Tests 81 · 13 tests Owners 76 · 117 reviews
Best test result: #1 of 9 in 2021 AZ All Season Tyre Test (noise)
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Michelin CrossClimate+ vs Hankook Kinergy 4S2 — Compared
Relative Score (0–100): 60% professional tests, 40% owner reviews.
CrossClimate+ is ahead, 78–72
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Tests 78 · 24 tests Owners 66 · 62 reviews
Best test result: #1 of 11 in 2020 Auto Bild SUV All Season Tyre Test (wet braking)
Category by category
Relative Score per category, 0–100. Open “Why this score” for the tests and owner ratings behind it.
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86
Dry
CrossClimate+ +1274Why this score
Source CrossClimate+ Kinergy 4S2 Professional tests (TWG score) 91 82 Reviews found online 77 63 Dry Braking (% of best) 99% 94% Dry Braking - Cool (% of best) 95% 99% Dry Handling (% of best) 97% 98% Dry Handling - Cool (% of best) 100% 99% -
82
Wet
CrossClimate+ +280Why this score
Source CrossClimate+ Kinergy 4S2 Professional tests (TWG score) 83 85 Reviews found online 81 72 Wet Braking (% of best) 95% 100% Wet Braking - Cool (% of best) 95% 84% Wet Handling (% of best) 95% 99% Wet Handling - Cool (% of best) 100% 96% -
70
Snow
Kinergy 4S2 +373Why this score
Source CrossClimate+ Kinergy 4S2 Professional tests (TWG score) 68 78 Reviews found online 72 66 Snow Braking (% of best) 94% 96% Snow Handling (% of best) 98% 99% Snow Traction (% of best) 94% 93% -
73
Comfort
CrossClimate+ +271Why this score
Source CrossClimate+ Kinergy 4S2 Professional tests (TWG score) 71 75 Reviews found online 76 65 -
68
Noise
Level68Why this score
Source CrossClimate+ Kinergy 4S2 Professional tests (TWG score) 65 68 Reviews found online 71 – -
79
Treadwear
CrossClimate+ +1168Why this score
Source CrossClimate+ Kinergy 4S2 Professional tests (TWG score) 83 71 Reviews found online 75 63 -
74
Handling
CrossClimate+ +965Why this score
Source CrossClimate+ Kinergy 4S2 Reviews found online 74 65
Scores at a glance
| Category | Michelin CrossClimate+ | Hankook Kinergy 4S2 |
|---|---|---|
| Relative Score | 78 | 72 |
| Dry | 86 | 74 |
| Wet | 82 | 80 |
| Snow | 70 | 73 |
| Comfort | 73 | 71 |
| Noise | 68 | 68 |
| Treadwear | 79 | 68 |
| Handling | 74 | 65 |
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Headline score
78
/ 100
CrossClimate+
72
/ 100
Kinergy 4S2
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 | CrossClimate+ | Kinergy 4S2 | Δ | Both? |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Dry Braking | Dry | 99% #3/10 · 2019 Auto Bild All Season Tyre Test | 94% #5/31 · 2019 All Season Tyre Performance Overview | +4.9 | Different tests |
| Dry Braking - Cool | Dry | 95% #6/9 · 2021 AZ All Season Tyre Test | 99% #2/9 · 2021 AZ All Season Tyre Test | −4.0 | Same test |
| Dry Handling | Dry | 97% #7/9 · 2018 AZ Summer AND All Season Tyre Test | 98% #13/16 · 2023 Auto Bild All Season Tyre Test | −0.6 | Different tests |
| Dry Handling - Cool | Dry | 100% #2/9 · 2021 AZ All Season Tyre Test | 99% #3/9 · 2021 AZ All Season Tyre Test | +0.1 | Same test |
| Rolling Resistance | Efficiency | 87% #7/9 · 2018 AZ Summer AND All Season Tyre Test | 84% #8/9 · 2023 Auto Zeitung All Season Tyre Test | +2.8 | Different tests |
| Ice Braking | Ice | 100% #4/7 · 2020 ADAC SUV All Season Tyre Test | 86% #13/16 · 2024 ADAC All Season Tyre Test | +13.8 | Different tests |
| Noise | Other | 100% #1/9 · 2021 AZ All Season Tyre Test | 99% #3/12 · 2024 Minivan / SUV All Season Tyre Test | +0.6 | Different tests |
| Price | Other | 56% #9/9 · 2018 AZ Summer AND All Season Tyre Test | 96% #2/9 · 2021 AZ All Season Tyre Test | −40.2 | Different tests |
| Value | Other | 75% #10/14 · 2020 Auto Bild All Season Tyre Test | 81% #6/15 · 2025 AutoBild All Season Tyre Test | −5.8 | Different tests |
| Wear | Other | 100% #1/10 · 2018 Auto Bild All Season Tyre Test | 59% #9/10 · 2018 Auto Bild All Season Tyre Test | +41.0 | Same test |
| Overall Ranking | Overall | 25% #4/9 · 2021 AZ All Season Tyre Test | 33% #3/16 · 2021 Auto Bild All Season Tyre Test | −8.3 | Different tests |
| Snow Braking | Snow | 94% #9/11 · 2020 Auto Bild SUV All Season Tyre Test | 96% #4/9 · 2026 Die Reifentester All Season Tyre Test - 225/40 R18 | −2.1 | Different tests |
| Snow Handling | Snow | 98% #7/9 · 2021 AZ All Season Tyre Test | 99% #3/10 · 2019 Auto Bild All Season Tyre Test | −1.8 | Different tests |
| Snow Traction | Snow | 94% #7/9 · 2021 AZ All Season Tyre Test | 93% #8/16 · 2021 Auto Bild All Season Tyre Test | +1.0 | Different tests |
| Straight Aqua | Straight | 95% #8/9 · 2021 AZ All Season Tyre Test | 98% #3/10 · 2024 Auto Bild SUV All Season Tyre Test | −3.6 | Different tests |
| Subj. Comfort | Subj | 90% #2/4 · 2022 AutoView All-Season Tire Test R18 | 83% #3/9 · 2023 Auto Zeitung All Season Tyre Test | +6.7 | Different tests |
| Subj. Dry Handling | Subj | 70% #13/13 · 2019 Swedish Summer Tyre Test | 95% #3/9 · 2026 Die Reifentester All Season Tyre Test - 225/40 R18 | −25.2 | Different tests |
| Subj. Wet Handling | Subj | 60% #13/13 · 2019 Swedish Summer Tyre Test | 91% #6/9 · 2026 Die Reifentester All Season Tyre Test - 225/40 R18 | −30.6 | Different tests |
| Total Cost of Ownership | Total | 0% #4/10 · 2018 Auto Bild All Season Tyre Test | 0% #8/10 · 2018 Auto Bild All Season Tyre Test | 0.0 | Same test |
| Wet Braking | Wet | 95% #4/10 · 2019 Auto Bild All Season Tyre Test | 100% #1/11 · 2020 Auto Bild SUV All Season Tyre Test | −4.7 | Different tests |
| Wet Braking - Cool | Wet | 95% #2/9 · 2021 AZ All Season Tyre Test | 84% #7/9 · 2021 AZ All Season Tyre Test | +10.9 | Same test |
| Wet Handling | Wet | 95% #9/9 · 2021 AZ All Season Tyre Test | 99% #4/10 · 2025 Auto Bild Sports Car All Season Tyre Test | −3.9 | Different tests |
| Wet Handling - Cool | Wet | 100% #4/9 · 2021 AZ All Season Tyre Test | 96% #9/9 · 2021 AZ All Season Tyre Test | +4.0 | Same test |
Pros, cons & observations
Themes extracted from owner reviews found online — not the opinion of TireWheelGuide.
Tire A CrossClimate+
Pros
- Excellent traction and confidence in light to moderate snow and ice.
- Strong wet and dry road handling that rivals dedicated summer tires.
- Impressive tread longevity and durability over high mileage.
Cons
- Performance in wet conditions can diminish significantly as the tire wears.
- Increased road noise reported by some users compared to dedicated summer tires.
- Occasional reports of a harsh or 'bouncy' ride on certain vehicle suspensions.
Tire B Kinergy 4S2
Pros
- Exceptional wet weather grip, braking, and aquaplaning resistance
- Strong performance and confidence in cold temperatures, light snow, and slush
- High overall value for money compared to premium tier alternatives
Cons
- Increased road noise and occasional highway 'whining' or howling between 120-140 km/h
- Some reports of faster-than-expected tread wear or uneven inner tread deformation
- Softer sidewalls can induce initial steering delay or a slight floating feel during aggressive cornering
Specs side by side
| Attribute | A · Michelin CrossClimate+ | B · Hankook Kinergy 4S2 |
|---|---|---|
| Category | All Season Premium Touring tires | All Season Premium Touring tires |
| Vehicle type | Passenger Car / Crossover | Passenger Car / Crossover |
Which one should you actually buy?
78
/ 100
Michelin CrossClimate+
72
/ 100
Hankook Kinergy 4S2
Winner: Michelin CrossClimate+ — better dry, treadwear and handling. Pick the Hankook Kinergy 4S2 if snow matters most to you.
Pick tire A
You want the most grip on dry roads
Michelin CrossClimate+ scores 86 vs 74 on dry.
Pick tire A
You want the longest tread life
Michelin CrossClimate+ scores 79 vs 68 on treadwear.
Pick tire A
You enjoy sharp, responsive handling
Michelin CrossClimate+ scores 74 vs 65 on handling.
Pick tire B
You drive through snowy winters
Hankook Kinergy 4S2 scores 73 vs 70 on snow.
Tire A · Michelin CrossClimate+
Tire B · Hankook Kinergy 4S2
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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), each result compared with every other tire in the same test and newer tests counting more. 40% comes from owner reviews found online, adjusted for how generously each site rates. Both use one scale: the average tested tire gets 70, the best 100. When a tire has only one of the two, the missing half is estimated from the other and the score stays closer to average; with no road test and fewer than five owner reviews it gets no score yet.
Community buzz from Reddit and forums is shown for context only — it never changes the score.