77
/ 100
Objective (60%)
72/100
2 professional tests
User signal (40%)
78/100
13 owner reviews
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Head-to-head
Updated September 2026
Hankook Kinergy 4S vs Nexen N Priz 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.
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77
/ 100
Objective (60%)
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No test data yet
User signal (40%)
74/100
20 owner reviews
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VerdictToo close to call: Hankook Kinergy 4S and Nexen N Priz 4S are within 2 points overall. Hankook Kinergy 4S is stronger on snow and wet. Nexen N Priz 4S is stronger on dry, comfort and treadwear.
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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)
N Priz 4S leads by 8
Why this score
| Source | Kinergy 4S | N Priz 4S |
|---|---|---|
| Professional tests (TWG score) | 70 | – |
| Tyre Reviews owners | 82 | 78 |
Wet
Score (0–100)
Kinergy 4S leads by 6
Why this score
| Source | Kinergy 4S | N Priz 4S |
|---|---|---|
| Professional tests (TWG score) | 77 | – |
| Tyre Reviews owners | 76 | 59 |
Snow
Score (0–100)
Kinergy 4S leads by 8
Why this score
| Source | Kinergy 4S | N Priz 4S |
|---|---|---|
| Professional tests (TWG score) | 69 | – |
| Tyre Reviews owners | 93 | 60 |
Comfort
Score (0–100)
N Priz 4S leads by 5
Why this score
| Source | Kinergy 4S | N Priz 4S |
|---|---|---|
| Tyre Reviews owners | 77 | 76 |
Noise
Score (0–100)
N Priz 4S leads by 2
Why this score
| Source | Kinergy 4S | N Priz 4S |
|---|---|---|
| Professional tests (TWG score) | 95 | – |
Treadwear
Score (0–100)
N Priz 4S leads by 3
Why this score
| Source | Kinergy 4S | N Priz 4S |
|---|---|---|
| Tyre Reviews owners | 72 | 65 |
Handling
Score (0–100)
Kinergy 4S leads by 2
Why this score
| Source | Kinergy 4S | N Priz 4S |
|---|---|---|
| Tyre Reviews owners | 68 | 66 |
Scores at a glance
| Category | Hankook Kinergy 4S | Nexen N Priz 4S |
|---|---|---|
| Relative Score | 77 | 77 |
| Dry | 75 | 83 |
| Wet | 77 | 71 |
| Snow | 79 | 71 |
| Comfort | 77 | 82 |
| Noise | 95 | 97 |
| Treadwear | 72 | 75 |
| Handling | 68 | 66 |
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77
/ 100
Tire A
77
/ 100
Tire B
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Pros, cons & observations
Themes extracted from owner reviews across retailers and review sites — not the opinion of TireWheelGuide.
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.
The Nexen N Priz 4S presents a polarized user experience, often praised for its affordability and competent performance in dry and light snowy conditions. However, significant inconsistencies in wet-weather traction and tread longevity lead to widely varying reports, ranging from excellent value to safety concerns.
Pros
- Strong value proposition and competitive pricing
- Reliable traction in dry conditions
- Effective performance in light to moderate snow
- Quiet and comfortable ride quality
Cons
- Inconsistent and potentially dangerous wet-weather grip
- Reports of rapid or uneven tread wear
- Poor lateral stability and understeer in challenging conditions
- Performance degradation over time
Observations
- Users with FWD vehicles reported significant improvements in snow traction compared to stock tires.
- Drivers of heavier or high-performance vehicles noted more pronounced issues with wet-weather understeer and premature wear.
- Performance appears highly subjective based on regional climate, with users in mountainous or high-precipitation areas reporting lower satisfaction.
Specifications
Specs side by side
| Attribute | A · Hankook Kinergy 4S | B · Nexen N Priz 4S |
|---|---|---|
| Category | All Season High Performance tires | All Season Touring tires |
| Vehicle type | Passenger Car / Crossover | Passenger Car / Crossover |
Final verdict
Which one should you actually buy?
77
/ 100
Hankook
77
/ 100
Nexen
Too close to call: Hankook Kinergy 4S and Nexen N Priz 4S are within 2 points overall. Hankook Kinergy 4S is stronger on snow and wet. Nexen N Priz 4S is stronger on dry, comfort and treadwear.
Pick tire A
You drive through snowy winters
Hankook Kinergy 4S scores 79 vs 71 on snow.
Pick tire B
You want the most grip on dry roads
Nexen N Priz 4S scores 83 vs 75 on dry.
Pick tire A
Your priority is wet-weather safety
Hankook Kinergy 4S scores 77 vs 71 on wet.
Pick tire B
You want the most comfortable ride
Nexen N Priz 4S scores 82 vs 77 on comfort.
Tire A · Hankook Kinergy 4S
Tire B · Nexen N Priz 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.