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    Kumho Solus 4S HA32 Plus vs Michelin CrossClimate 2

    2026 test data · 38 independent tests · 6 head-to-head

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    Kumho Solus 4S HA32 Plus vs Michelin CrossClimate 2: the full picture

    This comparison is built only from published independent tests — no manufacturer claims and no sponsored reviews. Between them, the Kumho Solus 4S HA32 Plus and Michelin CrossClimate 2 appear in 38 tests, 6 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 Kumho Solus 4S HA32 Plus performs. It takes the win in mileage, efficiency. Its overall Tire Lab Score is 88/100, based on 6 tests.

    How the Michelin CrossClimate 2 performs. It takes the win in wet, dry, snow, ice, noise / comfort. Its overall Tire Lab Score is 90/100, based on 32 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 Michelin CrossClimate 2 is the stronger all-round choice, leading in wet and Tire Lab Score. The Kumho Solus 4S HA32 Plus still wins on mileage, making it the right pick if that matters most to you.

    Which one should you buy?

    Choose Kumho Solus 4S HA32 Plus if

    • You prioritise mileage
    • You prioritise efficiency

    Choose Michelin CrossClimate 2 if

    Overall winner
    • You prioritise wet
    • You prioritise dry
    • You prioritise snow

    Test profile

    MetricKumho Solus 4S HA32 PlusMichelin CrossClimate 2
    SegmentTouringTouring
    TypeAll SeasonAll Season
    Tests used632
    Best rank#1#1
    Avg rank10.04.6
    Latest test20242026
    Tire Lab Score88.190.1

    Tire Lab Score

    88.1
    Very Good · All Season
    90.1
    Excellent · All Season

    Performance overview

    Category-by-category results

    CategoryKumho Solus 4S HA32 PlusMichelin CrossClimate 2Winner
    💧Wet
    Avg rank 11.0
    Avg rank 5.5
    9115
    Michelin CrossClimate 2
    ☀️Dry
    Avg rank 11.9
    Avg rank 2.9
    22148
    Michelin CrossClimate 2
    ❄️Snow
    Avg rank 7.3
    Avg rank 3.2
    271512
    Michelin CrossClimate 2
    🧊Ice
    Avg rank 7.0
    Avg rank 4.7
    111
    Michelin CrossClimate 2
    🔇Noise / Comfort
    Avg rank 7.5
    11
    Avg rank 5.8
    255
    Michelin CrossClimate 2
    📏Mileage
    Avg rank 7.0
    11
    Avg rank 9.5
    2
    Kumho Solus 4S HA32 Plus
    🔋Efficiency
    Avg rank 5.7
    2
    Avg rank 8.4
    23
    Kumho Solus 4S HA32 Plus

    Tests used in this comparison

    Both tires were measured head-to-head in these 6 independent tests:

    💧 Wet: Kumho Solus 4S HA32 Plus vs Michelin CrossClimate 2

    The Michelin CrossClimate 2 wins this category with an average rank of 5.5, compared to 11.0 for the Kumho Solus 4S HA32 Plus.

    ☀️ Dry: Kumho Solus 4S HA32 Plus vs Michelin CrossClimate 2

    The Michelin CrossClimate 2 wins this category with an average rank of 2.9, compared to 11.9 for the Kumho Solus 4S HA32 Plus.

    ❄️ Snow: Kumho Solus 4S HA32 Plus vs Michelin CrossClimate 2

    The Michelin CrossClimate 2 wins this category with an average rank of 3.2, compared to 7.3 for the Kumho Solus 4S HA32 Plus.

    🧊 Ice: Kumho Solus 4S HA32 Plus vs Michelin CrossClimate 2

    The Michelin CrossClimate 2 wins this category with an average rank of 4.7, compared to 7.0 for the Kumho Solus 4S HA32 Plus.

    🔇 Noise / Comfort: Kumho Solus 4S HA32 Plus vs Michelin CrossClimate 2

    The Michelin CrossClimate 2 wins this category with an average rank of 5.8, compared to 7.5 for the Kumho Solus 4S HA32 Plus.

    📏 Mileage: Kumho Solus 4S HA32 Plus vs Michelin CrossClimate 2

    The Kumho Solus 4S HA32 Plus wins this category with an average rank of 7.0, compared to 9.5 for the Michelin CrossClimate 2.

    🔋 Efficiency: Kumho Solus 4S HA32 Plus vs Michelin CrossClimate 2

    The Kumho Solus 4S HA32 Plus wins this category with an average rank of 5.7, compared to 8.4 for the Michelin CrossClimate 2.

    Frequently asked questions

    Which is better in the wet, Kumho Solus 4S HA32 Plus or Michelin CrossClimate 2?

    Across independent wet-braking tests, the Michelin CrossClimate 2 ranks higher on average than the Kumho Solus 4S HA32 Plus.

    Which has shorter dry braking distance?

    The Michelin CrossClimate 2 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 Michelin CrossClimate 2 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 Michelin CrossClimate 2.

    How many tests were used in this comparison?

    Kumho Solus 4S HA32 Plus appears in 6 independent tests, Michelin CrossClimate 2 in 32, with 6 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 →