Comparison: Kumho HA32 Solus 4S vs. Giti AllSeason AS1

Kumho HA32 Solus 4S vs. Giti AllSeason AS1 — a direct comparison of two all-season tyres based on independent test data, with a focus on Autobild’s large group test and overall strengths and weaknesses. If you’re cross-shopping, start here.

The Kumho HA32 Solus 4S is an all-season tyre made in CN that has accumulated a solid test record and an editor score of 64%. In the major Autobild test (32 tyres), it finished 10th, highlighting a competitive all-round performance for its class. The Giti AllSeason AS1, by contrast, placed 27th out of 32 in the same comparison, which signals notable performance gaps versus stronger rivals, including the Kumho.

What the tests say

• Autobild group test (32 tyres): The Kumho stood out for mileage, price/value, and low exterior noise, while the Giti’s standout note was primarily its low exterior noise. The overall rankings (10th vs. 27th) clearly favor the Kumho for balanced capability across conditions.


• Autobild 2020 notes (Kumho): Praised for good driving behavior in all weather, strong snow traction with short braking distances, and dynamic wet and dry handling. Criticisms included lower mileage and higher rolling resistance, plus only a mediocre price-to-performance rating in that specific year. This shows some year-to-year variance: while one Autobild evaluation commended mileage/value, the 2020 write-up flagged mileage and rolling resistance as weaknesses.

Head-to-head verdict
Across their mutual tests, the Kumho HA32 Solus 4S consistently outperforms the Giti AllSeason AS1. A 17-place advantage in a 32-tyre field is significant, and the Kumho’s skill set—particularly its snow performance and balanced handling in wet/dry—translates to stronger safety margins in varied weather. The Giti’s best callout is its quiet exterior noise, but its overall standing suggests compromises in key performance areas compared with class leaders.

Strengths and weaknesses

• Kumho HA32 Solus 4S
  
  
  
  • Strengths: Confident snow traction and braking, dynamic wet/dry handling, and in at least one Autobild evaluation, good mileage and value paired with low external noise.
  
  
  • Weaknesses: Depending on test year/spec, reports of lower mileage and higher rolling resistance; price/value rated only mediocre in Autobild 2020.
  
  
  
  


• Giti AllSeason AS1
  
  
  
  • Strengths: Quiet running (low exterior noise).
  
  
  • Weaknesses: Overall performance deficit in large comparison tests; lacks standout safety performance relative to mid-pack rivals.
  
  
  
  

Which tyre is better overall? In independent testing, the Kumho HA32 Solus 4S is the stronger all-rounder and the better-performing choice in shared tests. It is particularly compelling for drivers who face regular winter conditions but still want competent wet and dry handling through the rest of the year. The Giti AllSeason AS1 suits buyers who prioritize quietness above all but should be considered with its test ranking in mind.

Replacements: At the time of writing, neither tyre has an officially announced successor.

Discover the brands behind these tyres: Kumho at Kumho Tire and Giti at Giti.