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    Kumho Solus 4S HA32 Plus vs Toyo Celsius AS2

    2026 test data · 19 independent tests · 6 head-to-head

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    Kumho Solus 4S HA32 Plus vs Toyo Celsius AS2: 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 AS2 appear in 19 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 snow, ice, efficiency. Its overall Tire Lab Score is 88/100, based on 6 tests.

    How the Toyo Celsius AS2 performs. It takes the win in wet, dry, noise / comfort, mileage. Its overall Tire Lab Score is 89/100, based on 13 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 Toyo Celsius AS2 is the stronger all-round choice, leading in wet and Tire Lab Score. The Kumho Solus 4S HA32 Plus still wins on snow, 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 snow
    • You prioritise ice
    • You prioritise efficiency

    Choose Toyo Celsius AS2 if

    Overall winner
    • You prioritise wet
    • You prioritise dry
    • You prioritise noise / comfort

    Test profile

    MetricKumho Solus 4S HA32 PlusToyo Celsius AS2
    SegmentTouringTouring
    TypeAll SeasonAll Season
    Tests used613
    Best rank#1#1
    Avg rank10.09.0
    Latest test20242025
    Tire Lab Score88.189.4

    Tire Lab Score

    88.1
    Very Good · All Season
    89.4
    Very Good · All Season

    Performance overview

    Category-by-category results

    CategoryKumho Solus 4S HA32 PlusToyo Celsius AS2Winner
    💧Wet
    Avg rank 11.0
    Avg rank 8.8
    331
    Toyo Celsius AS2
    ☀️Dry
    Avg rank 11.9
    Avg rank 8.5
    2
    Toyo Celsius AS2
    ❄️Snow
    Avg rank 7.3
    Avg rank 10.2
    11
    Kumho Solus 4S HA32 Plus
    🧊Ice
    Avg rank 7.0
    Avg rank 14.0
    Kumho Solus 4S HA32 Plus
    🔇Noise / Comfort
    Avg rank 7.5
    11
    Avg rank 7.5
    12
    Toyo Celsius AS2
    📏Mileage
    Avg rank 7.0
    11
    Avg rank 6.8
    3
    Toyo Celsius AS2
    🔋Efficiency
    Avg rank 5.7
    2
    Avg rank 8.5
    2
    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 Toyo Celsius AS2

    The Toyo Celsius AS2 wins this category with an average rank of 8.8, compared to 11.0 for the Kumho Solus 4S HA32 Plus.

    ☀️ Dry: Kumho Solus 4S HA32 Plus vs Toyo Celsius AS2

    The Toyo Celsius AS2 wins this category with an average rank of 8.5, compared to 11.9 for the Kumho Solus 4S HA32 Plus.

    ❄️ Snow: Kumho Solus 4S HA32 Plus vs Toyo Celsius AS2

    The Kumho Solus 4S HA32 Plus wins this category with an average rank of 7.3, compared to 10.2 for the Toyo Celsius AS2.

    🧊 Ice: Kumho Solus 4S HA32 Plus vs Toyo Celsius AS2

    The Kumho Solus 4S HA32 Plus wins this category with an average rank of 7.0, compared to 14.0 for the Toyo Celsius AS2.

    🔇 Noise / Comfort: Kumho Solus 4S HA32 Plus vs Toyo Celsius AS2

    The Toyo Celsius AS2 wins this category with an average rank of 7.5, compared to 7.5 for the Kumho Solus 4S HA32 Plus.

    📏 Mileage: Kumho Solus 4S HA32 Plus vs Toyo Celsius AS2

    The Toyo Celsius AS2 wins this category with an average rank of 6.8, compared to 7.0 for the Kumho Solus 4S HA32 Plus.

    🔋 Efficiency: Kumho Solus 4S HA32 Plus vs Toyo Celsius AS2

    The Kumho Solus 4S HA32 Plus wins this category with an average rank of 5.7, compared to 8.5 for the Toyo Celsius AS2.

    Frequently asked questions

    Which is better in the wet, Kumho Solus 4S HA32 Plus or Toyo Celsius AS2?

    Across independent wet-braking tests, the Toyo Celsius AS2 ranks higher on average than the Kumho Solus 4S HA32 Plus.

    Which has shorter dry braking distance?

    The Toyo Celsius AS2 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 AS2 ranks better than the Kumho Solus 4S HA32 Plus.

    Which tire lasts longer?

    Based on wear and abrasion testing, the Toyo Celsius AS2 shows better mileage performance than the Kumho Solus 4S HA32 Plus.

    How many tests were used in this comparison?

    Kumho Solus 4S HA32 Plus appears in 6 independent tests, Toyo Celsius AS2 in 13, 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 →