Kumho Solus 4S HA32 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 Solus 4S HA32 and Kumho Solus 4S HA32 Plus appear in 11 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 performs. It takes the win in wet, dry, efficiency. Its overall Tire Lab Score is 90/100, based on 5 tests.
How the Kumho Solus 4S HA32 Plus performs. It takes the win in snow, ice, noise / comfort, mileage. 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 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 if
- You prioritise wet
- You prioritise dry
- You prioritise efficiency
- You prioritise snow
- You prioritise ice
- You prioritise noise / comfort
Test profile
| Metric | Kumho Solus 4S HA32 | Kumho Solus 4S HA32 Plus |
|---|---|---|
| Segment | Touring | Touring |
| Type | All Season | All Season |
| Tests used | 5 | 6 |
| Best rank | #1 | #1 |
| Avg rank | 10.8 | 10.0 |
| Latest test | 2022 | 2024 |
| Tire Lab Score | 89.5 | 88.1 |
Tire Lab Score
Kumho Solus 4S HA32
Kumho Solus 4S HA32 Plus
Performance overview
Category-by-category results
| Category | Kumho Solus 4S HA32 | Kumho Solus 4S HA32 Plus | Winner |
|---|---|---|---|
| 💧Wet | Avg rank 10.8 | Avg rank 11.0 | Kumho Solus 4S HA32 |
| ☀️Dry | Avg rank 11.7 | Avg rank 11.9 | Kumho Solus 4S HA32 |
| ❄️Snow | Avg rank 9.0 | Avg rank 7.3 | Kumho Solus 4S HA32 Plus |
| 🧊Ice | No data | Avg rank 7.0 | Kumho Solus 4S HA32 Plus |
| 🔇Noise / Comfort | Avg rank 7.8 1 | Avg rank 7.5 11 | Kumho Solus 4S HA32 Plus |
| 📏Mileage | Avg rank 7.5 1 | Avg rank 7.0 11 | Kumho Solus 4S HA32 Plus |
| 🔋Efficiency | Avg rank 5.0 1 | Avg rank 5.7 2 | Kumho Solus 4S HA32 |
💧 Wet: Kumho Solus 4S HA32 vs Kumho Solus 4S HA32 Plus
The Kumho Solus 4S HA32 wins this category with an average rank of 10.8, compared to 11.0 for the Kumho Solus 4S HA32 Plus.
☀️ Dry: Kumho Solus 4S HA32 vs Kumho Solus 4S HA32 Plus
The Kumho Solus 4S HA32 wins this category with an average rank of 11.7, compared to 11.9 for the Kumho Solus 4S HA32 Plus.
❄️ Snow: Kumho Solus 4S HA32 vs Kumho Solus 4S HA32 Plus
The Kumho Solus 4S HA32 Plus wins this category with an average rank of 7.3, compared to 9.0 for the Kumho Solus 4S HA32.
🧊 Ice: Kumho Solus 4S HA32 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 Solus 4S HA32.
🔇 Noise / Comfort: Kumho Solus 4S HA32 vs Kumho Solus 4S HA32 Plus
The Kumho Solus 4S HA32 Plus wins this category with an average rank of 7.5, compared to 7.8 for the Kumho Solus 4S HA32.
📏 Mileage: Kumho Solus 4S HA32 vs Kumho Solus 4S HA32 Plus
The Kumho Solus 4S HA32 Plus wins this category with an average rank of 7.0, compared to 7.5 for the Kumho Solus 4S HA32.
🔋 Efficiency: Kumho Solus 4S HA32 vs Kumho Solus 4S HA32 Plus
The Kumho Solus 4S HA32 wins this category with an average rank of 5.0, compared to 5.7 for the Kumho Solus 4S HA32 Plus.
Frequently asked questions
Which is better in the wet, Kumho Solus 4S HA32 or Kumho Solus 4S HA32 Plus?
Across independent wet-braking tests, the Kumho Solus 4S HA32 ranks higher on average than the Kumho Solus 4S HA32 Plus.
Which has shorter dry braking distance?
The Kumho Solus 4S HA32 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 Solus 4S HA32 Plus ranks better than the Kumho Solus 4S HA32.
Which tire lasts longer?
Based on wear and abrasion testing, the Kumho Solus 4S HA32 Plus shows better mileage performance than the Kumho Solus 4S HA32.
How many tests were used in this comparison?
Kumho Solus 4S HA32 appears in 5 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 →
