Hankook Kinergy 4S 2 X vs Michelin CrossClimate 2 SUV
Ahead in each discipline
The Hankook Kinergy 4S 2 X and the Michelin CrossClimate 2 SUV have met in one independent test so far, and the CrossClimate 2 SUV finished ahead. The Kinergy 4S 2 X was stronger in wet and comfort, the CrossClimate 2 SUV in dry, snow and value.
Performance profile
13 measurements from the one shared test, each tire shown as its share of the better figure.
Where each is furthest ahead
Kinergy 4S 2 X
CrossClimate 2 SUV
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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.
Where each scores higher
Kinergy 4S 2 X
CrossClimate 2 SUV
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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 4S 2 X
CrossClimate 2 SUV
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Owners rate the Kinergy 4S 2 X 79% from 6 reviews and the CrossClimate 2 SUV 82% from 19. Each spoke is one question owners answer out of 10; reviews are vetted by hand before publication.
Every measurement, side by side
Both tires' figures from the one test that ran them together, on the same car, in the same size, on the same day. The bar grows towards the tire that did better.
| Measurement | Kinergy 4S 2 X | Gap | CrossClimate 2 SUV |
|---|---|---|---|
| Dry CrossClimate 2 SUV ahead | |||
| Dry Braking ft | 134 | 6.6% | 125 |
| Dry Handling mph | 57.5 | 0.9% | 58 |
| Wet Kinergy 4S 2 X ahead | |||
| Wet Braking ft | 149 | 2.8% | 153 |
| Wet Handling mph | 51.5 | 3% | 50 |
| Wet Circle s | 16.04 | 1.9% | 16.35 |
| Straight Aqua mph | 52.1 | 6.4% | 55.4 |
| Curved Aquaplaning ft/s² | 13.7 | 11.8% | 15.3 |
| Snow CrossClimate 2 SUV ahead | |||
| Snow Braking ft | 81 | 2.4% | 83 |
| Snow Traction lbf | 638 | 3.7% | 662 |
| Snow Handling mph | 62.1 | 1.2% | 62.9 |
| Snow Slalom ft/s² | 13.7 | 8.4% | 14.8 |
| Comfort Kinergy 4S 2 X ahead | |||
| Noise dB | 72.1 | 0.8 dB | 72.9 |
| Value CrossClimate 2 SUV ahead | |||
| Rolling Resistance kg / t | 6.86 | 1.3% | 6.77 |
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.
Head to head in 1 test in 2023
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 4S 2 X | Field | CrossClimate 2 SUV |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2023 SUV All Season Tire Test | P3 of 10 | P1 of 10 |
Kinergy 4S 2 X vs CrossClimate 2 SUV: your questions
Is the Hankook Kinergy 4S 2 X or the Michelin CrossClimate 2 SUV the better tire?
The Hankook Kinergy 4S 2 X and the Michelin CrossClimate 2 SUV have met in one independent test so far, and the CrossClimate 2 SUV finished ahead. On the Tire Reviews Score, which weighs every test and review we hold, the Kinergy 4S 2 X scores 9.2 and the CrossClimate 2 SUV 8.5 out of 10.
Which is better in the wet, the Kinergy 4S 2 X or the CrossClimate 2 SUV?
The Kinergy 4S 2 X led 3 of the 5 wet measurements the shared tests recorded.
Which is better in the dry?
The CrossClimate 2 SUV led 2 of the 2 dry measurements the shared tests recorded.
Which is better in snow?
The CrossClimate 2 SUV led 3 of the 4 snow measurements the shared tests recorded.
Which is quieter and more comfortable?
Owners rate comfort 7.5/10 for the Kinergy 4S 2 X and 9.2/10 for the CrossClimate 2 SUV.
What do owners say?
Owners rate the Kinergy 4S 2 X 79% from 6 reviews and the CrossClimate 2 SUV 82% from 19. 83% of Kinergy 4S 2 X owners would buy it again, against 74% for the CrossClimate 2 SUV.
Are they available in the same sizes?
The Kinergy 4S 2 X is made in 49 sizes (16 to 22 inch) and the CrossClimate 2 SUV in 36 (17 to 22 inch). 26 sizes are available in both. On the EU label the Kinergy 4S 2 X is graded B for wet grip and C for rolling resistance in most sizes; the CrossClimate 2 SUV B and B.
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Where this data comes from
Finishing positions and measurements are transcribed from each published test. A test only counts here when both tires ran in it, so every figure was recorded on the same car, size and day as the one it is compared to.
About the TR Score
The Tire Reviews Score rates each tire out of 10 from every independent test result and vetted owner review we hold, so two tires can be compared even before a test has run them together.
Who does the testing
Every test published as a Tire Reviews test is run by Jonathan Benson, who has been testing tires independently since 2007.