Hankook Kinergy 4S2 - Test Results

Test Statistics

29

Tests Completed

5th

Average Position

1st

Best Result

13th

Worst Result
Performance Over Time

Test History

6
of 11
2025 Auto Bild All Season Camper Van Tire Test

2025
Winner: Pirelli Cinturato All Season SF3

Hankook Kinergy 4S² earns a "good" rating and nearly matches summer tire performance levels in dry handling. It demonstrates good winter characteristics and provides short braking distances on sno...
Strong:
Dry Handling
Weak:
Rolling Resistance
2
of 8
2024 Sport Auto All Season Tire Test

2024
Winner: Continental AllSeasonContact 2

Very Good.
Strong:
Noise, Snow Braking, Snow Handling, Snow Traction, Wet Braking, Wet Handling
Weak:
Dry Braking
4
of 7
2024 Auto Express All Season Tire Test

2024
Winner: Pirelli Cinturato All Season SF3

The Hankook finished fourth, showing performance better suited to UK conditions with emphasis on wet and dry grip. Snow results were mixed - third in braking, fifth in traction, and fourth in handl...
2
of 12
2024 Auto Bild SUV All Season Tire Test

2024
Winner: Continental AllSeasonContact 2

Exemplary.
Strong:
Dry Handling, Wet Circle
Weak:
Rolling Resistance
8
of 14
2024 Minivan / SUV All Season Tire Test

2024
Winner: Michelin CrossClimate 2

Strong:
Dry Handling
Weak:
Rolling Resistance, Straight Aqua
3
of 16
2024 ADAC All Season Tire Test

2024
Winner: Goodyear Vector 4Seasons Gen 3

The Hankook Kinergy 4S² tire receives a satisfactory overall safety rating, primarily due to its performance on wet and winter roads. On dry surfaces, it offers good steering feedback, precision, ...
Strong:
Abrasion, Wear
3
of 9
2023 Auto Zeitung All Season Tire Test

2023
Winner: Goodyear Vector 4Seasons Gen 3

Older model but performs well on wet and dry roads. Cost-effective, securing a strong third place.
Strong:
Dry Handling, Wet Braking
Weak:
Rolling Resistance
8
of 18
2023 Auto Bild All Season Tire Test

2023
Winner: Michelin CrossClimate 2

Strong:
Wear, Curved Aquaplaning
Weak:
Fuel Consumption
12
of 13
2023 Tire Reviews Winter Tire Test

2023
Winner: Michelin Pilot Alpin 5

Strong:
Dry Braking
13
of 35
2023 All Season Tire 35 Set Shootout

2023
Winner: Bridgestone Turanza All Season 6

3
of 12
2023 Tire Reviews All Season Tire Test

2023
Winner: Michelin CrossClimate 2

The Hankook Kinergy 4S2 was the best in dry handling, the best in wet braking, good around the wet handling lap, good in dry braking, and was comfortable. It did lose out in the snow compared to th...
Strong:
Dry Handling, Subj. Dry Handling, Wet Braking
Weak:
Straight Aqua
3
of 17
2022 Auto Bild All Season Tire Test

2022
Winner: Goodyear Vector 4Seasons Gen 3

Good.
Strong:
Noise
Weak:
Abrasion
5
of 37
2022 All Season Tire Market Overview

2022
Winner: Bridgestone Weather Control A005 EVO

1
of 10
2022/23 Tire Reviews All Season Tire Test

2022

The Hankook Kinergy 4S2 H750 finishes an impressive second in the balanced results, but even more impressively it wins with the mild climate score weighting! The Hankook was just incredibly consist...
Strong:
Dry Braking, Curved Aquaplaning, Straight Aqua, Wet Braking, Wet Handling
3
of 18
2021 Auto Bild All Season Tire Test

2021
Winner: Goodyear Vector 4Seasons Gen 3

4
of 34
2021 All Season Tire Market Overview

2021
Winner: Michelin CrossClimate 2

5
of 9
2021 AZ All Season Tire Test

2021
Winner: Continental AllSeasonContact

Very safe on snow and dry roads, when it's warm, and even when wet and cold.
Strong:
Dry Braking - Cool, Snow Handling, Price, Straight Aqua
Weak:
Dry Handling, Wet Handling - Cool
3
of 6
2020 Auto Express All Season Tire Test

2020
Winner: Continental AllSeasonContact

1
of 13
Strong:
Wet Braking, Wet Handling
7
of 16
2020 Auto Bild All Season Tire Test

2020
Winner: Goodyear Vector 4Seasons Gen 3

Strong:
Straight Aqua, Wet Handling
Weak:
Wear
3
of 33
2020 All Season Tire Market Overview - 32 Tire Braking Test

2020
Winner: Bridgestone Weather Control A005 EVO

2
of 11
2020 Tire Reviews All Season Tire Test

2020
Winner: Goodyear Vector 4Seasons Gen 3

The Kinergy 4S2 is a hugely impressive tire with no real weakness.
Strong:
Subj. Comfort, Straight Aqua, Subj. Wet Handling, Wet Braking
5
of 12
2019 Auto Bild All Season Tire Test

2019
Winner: Michelin CrossClimate Plus

Good.
5
of 8
2019 ACE GTU All Season Tire Test

2019
Winner: Continental AllSeasonContact

7
of 11
2019 Auto Express All Season Tire Test

2019
Winner: Goodyear Vector 4 Seasons Gen 2

8
of 31
2019 All Season Tire Performance Overview

2019
Winner: Bridgestone Weather Control A005

5
of 12
2018 Auto Bild All Season Tire Test

2018
Winner: Goodyear Vector 4 Seasons Gen 2

Strong:
Noise, Price
Weak:
Wear
4
of 27
2018 27 All Season Tire Shootout

2018
Winner: Bridgestone Weather Control A005

5
of 10
7 of the best all season tires

2018
Winner: Michelin CrossClimate Plus