Black-Arrow All Season Dart 4S vs Kumho Solus 4S HA32 Plus: the full picture
This comparison is built only from published independent tests — no manufacturer claims and no sponsored reviews. Between them, the Black-Arrow All Season Dart 4S and Kumho Solus 4S HA32 Plus appear in 7 tests, 1 of which put both tires on the same track on the same day. Head-to-head results carry the most weight here, because surface, weather and test car all change between events and make raw numbers from different tests hard to compare directly.
How the Black-Arrow All Season Dart 4S performs. It does not lead any single category outright in this matchup. It has limited comparative test data, so treat its results as indicative.
How the Kumho Solus 4S HA32 Plus performs. It takes the win in wet, dry, snow, ice, noise / comfort, mileage, efficiency. Its overall Tire Lab Score is 88/100, based on 6 tests.
What this means for you. Category wins matter more than the overall score when your driving is weighted toward one condition — a wet-climate commuter should follow the wet braking column, while a high-mileage driver should follow wear and rolling resistance. Also check that both tires are actually offered in your size and load rating: performance can shift between sizes, and availability differs between the European and North American markets.
Verdict
The Black-Arrow All Season Dart 4S and Kumho Solus 4S HA32 Plus are closely matched. Pick based on the category that matters most to your driving — wet, dry, comfort, mileage, or price.
Which one should you buy?
- You prefer the Black-Arrow All Season Dart 4S's brand, sizing or price
- You prioritise wet
- You prioritise dry
- You prioritise snow
Test profile
| Metric | Black-Arrow All Season Dart 4S | Kumho Solus 4S HA32 Plus |
|---|---|---|
| Segment | Touring | Touring |
| Type | All Season | All Season |
| Tests used | 1 | 6 |
| Best rank | #1 | #1 |
| Avg rank | 24.7 | 10.0 |
| Latest test | 2023 | 2024 |
| Tire Lab Score | — | 88.1 |
Tire Lab Score
Kumho Solus 4S HA32 Plus
Performance overview
Category-by-category results
| Category | Black-Arrow All Season Dart 4S | Kumho Solus 4S HA32 Plus | Winner |
|---|---|---|---|
| 💧Wet | Avg rank 35.0 | Avg rank 11.0 | Kumho Solus 4S HA32 Plus |
| ☀️Dry | Avg rank 21.0 | Avg rank 11.9 | Kumho Solus 4S HA32 Plus |
| ❄️Snow | No data | Avg rank 7.3 | Kumho Solus 4S HA32 Plus |
| 🧊Ice | No data | Avg rank 7.0 | Kumho Solus 4S HA32 Plus |
| 🔇Noise / Comfort | No data | Avg rank 7.5 11 | Kumho Solus 4S HA32 Plus |
| 📏Mileage | No data | Avg rank 7.0 11 | Kumho Solus 4S HA32 Plus |
| 🔋Efficiency | No data | Avg rank 5.7 2 | Kumho Solus 4S HA32 Plus |
Tests used in this comparison
Both tires were measured head-to-head in these 1 independent test:
💧 Wet: Black-Arrow All Season Dart 4S vs Kumho Solus 4S HA32 Plus
The Kumho Solus 4S HA32 Plus wins this category with an average rank of 11.0, compared to 35.0 for the Black-Arrow All Season Dart 4S.
☀️ Dry: Black-Arrow All Season Dart 4S vs Kumho Solus 4S HA32 Plus
The Kumho Solus 4S HA32 Plus wins this category with an average rank of 11.9, compared to 21.0 for the Black-Arrow All Season Dart 4S.
❄️ Snow: Black-Arrow All Season Dart 4S vs Kumho Solus 4S HA32 Plus
The Kumho Solus 4S HA32 Plus wins this category with an average rank of 7.3, compared to no data for the Black-Arrow All Season Dart 4S.
🧊 Ice: Black-Arrow All Season Dart 4S vs Kumho Solus 4S HA32 Plus
The Kumho Solus 4S HA32 Plus wins this category with an average rank of 7.0, compared to no data for the Black-Arrow All Season Dart 4S.
🔇 Noise / Comfort: Black-Arrow All Season Dart 4S vs Kumho Solus 4S HA32 Plus
The Kumho Solus 4S HA32 Plus wins this category with an average rank of 7.5, compared to no data for the Black-Arrow All Season Dart 4S.
📏 Mileage: Black-Arrow All Season Dart 4S vs Kumho Solus 4S HA32 Plus
The Kumho Solus 4S HA32 Plus wins this category with an average rank of 7.0, compared to no data for the Black-Arrow All Season Dart 4S.
🔋 Efficiency: Black-Arrow All Season Dart 4S vs Kumho Solus 4S HA32 Plus
The Kumho Solus 4S HA32 Plus wins this category with an average rank of 5.7, compared to no data for the Black-Arrow All Season Dart 4S.
Frequently asked questions
Which is better in the wet, Black-Arrow All Season Dart 4S or Kumho Solus 4S HA32 Plus?
Across independent wet-braking tests, the Kumho Solus 4S HA32 Plus ranks higher on average than the Black-Arrow All Season Dart 4S.
Which has shorter dry braking distance?
The Kumho Solus 4S HA32 Plus averages a better dry-braking rank than the Black-Arrow All Season Dart 4S across the tests where both appeared.
Which tire is quieter and more comfortable?
On combined noise and comfort metrics, the Kumho Solus 4S HA32 Plus ranks better than the Black-Arrow All Season Dart 4S.
Which tire lasts longer?
Based on wear and abrasion testing, the Kumho Solus 4S HA32 Plus shows better mileage performance than the Black-Arrow All Season Dart 4S.
How many tests were used in this comparison?
Black-Arrow All Season Dart 4S appears in 1 independent tests, Kumho Solus 4S HA32 Plus in 6, with 1 head-to-head tests where both were measured.
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Data aggregated from independent testing organizations including ADAC, Auto Bild, TCS, and Auto Motor und Sport. Read our methodology →
