Hankook Kinergy 4S2 vs Nokian WeatherProof SUV

    2026 test data · 27 independent tests

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    Hankook Kinergy 4S2 vs Nokian WeatherProof SUV: 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 WeatherProof SUV 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 dry, ice, mileage. Its overall Tire Lab Score is 89/100, based on 25 tests.

    How the Nokian WeatherProof SUV performs. It takes the win in wet, snow, noise / comfort, efficiency. Its overall Tire Lab Score is 90/100, 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 Nokian WeatherProof SUV is the stronger all-round choice, leading in wet and Tire Lab Score. The Hankook Kinergy 4S2 still wins on dry, making it the right pick if that matters most to you.

    Which one should you buy?

    • You prioritise dry
    • You prioritise ice
    • You prioritise mileage
    • You prioritise wet
    • You prioritise snow
    • You prioritise noise / comfort

    Test profile

    MetricHankook Kinergy 4S2Nokian WeatherProof SUV
    SegmentTouringTouring
    TypeAll SeasonAll Season
    Tests used252
    Best rank#1#1
    Avg rank6.14.0
    Latest test20252019
    Tire Lab Score88.889.8

    Tire Lab Score

    88.8
    Very Good · All Season
    89.8
    Very Good · All Season

    Performance overview

    Category-by-category results

    CategoryHankook Kinergy 4S2Nokian WeatherProof SUVWinner
    💧Wet
    Avg rank 5.7
    6106
    Avg rank 4.3
    1
    Nokian WeatherProof SUV
    ☀️Dry
    Avg rank 5.2
    364
    Avg rank 5.8
    Hankook Kinergy 4S2
    ❄️Snow
    Avg rank 5.5
    53
    Avg rank 2.0
    21
    Nokian WeatherProof SUV
    🧊Ice
    Avg rank 13.0
    No data
    Hankook Kinergy 4S2
    🔇Noise / Comfort
    Avg rank 5.9
    48
    Avg rank 4.3
    1
    Nokian WeatherProof SUV
    📏Mileage
    Avg rank 8.4
    3
    No data
    Hankook Kinergy 4S2
    🔋Efficiency
    Avg rank 4.6
    143
    Avg rank 3.0
    1
    Nokian WeatherProof SUV

    💧 Wet: Hankook Kinergy 4S2 vs Nokian WeatherProof SUV

    The Nokian WeatherProof SUV wins this category with an average rank of 4.3, compared to 5.7 for the Hankook Kinergy 4S2.

    ☀️ Dry: Hankook Kinergy 4S2 vs Nokian WeatherProof SUV

    The Hankook Kinergy 4S2 wins this category with an average rank of 5.2, compared to 5.8 for the Nokian WeatherProof SUV.

    ❄️ Snow: Hankook Kinergy 4S2 vs Nokian WeatherProof SUV

    The Nokian WeatherProof SUV wins this category with an average rank of 2.0, compared to 5.5 for the Hankook Kinergy 4S2.

    🧊 Ice: Hankook Kinergy 4S2 vs Nokian WeatherProof SUV

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

    🔇 Noise / Comfort: Hankook Kinergy 4S2 vs Nokian WeatherProof SUV

    The Nokian WeatherProof SUV wins this category with an average rank of 4.3, compared to 5.9 for the Hankook Kinergy 4S2.

    📏 Mileage: Hankook Kinergy 4S2 vs Nokian WeatherProof SUV

    The Hankook Kinergy 4S2 wins this category with an average rank of 8.4, compared to no data for the Nokian WeatherProof SUV.

    🔋 Efficiency: Hankook Kinergy 4S2 vs Nokian WeatherProof SUV

    The Nokian WeatherProof SUV wins this category with an average rank of 3.0, compared to 4.6 for the Hankook Kinergy 4S2.

    Frequently asked questions

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

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

    Which has shorter dry braking distance?

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

    Which tire is quieter and more comfortable?

    On combined noise and comfort metrics, the Nokian WeatherProof SUV 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 WeatherProof SUV.

    How many tests were used in this comparison?

    Hankook Kinergy 4S2 appears in 25 independent tests, Nokian WeatherProof SUV 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 →