the Snow Traction winner was calculated >>
Snow Handling [Km/H]
Looking at data from three tyre tests, the Goodyear Vector 4Seasons Gen 3 was better during three snow handling [km/h] tests. On average the Goodyear Vector 4Seasons Gen 3 was 2.25% faster around a lap than the Kumho Solus 4S HA32 Plus.
Best In Snow Handling [Km/H]: Goodyear Vector 4Seasons Gen 3
See how the Snow Handling winner was calculated >>
Snow Slalom
Looking at data from three tyre tests, the Goodyear Vector 4Seasons Gen 3 was better during three snow slalom tests. On average the Goodyear Vector 4Seasons Gen 3 was 6.95% faster through a slalom than the Kumho Solus 4S HA32 Plus.
Best In Snow Slalom: Goodyear Vector 4Seasons Gen 3
See how the Snow Slalom winner was calculated >>
Ice Braking
Looking at data from one tyre tests, the Goodyear Vector 4Seasons Gen 3 was better during one ice braking tests. On average the Goodyear Vector 4Seasons Gen 3 stopped the vehicle 4.59% shorter than the Kumho Solus 4S HA32 Plus.
Best In Ice Braking: Goodyear Vector 4Seasons Gen 3
See how the Ice Braking winner was calculated >>
Noise
Looking at data from four tyre tests, the Goodyear Vector 4Seasons Gen 3 was better during two noise tests. On average the Goodyear Vector 4Seasons Gen 3 measured 0.03% quieter than the Kumho Solus 4S HA32 Plus.
Best In Noise: Goodyear Vector 4Seasons Gen 3
See how the Noise winner was calculated >>
Tyre Weight
Looking at data from three tyre tests, the Goodyear Vector 4Seasons Gen 3 was better during three tyre weight tests. On average the Goodyear Vector 4Seasons Gen 3 weighed 4.6% less than the Kumho Solus 4S HA32 Plus.
Best In Tyre Weight: Goodyear Vector 4Seasons Gen 3
See how the Tyre Weight winner was calculated >>
Wear
Looking at data from four tyre tests, the Goodyear Vector 4Seasons Gen 3 was better during four wear tests. On average the Goodyear Vector 4Seasons Gen 3 is predicted to cover 12.32% miles before reaching 1.6mm than the Kumho Solus 4S HA32 Plus.
Best In Wear: Goodyear Vector 4Seasons Gen 3
See how the Wear winner was calculated >>
Value
Looking at data from three tyre tests, the Kumho Solus 4S HA32 Plus was better during three value tests. On average the Kumho Solus 4S HA32 Plus proved to have a 14.18% better value based on price/1000km than the Goodyear Vector 4Seasons Gen 3.
Best In Value: Kumho Solus 4S HA32 Plus
See how the Value winner was calculated >>
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 32.29% less than the Goodyear Vector 4Seasons Gen 3.
Best In Price: Kumho Solus 4S HA32 Plus
See how the Price winner was calculated >>
Rolling Resistance
Looking at data from three tyre tests, the Goodyear Vector 4Seasons Gen 3 was better during two rolling resistance tests. On average the Goodyear Vector 4Seasons Gen 3 had a 3.68% lower rolling resistance than the Kumho Solus 4S HA32 Plus.
Best In Rolling Resistance: Goodyear Vector 4Seasons Gen 3
See how the Rolling Resistance winner was calculated >>
Fuel Consumption
Looking at data from four tyre tests, the Kumho Solus 4S HA32 Plus was better during one fuel consumption tests. On average the Kumho Solus 4S HA32 Plus used 0.18% less fuel than the Goodyear Vector 4Seasons Gen 3.
Best In Fuel Consumption: Kumho Solus 4S HA32 Plus
See how the Fuel Consumption winner was calculated >>
Abrasion
Looking at data from one tyre tests, the Goodyear Vector 4Seasons Gen 3 was better during one abrasion tests. On average the Goodyear Vector 4Seasons Gen 3 emitted 15.31% less particle wear matter than the Kumho Solus 4S HA32 Plus.
Best In Abrasion: Goodyear Vector 4Seasons Gen 3
See how the Abrasion winner was calculated >>
Abrasion
Looking at data from one tyre tests, the Goodyear Vector 4Seasons Gen 3 was better during one abrasion tests. On average the Goodyear Vector 4Seasons Gen 3 lost 45.16% less particle wear matter than the Kumho Solus 4S HA32 Plus.
Best In Abrasion: Goodyear Vector 4Seasons Gen 3
See how the Abrasion winner was calculated >>
Real World Driver Reviews
Tyre Reviews also collects real world driver reviews for the Goodyear Vector 4Seasons Gen 3 and Kumho Solus 4S HA32 Plus.
In total the Goodyear Vector 4Seasons Gen 3 has been reviewed 68 times and drivers have given the tyre 81% overall.
The Kumho Solus 4S HA32 Plus has been reviewed 4 times and drivers have given the tyre 73% overall.
This means in real world driving, people prefer the Goodyear Vector 4Seasons Gen 3.
Just after switching to the... Continue reading this review using the link below
Conclusion
The Solus 4S HA32 Plus provides agreeable comfort, competitive dry pace in some sizes (e.g., slight dry braking wins in 225/45 R17), and a clear upfront price advantage. However, it trails in aquaplaning, wet braking, and wear, and shows higher rolling resistance in multiple results. Choose Goodyear if you prioritize all-weather safety and longevity; choose Kumho if you're budget-focused, drive mainly in milder climates, and can accept reduced wet/winter headroom.
Key Differences
- Overall rankings favor Goodyear in every shared test (e.g., 1/16 vs 5/16 ADAC 2024; 4/17 vs 13/17 Auto Bild 2024)
- Wet braking consistently shorter with Goodyear (wins 6/6 wet braking matchups)
- Aquaplaning reserves notably higher for Goodyear (+7-10% straight; +23-38% curved in multiple tests)
- Winter edge to Goodyear (better snow handling/traction and ice braking; Kumho only tiny wins in isolated snow metrics)
- Wear/longevity advantage to Goodyear (e.g., +20% mileage ADAC 2024; lower abrasion)
- Value/price leans to Kumho (lower price, better value indices, though with trade-offs in wet safety and wear)
Overall Winner: Goodyear Vector 4Seasons Gen 3
Based on the tyre test data and user reviews we have in our database, the Goodyear Vector 4Seasons Gen 3 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
Looking for more tyre comparisons? Here are other direct comparisons involving these tyres:
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.