All-season tire All Season Premium Touring tires Updated September 2026
Hankook Kinergy 4S2 review
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.
Relative score
81/100
tests + owners
Owner reviews
79/100
77 reviews
Road tests
89/100
33 published tests
Owners rate it 10.2 points lower than the instrumented road tests do — see the two score breakdowns below for where they disagree.
Scores
Two scoring systems, side by side
Owner scores come from reviews on retailer and review sites; road-test scores come from instrumented tests. Where they disagree, it is usually a discipline owners rarely push to the limit.
By owner reviews
79.2%
Would buy again
76%
Dry
Wet
Snow & ice
Comfort
Noise
Treadwear
Handling
By road tests
89.4%By discipline (% of best in test)
From owners
What owners like and dislike
Themes extracted from 77 owner reviews across retailers and review sites.
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
Worth knowing
- 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.
Test results
33 published test appearances
Placement within each field. Open a test for the discipline-by-discipline result.
The BEST All Season tires For 2026/27 · 225/40 R18
7th of 10
Best: Dry Handling · 2nd
Weakest: Rolling Resistance · 10th
| Discipline | Placement | Field position |
|---|---|---|
| Wet Handling | 4th of 10 | |
| Wet Circle | 6th of 10 | |
| Dry Handling | 2nd of 10 | |
| Snow Traction | 7th of 10 | |
| Snow Handling | 7th of 10 | |
| Rolling Resistance | 10th of 10 | |
| Straight Aqua | 5th of 10 | |
| Curved Aquaplaning | 7th of 10 | |
| Subj. Dry Handling | 6th of 10 | |
| Subj. Comfort | 5th of 10 | |
| Noise | 5th of 10 |
2026 Die Reifentester All Season tire Test - 225/40 R18 · 225/40 R18
6th of 9
Best: Wet Braking · 3rd
Weakest: Rolling Resistance · 8th
| Discipline | Placement | Field position |
|---|---|---|
| Wet Braking | 3rd of 9 | |
| Dry Braking | 5th of 9 | |
| Snow Braking | 4th of 9 | |
| Snow Traction | 6th of 9 | |
| Rolling Resistance | 8th of 9 | |
| Straight Aqua | 6th of 9 | |
| Curved Aquaplaning | 3rd of 9 | |
| Subj. Dry Handling | 3rd of 9 | |
| Subj. Comfort | 8th of 9 | |
| Subj. Wet Handling | 6th of 9 | |
| Subj. Noise | 7th of 9 | |
| Subj. Snow Handling | 7th of 9 |
2026 ADAC All Season tire Test - 185/65 R15 · 185/65 R15
5th of 16
Best: Curved Aquaplaning · 1st
Weakest: Noise · 14th
| Discipline | Placement | Field position |
|---|---|---|
| Wet Braking | 12th of 16 | |
| Dry Braking | 7th of 16 | |
| Snow Braking | 6th of 16 | |
| Snow Traction | 8th of 16 | |
| Ice Braking | 11th of 16 | |
| Straight Aqua | 3rd of 16 | |
| Curved Aquaplaning | 1st of 16 | |
| Noise | 14th of 16 | |
| Wear | 2nd of 16 | |
| Fuel Consumption | 7th of 16 | |
| Abrasion | 4th of 16 | |
| Wet Braking - Concrete | 12th of 16 |
2025 Auto Bild Sports Car All Season tire Test · 225/45 R18
3rd of 10
Best: Wet Circle · 1st
Weakest: Rolling Resistance · 10th
| Discipline | Placement | Field position |
|---|---|---|
| Wet Braking | 5th of 10 | |
| Wet Handling | 4th of 10 | |
| Wet Circle | 1st of 10 | |
| Dry Braking | 6th of 10 | |
| Dry Handling | 3rd of 10 | |
| Snow Braking | 4th of 10 | |
| Snow Traction | 8th of 10 | |
| Snow Handling | 5th of 10 | |
| Rolling Resistance | 10th of 10 | |
| Straight Aqua | 7th of 10 | |
| Curved Aquaplaning | 4th of 10 | |
| Subj. Comfort | 4th of 10 | |
| Noise | 10th of 10 | |
| Snow Slalom | 6th of 10 |
2025 Autobild SUV All Season tire Test · 215/55 R17
3rd of 11
Best: Dry Handling · 1st
Weakest: Wet Braking · 7th
| Discipline | Placement | Field position |
|---|---|---|
| Wet Braking | 7th of 11 | |
| Wet Handling | 6th of 11 | |
| Wet Circle | 5th of 11 | |
| Dry Braking | 6th of 11 | |
| Dry Handling | 1st of 11 | |
| Snow Braking | 4th of 11 | |
| Snow Traction | 6th of 11 | |
| Snow Handling | 6th of 11 | |
| Rolling Resistance | 4th of 11 | |
| Straight Aqua | 7th of 11 | |
| Curved Aquaplaning | 6th of 11 | |
| Subj. Comfort | 2nd of 11 | |
| Noise | 5th of 11 | |
| Snow Slalom | 5th of 11 |
2025 AutoBild All Season tire Test · 225/40 R18
5th of 15
Best: Wet Circle · 4th
Weakest: Wet Braking · 12th
| Discipline | Placement | Field position |
|---|---|---|
| Wet Braking | 12th of 15 | |
| Wet Handling | 6th of 15 | |
| Wet Circle | 4th of 15 | |
| Dry Braking | 12th of 15 | |
| Dry Handling | 8th of 15 | |
| Snow Braking | 4th of 15 | |
| Snow Traction | 6th of 15 | |
| Snow Handling | 9th of 15 | |
| Rolling Resistance | 9th of 15 | |
| Straight Aqua | 12th of 15 | |
| Curved Aquaplaning | 6th of 15 | |
| Noise | 11th of 15 | |
| Value | 6th of 15 | |
| Wear | 5th of 15 | |
| Abrasion | 4th of 15 | |
| Total Cost of Ownership | 7th of 15 | |
| Snow Circle | 6th of 15 |
2025 Auto Bild All Season Camper Van tire Test · 245/45 R18
6th of 9
Best: Dry Handling · 1st
Weakest: Rolling Resistance · 9th
| Discipline | Placement | Field position |
|---|---|---|
| Wet Braking | 5th of 9 | |
| Wet Handling | 7th of 9 | |
| Dry Braking | 6th of 9 | |
| Dry Handling | 1st of 9 | |
| Snow Braking | 3rd of 9 | |
| Snow Traction | 4th of 9 | |
| Snow Handling | 4th of 9 | |
| Rolling Resistance | 9th of 9 | |
| Straight Aqua | 7th of 9 | |
| Curved Aquaplaning | 8th of 9 | |
| Noise | 5th of 9 | |
| Snow Slalom | 4th of 9 |
2024 Sport Auto All Season tire Test · 215/40 R18
2nd of 6
Best: Snow Braking · 1st
Weakest: Dry Braking · 6th
| Discipline | Placement | Field position |
|---|---|---|
| Wet Braking | 2nd of 6 | |
| Wet Handling | 2nd of 6 | |
| Dry Braking | 6th of 6 | |
| Dry Handling | 2nd of 6 | |
| Snow Braking | 1st of 6 | |
| Snow Traction | 1st of 6 | |
| Snow Handling | 1st of 6 | |
| Rolling Resistance | 3rd of 6 | |
| Straight Aqua | 1st of 6 | |
| Curved Aquaplaning | 1st of 6 | |
| Noise | 2nd of 6 |
2024 Auto Express All Season tire Test · 205/55 R16
4th of 7
| Discipline | Placement | Field position |
|---|
2024 Auto Bild SUV All Season tire Test · 245/45 R18
2nd of 10
Best: Dry Handling · 1st
Weakest: Rolling Resistance · 9th
| Discipline | Placement | Field position |
|---|---|---|
| Wet Braking | 4th of 10 | |
| Wet Handling | 2nd of 10 | |
| Dry Braking | 5th of 10 | |
| Dry Handling | 1st of 10 | |
| Snow Braking | 2nd of 10 | |
| Snow Traction | 5th of 10 | |
| Snow Handling | 3rd of 10 | |
| Rolling Resistance | 9th of 10 | |
| Straight Aqua | 3rd of 10 | |
| Noise | 4th of 10 | |
| Snow Circle | 3rd of 10 |
2024 Minivan / SUV All Season tire Test · 235/55 R17
8th of 12
Best: Wet Braking · 2nd
Weakest: Rolling Resistance · 11th
| Discipline | Placement | Field position |
|---|---|---|
| Wet Braking | 2nd of 12 | |
| Wet Handling | 3rd of 12 | |
| Wet Circle | 3rd of 12 | |
| Dry Braking | 5th of 12 | |
| Dry Handling | 2nd of 12 | |
| Snow Braking | 4th of 12 | |
| Snow Traction | 5th of 12 | |
| Snow Handling | 5th of 12 | |
| Rolling Resistance | 11th of 12 | |
| Straight Aqua | 11th of 12 | |
| Noise | 3rd of 12 | |
| Price | 3rd of 12 | |
| Snow Slalom | 7th of 12 |
2024 ADAC All Season tire Test · 205/55 R16
3rd of 16
Best: Wear · 2nd
Weakest: Noise · 14th
| Discipline | Placement | Field position |
|---|---|---|
| Wet Braking | 10th of 16 | |
| Dry Braking | 4th of 16 | |
| Snow Braking | 10th of 16 | |
| Snow Traction | 8th of 16 | |
| Ice Braking | 13th of 16 | |
| Straight Aqua | 11th of 16 | |
| Curved Aquaplaning | 5th of 16 | |
| Noise | 14th of 16 | |
| Wear | 2nd of 16 | |
| Fuel Consumption | 8th of 16 | |
| Abrasion | 3rd of 16 | |
| Wet Braking - Concrete | 11th of 16 | |
| Tyre Weight | 9th of 16 |
2023 Auto Zeitung All Season tire Test · 215/55 R17
3rd of 9
Best: Dry Handling · 1st
Weakest: Rolling Resistance · 8th
| Discipline | Placement | Field position |
|---|---|---|
| Wet Braking | 2nd of 9 | |
| Wet Handling | 4th of 9 | |
| Wet Circle | 4th of 9 | |
| Dry Braking | 4th of 9 | |
| Dry Handling | 1st of 9 | |
| Snow Braking | 5th of 9 | |
| Snow Traction | 5th of 9 | |
| Snow Handling | 5th of 9 | |
| Rolling Resistance | 8th of 9 | |
| Straight Aqua | 7th of 9 | |
| Subj. Comfort | 3rd of 9 | |
| Noise | 6th of 9 | |
| Snow Slalom | 6th of 9 |
2023 Auto Bild All Season tire Test · 225/45 R17
8th of 16
Best: Curved Aquaplaning · 1st
Weakest: Fuel Consumption · 15th
| Discipline | Placement | Field position |
|---|---|---|
| Wet Braking | 13th of 16 | |
| Wet Handling | 11th of 16 | |
| Dry Braking | 12th of 16 | |
| Dry Handling | 13th of 16 | |
| Snow Braking | 4th of 16 | |
| Snow Traction | 9th of 16 | |
| Snow Handling | 8th of 16 | |
| Rolling Resistance | 11th of 16 | |
| Straight Aqua | 7th of 16 | |
| Curved Aquaplaning | 1st of 16 | |
| Noise | 12th of 16 | |
| Value | 3rd of 16 | |
| Wear | 2nd of 16 | |
| Fuel Consumption | 15th of 16 | |
| Total Cost of Ownership | 3rd of 16 |
2023 All Season tire 35 Set Shootout · 225/45 R17
13th of 35
| Discipline | Placement | Field position |
|---|---|---|
| Wet Braking | 14th of 35 | |
| Dry Braking | 14th of 35 |
2023 Tyre Reviews All Season tire Test · 195/65 R15
3rd of 10
Best: Dry Handling · 1st
Weakest: Straight Aqua · 10th
| Discipline | Placement | Field position |
|---|---|---|
| Wet Handling | 5th of 10 | |
| Dry Handling | 1st of 10 | |
| Snow Braking | 7th of 10 | |
| Snow Traction | 7th of 10 | |
| Snow Handling | 8th of 10 | |
| Rolling Resistance | 5th of 10 | |
| Straight Aqua | 10th of 10 | |
| Subj. Dry Handling | 1st of 10 | |
| Subj. Comfort | 3rd of 10 | |
| Subj. Wet Handling | 2nd of 10 | |
| Price | 6th of 10 | |
| Subj. Snow Handling | 5th of 10 |
2022 Auto Bild All Season tire Test · 195/55 R16
3rd of 15
Best: Snow Handling · 2nd
Weakest: Abrasion · 14th
| Discipline | Placement | Field position |
|---|---|---|
| Wet Braking | 5th of 15 | |
| Wet Handling | 4th of 15 | |
| Dry Braking | 5th of 15 | |
| Dry Handling | 4th of 15 | |
| Snow Braking | 6th of 15 | |
| Snow Traction | 4th of 15 | |
| Snow Handling | 2nd of 15 | |
| Rolling Resistance | 11th of 15 | |
| Straight Aqua | 12th of 15 | |
| Noise | 2nd of 15 | |
| Value | 11th of 15 | |
| Price | 5th of 15 | |
| Wear | 12th of 15 | |
| Fuel Consumption | 11th of 15 | |
| Abrasion | 14th of 15 | |
| Total Cost of Ownership | 12th of 15 |
2022 All Season tire Market Overview · 195/55 R16
5th of 35
| Discipline | Placement | Field position |
|---|---|---|
| Wet Braking | 5th of 35 | |
| Dry Braking | 5th of 35 |
2022/23 Tyre Reviews All Season tire Test · 225/45 R17
2nd of 10
Best: Straight Aqua · 1st
Weakest: Rolling Resistance · 8th
| Discipline | Placement | Field position |
|---|---|---|
| Wet Handling | 2nd of 10 | |
| Dry Handling | 4th of 10 | |
| Snow Traction | 4th of 10 | |
| Snow Handling | 3rd of 10 | |
| Rolling Resistance | 8th of 10 | |
| Straight Aqua | 1st of 10 | |
| Noise | 4th of 10 | |
| Price | 7th of 10 |
2021 Auto Bild All Season tire Test · 225/50 R17
3rd of 16
Best: Wet Handling · 4th
Weakest: Wear · 14th
| Discipline | Placement | Field position |
|---|---|---|
| Wet Braking | 5th of 16 | |
| Wet Handling | 4th of 16 | |
| Dry Braking | 4th of 16 | |
| Dry Handling | 7th of 16 | |
| Snow Braking | 11th of 16 | |
| Snow Traction | 8th of 16 | |
| Snow Handling | 10th of 16 | |
| Rolling Resistance | 9th of 16 | |
| Straight Aqua | 5th of 16 | |
| Noise | 12th of 16 | |
| Value | 9th of 16 | |
| Price | 5th of 16 | |
| Wear | 14th of 16 | |
| Total Cost of Ownership | 12th of 16 |
2021 All Season tire Market Overview · 225/50 R17
4th of 32
Best: Dry Braking · 4th
Weakest: Wet Braking · 5th
| Discipline | Placement | Field position |
|---|---|---|
| Wet Braking | 5th of 32 | |
| Dry Braking | 4th of 32 |
2021 AZ All Season tire Test · 205/55 R16
6th of 9
Best: Snow Handling · 1st
Weakest: Wet Handling - Cool · 9th
| Discipline | Placement | Field position |
|---|---|---|
| Wet Braking | 7th of 9 | |
| Wet Handling | 5th of 9 | |
| Dry Braking | 5th of 9 | |
| Dry Handling | 8th of 9 | |
| Snow Braking | 6th of 9 | |
| Snow Traction | 3rd of 9 | |
| Snow Handling | 1st of 9 | |
| Rolling Resistance | 7th of 9 | |
| Straight Aqua | 2nd of 9 | |
| Noise | 5th of 9 | |
| Price | 2nd of 9 | |
| Dry Handling - Cool | 3rd of 9 | |
| Wet Braking - Cool | 7th of 9 | |
| Dry Braking - Cool | 2nd of 9 | |
| Wet Handling - Cool | 9th of 9 |
2020 Auto Express All Season tire Test · 225/45 R17
3rd of 6
| Discipline | Placement | Field position |
|---|
2020 Auto Bild SUV All Season tire Test · 215/60 R16
1st of 11
Best: Wet Braking · 1st
Weakest: Snow Traction · 6th
| Discipline | Placement | Field position |
|---|---|---|
| Wet Braking | 1st of 11 | |
| Wet Handling | 1st of 11 | |
| Dry Braking | 4th of 11 | |
| Dry Handling | 5th of 11 | |
| Snow Braking | 4th of 11 | |
| Snow Traction | 6th of 11 | |
| Snow Handling | 4th of 11 | |
| Rolling Resistance | 6th of 11 | |
| Straight Aqua | 4th of 11 | |
| Noise | 5th of 11 | |
| Price | 5th of 11 |
2020 Auto Bild All Season tire Test · 205/55 R16
7th of 14
Best: Straight Aqua · 1st
Weakest: Noise · 13th
| Discipline | Placement | Field position |
|---|---|---|
| Wet Braking | 4th of 14 | |
| Wet Handling | 2nd of 14 | |
| Dry Braking | 6th of 14 | |
| Dry Handling | 4th of 14 | |
| Snow Braking | 6th of 14 | |
| Snow Handling | 5th of 14 | |
| Rolling Resistance | 12th of 14 | |
| Straight Aqua | 1st of 14 | |
| Noise | 13th of 14 | |
| Value | 11th of 14 | |
| Wear | 13th of 14 | |
| Total Cost of Ownership | 13th of 14 |
2020 All Season tire Market Overview - 32 tire Braking Test · 205/55 R16
3rd of 31
Best: Wet Braking · 4th
Weakest: Dry Braking · 6th
| Discipline | Placement | Field position |
|---|---|---|
| Wet Braking | 4th of 31 | |
| Dry Braking | 6th of 31 |
2020 Tyre Reviews All Season tire Test · 225/45 R17
2nd of 9
Best: Straight Aqua · 2nd
Weakest: Snow Traction · 6th
| Discipline | Placement | Field position |
|---|---|---|
| Wet Handling | 3rd of 9 | |
| Dry Handling | 5th of 9 | |
| Snow Braking | 4th of 9 | |
| Snow Traction | 6th of 9 | |
| Snow Handling | 4th of 9 | |
| Rolling Resistance | 5th of 9 | |
| Straight Aqua | 2nd of 9 | |
| Curved Aquaplaning | 2nd of 9 | |
| Subj. Dry Handling | 5th of 9 | |
| Subj. Comfort | 3rd of 9 | |
| Subj. Wet Handling | 2nd of 9 | |
| Noise | 6th of 9 | |
| Price | 6th of 9 | |
| Rough Noise | 5th of 9 | |
| Subj. Snow Handling | 3rd of 9 |
2019 Auto Bild All Season tire Test · 225/45 R17
5th of 10
Best: Dry Handling · 3rd
Weakest: Wet Braking · 8th
| Discipline | Placement | Field position |
|---|---|---|
| Wet Braking | 8th of 10 | |
| Wet Handling | 6th of 10 | |
| Dry Braking | 5th of 10 | |
| Dry Handling | 3rd of 10 | |
| Snow Braking | 3rd of 10 | |
| Snow Handling | 3rd of 10 | |
| Rolling Resistance | 5th of 10 | |
| Straight Aqua | 4th of 10 | |
| Noise | 8th of 10 | |
| Value | 7th of 10 | |
| Price | 3rd of 10 | |
| Wear | 7th of 10 | |
| Total Cost of Ownership | 4th of 10 |
2019 ACE GTU All Season tire Test · 205/60 R16
5th of 8
| Discipline | Placement | Field position |
|---|
2019 Auto Express All Season tire Test · 205/55 R16
8th of 11
| Discipline | Placement | Field position |
|---|
2019 All Season tire Performance Overview · 225/45 R17
8th of 31
Best: Dry Braking · 5th
Weakest: Wet Braking · 11th
| Discipline | Placement | Field position |
|---|---|---|
| Wet Braking | 11th of 31 | |
| Dry Braking | 5th of 31 |
2018 Auto Bild All Season tire Test · 195/65 R15
5th of 10
Best: Noise · 2nd
Weakest: Wear · 9th
| Discipline | Placement | Field position |
|---|---|---|
| Wet Braking | 3rd of 10 | |
| Wet Handling | 6th of 10 | |
| Dry Braking | 3rd of 10 | |
| Dry Handling | 4th of 10 | |
| Snow Braking | 8th of 10 | |
| Snow Handling | 8th of 10 | |
| Rolling Resistance | 5th of 10 | |
| Straight Aqua | 3rd of 10 | |
| Noise | 2nd of 10 | |
| Value | 8th of 10 | |
| Price | 2nd of 10 | |
| Wear | 9th of 10 | |
| Total Cost of Ownership | 8th of 10 |
2018 27 All Season tire Shootout · 195/65 R15
4th of 27
| Discipline | Placement | Field position |
|---|
Head-to-head