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Comparison: Kumho HA32 Solus 4S vs. Firestone Multiseason 2 vs. Bridgestone Weather Control A005 EVO

The comparison between the Kumho HA32 Solus 4S and the Firestone Multiseason 2 car tyres highlights unique strengths and weaknesses of each model. Taking manufactured location into account, Kumho HA32 is made in China while Firestone Multiseason is made in Italy.


According to our rankings, the Kumho HA32 Solus 4S received a rating of 73% due to its excellent noise levels and great performance in snow braking and mileage. In terms of price/value, it also scores high. However, tire tests have shown it to have mediocre aquaplaning reserves and slightly extended wet/dry braking distances. Its rolling resistance is also higher than ideal.


On the other hand, the Firestone Multiseason 2 scored slightly lower with a rating of 67%. It has proven to offer stable driving behaviour on snow and wet tracks, and boasts a pleasantly low rolling resistance. Drawbacks include average aquaplaning qualities, understeering snow, and dry handling as well as a rather limited mileage.


In a test conducted by Autobild, out of 32 tyres, the Kumho HA32 Solus 4S secured the 10th spot while the Firestone Multiseason 2 climbed to the sixth position. Firestone's strong points are its rolling resistance and price/value ratio, along with the solid snow traction. In comparison, Kumho's additional strengths lie in its exterior noise and price/value.


In conclusion, based on mutual test positions, the Firestone Multiseason 2 performed relatively better than the Kumho HA32 Solus 4S. Both tyres exhibit their own admirable qualities along with some weaknesses. This makes the final decision depend largely on the specific requirements of the user.


Learn more about Kumho and Firestone tyres from their respective manufacturer's page at Kumho and Firestone.

Performance comparison

Averaged from 2 tests

Wet Performance
Kumho HA32 Solus 4S
61%
Kumho
HA32 Solus 4S
Firestone Multiseason 2
62%
Firestone
Multiseason 2
Bridgestone Weather Control A005 EVO
75%
Bridgestone
Weather Control A005 EVO
Wet Braking
Kumho HA32 Solus 4S
56%
Firestone Multiseason 2
68%
Bridgestone Weather Control A005 EVO
84%
Wet Handling
Kumho HA32 Solus 4S
59%
Firestone Multiseason 2
63%
Bridgestone Weather Control A005 EVO
75%
Best: Vredestein Quatrac (92.0%)
Wet Circle Cornering
Kumho HA32 Solus 4S
71%
Firestone Multiseason 2
71%
Bridgestone Weather Control A005 EVO
84%
Best: Vredestein Quatrac (88.0%)
Aquaplaning Longitudinal
Kumho HA32 Solus 4S
60%
Firestone Multiseason 2
58%
Bridgestone Weather Control A005 EVO
61%
Aquaplaning Cross
Kumho HA32 Solus 4S
57%
Firestone Multiseason 2
49%
Bridgestone Weather Control A005 EVO
71%
Best in category: Goodyear Vector 4Seasons Gen-3 (85.8%)
Dry Performance
Kumho HA32 Solus 4S
69%
Kumho
HA32 Solus 4S
Firestone Multiseason 2
65%
Firestone
Multiseason 2
Bridgestone Weather Control A005 EVO
79%
Bridgestone
Weather Control A005 EVO
Dry Braking
Kumho HA32 Solus 4S
62%
Firestone Multiseason 2
54%
Bridgestone Weather Control A005 EVO
74%
Dry Handling
Kumho HA32 Solus 4S
75%
Firestone Multiseason 2
75%
Bridgestone Weather Control A005 EVO
84%
Best in category: Michelin CrossClimate 2 (89.8%)
Snow Performance
Kumho HA32 Solus 4S
76%
Kumho
HA32 Solus 4S
Firestone Multiseason 2
75%
Firestone
Multiseason 2
Bridgestone Weather Control A005 EVO
58%
Bridgestone
Weather Control A005 EVO
Snow Braking
Kumho HA32 Solus 4S
87%
Firestone Multiseason 2
82%
Bridgestone Weather Control A005 EVO
69%
Snow Traction
Kumho HA32 Solus 4S
74%
Firestone Multiseason 2
78%
Bridgestone Weather Control A005 EVO
65%
Snow Handling
Kumho HA32 Solus 4S
77%
Firestone Multiseason 2
77%
Bridgestone Weather Control A005 EVO
48%
Snow Circle Cornering
Kumho HA32 Solus 4S
64%
Firestone Multiseason 2
62%
Bridgestone Weather Control A005 EVO
51%
Best in category: Nokian Seasonproof (89.3%)
Comfort & Noise
Kumho HA32 Solus 4S
71%
Kumho
HA32 Solus 4S
Firestone Multiseason 2
64%
Firestone
Multiseason 2
Bridgestone Weather Control A005 EVO
76%
Bridgestone
Weather Control A005 EVO
Noise Exterior
Kumho HA32 Solus 4S
76%
Firestone Multiseason 2
66%
Bridgestone Weather Control A005 EVO
71%
Ride Comfort
Kumho HA32 Solus 4S
66%
Firestone Multiseason 2
61%
Bridgestone Weather Control A005 EVO
80%
Best: Kleber Quadraxer 3 (91.0%)
Best in category: Vredestein Quatrac Pro (86.0%)
Economy
Kumho HA32 Solus 4S
79%
Kumho
HA32 Solus 4S
Firestone Multiseason 2
73%
Firestone
Multiseason 2
Bridgestone Weather Control A005 EVO
63%
Bridgestone
Weather Control A005 EVO
Rolling Resistance
Kumho HA32 Solus 4S
71%
Firestone Multiseason 2
71%
Bridgestone Weather Control A005 EVO
71%
Mileage
Kumho HA32 Solus 4S
87%
Firestone Multiseason 2
75%
Bridgestone Weather Control A005 EVO
55%
Best: Toyo Celsius AS2 (92.0%)
Best in category: Toyo Celsius AS2 (92.0%)

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