General Altimax 365AW vs Hankook Kinergy 4S2: the full picture
This comparison is built only from published independent tests — no manufacturer claims and no sponsored reviews. Between them, the General Altimax 365AW and Hankook Kinergy 4S2 appear in 28 tests, 3 of which put both tires on the same track on the same day. Head-to-head results carry the most weight here, because surface, weather and test car all change between events and make raw numbers from different tests hard to compare directly.
How the General Altimax 365AW performs. It does not lead any single category outright in this matchup. Its overall Tire Lab Score is 81/100, based on 3 tests.
How the Hankook Kinergy 4S2 performs. It takes the win in wet, dry, snow, ice, noise / comfort, mileage, efficiency. Its overall Tire Lab Score is 89/100, based on 25 tests.
What this means for you. Category wins matter more than the overall score when your driving is weighted toward one condition — a wet-climate commuter should follow the wet braking column, while a high-mileage driver should follow wear and rolling resistance. Also check that both tires are actually offered in your size and load rating: performance can shift between sizes, and availability differs between the European and North American markets.
Verdict
The Hankook Kinergy 4S2 is the stronger all-round choice, leading in wet and Tire Lab Score. The General Altimax 365AW making it the right pick if that matters most to you.
Which one should you buy?
- You prefer the General Altimax 365AW's brand, sizing or price
Choose Hankook Kinergy 4S2 if
- You prioritise wet
- You prioritise dry
- You prioritise snow
Test profile
| Metric | General Altimax 365AW | Hankook Kinergy 4S2 |
|---|---|---|
| Segment | Touring | Touring |
| Type | All Season | All Season |
| Tests used | 3 | 25 |
| Best rank | #5 | #1 |
| Avg rank | 18.8 | 6.1 |
| Latest test | 2021 | 2025 |
| Tire Lab Score | 81.3 | 88.8 |
Tire Lab Score
General Altimax 365AW
Hankook Kinergy 4S2
Performance overview
Category-by-category results
| Category | General Altimax 365AW | Hankook Kinergy 4S2 | Winner |
|---|---|---|---|
| 💧Wet | Avg rank 15.7 | Avg rank 5.7 6106 | Hankook Kinergy 4S2 |
| ☀️Dry | Avg rank 24.7 | Avg rank 5.2 364 | Hankook Kinergy 4S2 |
| ❄️Snow | No data | Avg rank 5.5 53 | Hankook Kinergy 4S2 |
| 🧊Ice | No data | Avg rank 13.0 | Hankook Kinergy 4S2 |
| 🔇Noise / Comfort | No data | Avg rank 5.9 48 | Hankook Kinergy 4S2 |
| 📏Mileage | No data | Avg rank 8.4 3 | Hankook Kinergy 4S2 |
| 🔋Efficiency | No data | Avg rank 4.6 143 | Hankook Kinergy 4S2 |
Tests used in this comparison
Both tires were measured head-to-head in these 3 independent tests:
💧 Wet: General Altimax 365AW vs Hankook Kinergy 4S2
The Hankook Kinergy 4S2 wins this category with an average rank of 5.7, compared to 15.7 for the General Altimax 365AW.
☀️ Dry: General Altimax 365AW vs Hankook Kinergy 4S2
The Hankook Kinergy 4S2 wins this category with an average rank of 5.2, compared to 24.7 for the General Altimax 365AW.
❄️ Snow: General Altimax 365AW vs Hankook Kinergy 4S2
The Hankook Kinergy 4S2 wins this category with an average rank of 5.5, compared to no data for the General Altimax 365AW.
🧊 Ice: General Altimax 365AW vs Hankook Kinergy 4S2
The Hankook Kinergy 4S2 wins this category with an average rank of 13.0, compared to no data for the General Altimax 365AW.
🔇 Noise / Comfort: General Altimax 365AW vs Hankook Kinergy 4S2
The Hankook Kinergy 4S2 wins this category with an average rank of 5.9, compared to no data for the General Altimax 365AW.
📏 Mileage: General Altimax 365AW vs Hankook Kinergy 4S2
The Hankook Kinergy 4S2 wins this category with an average rank of 8.4, compared to no data for the General Altimax 365AW.
🔋 Efficiency: General Altimax 365AW vs Hankook Kinergy 4S2
The Hankook Kinergy 4S2 wins this category with an average rank of 4.6, compared to no data for the General Altimax 365AW.
Frequently asked questions
Which is better in the wet, General Altimax 365AW or Hankook Kinergy 4S2?
Across independent wet-braking tests, the Hankook Kinergy 4S2 ranks higher on average than the General Altimax 365AW.
Which has shorter dry braking distance?
The Hankook Kinergy 4S2 averages a better dry-braking rank than the General Altimax 365AW across the tests where both appeared.
Which tire is quieter and more comfortable?
On combined noise and comfort metrics, the Hankook Kinergy 4S2 ranks better than the General Altimax 365AW.
Which tire lasts longer?
Based on wear and abrasion testing, the Hankook Kinergy 4S2 shows better mileage performance than the General Altimax 365AW.
How many tests were used in this comparison?
General Altimax 365AW appears in 3 independent tests, Hankook Kinergy 4S2 in 25, with 3 head-to-head tests where both were measured.
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Data aggregated from independent testing organizations including ADAC, Auto Bild, TCS, and Auto Motor und Sport. Read our methodology →
