Kumho Ecsta PA51 vs Kumho Solus 4S HA32 Plus

    2026 test data · 7 independent tests

    Kumho Ecsta PA51 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 Kumho Ecsta PA51 and Kumho Solus 4S HA32 Plus appear in 7 tests, though they have not yet met head-to-head in the same test. 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 Kumho Ecsta PA51 performs. It takes the win in wet, dry, snow, noise / comfort. Its overall Tire Lab Score is 84/100, based on 1 test.

    How the Kumho Solus 4S HA32 Plus performs. It takes the win in ice, 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 Kumho Solus 4S HA32 Plus is the stronger all-round choice, leading in ice and Tire Lab Score. The Kumho Ecsta PA51 still wins on wet, making it the right pick if that matters most to you.

    Which one should you buy?

    • You prioritise wet
    • You prioritise dry
    • You prioritise snow
    • You prioritise ice
    • You prioritise mileage
    • You prioritise efficiency

    Test profile

    MetricKumho Ecsta PA51Kumho Solus 4S HA32 Plus
    SegmentTouringTouring
    TypeAll SeasonAll Season
    Tests used16
    Best rank#1#1
    Avg rank4.210.0
    Latest test20202024
    Tire Lab Score84.488.1

    Tire Lab Score

    84.4
    Very Good · All Season
    88.1
    Very Good · All Season

    Performance overview

    Category-by-category results

    CategoryKumho Ecsta PA51Kumho Solus 4S HA32 PlusWinner
    💧Wet
    Avg rank 4.3
    1
    Avg rank 11.0
    Kumho Ecsta PA51
    ☀️Dry
    Avg rank 5.7
    Avg rank 11.9
    Kumho Ecsta PA51
    ❄️Snow
    Avg rank 4.0
    1
    Avg rank 7.3
    Kumho Ecsta PA51
    🧊IceNo data
    Avg rank 7.0
    Kumho Solus 4S HA32 Plus
    🔇Noise / Comfort
    Avg rank 2.8
    2
    Avg rank 7.5
    11
    Kumho Ecsta PA51
    📏MileageNo data
    Avg rank 7.0
    11
    Kumho Solus 4S HA32 Plus
    🔋EfficiencyNo data
    Avg rank 5.7
    2
    Kumho Solus 4S HA32 Plus

    💧 Wet: Kumho Ecsta PA51 vs Kumho Solus 4S HA32 Plus

    The Kumho Ecsta PA51 wins this category with an average rank of 4.3, compared to 11.0 for the Kumho Solus 4S HA32 Plus.

    ☀️ Dry: Kumho Ecsta PA51 vs Kumho Solus 4S HA32 Plus

    The Kumho Ecsta PA51 wins this category with an average rank of 5.7, compared to 11.9 for the Kumho Solus 4S HA32 Plus.

    ❄️ Snow: Kumho Ecsta PA51 vs Kumho Solus 4S HA32 Plus

    The Kumho Ecsta PA51 wins this category with an average rank of 4.0, compared to 7.3 for the Kumho Solus 4S HA32 Plus.

    🧊 Ice: Kumho Ecsta PA51 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 Kumho Ecsta PA51.

    🔇 Noise / Comfort: Kumho Ecsta PA51 vs Kumho Solus 4S HA32 Plus

    The Kumho Ecsta PA51 wins this category with an average rank of 2.8, compared to 7.5 for the Kumho Solus 4S HA32 Plus.

    📏 Mileage: Kumho Ecsta PA51 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 Kumho Ecsta PA51.

    🔋 Efficiency: Kumho Ecsta PA51 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 Kumho Ecsta PA51.

    Frequently asked questions

    Which is better in the wet, Kumho Ecsta PA51 or Kumho Solus 4S HA32 Plus?

    Across independent wet-braking tests, the Kumho Ecsta PA51 ranks higher on average than the Kumho Solus 4S HA32 Plus.

    Which has shorter dry braking distance?

    The Kumho Ecsta PA51 averages a better dry-braking rank than the Kumho Solus 4S HA32 Plus across the tests where both appeared.

    Which tire is quieter and more comfortable?

    On combined noise and comfort metrics, the Kumho Ecsta PA51 ranks better than the Kumho Solus 4S HA32 Plus.

    Which tire lasts longer?

    Based on wear and abrasion testing, the Kumho Solus 4S HA32 Plus shows better mileage performance than the Kumho Ecsta PA51.

    How many tests were used in this comparison?

    Kumho Ecsta PA51 appears in 1 independent tests, Kumho Solus 4S HA32 Plus in 6.

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    Data aggregated from independent testing organizations including ADAC, Auto Bild, TCS, and Auto Motor und Sport. Read our methodology →