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Head-to-head Updated September 2026

Hankook Kinergy 4S2 vs Pirelli Cinturato P7 All Season Plus — 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.

Tire A Hankook

Hankook Kinergy 4S2

All Season Premium Touring tires

Hankook Kinergy 4S2 tread pattern
Objective (60%)
89/100
28 professional tests
User signal (40%)
79/100
77 owner reviews
Dry
84
Wet
85
Snow
78
Comfort
80
Noise
83
Treadwear
80
Handling
74

Prices change daily — check the retailer for your size.

VS
Tire B Pirelli

Pirelli Cinturato P7 All Season Plus

Premium Touring All Season tire

Pirelli Cinturato P7 All Season Plus tread pattern
Objective (60%)
–/100
No test data yet
User signal (40%)
78/100
Owner ratings
Dry
91
Wet
87
Snow
75
Comfort
89
Noise
88
Treadwear
82
Handling
91

Prices change daily — check the retailer for your size.

VerdictWinner: Pirelli Cinturato P7 All Season Plus — better handling, comfort and dry. Pick the Hankook Kinergy 4S2 if snow matters most to you.
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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

Weight: Neutral
Score (0–100) Cinturato P7 All Season Plus leads by 7
A — Hankook Kinergy 4S2
84
B — Pirelli Cinturato P7 All Season Plus
91
Why this score
SourceKinergy 4S2Cinturato P7 All Season Plus
Professional tests (TWG score) 84 –
Tyre Reviews owners 81 –

Wet

Weight: Important
Score (0–100) Cinturato P7 All Season Plus leads by 2
A — Hankook Kinergy 4S2
85
B — Pirelli Cinturato P7 All Season Plus
87
Why this score
SourceKinergy 4S2Cinturato P7 All Season Plus
Professional tests (TWG score) 85 –
Tyre Reviews owners 81 –

Snow

Weight: Neutral
Score (0–100) Kinergy 4S2 leads by 3
A — Hankook Kinergy 4S2
78
B — Pirelli Cinturato P7 All Season Plus
75
Why this score
SourceKinergy 4S2Cinturato P7 All Season Plus
Professional tests (TWG score) 77 –
Tyre Reviews owners 75 –

Comfort

Weight: Neutral
Score (0–100) Cinturato P7 All Season Plus leads by 9
A — Hankook Kinergy 4S2
80
B — Pirelli Cinturato P7 All Season Plus
89
Why this score
SourceKinergy 4S2Cinturato P7 All Season Plus
Professional tests (TWG score) 80 –
Tyre Reviews owners 74 –

Noise

Weight: Neutral
Score (0–100) Cinturato P7 All Season Plus leads by 5
A — Hankook Kinergy 4S2
83
B — Pirelli Cinturato P7 All Season Plus
88
Why this score
SourceKinergy 4S2Cinturato P7 All Season Plus
Professional tests (TWG score) 78 –

Treadwear

Weight: Important
Score (0–100) Cinturato P7 All Season Plus leads by 2
A — Hankook Kinergy 4S2
80
B — Pirelli Cinturato P7 All Season Plus
82
Why this score
SourceKinergy 4S2Cinturato P7 All Season Plus
Tyre Reviews owners 76 –

Handling

Weight: Neutral
Score (0–100) Cinturato P7 All Season Plus leads by 17
A — Hankook Kinergy 4S2
74
B — Pirelli Cinturato P7 All Season Plus
91
Why this score
SourceKinergy 4S2Cinturato P7 All Season Plus
Tyre Reviews owners 74 –

Scores at a glance

Hankook Kinergy 4S2 vs Pirelli Cinturato P7 All Season Plus: scores by category (0–100)
CategoryHankook Kinergy 4S2Pirelli Cinturato P7 All Season Plus
Relative Score 81 86
Dry 84 91
Wet 85 87
Snow 78 75
Comfort 80 89
Noise 83 88
Treadwear 80 82
Handling 74 91

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Tire A

Tire B

From owners

Pros, cons & observations

Themes extracted from owner reviews across retailers and review sites — not the opinion of TireWheelGuide.

Tire A Hankook Kinergy 4S2

The Hankook Kinergy 4S2 is widely regarded as a high-value, versatile all-season tire that excels in wet and cold conditions. While most users praise its exceptional price-to-performance ratio and reliable handling in varied weather, some report concerns regarding road noise at highway speeds and inconsistent tread longevity.

Pros

  • Exceptional wet weather traction and hydroplaning resistance
  • Strong value proposition with a competitive price point
  • Reliable performance in cold temperatures and light-to-moderate snow
  • Solid dry handling and steering responsiveness for an all-season tire

Cons

  • Audible road noise or 'whining' at highway speeds (120-140 km/h)
  • Reports of inconsistent tread wear or premature degradation
  • Potential for reduced fuel economy compared to dedicated summer or specialized touring tires
  • Occasional reports of sudden grip loss at the limit on specific vehicle setups

Observations

  • EV owners noted that the tire can be noticeably noisier than specialized low-noise EV tires.
  • Users with performance-oriented or heavier vehicles reported more rapid wear on the front axle.
  • Drivers of smaller, lighter vehicles often praised the tire's ability to improve ride comfort and handling over OEM options.
Tire B Pirelli Cinturato P7 All Season Plus

Not enough owner reviews yet to extract themes.

Specifications

Specs side by side

Attribute A · Hankook Kinergy 4S2 B · Pirelli Cinturato P7 All Season Plus
CategoryAll Season Premium Touring tiresPremium Touring All Season tire
Vehicle typePassenger Car / CrossoverPassenger Car / Crossover
Final verdict

Which one should you actually buy?

Hankook

Pirelli

Winner: Pirelli Cinturato P7 All Season Plus — better handling, comfort and dry. Pick the Hankook Kinergy 4S2 if snow matters most to you.

Pick tire B You enjoy sharp, responsive handling

Pirelli Cinturato P7 All Season Plus scores 91 vs 74 on handling.

Pick tire B You want the most comfortable ride

Pirelli Cinturato P7 All Season Plus scores 89 vs 80 on comfort.

Pick tire B You want the most grip on dry roads

Pirelli Cinturato P7 All Season Plus scores 91 vs 84 on dry.

Pick tire B You want a quieter cabin

Pirelli Cinturato P7 All Season Plus scores 88 vs 83 on noise.

Tire A · Hankook Kinergy 4S2
Tire B · Pirelli Cinturato P7 All Season Plus

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.