Continental AllSeasonContact 2 vs Kumho Solus 4S HA32+: Welcome to our ultimate all-season tire showdown! In this corner, we have the 2023 launch, the Continental AllSeasonContact 2, promising cutting-edge technology and exceptional performance in all weather conditions. And in the other corner, the 2022 contender, the Kumho Solus 4S HA32+, known for its reliable all-season capabilities. Get ready for an exciting battle between these two impressive all-season tires and say goodbye to seasonal tire swaps !
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Results: Continental AllSeasonContact 2 vs Kumho Solus 4S HA32+
Results below were taken from the 2023 Auto Bild All Season Test. A whopping 35 tires were tested this time around with only 16 tires making it into the final round. The graph below shows the comparison between Continental AllSeasonContact 2 vs Kumho Solus 4S HA32+ based on the relevant performance category. The Continental AllSeasonContact 2 was set as a reference hence at the 100% mark.
Auto Bild did the full range of test including snow & the expensive wear test. The tire size of interest is a 225/45 R17 which is a common tire size for Volvo S60 & BMW 3 Series. You can check out our latest tire size table for more information. The testing vehicle of choice is a BMW 3 series.
Wet Showdown
When it comes to wet performance, the Continental AllSeasonContact 2 outshines the Kumho Solus 4S HA32+ in braking, stopping 4.4 meters shorter at 45.4 meters compared to Kumho’s 49.8 meters. However, in wet handling, the Kumho edges out slightly, maintaining better control at 74.7 km/h, just 0.1 km/h faster than the Continental’s 74.6 km/h. For straight-line aquaplaning resistance, the Continental again takes the lead, managing 76.1 km/h, which is 3.3 km/h higher than Kumho’s 72.8 km/h.
Solus 4S HA32+ :
- -9% in wet braking
- ~0% in wet handling
- -4% in aquaplaning
Snow
In snow performance, the Continental AllSeasonContact 2 has a slight edge over the Kumho Solus 4S HA32+ in braking, stopping 0.2 meters shorter at 23.2 meters compared to Kumho’s 23.4 meters. For snow traction, the Continental pulls stronger with a force of 2744 Newtons, surpassing Kumho’s 2672 Newtons. In snow handling, the Continental also excels, maintaining an average speed of 57.4 km/h, which is 1 km/h faster than the Kumho’s 56.4 km/h.
Solus 4S HA32+ :
- -1% in snow braking
- -3% in snow traction
- -2% in snow handling
Wear
In terms of mileage performance, the Continental AllSeasonContact 2 outlasts the Kumho Solus 4S HA32+ by a significant margin. The Continental tire offers a lifespan of 58,923 kilometers, which is 9,914 kilometers more than the Kumho’s 49,009 kilometers.
Solus 4S HA32+ :
- -17% in mileage
Dry
In dry performance, the Continental AllSeasonContact 2 stops 1 meter shorter in dry braking, at 40.4 meters compared to the Kumho Solus 4S HA32+’s 41.4 meters. However, for dry handling, the Kumho performs slightly better, maintaining an average speed of 88.5 km/h, which is 0.7 km/h faster than the Continental’s 87.8 km/h.
Solus 4S HA32+ :
- -2% in dry braking
- +1% in dry handling
Noise
In terms of exterior noise performance, the Kumho Solus 4S HA32+ is slightly quieter, producing 72 dB compared to the Continental AllSeasonContact 2’s 72.3 dB, a difference of 0.3 dB.
Solus 4S HA32+ :
- ~0% in exterior noise (-0.3 dB)
Rolling Resistance
In rolling resistance, the Continental AllSeasonContact 2 performs better with 7.68 N/kN, lower than the Kumho Solus 4S HA32+’s 8.51 N/kN. This results in the Continental tire having slightly better fuel efficiency, consuming 5.56 liters per 100 kilometers compared to Kumho’s 5.67 liters per 100 kilometers.
Solus 4S HA32+ :
- -10% in rolling resistance
- -2% in fuel consumption
Price
In terms of price for the 205/55 R16 size, the Kumho Solus 4S HA32+ is significantly cheaper at €70, which is 29% less than the Continental AllSeasonContact 2, priced at €90.
Tire size: 205/55 R16
Difference: -29% less cheaper for Solus 4S HA32+
Expert’s Perspective
As a tire expert, I can confidently say that the Continental AllSeasonContact 2 is the clear winner in this duel. It outperforms the Kumho Solus 4S HA32+ in several key areas: it stops shorter in both wet and dry conditions, offers better snow traction and handling, lasts nearly 10,000 kilometers longer, and provides lower rolling resistance for improved fuel efficiency. Despite being slightly worse in dry handling and more expensive, the overall superior performance of the AllSeasonContact 2 makes it the better choice for year-round driving.
Dr Edwin Pang