Hankook Kinergy 4S2 vs Vredestein Quatrac Pro Plus
The data shows a clear pattern: Hankook delivers broader all-weather capability with notably stronger snow performance, superior aquaplaning resistance, and more precise handling. Vredestein counters with competitive wet braking in select tests, lower rolling resistance on average, and quieter operation-appealing to comfort- and efficiency-minded drivers who face mild winters.
Test Results
Independent comparison tire tests are the best source of data to get tire information from, and the good news is there have been five tests which compare both tires directly!
| Tire | Test Wins | Performance |
|---|---|---|
| Hankook Kinergy 4S2 | five |
While it might look like the Hankook Kinergy 4S2 is better than the Vredestein Quatrac Pro Plus purely based on the higher number of test wins, tires are very complicated objects which means where one tire is better than the other can be more important in real world use.
Let's look at how the two tires compare across multiple tire test categories.
Key Strengths
- Class-leading snow capability (braking, traction, handling) across all tests
- Best-in-test or near-best aquaplaning resistance (straight and curved)
- Consistently stronger dry handling and shorter dry braking
- Stable, confidence-inspiring dynamics with solid comfort and value
- Lower rolling resistance in most tests (efficiency advantage)
- Quieter exterior noise on average
- Competitive wet braking in select tests (notably SUV test)
- Good ride comfort with balanced everyday manners in mild climates
Dry Braking
Looking at data from five tire tests, the Hankook Kinergy 4S2 was better during three dry braking tests. On average the Hankook Kinergy 4S2 stopped the vehicle in 2.25% less distance than the Vredestein Quatrac Pro Plus.
Best In Dry Braking: Hankook Kinergy 4S2
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Dry Handling [s]
Looking at data from one tire tests, the Hankook Kinergy 4S2 was better during one dry handling [s] tests. On average the Hankook Kinergy 4S2 was 0.95% faster around a lap than the Vredestein Quatrac Pro Plus.
Best In Dry Handling [s]: Hankook Kinergy 4S2
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Dry Handling [Km/H]
Looking at data from four tire tests, the Hankook Kinergy 4S2 was better during four dry handling [km/h] tests. On average the Hankook Kinergy 4S2 was 1.18% faster around a lap than the Vredestein Quatrac Pro Plus.
Best In Dry Handling [Km/H]: Hankook Kinergy 4S2
See how the Dry Handling winner was calculated >>
Wet Braking
Looking at data from five tire tests, the Vredestein Quatrac Pro Plus was better during two wet braking tests. On average the Vredestein Quatrac Pro Plus stopped the vehicle in 1.97% less distance than the Hankook Kinergy 4S2.
Best In Wet Braking: Vredestein Quatrac Pro Plus
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Wet Handling [s]
Looking at data from one tire tests, the Hankook Kinergy 4S2 was better during one wet handling [s] tests. On average the Hankook Kinergy 4S2 was 0.89% faster around a wet lap than the Vredestein Quatrac Pro Plus.
Best In Wet Handling [s]: Hankook Kinergy 4S2
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Wet Handling [Km/H]
Looking at data from four tire tests, the Hankook Kinergy 4S2 was better during two wet handling [km/h] tests. On average the Hankook Kinergy 4S2 was 0.48% faster around a wet lap than the Vredestein Quatrac Pro Plus.
Best In Wet Handling [Km/H]: Hankook Kinergy 4S2
See how the Wet Handling winner was calculated >>
Wet Circle
Looking at data from four tire tests, the Hankook Kinergy 4S2 was better during two wet circle tests. On average the Hankook Kinergy 4S2 was 0.8% faster around a wet circle than the Vredestein Quatrac Pro Plus.
Best In Wet Circle: Hankook Kinergy 4S2
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Straight Aqua
Looking at data from five tire tests, the Hankook Kinergy 4S2 was better during four straight aqua tests. On average the Hankook Kinergy 4S2 floated at a 1.26% higher speed than the Vredestein Quatrac Pro Plus.
Best In Straight Aqua: Hankook Kinergy 4S2
See how the Straight Aqua winner was calculated >>
Curved Aquaplaning
Looking at data from four tire tests, the Hankook Kinergy 4S2 was better during four curved aquaplaning tests. On average the Hankook Kinergy 4S2 slipped out at a 6.91% higher speed than the Vredestein Quatrac Pro Plus.
Best In Curved Aquaplaning: Hankook Kinergy 4S2
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Snow Braking
Looking at data from five tire tests, the Hankook Kinergy 4S2 was better during five snow braking tests. On average the Hankook Kinergy 4S2 stopped the vehicle in 5.9% less distance than the Vredestein Quatrac Pro Plus.
Best In Snow Braking: Hankook Kinergy 4S2
See how the Snow Braking winner was calculated >>
Snow Traction
Looking at data from five tire tests, the Hankook Kinergy 4S2 was better during four snow traction tests. On average the Hankook Kinergy 4S2 had 4.1% better snow traction than the Vredestein Quatrac Pro Plus.
Best In Snow Traction: Hankook Kinergy 4S2
See how the Snow Traction winner was calculated >>
Snow Handling [s]
Looking at data from one tire tests, the Vredestein Quatrac Pro Plus was better during one snow handling [s] tests. On average the Vredestein Quatrac Pro Plus was 2.02% faster around a lap than the Hankook Kinergy 4S2.
Best In Snow Handling [s]: Vredestein Quatrac Pro Plus
See how the Snow Handling winner was calculated >>
Snow Handling [Km/H]
Looking at data from four tire tests, the Hankook Kinergy 4S2 was better during four snow handling [km/h] tests. On average the Hankook Kinergy 4S2 was 3.33% faster around a lap than the Vredestein Quatrac Pro Plus.
Best In Snow Handling [Km/H]: Hankook Kinergy 4S2
See how the Snow Handling winner was calculated >>
Snow Circle
Looking at data from one tire tests, the Hankook Kinergy 4S2 was better during one snow circle tests. On average the Hankook Kinergy 4S2 provided 10.99% more lateral grip than the Vredestein Quatrac Pro Plus.
Best In Snow Circle: Hankook Kinergy 4S2
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Snow Slalom
Looking at data from three tire tests, the Hankook Kinergy 4S2 was better during three snow slalom tests. On average the Hankook Kinergy 4S2 was 4.77% faster through a slalom than the Vredestein Quatrac Pro Plus.
Best In Snow Slalom: Hankook Kinergy 4S2
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Subj. Comfort
Looking at data from two tire tests, the Hankook Kinergy 4S2 was better during two subj. comfort tests. On average the Hankook Kinergy 4S2 scored 18.18% more points than the Vredestein Quatrac Pro Plus.
Best In Subj. Comfort: Hankook Kinergy 4S2
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Noise
Looking at data from five tire tests, the Vredestein Quatrac Pro Plus was better during three noise tests. On average the Vredestein Quatrac Pro Plus measured 0.34% quieter than the Hankook Kinergy 4S2.
Best In Noise: Vredestein Quatrac Pro Plus
See how the Noise winner was calculated >>
Rolling Resistance
Looking at data from five tire tests, the Vredestein Quatrac Pro Plus was better during four rolling resistance tests. On average the Vredestein Quatrac Pro Plus had a 0.24% lower rolling resistance than the Hankook Kinergy 4S2.
Best In Rolling Resistance: Vredestein Quatrac Pro Plus
See how the Rolling Resistance winner was calculated >>
Real World Driver Reviews
Hankook Kinergy 4S2 Driver Reviews
Across 60 reviews, the Hankook Kinergy 4S2 is generally seen as a strong-value all-season tire with standout wet-road confidence and dependable year-round grip for normal driving. Many drivers report reassuring performance in cold rain and acceptable snow capability for an all-season, along with a comfortable ride and good overall balance. The most recurring drawbacks are noticeable road noise (often a hum/whine at motorway speeds), a softer/less precise handling feel when pushed, and mixed reports on longevity with several users experiencing faster wear or wet-grip drop-off as tread gets lower.
Based on 61 reviews with an average rating of 75%
Vredestein Quatrac Pro Plus Driver Reviews
Drivers of the Vredestein Quatrac Pro Plus report strong all-season capability with confident wet and snow traction, good high-speed stability, and a quiet, comfortable ride. Many found grip reliable across typical daily and motorway use, including winter trips, with several noting solid performance even in heat. A recurring criticism is a softer sidewall that can feel squishy and reduce steering precision, and a few mention slightly weaker dry cornering limits in hot conditions versus dedicated summer tires. Overall sentiment is notably positive with the negatives being minority concerns.
Based on 10 reviews with an average rating of 82%
Although I didn't get to drive them in winter temps yet, they seem to stick to the road very well for summer driving. They felt planted at speeds up to 120 mph (didn't take them further than that so can't tell), but a little slippery in corner acceleration on twisty roads, particularly on hot tarmac.
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Conclusion
Vredestein's case rests on efficiency and comfort: it is quieter in multiple tests and usually posts lower rolling resistance, with flashes of strong wet braking. However, its snow grip and dry precision lag, and those compromises keep it behind Hankook for drivers who value dynamic confidence and four-season security. In short: pick Hankook for balanced safety and control in varied climates; pick Vredestein if you prioritize ride hush and fuel economy in milder conditions.
Key Differences
- Overall outcomes: Hankook places 2nd/2nd/2nd/3rd/6th vs Vredestein 7th/7th/6th/6th/7th in respective tests
- Snow performance: Hankook wins every snow braking test; broader snow advantage in traction and handling
- Aquaplaning: Hankook leads straight and curved aquaplaning in 4 of 5 tests (often by 5-17%)
- Dry capability: Hankook routinely faster in dry handling and shorter dry stops
- Wet trade-offs: Vredestein occasionally beats Hankook in wet braking; Hankook often quicker in wet handling
- Efficiency/comfort: Vredestein commonly lower rolling resistance and slightly quieter; Hankook carries higher RR
Overall Winner: Hankook Kinergy 4S2
Based on the tire test data and user reviews we have in our database, the Hankook Kinergy 4S2 has demonstrated better overall performance in this comparison. However, as you can see from the spider diagram above, each tire has its own strengths which should be considered in your final tire buying choice.Similar Comparisons
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Footnote
This page has been developed using tire industry testing best practices. This means we are only comparing tests which have had both tires in the same test.
Why is this important? Tire testing is heavily affected by things like surface grip levels and surface temperature, which means you can only compare values from the same day. During a tire test external condition changes are calculated into the overall results, but it is not possible to calculate this between tire tests performed on different days or at different locations.
As a result you will see other tests on Tire Reviews which feature both the %s and %s, but as they weren't conducted on the same day, the results are not comparable.
Lots of other websites do this sort of tire comparison, Tire Reviews doesn't.