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    Hankook Kinergy 4S2 vs Nokian SeasonProof

    2026 test data · 33 independent tests · 7 head-to-head

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    Hankook Kinergy 4S2 vs Nokian SeasonProof: 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 SeasonProof appear in 33 tests, 7 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 wet, dry, ice, noise / comfort, efficiency. Its overall Tire Lab Score is 89/100, based on 25 tests.

    How the Nokian SeasonProof performs. It takes the win in snow, mileage. Its overall Tire Lab Score is 91/100, based on 8 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 Nokian SeasonProof is the stronger all-round choice, leading in snow and Tire Lab Score. The Hankook Kinergy 4S2 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 wet
    • You prioritise dry
    • You prioritise ice

    Choose Nokian SeasonProof if

    Overall winner
    • You prioritise snow
    • You prioritise mileage

    Test profile

    MetricHankook Kinergy 4S2Nokian SeasonProof
    SegmentTouringTouring
    TypeAll SeasonAll Season
    Tests used258
    Best rank#1#1
    Avg rank6.17.3
    Latest test20252024
    Tire Lab Score88.891.3

    Tire Lab Score

    88.8
    Very Good · All Season
    91.3
    Excellent · All Season

    Performance overview

    Category-by-category results

    CategoryHankook Kinergy 4S2Nokian SeasonProofWinner
    💧Wet
    Avg rank 5.7
    6106
    Avg rank 8.0
    12
    Hankook Kinergy 4S2
    ☀️Dry
    Avg rank 5.2
    364
    Avg rank 9.1
    21
    Hankook Kinergy 4S2
    ❄️Snow
    Avg rank 5.5
    53
    Avg rank 3.2
    651
    Nokian SeasonProof
    🧊Ice
    Avg rank 13.0
    		No data
    Hankook Kinergy 4S2
    🔇Noise / Comfort
    Avg rank 5.9
    48
    Avg rank 6.4
    213
    Hankook Kinergy 4S2
    📏Mileage
    Avg rank 8.4
    3
    Avg rank 4.7
    1
    Nokian SeasonProof
    🔋Efficiency
    Avg rank 4.6
    143
    Avg rank 8.0
    Hankook Kinergy 4S2

    Tests used in this comparison

    Both tires were measured head-to-head in these 7 independent tests:

    💧 Wet: Hankook Kinergy 4S2 vs Nokian SeasonProof

    The Hankook Kinergy 4S2 wins this category with an average rank of 5.7, compared to 8.0 for the Nokian SeasonProof.

    ☀️ Dry: Hankook Kinergy 4S2 vs Nokian SeasonProof

    The Hankook Kinergy 4S2 wins this category with an average rank of 5.2, compared to 9.1 for the Nokian SeasonProof.

    ❄️ Snow: Hankook Kinergy 4S2 vs Nokian SeasonProof

    The Nokian SeasonProof wins this category with an average rank of 3.2, compared to 5.5 for the Hankook Kinergy 4S2.

    🧊 Ice: Hankook Kinergy 4S2 vs Nokian SeasonProof

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

    🔇 Noise / Comfort: Hankook Kinergy 4S2 vs Nokian SeasonProof

    The Hankook Kinergy 4S2 wins this category with an average rank of 5.9, compared to 6.4 for the Nokian SeasonProof.

    📏 Mileage: Hankook Kinergy 4S2 vs Nokian SeasonProof

    The Nokian SeasonProof wins this category with an average rank of 4.7, compared to 8.4 for the Hankook Kinergy 4S2.

    🔋 Efficiency: Hankook Kinergy 4S2 vs Nokian SeasonProof

    The Hankook Kinergy 4S2 wins this category with an average rank of 4.6, compared to 8.0 for the Nokian SeasonProof.

    Frequently asked questions

    Which is better in the wet, Hankook Kinergy 4S2 or Nokian SeasonProof?

    Across independent wet-braking tests, the Hankook Kinergy 4S2 ranks higher on average than the Nokian SeasonProof.

    Which has shorter dry braking distance?

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

    Which tire is quieter and more comfortable?

    On combined noise and comfort metrics, the Hankook Kinergy 4S2 ranks better than the Nokian SeasonProof.

    Which tire lasts longer?

    Based on wear and abrasion testing, the Nokian SeasonProof 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, Nokian SeasonProof in 8, with 7 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 →