Kumho Solus 4S HA32 Plus vs Toyo Celsius: 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 Toyo Celsius appear in 12 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 Solus 4S HA32 Plus performs. It takes the win in ice, mileage. Its overall Tire Lab Score is 88/100, based on 6 tests.
How the Toyo Celsius performs. It takes the win in wet, dry, snow, noise / comfort, efficiency. Its overall Tire Lab Score is 84/100, 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 Toyo Celsius still wins on wet, 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 ice
- You prioritise mileage
- You prioritise wet
- You prioritise dry
- You prioritise snow
Test profile
| Metric | Kumho Solus 4S HA32 Plus | Toyo Celsius |
|---|---|---|
| Segment | Touring | Touring |
| Type | All Season | All Season |
| Tests used | 6 | 6 |
| Best rank | #1 | #1 |
| Avg rank | 10.0 | 8.9 |
| Latest test | 2024 | 2020 |
| Tire Lab Score | 88.1 | 83.8 |
Tire Lab Score
Kumho Solus 4S HA32 Plus
Toyo Celsius
Performance overview
Category-by-category results
| Category | Kumho Solus 4S HA32 Plus | Toyo Celsius | Winner |
|---|---|---|---|
| 💧Wet | Avg rank 11.0 | Avg rank 9.8 | Toyo Celsius |
| ☀️Dry | Avg rank 11.9 | Avg rank 11.8 | Toyo Celsius |
| ❄️Snow | Avg rank 7.3 | Avg rank 6.6 1 | Toyo Celsius |
| 🧊Ice | Avg rank 7.0 | No data | Kumho Solus 4S HA32 Plus |
| 🔇Noise / Comfort | Avg rank 7.5 11 | Avg rank 6.4 | Toyo Celsius |
| 📏Mileage | Avg rank 7.0 11 | No data | Kumho Solus 4S HA32 Plus |
| 🔋Efficiency | Avg rank 5.7 2 | Avg rank 2.0 22 | Toyo Celsius |
💧 Wet: Kumho Solus 4S HA32 Plus vs Toyo Celsius
The Toyo Celsius wins this category with an average rank of 9.8, compared to 11.0 for the Kumho Solus 4S HA32 Plus.
☀️ Dry: Kumho Solus 4S HA32 Plus vs Toyo Celsius
The Toyo Celsius wins this category with an average rank of 11.8, compared to 11.9 for the Kumho Solus 4S HA32 Plus.
❄️ Snow: Kumho Solus 4S HA32 Plus vs Toyo Celsius
The Toyo Celsius wins this category with an average rank of 6.6, compared to 7.3 for the Kumho Solus 4S HA32 Plus.
🧊 Ice: Kumho Solus 4S HA32 Plus vs Toyo Celsius
The Kumho Solus 4S HA32 Plus wins this category with an average rank of 7.0, compared to no data for the Toyo Celsius.
🔇 Noise / Comfort: Kumho Solus 4S HA32 Plus vs Toyo Celsius
The Toyo Celsius wins this category with an average rank of 6.4, compared to 7.5 for the Kumho Solus 4S HA32 Plus.
📏 Mileage: Kumho Solus 4S HA32 Plus vs Toyo Celsius
The Kumho Solus 4S HA32 Plus wins this category with an average rank of 7.0, compared to no data for the Toyo Celsius.
🔋 Efficiency: Kumho Solus 4S HA32 Plus vs Toyo Celsius
The Toyo Celsius wins this category with an average rank of 2.0, compared to 5.7 for the Kumho Solus 4S HA32 Plus.
Frequently asked questions
Which is better in the wet, Kumho Solus 4S HA32 Plus or Toyo Celsius?
Across independent wet-braking tests, the Toyo Celsius ranks higher on average than the Kumho Solus 4S HA32 Plus.
Which has shorter dry braking distance?
The Toyo Celsius 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 Toyo Celsius 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 Toyo Celsius.
How many tests were used in this comparison?
Kumho Solus 4S HA32 Plus appears in 6 independent tests, Toyo Celsius 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 →
