Kumho Solus 4S HA32 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 and Toyo Celsius appear in 11 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 performs. It takes the win in dry, mileage. Its overall Tire Lab Score is 90/100, based on 5 tests.
How the Toyo Celsius performs. It takes the win in wet, 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 is the stronger all-round choice, leading in dry 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 if
- You prioritise dry
- You prioritise mileage
- You prioritise wet
- You prioritise snow
- You prioritise noise / comfort
Test profile
| Metric | Kumho Solus 4S HA32 | Toyo Celsius |
|---|---|---|
| Segment | Touring | Touring |
| Type | All Season | All Season |
| Tests used | 5 | 6 |
| Best rank | #1 | #1 |
| Avg rank | 10.8 | 8.9 |
| Latest test | 2022 | 2020 |
| Tire Lab Score | 89.5 | 83.8 |
Tire Lab Score
Kumho Solus 4S HA32
Toyo Celsius
Performance overview
Category-by-category results
| Category | Kumho Solus 4S HA32 | Toyo Celsius | Winner |
|---|---|---|---|
| 💧Wet | Avg rank 10.8 | Avg rank 9.8 | Toyo Celsius |
| ☀️Dry | Avg rank 11.7 | Avg rank 11.8 | Kumho Solus 4S HA32 |
| ❄️Snow | Avg rank 9.0 | Avg rank 6.6 1 | Toyo Celsius |
| 🔇Noise / Comfort | Avg rank 7.8 1 | Avg rank 6.4 | Toyo Celsius |
| 📏Mileage | Avg rank 7.5 1 | No data | Kumho Solus 4S HA32 |
| 🔋Efficiency | Avg rank 5.0 1 | Avg rank 2.0 22 | Toyo Celsius |
Tests used in this comparison
Both tires were measured head-to-head in these 1 independent test:
💧 Wet: Kumho Solus 4S HA32 vs Toyo Celsius
The Toyo Celsius wins this category with an average rank of 9.8, compared to 10.8 for the Kumho Solus 4S HA32.
☀️ Dry: Kumho Solus 4S HA32 vs Toyo Celsius
The Kumho Solus 4S HA32 wins this category with an average rank of 11.7, compared to 11.8 for the Toyo Celsius.
❄️ Snow: Kumho Solus 4S HA32 vs Toyo Celsius
The Toyo Celsius wins this category with an average rank of 6.6, compared to 9.0 for the Kumho Solus 4S HA32.
🔇 Noise / Comfort: Kumho Solus 4S HA32 vs Toyo Celsius
The Toyo Celsius wins this category with an average rank of 6.4, compared to 7.8 for the Kumho Solus 4S HA32.
📏 Mileage: Kumho Solus 4S HA32 vs Toyo Celsius
The Kumho Solus 4S HA32 wins this category with an average rank of 7.5, compared to no data for the Toyo Celsius.
🔋 Efficiency: Kumho Solus 4S HA32 vs Toyo Celsius
The Toyo Celsius wins this category with an average rank of 2.0, compared to 5.0 for the Kumho Solus 4S HA32.
Frequently asked questions
Which is better in the wet, Kumho Solus 4S HA32 or Toyo Celsius?
Across independent wet-braking tests, the Toyo Celsius ranks higher on average than the Kumho Solus 4S HA32.
Which has shorter dry braking distance?
The Kumho Solus 4S HA32 averages a better dry-braking rank than the Toyo Celsius 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.
Which tire lasts longer?
Based on wear and abrasion testing, the Kumho Solus 4S HA32 shows better mileage performance than the Toyo Celsius.
How many tests were used in this comparison?
Kumho Solus 4S HA32 appears in 5 independent tests, Toyo Celsius in 6, 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 →