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    Hankook Kinergy 4S2 vs Michelin CrossClimate Plus

    2026 test data · 41 independent tests · 8 head-to-head

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    Hankook Kinergy 4S2 vs Michelin CrossClimate Plus: 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 Michelin CrossClimate Plus appear in 41 tests, 8 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 Hankook Kinergy 4S2 performs. It takes the win in snow, efficiency. Its overall Tire Lab Score is 89/100, based on 25 tests.

    How the Michelin CrossClimate Plus performs. It takes the win in wet, dry, ice, noise / comfort, mileage. Its overall Tire Lab Score is 95/100, based on 16 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 Michelin CrossClimate Plus is the stronger all-round choice, leading in wet and Tire Lab Score. The Hankook Kinergy 4S2 still wins on snow, making it the right pick if that matters most to you.

    Which one should you buy?

    Choose Hankook Kinergy 4S2 if

    • You prioritise snow
    • You prioritise efficiency

    Choose Michelin CrossClimate Plus if

    Overall winner
    • You prioritise wet
    • You prioritise dry
    • You prioritise ice

    Test profile

    MetricHankook Kinergy 4S2Michelin CrossClimate Plus
    SegmentTouringTouring
    TypeAll SeasonAll Season
    Tests used2516
    Best rank#1#1
    Avg rank6.15.1
    Latest test20252021
    Tire Lab Score88.894.5

    Tire Lab Score

    88.8
    Very Good · All Season
    94.5
    Excellent · All Season

    Performance overview

    Category-by-category results

    CategoryHankook Kinergy 4S2Michelin CrossClimate PlusWinner
    💧Wet
    Avg rank 5.7
    6106
    Avg rank 4.7
    453
    Michelin CrossClimate Plus
    ☀️Dry
    Avg rank 5.2
    364
    Avg rank 3.8
    1047
    Michelin CrossClimate Plus
    ❄️Snow
    Avg rank 5.5
    53
    Avg rank 5.6
    122
    Hankook Kinergy 4S2
    🧊Ice
    Avg rank 13.0
    Avg rank 4.0
    Michelin CrossClimate Plus
    🔇Noise / Comfort
    Avg rank 5.9
    48
    Avg rank 5.6
    55
    Michelin CrossClimate Plus
    📏Mileage
    Avg rank 8.4
    3
    Avg rank 1.7
    21
    Michelin CrossClimate Plus
    🔋Efficiency
    Avg rank 4.6
    143
    Avg rank 5.5
    11
    Hankook Kinergy 4S2

    Tests used in this comparison

    Both tires were measured head-to-head in these 8 independent tests:

    💧 Wet: Hankook Kinergy 4S2 vs Michelin CrossClimate Plus

    The Michelin CrossClimate Plus wins this category with an average rank of 4.7, compared to 5.7 for the Hankook Kinergy 4S2.

    ☀️ Dry: Hankook Kinergy 4S2 vs Michelin CrossClimate Plus

    The Michelin CrossClimate Plus wins this category with an average rank of 3.8, compared to 5.2 for the Hankook Kinergy 4S2.

    ❄️ Snow: Hankook Kinergy 4S2 vs Michelin CrossClimate Plus

    The Hankook Kinergy 4S2 wins this category with an average rank of 5.5, compared to 5.6 for the Michelin CrossClimate Plus.

    🧊 Ice: Hankook Kinergy 4S2 vs Michelin CrossClimate Plus

    The Michelin CrossClimate Plus wins this category with an average rank of 4.0, compared to 13.0 for the Hankook Kinergy 4S2.

    🔇 Noise / Comfort: Hankook Kinergy 4S2 vs Michelin CrossClimate Plus

    The Michelin CrossClimate Plus wins this category with an average rank of 5.6, compared to 5.9 for the Hankook Kinergy 4S2.

    📏 Mileage: Hankook Kinergy 4S2 vs Michelin CrossClimate Plus

    The Michelin CrossClimate Plus wins this category with an average rank of 1.7, compared to 8.4 for the Hankook Kinergy 4S2.

    🔋 Efficiency: Hankook Kinergy 4S2 vs Michelin CrossClimate Plus

    The Hankook Kinergy 4S2 wins this category with an average rank of 4.6, compared to 5.5 for the Michelin CrossClimate Plus.

    Frequently asked questions

    Which is better in the wet, Hankook Kinergy 4S2 or Michelin CrossClimate Plus?

    Across independent wet-braking tests, the Michelin CrossClimate Plus ranks higher on average than the Hankook Kinergy 4S2.

    Which has shorter dry braking distance?

    The Michelin CrossClimate Plus averages a better dry-braking rank than the Hankook Kinergy 4S2 across the tests where both appeared.

    Which tire is quieter and more comfortable?

    On combined noise and comfort metrics, the Michelin CrossClimate Plus ranks better than the Hankook Kinergy 4S2.

    Which tire lasts longer?

    Based on wear and abrasion testing, the Michelin CrossClimate Plus shows better mileage performance than the Hankook Kinergy 4S2.

    How many tests were used in this comparison?

    Hankook Kinergy 4S2 appears in 25 independent tests, Michelin CrossClimate Plus in 16, with 8 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 →