81
/ 100
Objective (60%)
–/100
No test data yet
User signal (40%)
80/100
23 owner reviews
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Updated September 2026
Falken EUROALL SEASON AS200 vs Hankook Kinergy 4S — Compared (September 2026)
Our Relative Score blends 60% objective test data with 40% owner-review signal — so any two tires can be compared even if they were never tested on the same day.
VS
75
/ 100
Objective (60%)
72/100
2 professional tests
User signal (40%)
78/100
13 owner reviews
Prices change daily — check the retailer for your size.
VerdictWinner: Falken EUROALL SEASON AS200 — better handling, wet and treadwear. It leads or ties in every category we score.
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Category breakdown
7 categories, side by side
Each bar is the Relative Score for that category. Expand a tile to see the test results and owner ratings behind it.
Dry
Score (0–100)
EUROALL SEASON AS200 leads by 3
Why this score
| Source | EUROALL SEASON AS200 | Kinergy 4S |
|---|---|---|
| Professional tests (TWG score) | – | 70 |
| Tyre Reviews owners | 78 | 82 |
Wet
Score (0–100)
EUROALL SEASON AS200 leads by 9
Why this score
| Source | EUROALL SEASON AS200 | Kinergy 4S |
|---|---|---|
| Professional tests (TWG score) | – | 77 |
| Tyre Reviews owners | 86 | 76 |
Snow
Score (0–100)
Kinergy 4S leads by 2
Why this score
| Source | EUROALL SEASON AS200 | Kinergy 4S |
|---|---|---|
| Professional tests (TWG score) | – | 69 |
| Tyre Reviews owners | 77 | 93 |
Comfort
Score (0–100)
EUROALL SEASON AS200 leads by 6
Why this score
| Source | EUROALL SEASON AS200 | Kinergy 4S |
|---|---|---|
| Tyre Reviews owners | 83 | 77 |
Noise
Score (0–100)
Why this score
| Source | EUROALL SEASON AS200 | Kinergy 4S |
|---|---|---|
| Professional tests (TWG score) | – | 95 |
Treadwear
Score (0–100)
EUROALL SEASON AS200 leads by 8
Why this score
| Source | EUROALL SEASON AS200 | Kinergy 4S |
|---|---|---|
| Tyre Reviews owners | 80 | 72 |
Handling
Score (0–100)
EUROALL SEASON AS200 leads by 12
Why this score
| Source | EUROALL SEASON AS200 | Kinergy 4S |
|---|---|---|
| Tyre Reviews owners | 80 | 68 |
| DriverReviews owners | 80 | – |
Scores at a glance
| Category | Falken EUROALL SEASON AS200 | Hankook Kinergy 4S |
|---|---|---|
| Relative Score | 81 | 75 |
| Dry | 78 | 75 |
| Wet | 86 | 77 |
| Snow | 77 | 79 |
| Comfort | 83 | 77 |
| Noise | – | 95 |
| Treadwear | 80 | 72 |
| Handling | 80 | 68 |
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Headline score
81
/ 100
Tire A
75
/ 100
Tire B
Only categories both tires have data for count toward the headline score.
Test data
The professional test results behind the scores
Each result is shown as % of the best tire in that test. “Same test” rows are the strictest comparison: both tires were measured side by side.
| Discipline | Category | Tire A | Tire B | Δ | Both? |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall Ranking | Overall | 14% #7/8 · 2018 Auto Express All Season Tyre Test | 25% #4/6 · New VS 4mm VS 2mm All Season Tyre Performance | -10.7 | Different tests |
From owners
Pros, cons & observations
Themes extracted from owner reviews across retailers and review sites — not the opinion of TireWheelGuide.
The Falken EUROALL SEASON AS200 is widely regarded as a high-value, versatile all-season tire that excels in wet conditions and provides reliable performance across a broad temperature spectrum. While most users praise its comfort, low noise levels, and impressive longevity, a small minority of users report issues with tread deformation or instability in specific dry-weather handling scenarios.
Pros
- Exceptional wet weather grip and aquaplaning resistance
- High value-for-money proposition compared to premium brands
- Excellent ride comfort and low road noise
- Strong durability and slow tread wear over high mileage
- Reliable performance in light to moderate snow and cold temperatures
Cons
- Reports of potential tread deformation or 'egg-shaping' on rougher roads
- Occasional instability or 'nervous' handling during aggressive dry-weather cornering
- Soft sidewalls can lead to a lack of precision at the absolute limit
- Some users noted a decline in performance as the tire ages
Observations
- Users with SUVs and estate vehicles (e.g., Subaru Forester, VW Touran) frequently report high satisfaction with the tire's stability and confidence in adverse weather.
- The non-directional tread pattern is specifically highlighted as a benefit for longevity, as it allows for easier tire rotation compared to directional competitors.
The Hankook Kinergy 4S is generally regarded as a highly capable all-season tire, particularly praised for its impressive performance in wet, cold, and snowy conditions. While many users report excellent traction and safety in adverse weather, the tire receives mixed feedback regarding its tread longevity and consistency in dry-weather handling.
Pros
- Exceptional grip and stability in wet and torrential rain conditions
- Strong performance in snow and slush, often cited as a viable alternative to dedicated winter tires
- High value-for-money proposition compared to premium competitors
- Reliable emergency braking performance on slick surfaces
Cons
- Reports of premature tread wear and shorter-than-expected service life
- Inconsistent dry-road handling and feedback compared to dedicated summer tires
- Occasional reports of poor traction on greasy or specific wet road surfaces
- Increased road noise noted by some users
Observations
- Users of compact SUVs, such as the Honda CR-V, have reported significantly lower tread life than expected for the vehicle class.
- Drivers of performance-oriented vehicles, such as the Civic Type R, noted a trade-off in lateral grip and steering feedback when switching from dedicated summer tires.
Specifications
Specs side by side
| Attribute | A · Falken EUROALL SEASON AS200 | B · Hankook Kinergy 4S |
|---|---|---|
| Category | All Season Touring tires | All Season High Performance tires |
| Vehicle type | Passenger Car / Crossover | Passenger Car / Crossover |
Final verdict
Which one should you actually buy?
81
/ 100
Falken
75
/ 100
Hankook
Winner: Falken EUROALL SEASON AS200 — better handling, wet and treadwear. It leads or ties in every category we score.
Pick tire A
You enjoy sharp, responsive handling
Falken EUROALL SEASON AS200 scores 80 vs 68 on handling.
Pick tire A
Your priority is wet-weather safety
Falken EUROALL SEASON AS200 scores 86 vs 77 on wet.
Pick tire A
You want the longest tread life
Falken EUROALL SEASON AS200 scores 80 vs 72 on treadwear.
Pick tire A
You want the most comfortable ride
Falken EUROALL SEASON AS200 scores 83 vs 77 on comfort.
Tire A · Falken EUROALL SEASON AS200
Tire B · Hankook Kinergy 4S
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How do we compare tires?
Every category score blends two independent signals. 60% comes from professional tire tests (braking distances, lap times, noise measurements) normalized against the best tire in each test and weighted toward recent tests. 40% comes from thousands of owner reviews collected from retailers and review sites. When a tire has only one of the two, we use what exists and say so.
Community buzz from Reddit and forums is shown for context only — it never changes the score.