Hankook Kinergy 4S2 vs Kumho Ecsta PA51

Hankook Kinergy 4S2 vs Kumho Ecsta PA51: the full picture

This comparison is built only from published independent tests — no manufacturer claims and no sponsored reviews. Between them, the Hankook Kinergy 4S2 and Kumho Ecsta PA51 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 Hankook Kinergy 4S2 performs. It takes the win in dry, ice, mileage, efficiency. Its overall Tire Lab Score is 89/100, based on 25 tests.

How the Kumho Ecsta PA51 performs. It takes the win in wet, snow, noise / comfort. Its overall Tire Lab Score is 84/100, based on 1 test.

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.