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    Giti GitiAllSeason AS1 vs Hankook Kinergy 4S2

    2026 test data · 29 independent tests · 4 head-to-head

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    Giti GitiAllSeason AS1 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 Giti GitiAllSeason AS1 and Hankook Kinergy 4S2 appear in 29 tests, 4 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 Giti GitiAllSeason AS1 performs. It takes the win in noise / comfort, efficiency. Its overall Tire Lab Score is 84/100, based on 4 tests.

    How the Hankook Kinergy 4S2 performs. It takes the win in wet, dry, snow, ice, mileage. 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 Giti GitiAllSeason AS1 still wins on noise / comfort, making it the right pick if that matters most to you.

    Which one should you buy?

    Choose Giti GitiAllSeason AS1 if

    • You prioritise noise / comfort
    • You prioritise efficiency

    Choose Hankook Kinergy 4S2 if

    Overall winner
    • You prioritise wet
    • You prioritise dry
    • You prioritise snow

    Test profile

    MetricGiti GitiAllSeason AS1Hankook Kinergy 4S2
    SegmentTouringTouring
    TypeAll SeasonAll Season
    Tests used425
    Best rank#1#1
    Avg rank9.96.1
    Latest test20212025
    Tire Lab Score83.988.8

    Tire Lab Score

    83.9
    Very Good · All Season
    88.8
    Very Good · All Season

    Performance overview

    Category-by-category results

    CategoryGiti GitiAllSeason AS1Hankook Kinergy 4S2Winner
    💧Wet
    Avg rank 9.3
    1
    Avg rank 5.7
    6106
    Hankook Kinergy 4S2
    ☀️Dry
    Avg rank 13.0
    1
    Avg rank 5.2
    364
    Hankook Kinergy 4S2
    ❄️Snow
    Avg rank 8.0
    2
    Avg rank 5.5
    53
    Hankook Kinergy 4S2
    🧊IceNo data
    Avg rank 13.0
    Hankook Kinergy 4S2
    🔇Noise / Comfort
    Avg rank 5.7
    11
    Avg rank 5.9
    48
    Giti GitiAllSeason AS1
    📏Mileage
    Avg rank 16.0
    Avg rank 8.4
    3
    Hankook Kinergy 4S2
    🔋Efficiency
    Avg rank 4.5
    1
    Avg rank 4.6
    143
    Giti GitiAllSeason AS1

    Tests used in this comparison

    Both tires were measured head-to-head in these 4 independent tests:

    💧 Wet: Giti GitiAllSeason AS1 vs Hankook Kinergy 4S2

    The Hankook Kinergy 4S2 wins this category with an average rank of 5.7, compared to 9.3 for the Giti GitiAllSeason AS1.

    ☀️ Dry: Giti GitiAllSeason AS1 vs Hankook Kinergy 4S2

    The Hankook Kinergy 4S2 wins this category with an average rank of 5.2, compared to 13.0 for the Giti GitiAllSeason AS1.

    ❄️ Snow: Giti GitiAllSeason AS1 vs Hankook Kinergy 4S2

    The Hankook Kinergy 4S2 wins this category with an average rank of 5.5, compared to 8.0 for the Giti GitiAllSeason AS1.

    🧊 Ice: Giti GitiAllSeason AS1 vs Hankook Kinergy 4S2

    The Hankook Kinergy 4S2 wins this category with an average rank of 13.0, compared to no data for the Giti GitiAllSeason AS1.

    🔇 Noise / Comfort: Giti GitiAllSeason AS1 vs Hankook Kinergy 4S2

    The Giti GitiAllSeason AS1 wins this category with an average rank of 5.7, compared to 5.9 for the Hankook Kinergy 4S2.

    📏 Mileage: Giti GitiAllSeason AS1 vs Hankook Kinergy 4S2

    The Hankook Kinergy 4S2 wins this category with an average rank of 8.4, compared to 16.0 for the Giti GitiAllSeason AS1.

    🔋 Efficiency: Giti GitiAllSeason AS1 vs Hankook Kinergy 4S2

    The Giti GitiAllSeason AS1 wins this category with an average rank of 4.5, compared to 4.6 for the Hankook Kinergy 4S2.

    Frequently asked questions

    Which is better in the wet, Giti GitiAllSeason AS1 or Hankook Kinergy 4S2?

    Across independent wet-braking tests, the Hankook Kinergy 4S2 ranks higher on average than the Giti GitiAllSeason AS1.

    Which has shorter dry braking distance?

    The Hankook Kinergy 4S2 averages a better dry-braking rank than the Giti GitiAllSeason AS1 across the tests where both appeared.

    Which tire is quieter and more comfortable?

    On combined noise and comfort metrics, the Giti GitiAllSeason AS1 ranks better than the Hankook Kinergy 4S2.

    Which tire lasts longer?

    Based on wear and abrasion testing, the Hankook Kinergy 4S2 shows better mileage performance than the Giti GitiAllSeason AS1.

    How many tests were used in this comparison?

    Giti GitiAllSeason AS1 appears in 4 independent tests, Hankook Kinergy 4S2 in 25, with 4 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 →