AutoView: All-Season Tire Test R19 2027

AutoView: All-Season Tire Test R19

AutoView lined up nine domestic all-season tires in 245/45 R19—mid-range, upper-mid and flagship models from Kumho, Hankook and Nexen—and ran them on a BMW 5 Series, stripping away the usual hierarchy to see whether price actually buys performance. The Kumho Majesty X Solus TA92 took overall victory, not by dominating any single category but by balancing quietness, dry and wet braking, limit stability and predictability better than the rest. Hankook’s Ventus S2 AS, an older design, finished second on the strength of the shortest dry and wet braking distances and top-tier handling. The surprises cut both ways: Nexen’s cheapest tire, the N’Priz S, was the quietest and most comfortable of the nine, yet ranked eighth in dry braking and last in handling, while Hankook’s most expensive Air S impressed in braking but delivered ride comfort poor enough to question its premium positioning. The test also confirmed that price and performance are not proportional—Kumho’s mid-range TA51+ outran top-tier tires in rolling resistance and cornering.

  1. Kumho Majesty X Solus - Winner Recommended
    Kumho Majesty X Solus
    N/A 21
    · Summer · 2022 · Passenger - Premuim Touring Summer
    Verdict:

    The Kumho Majesty X Solus TA92 won this 245/45 R19 all-season test through balance rather than one dominant result. It ranked second in quietness, third in dry braking and second in wet braking, and tied for best comprehensive handling with linear, predictable behavior at the limit. Mid-field circular cornering and rolling resistance are its main compromises.

    Steering Response   Cabin Noise   Driving Safety   Wet Performance   Comfort   Subj. Dry Handling   Subj. Steering Response   Dry Lateral Stability   Noise   Subj. Comfort   Dry Braking   Dry Performance   Dry Handling   Ride Quality   Cornering Stability   Wet Braking   Price   Rolling Resistance  
    South Korea South Korea · Middle East Middle East
    Test Score:
    102.5
  2. Hankook Ventus S2 AS H462 Recommended
    Hankook Ventus S2 AS H462
    N/A 15
    · All Season · 2016 · Passenger - Ultra High Performance All-Season
    Verdict:

    The Hankook Ventus S2 AS finished second overall and was the strongest braking tire in the test, leading both dry and wet stops. It tied for best comprehensive handling with quick steering response and strong grip, and ride comfort was good. Measured cabin noise was the highest in the group and rolling resistance only mid-field, but it remains highly competitive for an older product.

    Steering Response   Driving Safety   Wet Performance   Comfort   Subj. Dry Handling   Subj. Steering Response   Dry Lateral Stability   Subj. Comfort   Dry Braking   Dry Performance   Dry Handling   Ride Quality   Cornering Stability   Wet Braking   Noise   Price   Rolling Resistance   Cabin Noise  
    East Asia East Asia
    Test Score:
    100
  3. Kumho Majesty Solus Edge
    Kumho Majesty Solus Edge
    N/A 22
    · All Season · 2026 · Passenger - Premium Touring All-Season
    Verdict:

    The Kumho Majesty Solus Edge TA91+ took third overall and had the highest circular cornering limit in the test. It also placed fourth in dry and wet braking, but significant body movement at the limit and only mid-field rolling resistance held it back. Cabin noise was among the highest measured.

    Steering Response   Driving Safety   Wet Performance   Subj. Dry Handling   Dry Lateral Stability   Dry Braking   Dry Performance   Dry Handling   Cornering Stability   Wet Braking   Noise   Rolling Resistance   Subj. Dry Handling   Cabin Noise  
    South Korea South Korea
    Test Score:
    96.5
  4. Hankook Ventus Air S
    Hankook Ventus Air S
    N/A 26
    · All Season · 2024 · Passenger - Premium Touring All-Season
    Verdict:

    The Hankook Ventus Air S placed fourth overall with excellent dry and wet braking plus strong measured quietness. Its ride comfort was the worst in the test, with a harsh, bouncy low-speed response, and rolling resistance was the poorest here. It is also the most expensive tire, so the overall package falls short of its premium positioning.

    Cabin Noise   Driving Safety   Wet Performance   Noise   Dry Braking   Dry Performance   Wet Braking   Rolling Resistance   Steering Response   Comfort   Subj. Dry Handling   Subj. Comfort   Price   Dry Handling   Ride Quality   Cornering Stability  
    South Korea South Korea
    Test Score:
    91
  5. Kumho Solus TA51+
    Kumho Solus TA51+
    N/A 20
    · All Season · 2025 · Passenger - Premium Touring All-Season
    Verdict:

    The Kumho Solus Advance TA51+ finished fifth overall and beat its mid-range billing with the best rolling resistance and second-highest circular cornering speed in the test. Braking was balanced, though not top-tier, and its steering felt sluggish during fine inputs. It remains a strong value choice for efficiency and cornering grip.

    Rolling Resistance   Driving Safety   Wet Performance   Dry Lateral Stability   Price   Dry Braking   Dry Performance   Dry Handling   Cornering Stability   Wet Braking   Steering Response   Cabin Noise   Comfort   Subj. Dry Handling   Subj. Steering Response   Noise   Subj. Comfort  
    South Korea South Korea
    Test Score:
    85
  6. Nexen N Priz S
    Nexen N Priz S
    N/A 17
    · All Season · 2021 · Light Truck / SUV - Crossover/SUV Touring All-Season · Used as Original Equipment (OE) only
    Verdict:

    The Nexen N'Priz S is the cheapest tire here and led the test in quietness and ride comfort, with strong rolling resistance for its class. Safety performance is the concern: eighth in dry braking, mid-field wet braking, and last in handling, where it became unstable and difficult to control from 75–85 km/h. A comfort-first choice with clear limits.

    Subj. Comfort / Noise   Rolling Resistance   Cabin Noise   Comfort   Noise   Price   Subj. Comfort   Ride Quality   Steering Response   Driving Safety   Subj. Dry Handling   Dry Lateral Stability   Dry Handling   Dry Braking   Cornering Stability   Wet Braking  
    North America North America · South Korea South Korea
    Test Score:
    83
  7. Nexen N Fera Supreme
    Nexen N Fera Supreme
    N/A 22
    · All Season · 2021 · Passenger - Ultra High Performance All-Season
    Verdict:

    The Nexen N'FERA Supreme ranked seventh overall despite top-three quietness, best-tied ride comfort and solid rolling resistance. Its braking is the weak point: last in dry braking and seventh in wet braking, with the lowest circular cornering speed. As a flagship comfort tire, it lacks the safety and limit performance expected.

    Subj. Comfort / Noise   Rolling Resistance   Cabin Noise   Comfort   Noise   Subj. Comfort   Ride Quality   Driving Safety   Subj. Dry Handling   Dry Lateral Stability   Dry Braking   Dry Handling   Cornering Stability   Wet Braking  
    Canada Canada · South Korea South Korea
    Test Score:
    77.5
  8. Hankook Kinergy ST AS
    Hankook Kinergy ST AS
    N/A 25
    · All Season · 2023 · Passenger - Performance All-Season
    Verdict:

    The Hankook Kinergy ST AS finished eighth overall, with strong rolling resistance and fourth-best circular cornering. Its wet braking was poor, and ride comfort only average, with notable rebound after sharp impacts. Repeated handling runs also showed performance drop and a shift toward oversteer.

    Dry Handling   Rolling Resistance   Cornering Stability   Dry Lateral Stability   Steering Response   Cabin Noise   Driving Safety   Comfort   Subj. Dry Handling   Subj. Comfort   Noise   Ride Quality   Wet Braking  
    South Korea South Korea
    Test Score:
    74.5
  9. Nexen N Fera Primus AS T1
    Nexen N Fera Primus AS T1
    N/A 20
    · All Season · 2020 · Passenger - Ultra High Performance All-Season
    Verdict:

    The Nexen N'FERA Primus AS T1 finished last overall, with its lowest wet braking result and poor handling the main reasons. It has a price and weight advantage, and mid-field quietness, but cannot maintain the driver's intended line from 85 km/h. The wet safety gap is too large to ignore.

    Cabin Noise   Comfort   Noise   Price   Subj. Comfort   Dry Braking   Rolling Resistance   Steering Response   Driving Safety   Wet Performance   Subj. Dry Handling   Dry Handling   Cornering Stability   Wet Braking  
    Europe Europe · South Korea South Korea · Southeast Asia Southeast Asia
    Test Score:
    64
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An unexpected twist ... Comparing 9 all-season tires from budget to premium / AutoView
September 21, 2026
Year
2027
Tire Test Original Link
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Tire Size
245/45R19
Season
All-Season
Auto Type
Passenger
List Type
Professional Tire Test
Region
South Korea
Date added
Sep 21, 2026
Date updated
Sep 22, 2026

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