Hi, is this a good allseason tyre(18inch) for my Tesla Model 3 rwd+ from 2021. How is the noise and wear?

Hey! If you can find the correct load rating there's no reason it wouldn't be one of the better all season tyres, however any all season tyre will struggle with the weight and torque of a model 3 so make sure you're aware of the drawbacks.

Hi everybody, Hankook 4s2 question. In 225/50 17 does the tyre 4s2 come in run flat form?

Yes, it seems there is a HRS (Hankook Runflat System) version of the tyre available in 225/50 R17.

Hankook Kinergy 4S2

Name: Hankook Kinergy 4S2
Brand: Hankook
Rating: 74 (69 reviews)

Premium Touring All Season Winter rated Tested by Tire Reviews · 5

Replaces the Hankook Kinergy 4S

A capable, driver-focused all-season tire with standout dry handling and strong all-weather security, particularly in the wet and against aquaplaning. The main trade-offs are efficiency and refinement, with noticeable noise and consistently poor rolling resistance.

The quick answer

Owners say 74% from 72 owner reviews 74% would buy again Read the reviews

Tests say 5^th average finish across 36 independent tests · 2 wins Latest: P7 of 9 · 2026 See every test

Strengths & weaknesses Wet, Dry Value, Ice Relative to its rivals across every test we hold

Built from every independent test result and vetted owner review we hold for this tire - the evidence is all further down the page. Data updated October 2026.

72owner reviews
995,659miles driven
36professional tests

14 photos

Tire Reviews Score

Hankook Kinergy 4S2

8.9/10

Better than 82% of all-season tires

High Confidence
31 tests
72 owner reviews

Scores of the 193 all-season tires we have tested

How this score is built

Source	Better than	Weight
Independent tests31 tests · 9 publications · 2018-2026	86%	86%
Owner reviews72 owner reviews · rated 74%	56%	14%
Combined	82%	8.9

A fixed curve turns the combined figure into the 0 to 10 score, so roughly the top 10% of a group score 9 or more.

Category by category

How it compares with other all-season tires in each area, and how much each area counts. 50 is the middle of the group.

Category	Better than	Weight	Tests
WetBraking, handling and aquaplaning in the wet	85%	30%	31
DryBraking and handling on dry roads	80%	24%	31
SnowBraking, traction and handling on snow	74%	22%	26
IceBraking, traction and handling on ice	25%	13%	2
ValueWear, efficiency and cost	42%	7%	26
ComfortNoise and ride comfort	43%	5%	26

Weights are shares of the test result. Owner reviews are blended in afterwards. Faded bars rest on one or two tests.

By discipline

The same results grouped by what the tire was doing. They are not counted a second time.

HandlingEvery handling test, on any surface	88%	24
BrakingEvery braking test, on any surface	87%	31
TractionEvery traction test, on any surface	63%	23

Confidence

Limited
Medium
High

Its own test results decide 96% of the test figure. The other 4% comes from its predecessor, the Hankook Kinergy 4S, and it shrinks as more tests arrive.

High needs at least 3 tests, with its own results deciding 90% or more. Medium needs 2 tests and 70%. Anything less is Limited: expect the number to move as tests arrive.

The tests behind it

Only measured results count. A test that published its placings alone is listed, but not scored.

2026 2026 AMS All Season Tire Test - 195/55 R16 Auto Motor Und Sport · 195/55 R16 P7 / 9
2026 2026 Auto Zeitung All Season Tire Test Auto Zeitung · 225/45 R17 P6 / 10
2026 The BEST All Season Tires For 2026/27 Tire Reviews · 225/40 R18 P7 / 10
2026 2026 Die Reifentester All Season Tire Test - 225/40 R18 Die Reifentester · 225/40 R18 P5 / 9
2026 2026 ADAC All Season Tire Test - 185/65 R15 ADAC · 185/65 R15 P5 / 16
2025 2025 Auto Bild Sports Car All Season Tire Test Auto Bild Sportscars · 225/45 R18 P2 / 10

Show all 37 tests

2025 2025 Autobild SUV All Season Tire Test Auto Bild Allrad · 215/55 R17 P3 / 11
2025 2025 AutoBild All Season Tire Test Auto Bild · 225/40 R18 P5 / 15
2025 2025 Auto Bild All Season Camper Van Tire Test Auto Bild · 245/45 R18 P6 / 9
2024 2024 Sport Auto All Season Tire Test Sport Auto · 215/40 R18 P2 / 6
2024 2024 Auto Express All Season Tire Test Auto Express · 205/55 R16 P4 / 7 Placing only
2024 2024 Auto Bild SUV All Season Tire Test Auto Bild Allrad · 245/45 R18 P2 / 10
2024 2024 Minivan / SUV All Season Tire Test Auto Bild Allrad · 235/55 R17 P8 / 12
2024 2024 ADAC All Season Tire Test ADAC · 205/55 R16 P3 / 16
2023 2023 Auto Zeitung All Season Tire Test Auto Zeitung · 215/55 R17 P3 / 9
2023 2023 Auto Bild All Season Tire Test Auto Bild · 225/45 R17 P8 / 16
2023 2023 Tire Reviews Winter Tire Test Tire Reviews · 225/45 R18 P12 / 13
2023 2023 All Season Tire 35 Set Shootout Auto Bild · 225/45 R17 P13 / 35
2023 2023 Tire Reviews All Season Tire Test Tire Reviews · 195/65 R15 P3 / 10
2022 2022 Auto Bild All Season Tire Test Auto Bild · 195/55 R16 P3 / 15
2022 2022 All Season Tire Market Overview Auto Bild · 195/55 R16 P5 / 35
2022 2022/23 Tire Reviews All Season Tire Test Tire Reviews · 225/45 R17 P1 / 10
2021 2021 Auto Bild All Season Tire Test Auto Bild · 225/50 R17 P3 / 16
2021 2021 All Season Tire Market Overview Auto Bild · 225/50 R17 P4 / 32
2021 2021 AZ All Season Tire Test Auto Zeitung · 205/55 R16 P5 / 9
2020 2020 Auto Express All Season Tire Test Auto Express · 225/45 R17 P3 / 6 Placing only
2020 2020 Auto Bild SUV All Season Tire Test Auto Bild · 215/60 R16 P1 / 11
2020 2020 Auto Bild All Season Tire Test Auto Bild · 205/55 R16 P7 / 14
2020 2020 All Season Tire Market Overview - 32 Tire Braking Test Auto Bild · 205/55 R16 P3 / 32
2020 2020 Tire Reviews All Season Tire Test Tire Reviews · 225/45 R17 P2 / 9
2019 2019 Auto Bild All Season Tire Test Auto Bild · 225/45 R17 P5 / 10
2019 2019 ACE GTU All Season Tire Test ACE · 205/60 R16 P5 / 8 Placing only
2019 2019 Auto Express All Season Tire Test Auto Express · 205/55 R16 P7 / 11 Placing only
2019 2019 All Season Tire Performance Overview Auto Bild · 225/45 R17 P8 / 31
2018 2018 Auto Bild All Season Tire Test Auto Bild · 195/65 R15 P5 / 10
2018 2018 27 All Season Tire Shootout Auto Bild · 195/65 R15 P4 / 27 Placing only
2018 7 of the best all season tires Tire Reviews · 205/55 R16 P5 / 10 Placing only

All Tests

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Tested 36 times by independent publications, the Hankook Kinergy 4S2 has taken 2 test wins with an average finish of 5th.

36 Tests

2 Test Wins

5^th Average

1^st Best

13^th Worst

Finishing position in each test

The latest test

2026 AMS All Season Tire Test - 195/55 R16 P7 of 9

The Hankook Kinergy 4S2 finishes seventh and is the most contradictory tire in the test. It can stop and hold on snow better than anything else here, yet it is the one you would least want to drive quickly on it. Add the highest rolling resistance and the highest noise level of the nine and it becomes hard to recommend over the tires just above it, even at its lower price.

Strong: Subj. Dry Handling, Snow Braking, Snow Slalom Weak: Wet Handling, Snow Handling, Subj. Snow Handling, Noise, Rolling Resistance Winner: Continental AllSeasonContact 2

Every independent test of the Hankook Kinergy 4S2, newest first
Year	Test	Result	Award
2026	2026 AMS All Season Tire Test - 195/55 R16Auto Motor Und Sport · 195/55 R16	P7 / 9	gut (Good)
2026	2026 Auto Zeitung All Season Tire TestAuto Zeitung · 225/45 R17	P6 / 10	sehr empfehlenswert (Highly Recommended)
2026	The BEST All Season Tires For 2026/27Tire Reviews · 225/40 R18	P7 / 10	Tested by Tire Reviews
2026	2026 Die Reifentester All Season Tire Test - 225/40 R18Die Reifentester · 225/40 R18	P5 / 9	gut (Good)
2026	2026 ADAC All Season Tire Test - 185/65 R15ADAC · 185/65 R15	P5 / 16
2025	2025 Auto Bild Sports Car All Season Tire TestAuto Bild Sportscars · 225/45 R18	P2 / 10
2025	2025 Autobild SUV All Season Tire TestAuto Bild Allrad · 215/55 R17	P3 / 11	vorbildlich (Exemplary)
2025	2025 AutoBild All Season Tire TestAuto Bild · 225/40 R18	P5 / 15	vorbildlich (Exemplary)
2025	2025 Auto Bild All Season Camper Van Tire TestAuto Bild · 245/45 R18	P6 / 9
2024	2024 Sport Auto All Season Tire TestSport Auto · 215/40 R18	P2 / 6
2024	2024 Auto Express All Season Tire TestAuto Express · 205/55 R16	P4 / 7
2024	2024 Auto Bild SUV All Season Tire TestAuto Bild Allrad · 245/45 R18	P2 / 10
2024	2024 Minivan / SUV All Season Tire TestAuto Bild Allrad · 235/55 R17	P8 / 12
2024	2024 ADAC All Season Tire TestADAC · 205/55 R16	P3 / 16
2023	2023 Auto Zeitung All Season Tire TestAuto Zeitung · 215/55 R17	P3 / 9
2023	2023 Auto Bild All Season Tire TestAuto Bild · 225/45 R17	P8 / 16
2023	2023 All Season Tire 35 Set ShootoutAuto Bild · 225/45 R17	P13 / 35
2023	2023 Tire Reviews All Season Tire TestTire Reviews · 195/65 R15	P3 / 10	Tested by Tire Reviews Highly Rec.
2022	2022 Auto Bild All Season Tire TestAuto Bild · 195/55 R16	P3 / 15
2022	2022 All Season Tire Market OverviewAuto Bild · 195/55 R16	P5 / 35
2022	2022/23 Tire Reviews All Season Tire TestTire Reviews · 225/45 R17	P1 / 10	Tested by Tire Reviews Winner
2021	2021 Auto Bild All Season Tire TestAuto Bild · 225/50 R17	P3 / 16
2021	2021 All Season Tire Market OverviewAuto Bild · 225/50 R17	P4 / 32
2021	2021 AZ All Season Tire TestAuto Zeitung · 205/55 R16	P5 / 9
2020	2020 Auto Express All Season Tire TestAuto Express · 225/45 R17	P3 / 6
2020	2020 Auto Bild SUV All Season Tire TestAuto Bild · 215/60 R16	P1 / 11
2020	2020 Auto Bild All Season Tire TestAuto Bild · 205/55 R16	P7 / 14
2020	2020 All Season Tire Market Overview - 32 Tire Braking TestAuto Bild · 205/55 R16	P3 / 32
2020	2020 Tire Reviews All Season Tire TestTire Reviews · 225/45 R17	P2 / 9	Tested by Tire Reviews Highly Rec.
2019	2019 Auto Bild All Season Tire TestAuto Bild · 225/45 R17	P5 / 10
2019	2019 ACE GTU All Season Tire TestACE · 205/60 R16	P5 / 8
2019	2019 Auto Express All Season Tire TestAuto Express · 205/55 R16	P7 / 11
2019	2019 All Season Tire Performance OverviewAuto Bild · 225/45 R17	P8 / 31
2018	2018 Auto Bild All Season Tire TestAuto Bild · 195/65 R15	P5 / 10
2018	2018 27 All Season Tire ShootoutAuto Bild · 195/65 R15	P4 / 27
2018	7 of the best all season tiresTire Reviews · 205/55 R16	P5 / 10

On the full record: Record by discipline Head-to-head record Every published verdict

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In 225/45 R17, the Hankook Kinergy 4S2 is projected to cost €25.61 per 1,000 miles to buy and run - about €640 over 25,000 miles - based on the price, wear and rolling resistance measured in the 2026 Auto Zeitung All Season Tire Test.

Michelin CrossClimate 3€21.48

Continental AllSeasonContact 2€22.31

Pirelli Cinturato All Season SF3€23.07

Hankook Kinergy 4S2€25.61

Tire purchase + fittingExtra fuel vs the most efficient tirecost per 1,000 miles

Assumes a typical car doing 29 mpg (rolling resistance causing 20% of fuel use), fuel at €6.25 per gallon and €70 fitting per set of four. Purchase prices are from the time of the 2026 test; financing costs are excluded.

Rim Protection

None

No rim protector. The sidewall sits flush with the wheel, so a kerb strike goes straight into the rim.

None

Small

Medium

Large

Massive

225/40 R18NoneThe BEST All Season Tires For 2026/27
225/45 R18Small2023 Tire Reviews Winter Tire Test

Rim protection changes with tire size. A low profile fitment normally has a more pronounced protector than a taller one, which is why the readings above differ.

Assessed by eye on the tires we tested, in the sizes listed. No manufacturer publishes rim protection as a specification, so treat this as a guide rather than a measurement.

Dimensions & Label Scores

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Size Range100 sizes available

135-275Width35-80Profile14-20Rim70-105 T-YLoad/Speed Index

EU LabelAcross 100 sizes - the grade depends on the size you buy.

Fuel

B1%

C74%

D25%

Wet

B94%

C6%

Noise

70-73dB B

3PMSF on every size

Frequently Asked Questions

How good is the Hankook Kinergy 4S2 in the wet?

Across the 31 wet-braking tests it has featured in, the Hankook Kinergy 4S2 stops 1.6% longer than premium rivals, 1.8% shorter than mid-range rivals and 6.2% shorter than budget rivals. It has a Tire Reviews wet score of 85/100, and owners rate it 8/10 in the wet from 72 reviews.

How good is the Hankook Kinergy 4S2 in the dry?

Across the 31 dry-braking tests it has featured in, the Hankook Kinergy 4S2 stops 0.9% longer than premium rivals, 2.2% shorter than mid-range rivals and 2% shorter than budget rivals. It has a Tire Reviews dry score of 80/100, and owners rate it 8.1/10 in the dry from 72 reviews.

How good is the Hankook Kinergy 4S2 in the snow?

Across the 26 snow-braking tests it has featured in, the Hankook Kinergy 4S2 stops 2.7% shorter than premium rivals, 2.1% shorter than mid-range rivals and 19.3% shorter than budget rivals. Across the 23 snow-traction tests, it is 1.5% better than premium rivals, 2.7% better than mid-range rivals and 17.9% better than budget rivals. It has a Tire Reviews snow score of 74/100, and owners rate it 7.5/10 in the snow from 72 reviews.

How good is the Hankook Kinergy 4S2 on ice?

Across the 2 ice-braking tests it has featured in, the Hankook Kinergy 4S2 stops 7.8% longer than premium rivals, 4.5% longer than mid-range rivals and 2.3% longer than budget rivals. It has a Tire Reviews ice score of 25/100, and owners rate it 6.5/10 on ice from 72 reviews.

How fuel efficient is the Hankook Kinergy 4S2?

Across the 24 tests measuring rolling resistance, the Hankook Kinergy 4S2's rolling resistance is 7.3% higher than premium rivals, 0.2% higher than mid-range rivals and 0.3% higher than budget rivals.

More questions about the Hankook Kinergy 4S2 (13)

How many miles does the Hankook Kinergy 4S2 last?

Based on test and owner data, the Hankook Kinergy 4S2 is expected to last around 28,370 miles (45,657 km).

What do owners say about the Hankook Kinergy 4S2?

Across 72 owner ratings the Hankook Kinergy 4S2 averages 74%. Owners rate Dry Grip highest at 8.1 out of 10 and Ice Grip lowest at 6.5. 36 of those reviews come from owners past 10,000 miles. 78% of owners score it 70% or better.

How much does the Hankook Kinergy 4S2 cost to run?

In 225/45 R17, the Hankook Kinergy 4S2 is projected to cost €25.61 per 1,000 miles to buy and run - about €640 over 25,000 miles - based on the price, wear and rolling resistance measured in the 2026 Auto Zeitung All Season Tire Test. The cheapest to run in that test is the Michelin CrossClimate 3, at €21.48.

What is the Hankook Kinergy 4S2's EU tire label rating?

Across its range, the Hankook Kinergy 4S2 most commonly carries EU label ratings of C for fuel efficiency, B for wet grip and 72 dB for noise.

How comfortable and quiet are the Hankook Kinergy 4S2?

Owners rate the Hankook Kinergy 4S2 7.3 out of 10 for comfort and noise across 69 reviews.

How well do the Hankook Kinergy 4S2 wear, according to owners?

Owners rate the Hankook Kinergy 4S2 7.6 out of 10 for wear across 69 reviews. 36 of those reviews come from owners past 10,000 miles, and the typical review covers 10,000 miles.

Would owners buy the Hankook Kinergy 4S2 again?

74% of owners say they would buy the Hankook Kinergy 4S2 again, based on the 70 owner reviews that answered the question. 36% of them gave it the highest possible answer.

What do owners say about the Hankook Kinergy 4S2's wet grip?

Of the 66 owner reviews analyzed for the Hankook Kinergy 4S2, 34 mention wet grip: 29 praise it (confident wet grip) and 5 criticise it (weak wet grip). One owner wrote: "it nailed it. It has absolutely no grip issues in cold wet". Read those reviews

What do owners say about the Hankook Kinergy 4S2's dry grip?

Of the 66 owner reviews analyzed for the Hankook Kinergy 4S2, 30 mention dry grip: 27 praise it (strong dry grip) and 3 criticise it (limited dry grip). One owner wrote: "the dry grip on these tires is leagues better". Read those reviews

What do owners say about the Hankook Kinergy 4S2's tread life?

Of the 66 owner reviews analyzed for the Hankook Kinergy 4S2, 30 mention tread life: 20 praise it (long-lasting) and 10 criticise it (wears quickly). One owner wrote: "75000 km and they still had some life left in them". Read those reviews

Does the Hankook Kinergy 4S2 have a rim protector?

It depends on the size. On the Hankook Kinergy 4S2 we measured no protector in 225/40 R18 and small in 225/45 R18. No manufacturer publishes rim protection as a specification; this is assessed by eye when the tires are mounted for our own testing. The BEST All Season Tires For 2026/27

What does the Hankook Kinergy 4S2 replace?

The Hankook Kinergy 4S2 is the successor to the Hankook Kinergy 4S in Hankook's range.

What sizes does the Hankook Kinergy 4S2 come in?

The Hankook Kinergy 4S2 is available in 194 sizes, ranging from 135-275/35-80 R14-20.

Owner Questions (7)

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Hello, bit of a general tire question, but I am considering buying these tires. My dilemma is with comfort and whether to go with 205/60/R16 sizing with this tire… Show more Hello, bit of a general tire question, but I am considering buying these tires.
My dilemma is with comfort and whether to go with 205/60/R16 sizing with this tire or instead with 205/55/R16, but a more comfortable tire to begin with, like the Michelin CrossClimate 2, since the pricing is similar.
I suppose the question is: Go tall or go premium? Show less

March 3, 2025

Generally it's not recommended to change tires sizes, unless it's already specified in the vehicles handbook, as it can give you issues with insurance in the EU. I'm also not sure how much a differences 5% would make when compared to switching to a more comfort bias tire.

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I live in Belgium, so it only snows once or twice a year in winter. But temperatures are almost always around or below 0°C. Show more I live in Belgium, so it only snows once or twice a year in winter. But temperatures are almost always around or below 0°C. I have seen both the 2023 winter tire and all-season tire tests and am a bit torn between choosing which tire would suit me best. Since the performance of the Alpin 5 is almost the same or better than the Kinergy 4S2.
But as said in the all season test, a all season tire could be a better fit than a winter tire in my region.
Is it possible to give advice on which is the best option for me?
(I also plan to use summer tires regardless of whether I buy winter or all-season tires).

Thanks! Show less

October 27, 2023

I personally believe that an all season tire as a winter tire is often a better fit than a winter tire for regions that don't see a huge amount of snow and ice, but the performances between the two categories is so close either option will be a good result.

Hi, is this a good allseason tire(18inch) for my Tesla Model 3 rwd+ from 2021. How is the noise and wear?

May 19, 2023

Hey! If you can find the correct load rating there's no reason it wouldn't be one of the better all season tires, however any all season tire will struggle with the weight and torque of a model 3 so make sure you're aware of the drawbacks.

Would you recommend these tires in size245/40 r18 for a RWD car (around 280bhp)? I compared braking tests with mid summer tire and results are surprisingly even… Show more Would you recommend these tires in size245/40 r18 for a RWD car (around 280bhp)? I compared braking tests with mid summer tire and results are surprisingly even especially when it comes to summertime weather condition results. Show less

March 23, 2023

I actually have these in my all season test this year on a RWD BMW. Only tested in the snow so far so can't comment for sure but based on last years test they should be great in the dry and wet. Still, a fair bit off a summer tire in the dry.

Hi everybody, Hankook 4s2 question. In 225/50 17 does the tire 4s2 come in run flat form?

September 27, 2022

Yes, it seems there is a HRS (Hankook Runflat System) version of the tire available in 225/50 R17.

I’m looking for all weather for my ID.3 the handbook look good but all guides say I need the 4S 2X I take it the difference is in the weight limit but are they the… Show more I’m looking for all weather for my ID.3 the handbook look good but all guides say I need the 4S 2X I take it the difference is in the weight limit but are they the same tire apart from this? Show less

September 16, 2022

As long as you can get the correct load rating the non X you'll be fine, but yes in theory the 4S2X will be modified towards carrying higher loads.

Hi. Do the 4S2 tires have rim protectors?

December 6, 2018

Not in the sizes I've seen, but rim protection can vary from size to size so it would be worth contacting Hankook to find out whether the Kinergy 4S2 has rim protection.

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Hankook Kinergy 4S2 Owner Reviews

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What owners say summarised from 65 reviews

Owners generally rate the Hankook Kinergy 4S2 as a strong all-weather all-rounder, with most praise focused on dependable wet and dry grip (mentioned by around half of reviewers) and reassuring snow traction. Longevity is often reported as good, and a notable minority also highlight the comfortable ride and strong value for money. The most consistent drawback is road noise, raised by over a third of owners, while a smaller group report higher fuel consumption/rolling resistance.

What owners mention most counted across 66 reviews

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Owner ratings averaged from 72 ratings

Owner score 74%
Dry Grip 81%
Wet Grip 80%
Wear 76%
Snow Grip 75%
Handling 74%
Comfort 73%
Road Feedback 71%
Ice Grip 65%

Featured reviews

Most helpful 70%

“We got tired of the swapping between summer and winter tires, especially since - where we live - driving on snow is a rarity. All Seasons should do the trick! And after a local promotion meant tires + mounting was done...”

Chevrolet Spark
22,000 miles

Read full review → 1,203 found this helpful

Most critical 26%

“I bought these tires after having driven with Michelin CrossClimate on my TM3 LR AWD. I drove 85,000 km on the Michelin, and it was a great tire. These Hankook tires were ranked first alongside the Michelin CrossClimate...”

Tesla Model 3 LR
27,000 miles

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Longest term 84%

“Excellent all round tire for an exceptionally low price compared to the more famous brands, definitely pick this one when the price difference is significant, I would definitely buy it again for my Honda Jazz Hybrid!...”

Honda Jazz
47,000 miles

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81%

Member October 28, 2026

Initial Impressions

Skoda Skoda Fabia 1.0 Tsi PJ3 DSG
215/45 R17
33,777 miles

Excellent tires for all seasons, this was my first test as I've always used summer/winter tires on all my cars for more safety and longevity. These tires perform very well on dry roads, in corners whether wet or not, but especially great on snow, whether it's recovery, acceleration, or grip (Summit of the Vosges for example or the Belgian Ardennes). I was very surprised despite all my extensive research on tires with a good price-quality ratio. After 46,000 km, I wouldn't try them again on snow as I've far exceeded the winter wear indicator, but there are still 2mm of tread left for summer.

73%

CaptainSlow900 October 28, 2026

Initial Impressions

Volkswagen Jetta MKVI 2.5
225/40 R18
8,000 miles

Coming from a set of Bridgestone WeatherPeaks, the dry grip on these tires is leagues better. Honestly, better than some all-season tires that I've driven on. It is fairly easy to tell when you are on the limit of grip, and they maintain stability once you reach the limit. The tires are quite soft, so the steering is mildly vague, but for freeway cruising, they do the job well enough. Wet grip is also great, although I haven't fully tested these tires to the limit in rainy conditions. Road noise is slightly higher than I would like, as is rolling resistance, these tires return worse fuel economy. I have yet to test them in snowy conditions. Considering I have only driven 8000 miles, they are wearing moderately quickly, but plenty of those miles included carving corners and spirited driving. I would expect to get somewhere in the realm of 30-35K miles out of a set. Overall, considering the deal I got on these tires, I would definitely buy them again.

86%

Commander October 8, 2026

Initial Impressions

Volvo XC60 D5 AWD Auto
235/55 R18
25,000 miles

I bought a set of 4 tires. the first years of snow were excellent. They performed best for me on a wet road. Not once did I aquaplan or get wet. I drive slowly because I'm always with the kids, I really lie on the gas. excellent price and quality.

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71%

Member September 22, 2026

Initial Impressions

Volvo V40 rdesign
225/45 R17
18,500 miles

Good for the price

82%

Member September 15, 2026

Initial Impressions

Volkswagen Mk4 Jetta 1.8T
205/50 R17
27,998 miles

First All Weather tire I've driven on. Used on a VW Jetta almost entirely for city driving.
You'll get maybe 28k miles out of them if you fail to rotate them, probably twice that if you rotate them properly. They are a great fun tire for a light car and provide plenty of traction year round in all weather conditions. They provide stable traction as long as you don't push your car too hard into severe understeer conditions or pretend you are driving an actual winter tire. If you've driven on winter tires previously they simply won't be as good but are infinitely better than all season tires on a fwd car in the snow.
Once the circumferential grooves are gone your ice/snow directional traction reduces significantly and you'll likely notice road noise increases significantly by this point as well.
Don't think I'd use these on an SUV - but maybe the 4S2 X is better since it is desired for SUVs?

Much better for winter driving than the two all(3)-season Continental ContiTouring and Pirelli P4s I've driven on previously.

29%

Member September 14, 2026

Initial Impressions

GMC Terrain
235/50 R19
4,500 miles

not good in rain ice and snow some dry rot after 4500 miles

83%

Adi June 19, 2026

Initial Impressions

Mercedes Benz
225/50 R17
37,000 miles

Got these tires (225/50/R17) roughly 3.5 years ago and it is now coming to the end of its life after 55000+ km here in south-western Germany. I did not really use it in heavy snow or anything, just the light snow and cool temperatures we usually get. These are superb tires. In the dry, in colder weather and in the wet it is absolutely came through. I sometimes took the on-ramp (einfahrt) curves to the autobahn at over 85 kph in a big Mercedes s213 wagon (RWD) and it showed no sign of understeer or oversteer. it just gripped and went. Never once had problems with breaking or aquaplaning or anything like that. Fuel efficiency is also really good (saw no difference to Bridgestone turanza t005 summer tires I had before) and it is mostly quiet. I am sure Michelin/Pirelli/Continental are a bit better in certain areas, but the Hankook 4S2s were at least 25 euros cheaper per corner, so the value is spectacular. I would absolutely buy them again BUT I am very curious to try the Bridgestone Turanza 6 all season which now seem to be almost the same price as these OR the new Hankook ION FlexClimate.

68%

VTEChnician June 2, 2026

Initial Impressions

Audi A4 3.0 TDi quattro remapped
255/35 R19
1,000 miles

Purchased the 4S2s pitched as 'upper mid-priced' but comparatively good all-year-round performer according to prior reviews. Was temped by the Vredestein Quatrac Pro at only a couple of quid more, but decided that I fancied the 4S2s tread pattern.
The 4S2s feel fine. I'm no boy racer but 630lb ft of torque via 3.0TDI Quattro transmission provides awesome roundabout exits!
So performance for an all season tire appears good. However, ....and this is a BIG however: These boots are doing around 12% less miles to the gallon. Now, over a predicted 28,000miles that equates to around 75 more gallons of diesel. Even at an average £1.50 per liter that means these tires may cost me more than the price of a set of new 4S2s at todays prices...fitted and balanced...over their useable life!
I think that Ill be going back to try Vreds if the motor is still with me in 3 yrs!
My history of tires for this motor was as follows:
Vred Ultrac's (Sessanta and Vorti) and I couldn't fault them as a long lasting summer tire.
I went budget for a set of Summer Nankang AS2+ but they turned out to be just as expensive per mile (lasted 75% of the Vred mileage for 75% of the cost). These also developed worryingly long circumferential splits on all inner sidewalls (thankfully didn't fail but neither the retailer nor manufacturer gave a sh!t about my complaint).

79%

mpl Contributor April 30, 2026

Initial Impressions

185/60 R14
3,000 miles

I chose these tires for my "farm vehicle" which gets used only for transporting everything you wouldn't put in your nice car. At about 60€ apiece they were the best compromise between price and quality. Payload often exceeds 400kg and the car sees mud regularly. So far, the Hankooks performed very well both on- and offroad, in dry and wet. We only had snow once, and they performed better than any other all-season tire I ever had (which would be about 6-7 different makes). Winter tires would obviously be better in snow and ice, but since this car only does about 5-7k miles per year, these tires suit it well. So far so good, would certainly buy them again!

80%

David K March 10, 2026

Renault Thalia 1.416V
195/50 R15
20,000 miles

I really like these tires for the colder months. I use them as a winter tire and switch to summer tires above 6 degrees C. They are much better than the Michelin Cross Climate fitted to my other car. In the wet they are also better than my summer tire Toyo TR1.That surprised me! I will buy these again unless something better is produced at the same price. They're great value.

48%

Member March 1, 2026

Initial Impressions

Volkswagen Golf 6 2.0 TDI 110hp
225/45 R17
15,000 miles

Hankook 4S2 tires are effective when new. But in use, they are of very poor quality. Around 15,000 km, the inner treads of the tire become deformed. And this happens every time. I'm on my second set of tires, and the diagnosis is the same. I advise against buying this type of tire; while they may be effective and cheaper than other brands initially, they are much more expensive to run because they need to be replaced frequently.

89%

Member January 28, 2026

Initial Impressions

Toyota GR86
205/55 R16
6,000 miles

I use the car for 1) going places 2) drifting. As far as 1) goes, the tires are of course adequate, maybe noisier than average at highway speeds.

As for 2): these are the best "winter" tires for my use case that I've tried. I haven't tired that many, but I can say there are summer tires with (much) softer sidewall. At-limit/beyond-limit handling is pretty great, in the dry and in the wet. In the wet, there's still reasonable sidebite when sliding (that you don't get with bad cheap tires) - progressive breakaway and all that good stuff. Can't say much about snow (well I can say that with 2.5 mm tread remaining, snow grip is bad - but that's probably normal).

Tire wear is not bad, about on par with most summer tires I've tired, and for example much better than winter Bridgestones I've had once. As far as I can tell, the wear is pretty minimal until too much heat gets involved - even with these in the front, some light track driving in 10 minute stints (light for the front tires I mean) results in some accelerated wear. But, now talking about rear tires, stuff like a 30 second drift run is fine. The tires also handle handbrake drags well, they don't chunk/tear/delaminate easily.

The attached photo is just for curiosity, to admire the inner construction and stuff :). This is absolutely not typical (see previous paragraph), that's from a track day where I had delamination issues even with semislicks - it was a cold day, and that day I learned that very cold tires should be brought up to temperature more... slowly and carefully.

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