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Hankook Kinergy 4S 2 X Test Results

Tire Reviews tests: 1 Tested 2019 to 2025 4 publications

Tested 6 times by independent publications, the Hankook Kinergy 4S 2 X has taken 1 test wins with an average finish of 3rd. Its strongest discipline is Noise, beating 78% of the field across 6 tests; its weakest is Dry Braking, at 40% across 6 tests.

  • 6Independent tests
  • 1Test wins
  • 4Podium finishes
  • 3rdAverage finish
  • 71%Field beaten on average
  • 4Publications
Hankook Kinergy 4S 2 X

6 tests, 2019 to 2025

0%50%100%20192021202220232025Average 71%2019 Auto Bild 4x4 All Season Tire Test (2019): P3 of 10, Beat 67% of the field2021 Auto Bild SUV All Season Tire Test (2021): P1 of 10, Beat 100% of the field2022 Auto Bild SUV All Season Tire Test (2022): P2 of 11, Beat 90% of the field2023 SUV All Season Tire Test (2023): P3 of 10, Beat 67% of the fieldBest SUV All Season Tires for 2025 (2025): P4 of 7, Beat 50% of the field2025 Autobild Crossover SUV All Season Test (2025): P5 of 10, Beat 56% of the field
Share of the field beaten in each test, oldest to newest. Hover or tap a point for the test.
  • Test win
  • Second
  • Third
  • Average 71%
The latest test

2025 Autobild Crossover SUV All Season Test P5 of 10

The Hankook Kinergy 4S 2 X distinguishes itself as an aquaplaning expert, offering reassuring resistance to hydroplaning in both straight-line and cornering situations. It delivers consistently good performance across all disciplines without any dramatic weaknesses, combined with an attractive price point. The testers noted that braking distances in both wet and dry conditions are somewhat longer compared to the class leaders, but overall the tire represents solid value for money-conscious drivers.

Winner: Bridgestone Turanza All Season 6

Record by discipline

Where the Hankook Kinergy 4S 2 X finished in each measured discipline, across every test that measured it against at least two other tires. Field beaten is the share of the other tires it outranked in that measurement.

Discipline Tests Avg finish Field beaten Firsts
Dry
Dry Braking Weak 6 P7.2 of 11.5 40% -
Dry Handling 6 P4.8 of 11.5 65% -
Subj. Dry Handling 1 P3 of 7 67% -
Wet
Wet Braking 6 P5.5 of 11.5 57% -
Wet Handling 6 P5.2 of 11.5 60% -
Subj. Wet Handling 1 P3 of 7 67% -
Wet Circle 2 P4.5 of 12.5 70% -
Straight Aqua 6 P6 of 11.3 48% -
Curved Aquaplaning 5 P5.2 of 11.2 55% -
Snow
Snow Braking 6 P3.3 of 11.5 76% -
Snow Traction 6 P4 of 11.5 71% 1
Snow Handling 6 P4.3 of 11.2 68% -
Subj. Snow Handling 1 P1 of 7 100% 1
Snow Slalom 3 P5.3 of 12 61% -
Comfort
Subj. Comfort 2 P4.5 of 8.5 61% 1
Subj. Noise 1 P5 of 7 33% -
Noise Strong 6 P3.3 of 11.3 78% 1
Value
Rolling Resistance 6 P7 of 11.3 40% -

Head-to-head record

Overall finishing position against the tires that have most often shared a test with the Hankook Kinergy 4S 2 X. Only tires tested alongside it at least three times are listed.

Rival Shared tests Ahead Behind Level Finished ahead
Maxxis Premitra All Season AP3 SUV 3 shared: 3 ahead, 0 behind 3 3 0 - 100%
Continental AllSeasonContact 3 shared: 2 ahead, 0 behind 3 2 0 1 100%
Goodyear Vector 4Seasons Gen 3 SUV 3 shared: 2 ahead, 0 behind 3 2 0 1 100%
Bridgestone Turanza All Season 6 3 shared: 1 ahead, 2 behind 3 1 2 - 33%

Performance Analysis

Drawn from 6 tests. Updated December 7, 2025.

Across six SUV all-season tests, the Hankook Kinergy 4S 2 X consistently finishes near the front (avg. 3rd), earning one Highly Recommended and a test win. Its core strengths are balanced wet and snow performance with very good subjective drivability and low noise. Aquaplaning resistance is generally solid, and handling metrics (dry/wet/snow) tend to place it in or near the top tier.

However, dry and wet braking are repeatedly mid-pack to below-average, and rolling resistance is often weaker, tempering overall efficiency. Occasional aquaplaning dips and average comfort scores appear in tougher tests, but the tire remains a well-rounded, safe choice that prioritizes winter capability and composure over outright braking and efficiency.

Performance Strengths

Performance Weaknesses

  • Dry Braking Strong in 4 of 6 tests
    Details
    • 10th/12 in dry braking in 2025 (215/50 R18) test (+14.6% from best)
    • 6th/8 in 2025 (235/55 R18) test (+12.7% from best)
    • 6th/13 in 2022 (+12.9% from best)
    • 7th/12 in 2021 (+18.6% from best)
    • 8th/12 in 2019 (+21.3% from best)
  • Wet Braking Moderate in 1 of 6 tests
    Details
    • 7th/12 in 2025 (215/50 R18) test (+17.9% from best)
    • 6th/12 in 2021 (+8.6% from best)
    • 7th/12 in 2019 (+10.2% from best)
    • 4th/8 in 2025 (235/55 R18) test (+7.4% from best)
  • Rolling Resistance / Efficiency Strong
    Details
    • 9th/12 in 2025 (215/50 R18) test (+16.7% from best)
    • 6th/7 in 2025 (235/55 R18) test (+21.2% from best)
    • 8th/13 in 2022 (+10.5% from best)
    • 7th/12 in 2021 (+18.6% from best)
    • 8th/12 in 2019 (+29.3% from best)
  • Consistent Top-Tier Aquaplaning Not Achieved Minor
    Details
    • 6th/12 straight and curved aquaplaning in 2025 (215/50 R18) test
    • 9th/12 straight aquaplaning in 2023 (+6.1% from best)

Every test, newest first 6

Strong = top two of the field in that measurement. Weak = bottom two.

2025 2 tests
P5 of 10 Beat 56% of the field

2025 Autobild Crossover SUV All Season Test

Auto Bild Sportscars 215/50 R18 gut (Good)

The Hankook Kinergy 4S 2 X distinguishes itself as an aquaplaning expert, offering reassuring resistance to hydroplaning in both straight-line and cornering situations. It delivers consistently good performance across all disciplines without any dramatic weaknesses, combined with an attractive price point. The testers noted that braking distances in both wet and dry conditions are somewhat longer compared to the class leaders, but overall the tire represents solid value for money-conscious drivers.

WinnerBridgestone Turanza All Season 6

P4 of 7 Beat 50% of the field

Best SUV All Season Tires for 2025

Tire Reviews 235/55 R18 Tested by Tire Reviews Highly Rec.

Hankook Kinergy 4S 2 X is great in dry handling, though not the best in dry braking, good in the wet though it struggled a little in the deeper water of aquaplaning, the best overall in snow, very good in comfort and noise, and had an ok rolling resistance. A solid all round product.

StrongDry HandlingSubj. Snow HandlingSubj. ComfortNoise WeakStraight AquaCurved AquaplaningRolling Resistance WinnerNokian Seasonproof 2

2023 1 test
2022 1 test
2021 1 test
2019 1 test

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