Hankook Kinergy 4S2 vs Pirelli Cinturato All Season SF2
- TR Score
- 8.9/10
- Owners say
- 75% · 72
- TR Score
- 9.2/10
- Owners say
- 77% · 18
The Hankook Kinergy 4S2 and the Pirelli Cinturato All Season SF2 have met in 8 independent tests and the record is level at 4-4. The Kinergy 4S2 lasted 27.5% longer in the wear tests; the Cinturato All Season SF2 stopped 2.8% shorter in the dry.
Data updated
Which should you buy?
Pirelli SF2 for drivers prioritising wet/dry braking safety, comfort, and fuel efficiency in mild to rainy climates; Hankook 4S2 for those needing stronger winter performance, robust all-round handling, and best-in-class value and tread life.
Where the Kinergy 4S2 is stronger
- Class-leading snow performance (braking and traction wins across most tests)
- Consistent, confidence-inspiring handling in mixed conditions
- Excellent wear and abrasion results; strong longevity/value
Where the Cinturato All Season SF2 is stronger
- Shorter dry and wet braking in most sizes/tests
- Good aquaplaning resistance and composed wet handling
- Lower rolling resistance; efficiency-focused
The bullet points are analysis of the shared tests and of owner reviews; the measured wins in each discipline are in the tables below. Where the two disagree, the figures are right.
Kinergy 4S2 vs Cinturato All Season SF2 at a glance
| Category | Kinergy 4S2 | Gap | Cinturato All Season SF2 |
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| Shared tests won8 shared tests | 4 | 4 | |
| Dry13 measurements | 5 | The Cinturato All Season SF2 stopped 2.8% shorter in the dry (8 tests) | 8 |
| Wet28 measurements | 14 | The Kinergy 4S2 held 10.4% more grip in curved aquaplaning (4 tests) | 13 |
| Snow20 measurements | 14 | The Kinergy 4S2 stopped 3.9% shorter on snow (6 tests) | 6 |
| Ice1 measurement | 0 | 1 | |
| Comfort9 measurements | 3 | The Cinturato All Season SF2 was 1.2 dB quieter (6 tests) | 6 |
| Value11 measurements | 5 | Level between the two. | 5 |
| Tire Reviews Scoreevery test and review we hold | 8.9/10 | The Cinturato All Season SF2 by 0.3 | 9.2/10 |
| Owner rating72 and 18 reviews | 75% | The Cinturato All Season SF2 by 2 points | 77% |
| Would buy againshare of owners | 74% | Too close to call | 73% |
| Pricein the 4 tests that listed prices | Cheaper | The Cinturato All Season SF2 was dearer in 3 of 4 | +10.1% |
| Sizes madeEU label registrations | 96 | 46 sizes made in both | 64 |
Wins count every measurement the shared tests recorded for both tires; a tick marks the tire ahead on that line. Subjective driver scores count as wins but are never averaged, because each test uses its own scale.
Head to head in 8 tests, 2021 to 2024
Each row is one published test in which both tires ran on the same car, in the same size, on the same day. The line is the whole field, winner on the left.
| Test | Kinergy 4S2 | Field | Cinturato All Season SF2 |
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| 2024 Minivan / SUV All Season Tire Test | P8 of 12 | P2 of 12 | |
| 2024 ADAC All Season Tire Test | P3 of 16 | P2 of 16 | |
| 2023 Auto Zeitung All Season Tire Test | P3 of 9 | P5 of 9 | |
| 2023 Auto Bild All Season Tire Test | P8 of 16 | P5 of 16 | |
| 2023 All Season Tire 35 Set Shootout | P13 of 35 | P3 of 35 | |
| 2022/23 Tire Reviews All Season Tire Test | P1 of 10 | P8 of 10 | |
| 2021 Auto Bild All Season Tire Test | P3 of 16 | P14 of 16 | |
| 2021 All Season Tire Market Overview | P4 of 32 | P14 of 32 |
Performance profile
19 measurements from the 8 shared tests, each tire shown as its share of the better figure in every test.
Where each is furthest ahead
Kinergy 4S2
Cinturato All Season SF2
Point at or tap any spoke for both tires' figures.
In each test the better of the two figures counts as 100% and the other as its share of it, so a 118 ft stop against 112 ft is 95%; each spoke averages the shared tests that recorded it. The scale stops at 96%: a point further in sits on the hub's edge, hollow. 5 measurements recorded in only one shared test are left off; every measurement is in the table further down.
Where each scores higher
Kinergy 4S2
Cinturato All Season SF2
Point at or tap any spoke for both tires' figures.
Category scores are percentiles among tires of the same season and class: 90 means this tire out-performs 90% of them, measured across every test we hold, not only the ones it appeared in.
Where owners rate each higher
Kinergy 4S2
Cinturato All Season SF2
Point at or tap any spoke for both tires' figures.
Owners rate the Kinergy 4S2 75% from 72 reviews and the Cinturato All Season SF2 77% from 18. Each spoke is one question owners answer out of 10; reviews are vetted by hand before publication.
Every measurement, side by side
Averages of the figures both tires posted in the same tests. The gap is the average of each test's own gap, so figures from different cars and years are never mixed. Open a discipline for its measurements, and a measurement for every test's figure.
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| 134 | 2.8% | 130 | 1-7 | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
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| 81.4 | 1.4% | 82.55 | 2-0 | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
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| 56.9 | 0.2% | 56.8 | 2-1 | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
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| 139 | 11.3% | 123 | 0-1 | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
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| 98.5 | 0.9% | 99.45 | 1-1 | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
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| 46.4 | 1.8% | 45.6 | 2-1 | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
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| 14.33 | 1.5% | 14.55 | 3-1 | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
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| 50.1 | 2.7% | 51.4 | 2-4 | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
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| 13.9 | 10.4% | 12.4 | 3-0 | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
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| 81 | 3.9% | 85 | 6-0 | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
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| 84.35 | 1.8% | 86 | 2-0 | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
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| 33 | 0.1% | 33 | 1-2 | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
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| 13.2 | 1.1% | 13.4 | 0-3 | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
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| 69 | 14.3% | 59 | 0-1 | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
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| 70.93 | 1.2 dB | 69.78 | 2-4 | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
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| 49.5 | 3% | 49.9 | 1-1 | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
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| 30,340 | 27.5% | 23,925 | 2-1 | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
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| 8.26 | 2.9% | 8.03 | 2-3 | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
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Braking distances and lap times are better when lower; speeds, wear and grip figures when higher. A test's figures are its own: sizes, cars, surfaces and temperatures differ from one to the next, which is why the averages here are only ever of tests the two tires shared. "Scored" rows are subjective driver ratings: each test uses its own scale, so only the wins are counted.
Scores beyond the shared tests
On the Tire Reviews Score, which weighs every test and review we hold, the Kinergy 4S2 scores 8.9 and the Cinturato All Season SF2 9.2 out of 10.
| Kinergy 4S2 | Category | Cinturato All Season SF2 | ||
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| 80 | Dry | 87 | ||
| 85 | Wet | 77 | ||
| 43 | Comfort | 97 | ||
| 42 | Value | 40 | ||
| 74 | Snow | 51 | ||
| 25 | Ice | 100 | ||
Category scores are percentiles among tires of the same season and class: 90 means this tire out-performs 90% of them, measured across every test we hold, not only the ones it appeared in.
What owners say
| Kinergy 4S2 | Category | Cinturato All Season SF2 | ||
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| 8.1 | Dry Grip | 8.1 | ||
| 8 | Wet Grip | 7.9 | ||
| 7.1 | Road Feedback | 7.7 | ||
| 7.4 | Handling | 7.1 | ||
| 7.6 | Wear | 8.2 | ||
| 7.3 | Comfort | 8.6 | ||
| 7.5 | Snow Grip | 7.2 | ||
| 6.5 | Ice Grip | 6.8 | ||
Owners rate the Kinergy 4S2 75% from 72 reviews and the Cinturato All Season SF2 77% from 18. Reviews are vetted by hand before publication; ownership is not verified.
Hankook Kinergy 4S2
- 75%from 72 reviews
- 74%would buy again
- 995,659 milesdriven by reviewers
Owners generally rate the Hankook Kinergy 4S2 as a strong all-weather all-rounder, with most praise focused on dependable wet and dry grip (mentioned by around half of reviewers) and reassuring snow traction. Longevity is often reported as good, and a notable minority also highlight the comfortable ride and strong value for money. The most consistent drawback is road noise, raised by over a third of owners, while a smaller group report higher fuel consumption/rolling resistance.
- Confident wet grip in cold and rain
- Strong dry grip for an all-season tire
- Good tread life for year-round use
- Surprisingly capable traction in snow
- Noticeable road noise or whining at certain speeds
- Higher rolling resistance or worse fuel economy
- Can feel less predictable at the limit (soft/squealy breakaway)
Summarised by AI from 65 vetted reviews; the reviews themselves are on the tire page.
All 72 Kinergy 4S2 reviewsExcellent tires for all seasons, this was my first test as I've always used summer/winter tires on all my cars for more safety and longevity. These tires perform very well on dry roads, in corners whether wet or not, but especially great on snow, whether it's recovery, acceleration, or grip (Summit of the Vosges for example or the Belgian Ardennes). I was very surprised despite all my extensive research on tires with a good price-quality ratio. After 46,000 km, I wouldn't try them again on snow as I've far exceeded the winter wear indicator, but there are still 2mm of tread left for summer.
Pirelli Cinturato All Season SF2
- 77%from 18 reviews
- 73%would buy again
- 182,500 milesdriven by reviewers
Owners most consistently praise the Pirelli Cinturato All Season SF2 for being notably quiet, with many also reporting low rolling resistance and strong dry and wet grip for everyday driving. Comfort gets favorable mentions too, and a few drivers report slow wear over higher mileages. The main downside is handling feel: around one in three owners mention vague or unstable dry handling, and in winter conditions feedback is mixed, with a similar share reporting weak snow traction and a smaller but notable group citing poor snow braking and wet handling.
- Very low road noise for an all-season tire
- Strong rolling resistance / fuel economy
- Confident dry grip
- Reassuring wet grip
- Vague or unstable dry handling / sidewalls feel soft
- Mixed snow traction, with some finding it slippery
- Poor snow braking in low-grip conditions
Summarised by AI from 15 vetted reviews; the reviews themselves are on the tire page.
All 18 Cinturato All Season SF2 reviewsthis is the best tire i've ever driven in terms of noise! What a pity that the manufacturers cannot develop even quiter all season tires...
Sizes, EU label and lineage
From the EU label registrations for each tire: 96 sizes of the Kinergy 4S2 and 64 of the Cinturato All Season SF2, 46 of them made in both.
| Category | Kinergy 4S2 | Cinturato All Season SF2 |
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| Season | All Season | All Season |
| Sizes made | 96 sizes, 14 to 20 inch | 64 sizes, 15 to 21 inch |
| Made in both | 46 sizes 165/60 R15175/65 R15185/60 R15185/65 R15195/65 R15195/45 R16195/55 R16195/60 R16205/55 R16205/60 R16215/45 R16215/55 R16and 34 more | |
| EU label wet grip | B96%C4% | B79%A21% |
| EU label rolling resistance | C78%D22%B1% | B60%C37%A2%D1% |
| EU label noise | 70-73 dB B100% | 68-72 dB B52%A48% |
| Severe snow (3PMSF) sizes | 194 of 194 | 95 of 95 |
| On the market since | - | 2020 |
| Replaced | Hankook Kinergy 4S (2021) | Pirelli Cinturato All Season Plus (2017) |
| Replaced by | - | Pirelli Cinturato All Season SF3 |
| Price in the shared tests | The Cinturato All Season SF2 was the dearer tire in 3 of the 4 tests that listed prices, by 10.1% on average. Each test priced the tires in its own market at the time; only the gap is comparable. | |
Label grades are shown as the share of registered sizes carrying each grade, so "B (88%), C (12%)" means most sizes are B. Grades vary by size; check the label for yours.
Reading the results
Written from the test results and owner reviews above. It is analysis, not a measurement: where it and the tables disagree, the tables are right.
Two of the strongest premium all-season touring options, the Hankook Kinergy 4S2 and Pirelli Cinturato All Season SF2, often finish near the top-but they get there via different routes. Across eight shared tests, Pirelli repeatedly delivers standout safety on dry and wet roads and strong aquaplaning resistance, while Hankook counters with excellent winter capability, confident handling feel, and class-leading value and longevity.
Recent results underline this split: in 2024 ADAC and 2024 SUV/Minivan tests, Pirelli ranked higher overall thanks to shorter braking on dry and wet and lower rolling resistance, whereas Hankook frequently led snow braking/traction and offered much better wear and price. Depending on whether you prioritize year-round efficiency and wet/dry braking (Pirelli) or winter assurance and running costs (Hankook), the choice becomes clear.
Conclusion
Synthesis across tests shows a consistent pattern. The Pirelli SF2 is the safer bet for drivers who emphasise dry and wet stopping distances, composed wet handling, and efficiency-evidenced by frequent wins in dry/wet braking and lower rolling resistance, plus high overall placings in 2023-2024 group tests. The Hankook 4S2, meanwhile, is the all-season that behaves most like a winter-biased all-rounder: repeatedly best on snow braking/traction, stable in aquaplaning in many tests, and offering excellent mileage and value.
Choose Pirelli if you drive mostly in temperate, rainy climates where braking distances and fuel efficiency matter most, and you're willing to pay more. Choose Hankook if you see regular snow/ice, value confident year-round handling with very strong winter security, and want lower total cost of ownership through better wear and pricing. The practical takeaway: SF2 for everyday efficiency and shortest stops; 4S2 for winter assurance and long-term value.
Kinergy 4S2 vs Cinturato All Season SF2: your questions
Is the Hankook Kinergy 4S2 or the Pirelli Cinturato All Season SF2 the better tire?
The Hankook Kinergy 4S2 and the Pirelli Cinturato All Season SF2 have met in 8 independent tests and the record is level at 4-4. On the Tire Reviews Score, which weighs every test and review we hold, the Kinergy 4S2 scores 8.9 and the Cinturato All Season SF2 9.2 out of 10.
Which is better in the wet, the Kinergy 4S2 or the Cinturato All Season SF2?
The Kinergy 4S2 led 14 of the 28 wet measurements the shared tests recorded. On average it held 10.4% more grip in curved aquaplaning across 4 tests.
Which is better in the dry?
The Cinturato All Season SF2 led 8 of the 13 dry measurements the shared tests recorded. On average it stopped 2.8% shorter in the dry across 8 tests.
Which is better in snow?
The Kinergy 4S2 led 14 of the 20 snow measurements the shared tests recorded. On average it stopped 3.9% shorter on snow across 6 tests.
Which lasts longer and costs less to run?
The Kinergy 4S2 lasted 27.5% longer in the wear tests (3 tests); the Cinturato All Season SF2 had 2.9% lower rolling resistance (5 tests) and used 0.5% less fuel (2 tests). Owners rate wear 7.6/10 for the Kinergy 4S2 and 8.2/10 for the Cinturato All Season SF2.
Which is quieter and more comfortable?
The Cinturato All Season SF2 was 1.2 dB quieter (6 tests). Owners rate comfort 7.3/10 for the Kinergy 4S2 and 8.6/10 for the Cinturato All Season SF2.
What do owners say?
Owners rate the Kinergy 4S2 75% from 72 reviews and the Cinturato All Season SF2 77% from 18. 74% of Kinergy 4S2 owners would buy it again, against 73% for the Cinturato All Season SF2.
Which is more expensive?
In the 4 tests that listed prices, the Cinturato All Season SF2 was the dearer tire in 3 of them, by 10.1% on average. Prices are the test's own at the time, in its own market.
Are they available in the same sizes?
The Kinergy 4S2 is made in 96 sizes (14 to 20 inch) and the Cinturato All Season SF2 in 64 (15 to 21 inch). 46 sizes are available in both. On the EU label the Kinergy 4S2 is graded B for wet grip and C for rolling resistance in most sizes; the Cinturato All Season SF2 B and B.
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