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Kumho Solus 4S HA32+

A sensibly priced, comfort-led all-season tyre that suits relaxed family-car driving, with reassuring cold and wet manners - but it isn't the sharpest or most secure option when braking hard or hitting deep standing water.

The quick answer

Owners say 71% from 6 owner reviews 67% would buy again Read the reviews
Tests say 10th average finish across 8 independent tests Latest: P9 of 9 · 2026 See every test
Strengths & weaknesses Snow, Ice Value, Comfort Relative to its rivals across every test we hold

Built from every independent test result and vetted owner review we hold for this tyre - the evidence is all further down the page. Data updated August 2026.

  • 6owner reviews
  • 73,500miles driven
  • 8professional tests

Tyre Reviews Score

Kumho Solus 4S HA32+

8.3/10

Better than 64% of all-season tyres

  • High Confidence
  • 8 tests
  • 6 owner reviews
Scores of the 193 all-season tyres we have tested

How this score is built

Source Better than Weight
Independent tests8 tests · 4 publications · 2022-2026 70% 86%
Owner reviews6 owner reviews · rated 71% 33% 14%
Combined 64% 8.3

A fixed curve turns the combined figure into the 0 to 10 score, so roughly the top 10% of a group score 9 or more.

Category by category

How it compares with other all-season tyres in each area, and how much each area counts. 50 is the middle of the group.

Category Better than Weight Tests
WetBraking, handling and aquaplaning in the wet 56% 30% 8
DryBraking and handling on dry roads 46% 24% 8
SnowBraking, traction and handling on snow 74% 22% 6
IceBraking, traction and handling on ice 69% 13% 1
ValueWear, efficiency and cost 41% 7% 5
ComfortNoise and ride comfort 32% 5% 5

Weights are shares of the test result. Owner reviews are blended in afterwards. Faded bars rest on one or two tests.

By discipline

The same results grouped by what the tyre was doing. They are not counted a second time.

TractionEvery traction test, on any surface 74% 5
BrakingEvery braking test, on any surface 72% 8
HandlingEvery handling test, on any surface 69% 5

Confidence

  1. Limited
  2. Medium
  3. High

Its own test results decide 92% of the test figure. The other 8% is the average for its group, and it shrinks as more tests arrive.

High needs at least 3 tests, with its own results deciding 90% or more. Medium needs 2 tests and 70%. Anything less is Limited: expect the number to move as tests arrive.

The tests behind it

  1. 2026 2026 Die Reifentester All Season Tyre Test - 225/40 R18 Die Reifentester · 225/40 R18 P9 / 9
  2. 2025 2025 Mid Range All Season Tyre Test Wybór Kierowców · 215/55 R17 P4 / 6
  3. 2024 2024 AutoBild All Season Tyre Test Auto Bild · 225/50 R17 P13 / 15
  4. 2024 2024 All Season Tyre Market Overview Auto Bild · 225/50 R17 P15 / 37
  5. 2024 2024 ADAC All Season Tyre Test ADAC · 205/55 R16 P5 / 16
  6. 2023 2023 Auto Bild All Season Tyre Test Auto Bild · 225/45 R17 P10 / 16
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  1. 2023 2023 All Season Tyre 35 Set Shootout Auto Bild · 225/45 R17 P15 / 35
  2. 2022 2022 Auto Bild All Season Tyre Test Auto Bild · 195/55 R16 P5 / 15

Tested 8 times by independent publications, the Kumho Solus 4S HA32+ averages a finish of 10th.

8 Tests
0 Test Wins
10th Average
4th Best
15th Worst
Finishing position in each test1stLast20222026

Finishing position in each test

The latest test

2026 Die Reifentester All Season Tyre Test - 225/40 R18 P9 of 9

The Kumho Solus 4S HA32+ is a budget tyre that behaves like one where it matters most. It handles better in the wet than its price suggests, but it gives away more ground than anything else here under braking and in standing water, which is the wrong place to save money on a fast car.

Weak: Dry Braking, Straight Aqua, Curved Aquaplaning, Snow Traction, Subj. Snow Handling Winner: Pirelli Cinturato All Season SF3

Every independent test of the Kumho Solus 4S HA32+, newest first
YearTestResultAward
20262026 Die Reifentester All Season Tyre Test - 225/40 R18Die Reifentester · 225/40 R18P9 / 9
20252025 Mid Range All Season Tyre TestWybór Kierowców · 215/55 R17P4 / 6
20242024 AutoBild All Season Tyre TestAuto Bild · 225/50 R17P13 / 15
20242024 All Season Tyre Market OverviewAuto Bild · 225/50 R17P15 / 37
20242024 ADAC All Season Tyre TestADAC · 205/55 R16P5 / 16
20232023 Auto Bild All Season Tyre TestAuto Bild · 225/45 R17P10 / 16
20232023 All Season Tyre 35 Set ShootoutAuto Bild · 225/45 R17P15 / 35
20222022 Auto Bild All Season Tyre TestAuto Bild · 195/55 R16P5 / 15

On the full record: Record by disciplineHead-to-head recordEvery published verdict

Running Costs
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In 225/50 R17, the Kumho Solus 4S HA32+ is projected to cost €19.05 per 1,000 km to buy and run - about €762 over 40,000 km - based on the price, wear and rolling resistance measured in the 2024 AutoBild All Season Tyre Test.

Kumho Solus 4S HA32+€19.05
Tyre purchase + fittingExtra fuel vs the most efficient tyrecost per 1,000 km
Assumes a typical car using 8 l/100km (with rolling resistance causing 20% of fuel use), fuel at €1.65 per litre and €70 fitting per set of four. Purchase prices are from the time of the 2024 test; financing costs are excluded.
Frequently Asked Questions
How good is the Kumho Solus 4S HA32+ in the wet?
Across the 8 wet-braking tests it has featured in, the Kumho Solus 4S HA32+ stops 4.4% longer than premium rivals, 1.7% longer than mid-range rivals and 3.1% shorter than budget rivals. It has a Tyre Reviews wet score of 56/100, and owners rate it 7/10 in the wet from 6 reviews.
How good is the Kumho Solus 4S HA32+ in the dry?
Across the 8 dry-braking tests it has featured in, the Kumho Solus 4S HA32+ stops 7% longer than premium rivals, 3.2% longer than mid-range rivals and 2.4% longer than budget rivals. It has a Tyre Reviews dry score of 46/100, and owners rate it 7.3/10 in the dry from 6 reviews.
How good is the Kumho Solus 4S HA32+ in the snow?
Across the 6 snow-braking tests it has featured in, the Kumho Solus 4S HA32+ stops 1.5% shorter than premium rivals, 2.8% shorter than mid-range rivals and 21.6% shorter than budget rivals. Across the 5 snow-traction tests, it is 0.8% worse than premium rivals, 3.4% better than mid-range rivals and 23.4% better than budget rivals. It has a Tyre Reviews snow score of 74/100, and owners rate it 8.7/10 in the snow from 6 reviews.
How good is the Kumho Solus 4S HA32+ on ice?
Across the 1 ice-braking test it has featured in, the Kumho Solus 4S HA32+ stops 1.2% longer than premium rivals, 1.1% shorter than mid-range rivals and 3.4% shorter than budget rivals. It has a Tyre Reviews ice score of 69/100, and owners rate it 8/10 on ice from 6 reviews.
How fuel efficient is the Kumho Solus 4S HA32+?
Across the 4 tests measuring rolling resistance, the Kumho Solus 4S HA32+'s rolling resistance is 8% higher than premium rivals, 6.9% higher than mid-range rivals and 2.9% higher than budget rivals.
More questions about the Kumho Solus 4S HA32+ (6)
How many miles does the Kumho Solus 4S HA32+ last?
Based on test and owner data, the Kumho Solus 4S HA32+ is expected to last around 30,684 miles (49,381 km).
What do owners say about the Kumho Solus 4S HA32+?
Across 6 owner ratings the Kumho Solus 4S HA32+ averages 71%. Owners rate Snow Grip highest at 8.7 out of 10 and Handling lowest at 5.7. 2 of those reviews come from owners past 10,000 miles. 67% of owners score it 70% or better.
How much does the Kumho Solus 4S HA32+ cost to run?
In 225/50 R17, the Kumho Solus 4S HA32+ is projected to cost €19.05 per 1,000 km to buy and run - about €762 over 40,000 km - based on the price, wear and rolling resistance measured in the 2024 AutoBild All Season Tyre Test. The cheapest to run in that test is the Michelin CrossClimate 2, at €11.88.
How comfortable and quiet are the Kumho Solus 4S HA32+?
Owners rate the Kumho Solus 4S HA32+ 7 out of 10 for comfort and noise across 6 reviews.
How well do the Kumho Solus 4S HA32+ wear, according to owners?
Owners rate the Kumho Solus 4S HA32+ 8 out of 10 for wear across 6 reviews. 2 of those reviews come from owners past 10,000 miles, and the typical review covers 5,000 miles.
Would owners buy the Kumho Solus 4S HA32+ again?
67% of owners say they would buy the Kumho Solus 4S HA32+ again, based on the 6 owner reviews that answered the question. 0% of them gave it the highest possible answer.
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Kumho Solus 4S HA32+ Owner Reviews

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What owners say summarised from 6 reviews

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.

Owners praise

  • 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
  • Capable in winter conditions (wet/snow) for typical family-car use

Owners criticise

  • 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
  • Some road noise

Owner ratings averaged from 6 ratings

  • Owner score 71%
  • Snow Grip 87%
  • Wear 80%
  • Ice Grip 80%
  • Dry Grip 73%
  • Wet Grip 70%
  • Comfort 70%
  • Road Feedback 62%
  • Handling 57%

Featured reviews

Most helpful 71%

“On a Xsara Picasso, they provide safety in the wet, are comfortable on uneven surfaces, but are somewhat noisy. Greater rolling resistance increases fuel consumption somewhat. The softer casing provides more noticeable...”

  • Citroën xsara picasso
Read full review → 889 found this helpful
Most critical 37%

“Wow, not sure what to say really, have liked Kumho tyres, and have driven several all season tyres over the years, I’ve never come across such a fidgety and concerning tyre as these.In the dry they give no feedback when...”

  • Vauxhall Corsa
  • 5,000 miles
Read full review → 14 found this helpful
Longest term 71%

“In snow, the longitudinal (throttle, brake) feels very weak. But the lateral grip is somehow perfectly fine. Its characteristics make it unsteady to drive, because it gives much more in a corner than in a single brake...”

  • Opel meriva
  • 45,000 miles
Read full review → 1,064 found this helpful

All 6 Kumho Solus 4S HA32+ reviews

Score spread across 6 written reviews
37%
Bob
Initial Impressions

Wow, not sure what to say really, have liked Kumho tyres, and have driven several all season tyres over the years, I’ve never come across such a fidgety and concerning tyre as these.

In the dry they give no feedback when close to the limit, which comes at lower speeds compared to other tyres I’ve driven.

In the wet it’s an absolute car crash, took a corner that I would always take at 60, even in the wet and have done with budgets and premium tyres as well as these Kumhos, the back wanted to spin out and for the first time in 50,000 miles I’ve had to counter steer to correct the car on this road, in the wet. It wasn’t even raining hard the roads were just slightly wet so I’d be terrified to find out what these are like in a downpour.

Lastly on the motorway they are incredibly fidgety, requiring constant corrections, the tyres have all been balanced several times so it definitely isn’t a balancing issue, car is fine as well, all checked as I’m fussy with the car doing 17500 miles a year I need the car, so it’s well looked after.

End of the day I’ve only had them on 5000 miles, and I’m taking them off, I’d genuinely be scared using these in winter, or heavy rain.

Kumho summer tyres - fantastic
Kumho Solus 4s ha32+? I really can’t recommend, and it pains me to say that.

This owner's scores
  • Dry Grip 5
  • Wet Grip 2
  • Road Feedback 4
  • Handling 2
  • Wear 7
  • Comfort 5
  • Buy again 1
Helpful 14
84%
Aditaxi
Initial Impressions
Is not a tyre for powerful cars or for fast driving but is 100% safe in any condition. Perfect for average family and budget friendly. No so good like Michelin Crossclimate 2 but 10x better than any Chinese brand tyres. Next set i will be buing Nexen 4Season 2.
This owner's scores
  • Dry Grip 8
  • Wet Grip 9
  • Road Feedback 7
  • Handling 7
  • Wear 9
  • Comfort 8
  • Buy again 8
  • Snow Grip 10
  • Ice Grip 10
Helpful 75
57%
Aditaxi
Better than Chinese brands but not even close to premium brands. Only for calm drive
This owner's scores
  • Dry Grip 8
  • Wet Grip 6
  • Road Feedback 5
  • Handling 5
  • Comfort 7
  • Buy again 3
Helpful 235

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71%
Member
On a Xsara Picasso, they provide safety in the wet, are comfortable on uneven surfaces, but are somewhat noisy. Greater rolling resistance increases fuel consumption somewhat. The softer casing provides more noticeable drift, and the reactions are predictable. A good tire for relaxed drivers looking for safety in wet and snow conditions.
This owner's scores
  • Dry Grip 7
  • Wet Grip 9
  • Road Feedback 6
  • Handling 6
  • Wear 7
  • Comfort 7
  • Buy again 8
Helpful 889
83%
Member
I took a chance on some Kumho Solas 4S HA32 Plus tyres for here in England this year, as a mid-budget all season tyre with the 3 peaks symbol.

Don't confuse the Plus model with the previous HA32 model, these are a much improved design.

With all the snow, frost, and sub 5°c weather in England this 2024 to 2025 winter, my Kumhos been fantastic so far, irrespective of price.

As I don't have £600 to drop on tyres at a moments notice, I chose the Kumhos 4S HA32 Plus.

I had to get rubber fitted quickly, as I bought a car with four mismatched makes. I think there were two Runway branded on opposite corners of different types. Not ideal.

Road noise is acceptable, and a much lower pitch than the mismatched set was, making them similarly loud but masses less intrusive.

Cold and wet grip has been the biggest improvement, with junction traction being faultless despite all the oil and diesel rainbow soaked tarmac.

Fuel economy has dropped by perhaps 5%, but the much more comfortable, quiet, assured, and smooth performance of the Kumhos more than making up for that.

Dry weather braking and steering is reasonable, but these aren't high performance summer tyres, so feedback is muted but still present.

Mildly slippery mud and wet grass poses no issues for these tyres, where before I would have to be very careful where to park.

Aquaplaning has been genuinely eradicated for me. The steering never goes light, nor does the back end twitch in a deluge.

I had tracking, balancing, alignment, and new valve stems done when I had the Kumhos rubber fitted, and wear has been equal and minimal over the last 2500 miles.

These aren't the perfect tyres, but they offer everything a family car should need with good braking, acceleration, cornering, and performance in bad conditions.
This owner's scores
  • Dry Grip 8
  • Wet Grip 9
  • Road Feedback 7
  • Handling 7
  • Wear 10
  • Comfort 7
  • Buy again 8
  • Snow Grip 10
  • Ice Grip 9
Helpful 865
71%
Member
  • Opel meriva
  • 185/60 R15
  • 45,000 miles
  • A Combination of Roads
  • Spirited
In snow, the longitudinal (throttle, brake) feels very weak. But the lateral grip is somehow perfectly fine. Its characteristics make it unsteady to drive, because it gives much more in a corner than in a single brake application, where you have to count on it to slide.
This owner's scores
  • Dry Grip 8
  • Wet Grip 7
  • Road Feedback 8
  • Handling 7
  • Wear 7
  • Comfort 8
  • Buy again 8
  • Snow Grip 6
  • Ice Grip 5
Helpful 1,064
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