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1. Michelin CrossClimate+ Premium2. Kumho HA32 Solus 4S Upper-middle
Comparison: Kumho HA32 Solus 4S vs. Michelin CrossClimate+
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In this article, we will compare two popular all-round tyres, the Kumho HA32 Solus 4S and the Michelin CrossClimate+, based on their performance in various tests conducted by Autobild. Both tyres have been assessed for their strengths and weaknesses, with consideration for their mutual test positions and overall performance. Links to each tyre and their respective manufacturers, Kumho and Michelin, are provided for more information.
Kumho HA32 Solus 4S
The Kumho HA32 Solus 4S is an all-round tyre with a rating of 76%. Made in China, this tyre boasts strong performance in some areas but falls short in others. In the Autobild tests, the Kumho HA32 Solus 4S secured the 10th position out of 32 tyres. Some of its standout features include aquaplaning - longitudal, exterior noise, and stability in dry handling. However, it received criticism for its performance on snow, slightly understeering wet handling, and increased rolling resistance.
Autobild 2021: Plus: Gute Sicherheitsreserven bei Aquaplaning, stabiles Trockenhandling. Minus: Nur befriedigende Fahreigenschaften auf Schnee, leicht untersteuerndes Nasshandling, erhöhter Rollwiderstand.
Autobild 2020: Plus: Gute Fahreigenschaften bei jeder Witterung, gute Zugkraft und kurze Bremswege auf Schnee, dynamisches Nass- und Trockenhandling. Minus: Geringe Laufleistung, hoher Rollwiderstand, befriedigendes Preis-Leistungs-Verhältnis.
Michelin CrossClimate+
The Michelin CrossClimate+ is another all-round tyre with an impressive rating of 87%. In the Autobild tests, the Michelin CrossClimate+ outperformed the Kumho HA32 Solus 4S, clinching the 5th position out of 32 tyres. The tire's strengths lie in its comfort, snow traction, dry braking, exterior noise, and rolling resistance. It showed a slight weakness in cornering aquaplaning, but its overall performance deemed it a premium all-season tyre with well-rounded capabilities.
Autobild 2021: Plus: Bewährtes Allseason-Profil mit ausgewogenem hohen Leistungspotenzial, gute Schneetraktion, stabiles Fahrverhalten mit guter Lenkpräzision, kurze Nassbremswege. Minus: Leichte Schwäche beim Kurvenaquaplaning.
Autobild 2020: Plus: Premium-Ganzjahresreifen mit ausgewogenen Leistungen bei jeder Witterung, dynamische Handlingqualitäten, präzises Lenkverhalten, hohe Kilometerleistung, niedriger Rollwiderstand. Minus: Hohes Preisniveau.
Verdict
In summary, though the Kumho HA32 Solus 4S delivers decent performance in some areas, it falls short in terms of snow handling and rolling resistance. On the other hand, the Michelin CrossClimate+ stands out as a more balanced option, offering better overall performance in various weather conditions, making it the more suitable choice for drivers seeking a well-rounded all-season tyre. However, it is important to note that the Michelin CrossClimate+ comes with a higher price tag compared to the Kumho HA32 Solus 4S.
Number of sizes available
Number of tests
Best position in test
Worst position in test
Average position in tests
2. Kumho HA32 Solus 4S 10.78
Year of the last test
Best rating in test
1. Michelin CrossClimate+ Exemplary2. Kumho HA32 Solus 4S Satisfactory
Worst rating in test
1. Kumho HA32 Solus 4S Satisfactory2. Michelin CrossClimate+ Sufficient
Wet
(Overall rating)Wet handling
Aquaplaning - longitudal
Wet braking
Wet circle cornering
Wet braking according to EU label
Snow
(Overall rating)Snow cornering
Snow handling
Snow traction
Snow braking
Comfort
(Overall rating)Exterior noise
Comfort
Outside noise accoring to EU label
Costs
(Overall rating)Fuel consumption according to EU label
Dry
(Overall rating)Dry braking
Dry handling
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Dimensions and prices
Mutual tests
| Name | Wet | Dry | Snow | ||||
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| Best values in test | 1 | 2+ | 1 | ||||
| Kumho HA32 Solus 4S Rating: Satisfactory | 2 | 2- | 3+ | ||||
| Michelin CrossClimate+ Rating: Exemplary | 2 | 2+ | 2+ | ||||
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| Name | Wet | Dry | Snow | Running costs | |||
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| Best values in test | 1 | 2+ | 1 | 1 | |||
| Kumho HA32 Solus 4S Rating: Satisfactory | 2 | 2 | 2+ | 3 | |||
| Michelin CrossClimate+ Rating: Exemplary | 2 | 1- | 2+ | 1- | |||
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| Name | Stopping distance on dry | Stopping distance on wet | |||||
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| Best values in test | 39,7 | 45 | |||||
| Kumho HA32 Solus 4S | 44,3 | 49,3 | |||||
| Michelin CrossClimate+ | 39,7 | 49,7 | |||||
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