Writing about the
Kumho Solus HA31 given
71% (235-45-17-)
Driving on
mostly motorways for 8000
average miles
Decided I'd go for these on my winter wheels, I assumed they'd suit the UK better than an out and out winter tire more suited towards ice, slush and snow capability, (to the detriment of motorway/fast road performance, most of my driving). Wasn't overly impressed last year to be honest but they did do everything reasonably well though.
Didn't have them on in the summer so can't comment, however I put them on a few months back for this winter, and in this recent weather they have been phenomenal!! Yes I drive a quattro, but I've been pulling out stranded cars, vans and even a lorry, the traction was unbelievable, these tires never missed a beat, really REALLY impressed.
Yes I 'd say they maybe biased towards cold and wet weather performance (awesome in the snow) but they are more than capable of being a full on all year round tire option, if you only have one set of rims and don't demand the performance required of a sports summer tire.