Hankook Kinergy 4S2 vs Nokian Remedy WRG5: 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 Nokian Remedy WRG5 appear in 27 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 mileage, efficiency. Its overall Tire Lab Score is 89/100, based on 25 tests.
How the Nokian Remedy WRG5 performs. It takes the win in wet, dry, snow, ice, noise / comfort. Its overall Tire Lab Score is 63/100, based on 2 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 mileage and Tire Lab Score. The Nokian Remedy WRG5 still wins on wet, making it the right pick if that matters most to you.
Which one should you buy?
Choose Hankook Kinergy 4S2 if
- You prioritise mileage
- You prioritise efficiency
- You prioritise wet
- You prioritise dry
- You prioritise snow
Test profile
| Metric | Hankook Kinergy 4S2 | Nokian Remedy WRG5 |
|---|---|---|
| Segment | Touring | Touring |
| Type | All Season | All Season |
| Tests used | 25 | 2 |
| Best rank | #1 | #1 |
| Avg rank | 6.1 | 3.8 |
| Latest test | 2025 | 2025 |
| Tire Lab Score | 88.8 | 62.7 |
Tire Lab Score
Hankook Kinergy 4S2
Nokian Remedy WRG5
Performance overview
Category-by-category results
| Category | Hankook Kinergy 4S2 | Nokian Remedy WRG5 | Winner |
|---|---|---|---|
| 💧Wet | Avg rank 5.7 6106 | Avg rank 4.1 2 | Nokian Remedy WRG5 |
| ☀️Dry | Avg rank 5.2 364 | Avg rank 4.6 1 | Nokian Remedy WRG5 |
| ❄️Snow | Avg rank 5.5 53 | Avg rank 3.0 122 | Nokian Remedy WRG5 |
| 🧊Ice | Avg rank 13.0 | Avg rank 6.0 | Nokian Remedy WRG5 |
| 🔇Noise / Comfort | Avg rank 5.9 48 | Avg rank 3.0 2 | Nokian Remedy WRG5 |
| 📏Mileage | Avg rank 8.4 3 | No data | Hankook Kinergy 4S2 |
| 🔋Efficiency | Avg rank 4.6 143 | Avg rank 5.0 | Hankook Kinergy 4S2 |
💧 Wet: Hankook Kinergy 4S2 vs Nokian Remedy WRG5
The Nokian Remedy WRG5 wins this category with an average rank of 4.1, compared to 5.7 for the Hankook Kinergy 4S2.
☀️ Dry: Hankook Kinergy 4S2 vs Nokian Remedy WRG5
The Nokian Remedy WRG5 wins this category with an average rank of 4.6, compared to 5.2 for the Hankook Kinergy 4S2.
❄️ Snow: Hankook Kinergy 4S2 vs Nokian Remedy WRG5
The Nokian Remedy WRG5 wins this category with an average rank of 3.0, compared to 5.5 for the Hankook Kinergy 4S2.
🧊 Ice: Hankook Kinergy 4S2 vs Nokian Remedy WRG5
The Nokian Remedy WRG5 wins this category with an average rank of 6.0, compared to 13.0 for the Hankook Kinergy 4S2.
🔇 Noise / Comfort: Hankook Kinergy 4S2 vs Nokian Remedy WRG5
The Nokian Remedy WRG5 wins this category with an average rank of 3.0, compared to 5.9 for the Hankook Kinergy 4S2.
📏 Mileage: Hankook Kinergy 4S2 vs Nokian Remedy WRG5
The Hankook Kinergy 4S2 wins this category with an average rank of 8.4, compared to no data for the Nokian Remedy WRG5.
🔋 Efficiency: Hankook Kinergy 4S2 vs Nokian Remedy WRG5
The Hankook Kinergy 4S2 wins this category with an average rank of 4.6, compared to 5.0 for the Nokian Remedy WRG5.
Frequently asked questions
Which is better in the wet, Hankook Kinergy 4S2 or Nokian Remedy WRG5?
Across independent wet-braking tests, the Nokian Remedy WRG5 ranks higher on average than the Hankook Kinergy 4S2.
Which has shorter dry braking distance?
The Nokian Remedy WRG5 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 Nokian Remedy WRG5 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 Nokian Remedy WRG5.
How many tests were used in this comparison?
Hankook Kinergy 4S2 appears in 25 independent tests, Nokian Remedy WRG5 in 2.
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Data aggregated from independent testing organizations including ADAC, Auto Bild, TCS, and Auto Motor und Sport. Read our methodology →
