Kumho Solus 4S HA32 Plus vs Westlake All Season Elite Z401: 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 Westlake All Season Elite Z401 appear in 8 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 Kumho Solus 4S HA32 Plus performs. It takes the win in dry, ice, mileage, efficiency. Its overall Tire Lab Score is 88/100, based on 6 tests.
How the Westlake All Season Elite Z401 performs. It takes the win in wet, snow, noise / comfort. Its overall Tire Lab Score is 80/100, based on 2 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 dry and Tire Lab Score. The Westlake All Season Elite Z401 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 dry
- You prioritise ice
- You prioritise mileage
- You prioritise wet
- You prioritise snow
- You prioritise noise / comfort
Test profile
| Metric | Kumho Solus 4S HA32 Plus | Westlake All Season Elite Z401 |
|---|---|---|
| Segment | Touring | Touring |
| Type | All Season | All Season |
| Tests used | 6 | 2 |
| Best rank | #1 | #1 |
| Avg rank | 10.0 | 9.9 |
| Latest test | 2024 | 2024 |
| Tire Lab Score | 88.1 | 80.4 |
Tire Lab Score
Kumho Solus 4S HA32 Plus
Performance overview
Category-by-category results
| Category | Kumho Solus 4S HA32 Plus | Westlake All Season Elite Z401 | Winner |
|---|---|---|---|
| 💧Wet | Avg rank 11.0 | Avg rank 10.4 1 | Westlake All Season Elite Z401 |
| ☀️Dry | Avg rank 11.9 | Avg rank 12.5 1 | Kumho Solus 4S HA32 Plus |
| ❄️Snow | Avg rank 7.3 | Avg rank 4.0 2 | Westlake All Season Elite Z401 |
| 🧊Ice | Avg rank 7.0 | No data | Kumho Solus 4S HA32 Plus |
| 🔇Noise / Comfort | Avg rank 7.5 11 | Avg rank 5.5 1 | Westlake All Season Elite Z401 |
| 📏Mileage | Avg rank 7.0 11 | No data | Kumho Solus 4S HA32 Plus |
| 🔋Efficiency | Avg rank 5.7 2 | Avg rank 6.0 | Kumho Solus 4S HA32 Plus |
Tests used in this comparison
Both tires were measured head-to-head in these 1 independent test:
💧 Wet: Kumho Solus 4S HA32 Plus vs Westlake All Season Elite Z401
The Westlake All Season Elite Z401 wins this category with an average rank of 10.4, compared to 11.0 for the Kumho Solus 4S HA32 Plus.
☀️ Dry: Kumho Solus 4S HA32 Plus vs Westlake All Season Elite Z401
The Kumho Solus 4S HA32 Plus wins this category with an average rank of 11.9, compared to 12.5 for the Westlake All Season Elite Z401.
❄️ Snow: Kumho Solus 4S HA32 Plus vs Westlake All Season Elite Z401
The Westlake All Season Elite Z401 wins this category with an average rank of 4.0, compared to 7.3 for the Kumho Solus 4S HA32 Plus.
🧊 Ice: Kumho Solus 4S HA32 Plus vs Westlake All Season Elite Z401
The Kumho Solus 4S HA32 Plus wins this category with an average rank of 7.0, compared to no data for the Westlake All Season Elite Z401.
🔇 Noise / Comfort: Kumho Solus 4S HA32 Plus vs Westlake All Season Elite Z401
The Westlake All Season Elite Z401 wins this category with an average rank of 5.5, compared to 7.5 for the Kumho Solus 4S HA32 Plus.
📏 Mileage: Kumho Solus 4S HA32 Plus vs Westlake All Season Elite Z401
The Kumho Solus 4S HA32 Plus wins this category with an average rank of 7.0, compared to no data for the Westlake All Season Elite Z401.
🔋 Efficiency: Kumho Solus 4S HA32 Plus vs Westlake All Season Elite Z401
The Kumho Solus 4S HA32 Plus wins this category with an average rank of 5.7, compared to 6.0 for the Westlake All Season Elite Z401.
Frequently asked questions
Which is better in the wet, Kumho Solus 4S HA32 Plus or Westlake All Season Elite Z401?
Across independent wet-braking tests, the Westlake All Season Elite Z401 ranks higher on average than the Kumho Solus 4S HA32 Plus.
Which has shorter dry braking distance?
The Kumho Solus 4S HA32 Plus averages a better dry-braking rank than the Westlake All Season Elite Z401 across the tests where both appeared.
Which tire is quieter and more comfortable?
On combined noise and comfort metrics, the Westlake All Season Elite Z401 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 Westlake All Season Elite Z401.
How many tests were used in this comparison?
Kumho Solus 4S HA32 Plus appears in 6 independent tests, Westlake All Season Elite Z401 in 2, 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 →
