Hankook Kinergy 4S2 vs Pirelli Cinturato All Season SF3: 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 Pirelli Cinturato All Season SF3 appear in 39 tests, 3 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 does not lead any single category outright in this matchup. Its overall Tire Lab Score is 89/100, based on 25 tests.
How the Pirelli Cinturato All Season SF3 performs. It takes the win in wet, dry, snow, ice, noise / comfort, mileage, efficiency. Its overall Tire Lab Score is 88/100, based on 14 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 overall performance and Tire Lab Score. The Pirelli Cinturato All Season SF3 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 prefer the Hankook Kinergy 4S2's brand, sizing or price
- You prioritise wet
- You prioritise dry
- You prioritise snow
Test profile
| Metric | Hankook Kinergy 4S2 | Pirelli Cinturato All Season SF3 |
|---|---|---|
| Segment | Touring | Touring |
| Type | All Season | All Season |
| Tests used | 25 | 14 |
| Best rank | #1 | #1 |
| Avg rank | 6.1 | 4.5 |
| Latest test | 2025 | 2026 |
| Tire Lab Score | 88.8 | 87.8 |
Tire Lab Score
Hankook Kinergy 4S2
Pirelli Cinturato All Season SF3
Performance overview
Category-by-category results
| Category | Hankook Kinergy 4S2 | Pirelli Cinturato All Season SF3 | Winner |
|---|---|---|---|
| 💧Wet | Avg rank 5.7 6106 | Avg rank 3.8 9812 | Pirelli Cinturato All Season SF3 |
| ☀️Dry | Avg rank 5.2 364 | Avg rank 3.3 1164 | Pirelli Cinturato All Season SF3 |
| ❄️Snow | Avg rank 5.5 53 | Avg rank 5.1 265 | Pirelli Cinturato All Season SF3 |
| 🧊Ice | Avg rank 13.0 | Avg rank 5.7 | Pirelli Cinturato All Season SF3 |
| 🔇Noise / Comfort | Avg rank 5.9 48 | Avg rank 5.5 228 | Pirelli Cinturato All Season SF3 |
| 📏Mileage | Avg rank 8.4 3 | Avg rank 8.1 | Pirelli Cinturato All Season SF3 |
| 🔋Efficiency | Avg rank 4.6 143 | Avg rank 4.5 212 | Pirelli Cinturato All Season SF3 |
Tests used in this comparison
Both tires were measured head-to-head in these 3 independent tests:
💧 Wet: Hankook Kinergy 4S2 vs Pirelli Cinturato All Season SF3
The Pirelli Cinturato All Season SF3 wins this category with an average rank of 3.8, compared to 5.7 for the Hankook Kinergy 4S2.
☀️ Dry: Hankook Kinergy 4S2 vs Pirelli Cinturato All Season SF3
The Pirelli Cinturato All Season SF3 wins this category with an average rank of 3.3, compared to 5.2 for the Hankook Kinergy 4S2.
❄️ Snow: Hankook Kinergy 4S2 vs Pirelli Cinturato All Season SF3
The Pirelli Cinturato All Season SF3 wins this category with an average rank of 5.1, compared to 5.5 for the Hankook Kinergy 4S2.
🧊 Ice: Hankook Kinergy 4S2 vs Pirelli Cinturato All Season SF3
The Pirelli Cinturato All Season SF3 wins this category with an average rank of 5.7, compared to 13.0 for the Hankook Kinergy 4S2.
🔇 Noise / Comfort: Hankook Kinergy 4S2 vs Pirelli Cinturato All Season SF3
The Pirelli Cinturato All Season SF3 wins this category with an average rank of 5.5, compared to 5.9 for the Hankook Kinergy 4S2.
📏 Mileage: Hankook Kinergy 4S2 vs Pirelli Cinturato All Season SF3
The Pirelli Cinturato All Season SF3 wins this category with an average rank of 8.1, compared to 8.4 for the Hankook Kinergy 4S2.
🔋 Efficiency: Hankook Kinergy 4S2 vs Pirelli Cinturato All Season SF3
The Pirelli Cinturato All Season SF3 wins this category with an average rank of 4.5, compared to 4.6 for the Hankook Kinergy 4S2.
Frequently asked questions
Which is better in the wet, Hankook Kinergy 4S2 or Pirelli Cinturato All Season SF3?
Across independent wet-braking tests, the Pirelli Cinturato All Season SF3 ranks higher on average than the Hankook Kinergy 4S2.
Which has shorter dry braking distance?
The Pirelli Cinturato All Season SF3 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 Pirelli Cinturato All Season SF3 ranks better than the Hankook Kinergy 4S2.
Which tire lasts longer?
Based on wear and abrasion testing, the Pirelli Cinturato All Season SF3 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, Pirelli Cinturato All Season SF3 in 14, with 3 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 →
