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 Sumitomo Touring LS H — 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
Tire B
Sumitomo
Sumitomo Touring LS H
76
/ 100
Objective (60%)
–/100
No test data yet
User signal (40%)
68/100
Owner ratings
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VerdictToo close to call: Hankook Kinergy 4S and Sumitomo Touring LS H are within 2 points overall. Hankook Kinergy 4S is stronger on noise and snow. Sumitomo Touring LS H is stronger on handling and dry.
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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)
Touring LS H leads by 9
Why this score
| Source | Kinergy 4S | Touring LS H |
|---|---|---|
| Professional tests (TWG score) | 70 | – |
| Tyre Reviews owners | 82 | – |
Wet
Score (0–100)
Kinergy 4S leads by 1
Why this score
| Source | Kinergy 4S | Touring LS H |
|---|---|---|
| Professional tests (TWG score) | 77 | – |
| Tyre Reviews owners | 76 | – |
Snow
Score (0–100)
Kinergy 4S leads by 17
Why this score
| Source | Kinergy 4S | Touring LS H |
|---|---|---|
| Professional tests (TWG score) | 69 | – |
| Tyre Reviews owners | 93 | – |
Comfort
Score (0–100)
Touring LS H leads by 1
Why this score
| Source | Kinergy 4S | Touring LS H |
|---|---|---|
| Tyre Reviews owners | 77 | – |
Noise
Score (0–100)
Kinergy 4S leads by 20
Why this score
| Source | Kinergy 4S | Touring LS H |
|---|---|---|
| Professional tests (TWG score) | 95 | – |
Treadwear
Score (0–100)
Touring LS H leads by 1
Why this score
| Source | Kinergy 4S | Touring LS H |
|---|---|---|
| Tyre Reviews owners | 72 | – |
Handling
Score (0–100)
Touring LS H leads by 16
Why this score
| Source | Kinergy 4S | Touring LS H |
|---|---|---|
| Tyre Reviews owners | 68 | – |
Scores at a glance
| Category | Hankook Kinergy 4S | Sumitomo Touring LS H |
|---|---|---|
| Relative Score | 77 | 76 |
| Dry | 75 | 84 |
| Wet | 77 | 76 |
| Snow | 79 | 62 |
| Comfort | 77 | 78 |
| Noise | 95 | 75 |
| Treadwear | 72 | 73 |
| Handling | 68 | 84 |
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Headline score
77
/ 100
Tire A
76
/ 100
Tire B
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.
Not enough owner reviews yet to extract themes.
Specifications
Specs side by side
| Attribute | A · Hankook Kinergy 4S | B · Sumitomo Touring LS H |
|---|---|---|
| Category | All Season High Performance tires | — |
| Vehicle type | Passenger Car / Crossover | — |
Final verdict
Which one should you actually buy?
77
/ 100
Hankook
76
/ 100
Sumitomo
Too close to call: Hankook Kinergy 4S and Sumitomo Touring LS H are within 2 points overall. Hankook Kinergy 4S is stronger on noise and snow. Sumitomo Touring LS H is stronger on handling and dry.
Pick tire A
You want a quieter cabin
Hankook Kinergy 4S scores 95 vs 75 on noise.
Pick tire A
You drive through snowy winters
Hankook Kinergy 4S scores 79 vs 62 on snow.
Pick tire B
You enjoy sharp, responsive handling
Sumitomo Touring LS H scores 84 vs 68 on handling.
Pick tire B
You want the most grip on dry roads
Sumitomo Touring LS H scores 84 vs 75 on dry.
Tire A · Hankook Kinergy 4S
Tire B · Sumitomo Touring LS H
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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.