Goodyear Vector 4Seasons Gen-2 vs Hankook Kinergy 4S2
In the 7 independent tests that ran both tires, the Goodyear Vector 4Seasons Gen-2 finished ahead 7 times and the Kinergy 4S2 not once. The Vector 4Seasons Gen-2 was stronger in wet, snow and value, the Kinergy 4S2 in dry.
Performance profile
10 measurements from the 7 shared tests, each tire shown as its share of the better figure in every test.
Where each is furthest ahead
Vector 4Seasons Gen-2
Kinergy 4S2
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 94%: a point further in sits on the hub's edge, hollow.
Where each scores higher
Vector 4Seasons Gen-2
Kinergy 4S2
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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
Vector 4Seasons Gen-2
Kinergy 4S2
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Owners rate the Vector 4Seasons Gen-2 77% from 54 reviews and the Kinergy 4S2 75% from 72. 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. Wins count the tests in which each tire did better.
| Measurement | Vector 4Seasons Gen-2 | Gap | Kinergy 4S2 | Wins |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Dry Kinergy 4S2 ahead | ||||
| Dry Braking ft | 146 | 4.7% | 139 | 0-3 |
| Dry Handling mph | 59.1 | 1.1% | 59.7 | 0-2 |
| Wet Vector 4Seasons Gen-2 ahead | ||||
| Wet Braking ft | 154 | 5.4% | 163 | 3-0 |
| Wet Handling mph | 44.7 | 1.2% | 44.1 | 2-0 |
| Straight Aqua mph | 47.8 | 0.1% | 47.8 | 1-1 |
| Snow Vector 4Seasons Gen-2 ahead | ||||
| Snow Braking ft | 82 | 5.1% | 86 | 2-0 |
| Snow Handling mph | 35.5 | 0.9% | 35.2 | 2-0 |
| Comfort Level | ||||
| Noise dB | 72.35 | 0.7 dB | 71.7 | 1-1 |
| Value Vector 4Seasons Gen-2 ahead | ||||
| Wear miles | 35,511 | 35.8% | 26,470 | 2-0 |
| Rolling Resistance kg / t | 8.95 | 2.6% | 9.19 | 2-0 |
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 7 tests, 2018 to 2019
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 | Vector 4Seasons Gen-2 | Field | Kinergy 4S2 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2019 Auto Bild All Season Tire Test | P3 of 10 | P5 of 10 | |
| 2019 ACE GTU All Season Tire Test | P3 of 8 | P5 of 8 | |
| 2019 Auto Express All Season Tire Test | P1 of 11 | P7 of 11 | |
| 2019 All Season Tire Performance Overview | P5 of 31 | P8 of 31 | |
| 2018 Auto Bild All Season Tire Test | P1 of 10 | P5 of 10 | |
| 2018 27 All Season Tire Shootout | P3 of 27 | P4 of 27 | |
| 7 of the best all season tires | P1 of 10 | P5 of 10 |
Vector 4Seasons Gen-2 vs Kinergy 4S2: your questions
Is the Goodyear Vector 4Seasons Gen-2 or the Hankook Kinergy 4S2 the better tire?
In the 7 independent tests that ran both tires, the Goodyear Vector 4Seasons Gen-2 finished ahead 7 times and the Kinergy 4S2 not once. On the Tyre Reviews Score, which weighs every test and review we hold, the Vector 4Seasons Gen-2 scores 8.7 and the Kinergy 4S2 8.8 out of 10.
Which is better in the wet, the Vector 4Seasons Gen-2 or the Kinergy 4S2?
The Vector 4Seasons Gen-2 led 6 of the 7 wet measurements the shared tests recorded. On average it stopped 5.4% shorter in the wet across 3 tests.
Which is better in the dry?
The Kinergy 4S2 led 5 of the 5 dry measurements the shared tests recorded. On average it stopped 4.7% shorter in the dry across 3 tests.
Which is better in snow?
The Vector 4Seasons Gen-2 led 4 of the 4 snow measurements the shared tests recorded. On average it stopped 5.1% shorter on snow across 2 tests.
Which lasts longer and costs less to run?
The Vector 4Seasons Gen-2 lasted 35.8% longer in the wear tests (2 tests) and had 2.6% lower rolling resistance (2 tests). Owners rate wear 8.3/10 for the Vector 4Seasons Gen-2 and 7.6/10 for the Kinergy 4S2.
Which is quieter and more comfortable?
Owners rate comfort 8.2/10 for the Vector 4Seasons Gen-2 and 7.3/10 for the Kinergy 4S2.
What do owners say?
Owners rate the Vector 4Seasons Gen-2 77% from 54 reviews and the Kinergy 4S2 75% from 72. 74% of Vector 4Seasons Gen-2 owners would buy it again, against 74% for the Kinergy 4S2.
Which is more expensive?
In the 2 tests that listed prices, the Vector 4Seasons Gen-2 was the dearer tire in 2 of them, by 15.7% on average. Prices are the test's own at the time, in its own market.
Are they available in the same sizes?
The Vector 4Seasons Gen-2 is made in 43 sizes (13 to 20 inch) and the Kinergy 4S2 in 96 (14 to 20 inch). 38 sizes are available in both. On the EU label the Vector 4Seasons Gen-2 is graded B for wet grip and C for rolling resistance in most sizes; the Kinergy 4S2 B and C.
Which is the newer tire?
The Vector 4Seasons Gen-2 is the newer design: it reached the market in 2021, the Kinergy 4S2 in 2018. The Vector 4Seasons Gen-2 replaced the Goodyear Vector 4Seasons. The Kinergy 4S2 replaced the Hankook Kinergy 4S.
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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 Tyre 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 Tyre Reviews test is run by Jonathan Benson, who has been testing tires independently since 2007.