Kumho Solus HA31 vs Michelin CrossClimate 2: the full picture
This comparison is built only from published independent tests — no manufacturer claims and no sponsored reviews. Between them, the Kumho Solus HA31 and Michelin CrossClimate 2 appear in 34 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 HA31 performs. It takes the win in noise / comfort, mileage, efficiency. Its overall Tire Lab Score is 91/100, based on 2 tests.
How the Michelin CrossClimate 2 performs. It takes the win in wet, dry, snow, ice. Its overall Tire Lab Score is 90/100, based on 32 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 HA31 is the stronger all-round choice, leading in noise / comfort and Tire Lab Score. The Michelin CrossClimate 2 still wins on wet, making it the right pick if that matters most to you.
Which one should you buy?
Choose Kumho Solus HA31 if
- You prioritise noise / comfort
- You prioritise mileage
- You prioritise efficiency
- You prioritise wet
- You prioritise dry
- You prioritise snow
Test profile
| Metric | Kumho Solus HA31 | Michelin CrossClimate 2 |
|---|---|---|
| Segment | Touring | Touring |
| Type | All Season | All Season |
| Tests used | 2 | 32 |
| Best rank | #2 | #1 |
| Avg rank | 7.7 | 4.6 |
| Latest test | 2019 | 2026 |
| Tire Lab Score | 90.8 | 90.1 |
Tire Lab Score
Kumho Solus HA31
Michelin CrossClimate 2
Performance overview
Category-by-category results
| Category | Kumho Solus HA31 | Michelin CrossClimate 2 | Winner |
|---|---|---|---|
| 💧Wet | Avg rank 6.3 | Avg rank 5.5 9115 | Michelin CrossClimate 2 |
| ☀️Dry | Avg rank 10.0 | Avg rank 2.9 22148 | Michelin CrossClimate 2 |
| ❄️Snow | Avg rank 7.0 | Avg rank 3.2 271512 | Michelin CrossClimate 2 |
| 🧊Ice | No data | Avg rank 4.7 111 | Michelin CrossClimate 2 |
| 🔇Noise / Comfort | Avg rank 5.5 1 | Avg rank 5.8 255 | Kumho Solus HA31 |
| 📏Mileage | Avg rank 5.0 | Avg rank 9.5 2 | Kumho Solus HA31 |
| 🔋Efficiency | Avg rank 2.0 1 | Avg rank 8.4 23 | Kumho Solus HA31 |
💧 Wet: Kumho Solus HA31 vs Michelin CrossClimate 2
The Michelin CrossClimate 2 wins this category with an average rank of 5.5, compared to 6.3 for the Kumho Solus HA31.
☀️ Dry: Kumho Solus HA31 vs Michelin CrossClimate 2
The Michelin CrossClimate 2 wins this category with an average rank of 2.9, compared to 10.0 for the Kumho Solus HA31.
❄️ Snow: Kumho Solus HA31 vs Michelin CrossClimate 2
The Michelin CrossClimate 2 wins this category with an average rank of 3.2, compared to 7.0 for the Kumho Solus HA31.
🧊 Ice: Kumho Solus HA31 vs Michelin CrossClimate 2
The Michelin CrossClimate 2 wins this category with an average rank of 4.7, compared to no data for the Kumho Solus HA31.
🔇 Noise / Comfort: Kumho Solus HA31 vs Michelin CrossClimate 2
The Kumho Solus HA31 wins this category with an average rank of 5.5, compared to 5.8 for the Michelin CrossClimate 2.
📏 Mileage: Kumho Solus HA31 vs Michelin CrossClimate 2
The Kumho Solus HA31 wins this category with an average rank of 5.0, compared to 9.5 for the Michelin CrossClimate 2.
🔋 Efficiency: Kumho Solus HA31 vs Michelin CrossClimate 2
The Kumho Solus HA31 wins this category with an average rank of 2.0, compared to 8.4 for the Michelin CrossClimate 2.
Frequently asked questions
Which is better in the wet, Kumho Solus HA31 or Michelin CrossClimate 2?
Across independent wet-braking tests, the Michelin CrossClimate 2 ranks higher on average than the Kumho Solus HA31.
Which has shorter dry braking distance?
The Michelin CrossClimate 2 averages a better dry-braking rank than the Kumho Solus HA31 across the tests where both appeared.
Which tire is quieter and more comfortable?
On combined noise and comfort metrics, the Kumho Solus HA31 ranks better than the Michelin CrossClimate 2.
Which tire lasts longer?
Based on wear and abrasion testing, the Kumho Solus HA31 shows better mileage performance than the Michelin CrossClimate 2.
How many tests were used in this comparison?
Kumho Solus HA31 appears in 2 independent tests, Michelin CrossClimate 2 in 32.
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Data aggregated from independent testing organizations including ADAC, Auto Bild, TCS, and Auto Motor und Sport. Read our methodology →
