Hankook Kinergy 4S2 vs Nokian WR G4 SUV

    2026 test data · 26 independent tests

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    Hankook Kinergy 4S2 vs Nokian WR G4 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 WR G4 SUV 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 wet, dry, ice, noise / comfort, mileage, efficiency. Its overall Tire Lab Score is 89/100, based on 25 tests.

    How the Nokian WR G4 SUV performs. It takes the win in snow. It has limited comparative test data, so treat its results as indicative.

    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 and Nokian WR G4 SUV are closely matched. Pick based on the category that matters most to your driving — wet, dry, comfort, mileage, or price.

    Which one should you buy?

    • You prioritise wet
    • You prioritise dry
    • You prioritise ice
    • You prioritise snow

    Test profile

    MetricHankook Kinergy 4S2Nokian WR G4 SUV
    SegmentTouringTouring
    TypeAll SeasonAll Season
    Tests used251
    Best rank#1#2
    Avg rank6.12.5
    Latest test2025
    Tire Lab Score88.8

    Tire Lab Score

    88.8
    Very Good · All Season
    No score yet

    Performance overview

    Category-by-category results

    CategoryHankook Kinergy 4S2Nokian WR G4 SUVWinner
    💧Wet
    Avg rank 5.7
    6106
    No data
    Hankook Kinergy 4S2
    ☀️Dry
    Avg rank 5.2
    364
    No data
    Hankook Kinergy 4S2
    ❄️Snow
    Avg rank 5.5
    53
    Avg rank 2.7
    12
    Nokian WR G4 SUV
    🧊Ice
    Avg rank 13.0
    No data
    Hankook Kinergy 4S2
    🔇Noise / Comfort
    Avg rank 5.9
    48
    No data
    Hankook Kinergy 4S2
    📏Mileage
    Avg rank 8.4
    3
    No data
    Hankook Kinergy 4S2
    🔋Efficiency
    Avg rank 4.6
    143
    No data
    Hankook Kinergy 4S2

    💧 Wet: Hankook Kinergy 4S2 vs Nokian WR G4 SUV

    The Hankook Kinergy 4S2 wins this category with an average rank of 5.7, compared to no data for the Nokian WR G4 SUV.

    ☀️ Dry: Hankook Kinergy 4S2 vs Nokian WR G4 SUV

    The Hankook Kinergy 4S2 wins this category with an average rank of 5.2, compared to no data for the Nokian WR G4 SUV.

    ❄️ Snow: Hankook Kinergy 4S2 vs Nokian WR G4 SUV

    The Nokian WR G4 SUV wins this category with an average rank of 2.7, compared to 5.5 for the Hankook Kinergy 4S2.

    🧊 Ice: Hankook Kinergy 4S2 vs Nokian WR G4 SUV

    The Hankook Kinergy 4S2 wins this category with an average rank of 13.0, compared to no data for the Nokian WR G4 SUV.

    🔇 Noise / Comfort: Hankook Kinergy 4S2 vs Nokian WR G4 SUV

    The Hankook Kinergy 4S2 wins this category with an average rank of 5.9, compared to no data for the Nokian WR G4 SUV.

    📏 Mileage: Hankook Kinergy 4S2 vs Nokian WR G4 SUV

    The Hankook Kinergy 4S2 wins this category with an average rank of 8.4, compared to no data for the Nokian WR G4 SUV.

    🔋 Efficiency: Hankook Kinergy 4S2 vs Nokian WR G4 SUV

    The Hankook Kinergy 4S2 wins this category with an average rank of 4.6, compared to no data for the Nokian WR G4 SUV.

    Frequently asked questions

    Which is better in the wet, Hankook Kinergy 4S2 or Nokian WR G4 SUV?

    Across independent wet-braking tests, the Hankook Kinergy 4S2 ranks higher on average than the Nokian WR G4 SUV.

    Which has shorter dry braking distance?

    The Hankook Kinergy 4S2 averages a better dry-braking rank than the Nokian WR G4 SUV 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 WR G4 SUV.

    Which tire lasts longer?

    Based on wear and abrasion testing, the Hankook Kinergy 4S2 shows better mileage performance than the Nokian WR G4 SUV.

    How many tests were used in this comparison?

    Hankook Kinergy 4S2 appears in 25 independent tests, Nokian WR G4 SUV in 1.

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    Data aggregated from independent testing organizations including ADAC, Auto Bild, TCS, and Auto Motor und Sport. Read our methodology →