Gripmax Status AllClimate 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 Gripmax Status AllClimate and Hankook Kinergy 4S2 appear in 26 tests, though they have not yet met head-to-head in the same test. 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 Gripmax Status AllClimate performs. It takes the win in noise / comfort, efficiency. Its overall Tire Lab Score is 78/100, based on 1 test.
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 Gripmax Status AllClimate still wins on noise / comfort, making it the right pick if that matters most to you.
Which one should you buy?
- You prioritise noise / comfort
- You prioritise efficiency
Choose Hankook Kinergy 4S2 if
- You prioritise wet
- You prioritise dry
- You prioritise snow
Test profile
| Metric | Gripmax Status AllClimate | Hankook Kinergy 4S2 |
|---|---|---|
| Segment | Touring | Touring |
| Type | All Season | All Season |
| Tests used | 1 | 25 |
| Best rank | #1 | #1 |
| Avg rank | 5.6 | 6.1 |
| Latest test | 2019 | 2025 |
| Tire Lab Score | 77.9 | 88.8 |
Tire Lab Score
Gripmax Status AllClimate
Hankook Kinergy 4S2
Performance overview
Category-by-category results
| Category | Gripmax Status AllClimate | Hankook Kinergy 4S2 | Winner |
|---|---|---|---|
| 💧Wet | Avg rank 7.0 | Avg rank 5.7 6106 | Hankook Kinergy 4S2 |
| ☀️Dry | Avg rank 6.5 | Avg rank 5.2 364 | Hankook Kinergy 4S2 |
| ❄️Snow | Avg rank 7.0 | Avg rank 5.5 53 | Hankook Kinergy 4S2 |
| 🧊Ice | No data | Avg rank 13.0 | Hankook Kinergy 4S2 |
| 🔇Noise / Comfort | Avg rank 4.0 1 | Avg rank 5.9 48 | Gripmax Status AllClimate |
| 📏Mileage | No data | Avg rank 8.4 3 | Hankook Kinergy 4S2 |
| 🔋Efficiency | Avg rank 4.0 | Avg rank 4.6 143 | Gripmax Status AllClimate |
💧 Wet: Gripmax Status AllClimate vs Hankook Kinergy 4S2
The Hankook Kinergy 4S2 wins this category with an average rank of 5.7, compared to 7.0 for the Gripmax Status AllClimate.
☀️ Dry: Gripmax Status AllClimate vs Hankook Kinergy 4S2
The Hankook Kinergy 4S2 wins this category with an average rank of 5.2, compared to 6.5 for the Gripmax Status AllClimate.
❄️ Snow: Gripmax Status AllClimate vs Hankook Kinergy 4S2
The Hankook Kinergy 4S2 wins this category with an average rank of 5.5, compared to 7.0 for the Gripmax Status AllClimate.
🧊 Ice: Gripmax Status AllClimate vs Hankook Kinergy 4S2
The Hankook Kinergy 4S2 wins this category with an average rank of 13.0, compared to no data for the Gripmax Status AllClimate.
🔇 Noise / Comfort: Gripmax Status AllClimate vs Hankook Kinergy 4S2
The Gripmax Status AllClimate wins this category with an average rank of 4.0, compared to 5.9 for the Hankook Kinergy 4S2.
📏 Mileage: Gripmax Status AllClimate vs Hankook Kinergy 4S2
The Hankook Kinergy 4S2 wins this category with an average rank of 8.4, compared to no data for the Gripmax Status AllClimate.
🔋 Efficiency: Gripmax Status AllClimate vs Hankook Kinergy 4S2
The Gripmax Status AllClimate wins this category with an average rank of 4.0, compared to 4.6 for the Hankook Kinergy 4S2.
Frequently asked questions
Which is better in the wet, Gripmax Status AllClimate or Hankook Kinergy 4S2?
Across independent wet-braking tests, the Hankook Kinergy 4S2 ranks higher on average than the Gripmax Status AllClimate.
Which has shorter dry braking distance?
The Hankook Kinergy 4S2 averages a better dry-braking rank than the Gripmax Status AllClimate across the tests where both appeared.
Which tire is quieter and more comfortable?
On combined noise and comfort metrics, the Gripmax Status AllClimate 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 Gripmax Status AllClimate.
How many tests were used in this comparison?
Gripmax Status AllClimate appears in 1 independent tests, Hankook Kinergy 4S2 in 25.
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Data aggregated from independent testing organizations including ADAC, Auto Bild, TCS, and Auto Motor und Sport. Read our methodology →
