75
/ 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 Vredestein Quatrac 3 — 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
82
/ 100
Objective (60%)
–/100
No test data yet
User signal (40%)
84/100
49 owner reviews
Prices change daily — check the retailer for your size.
VerdictWinner: Vredestein Quatrac 3 — better snow, wet and handling. 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)
Quatrac 3 leads by 6
Why this score
| Source | Kinergy 4S | Quatrac 3 |
|---|---|---|
| Professional tests (TWG score) | 70 | – |
| Tyre Reviews owners | 82 | 81 |
Wet
Score (0–100)
Quatrac 3 leads by 9
Why this score
| Source | Kinergy 4S | Quatrac 3 |
|---|---|---|
| Professional tests (TWG score) | 77 | – |
| Tyre Reviews owners | 76 | 86 |
Snow
Score (0–100)
Quatrac 3 leads by 21
Why this score
| Source | Kinergy 4S | Quatrac 3 |
|---|---|---|
| Professional tests (TWG score) | 69 | – |
| Tyre Reviews owners | 93 | 100 |
Comfort
Score (0–100)
Why this score
| Source | Kinergy 4S | Quatrac 3 |
|---|---|---|
| Tyre Reviews owners | 77 | 77 |
Noise
Score (0–100)
Why this score
| Source | Kinergy 4S | Quatrac 3 |
|---|---|---|
| Professional tests (TWG score) | 95 | – |
Treadwear
Score (0–100)
Quatrac 3 leads by 4
Why this score
| Source | Kinergy 4S | Quatrac 3 |
|---|---|---|
| Tyre Reviews owners | 72 | 76 |
Handling
Score (0–100)
Quatrac 3 leads by 8
Why this score
| Source | Kinergy 4S | Quatrac 3 |
|---|---|---|
| Tyre Reviews owners | 68 | 76 |
| DriverReviews owners | – | 84 |
Scores at a glance
| Category | Hankook Kinergy 4S | Vredestein Quatrac 3 |
|---|---|---|
| Relative Score | 75 | 82 |
| Dry | 75 | 81 |
| Wet | 77 | 86 |
| Snow | 79 | 100 |
| Comfort | 77 | 77 |
| Noise | 95 | – |
| Treadwear | 72 | 76 |
| Handling | 68 | 76 |
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Headline score
75
/ 100
Tire A
82
/ 100
Tire B
Only categories both tires have data for count toward the headline score.
From owners
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 Vredestein Quatrac 3 is widely regarded as a highly capable all-season tire that excels in adverse weather conditions, particularly snow, ice, and mud. While users consistently praise its winter performance and safety, the consensus is that it functions as a compromise, with some users reporting increased road noise as the tread wears and variable longevity depending on vehicle weight and driving style.
Pros
- Exceptional grip and confidence in snow, ice, and slushy conditions.
- Strong, predictable performance in wet and cold weather.
- Provides a reliable, safe alternative to dedicated winter tires for rural or unpredictable climates.
- Good value proposition compared to premium competitors.
Cons
- Significant increase in road noise and 'droning' as the tire wears past the 10,000-mile mark.
- Inconsistent tread life, with some users reporting rapid wear on heavier vehicles or under high-load conditions.
- Noticeable compromise in dry-weather handling and steering sharpness compared to dedicated summer tires.
- Occasional reports of high-pitched noise or 'hissing' on damp road surfaces.
Observations
- Users with lighter vehicles (e.g., small hatchbacks) generally report better tread longevity and satisfaction compared to those with heavier estates or SUVs.
- The tire is frequently praised for transforming the comfort and road-holding of smaller vehicles, such as the Mazda MX5 or Ford Fiesta.
- Heavy-duty use, such as towing or driving on rough, twisty roads, significantly accelerates tread wear.
Specifications
Specs side by side
| Attribute | A · Hankook Kinergy 4S | B · Vredestein Quatrac 3 |
|---|---|---|
| Category | All Season High Performance tires | All Season High Performance tires |
| Vehicle type | Passenger Car / Crossover | Passenger Car / Crossover |
Final verdict
Which one should you actually buy?
75
/ 100
Hankook
82
/ 100
Vredestein
Winner: Vredestein Quatrac 3 — better snow, wet and handling. It leads or ties in every category we score.
Pick tire B
You drive through snowy winters
Vredestein Quatrac 3 scores 100 vs 79 on snow.
Pick tire B
Your priority is wet-weather safety
Vredestein Quatrac 3 scores 86 vs 77 on wet.
Pick tire B
You enjoy sharp, responsive handling
Vredestein Quatrac 3 scores 76 vs 68 on handling.
Pick tire B
You want the most grip on dry roads
Vredestein Quatrac 3 scores 81 vs 75 on dry.
Tire A · Hankook Kinergy 4S
Tire B · Vredestein Quatrac 3
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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.