Hankook Kinergy 4S2 vs Pirelli Cinturato AllSeason: 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 AllSeason appear in 28 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, snow, ice, noise / comfort, mileage. Its overall Tire Lab Score is 89/100, based on 25 tests.
How the Pirelli Cinturato AllSeason performs. It takes the win in wet. Its overall Tire Lab Score is 85/100, based on 3 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 dry and Tire Lab Score. The Pirelli Cinturato AllSeason 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 dry
- You prioritise snow
- You prioritise ice
- You prioritise wet
Test profile
| Metric | Hankook Kinergy 4S2 | Pirelli Cinturato AllSeason |
|---|---|---|
| Segment | Touring | Touring |
| Type | All Season | All Season |
| Tests used | 25 | 3 |
| Best rank | #1 | #2 |
| Avg rank | 6.1 | 5.8 |
| Latest test | 2025 | 2017 |
| Tire Lab Score | 88.8 | 84.9 |
Tire Lab Score
Hankook Kinergy 4S2
Pirelli Cinturato AllSeason
Performance overview
Category-by-category results
| Category | Hankook Kinergy 4S2 | Pirelli Cinturato AllSeason | Winner |
|---|---|---|---|
| 💧Wet | Avg rank 5.7 6106 | Avg rank 5.0 2 | Pirelli Cinturato AllSeason |
| ☀️Dry | Avg rank 5.2 364 | Avg rank 6.2 1 | Hankook Kinergy 4S2 |
| ❄️Snow | Avg rank 5.5 53 | Avg rank 6.7 | Hankook Kinergy 4S2 |
| 🧊Ice | Avg rank 13.0 | No data | Hankook Kinergy 4S2 |
| 🔇Noise / Comfort | Avg rank 5.9 48 | Avg rank 6.3 1 | Hankook Kinergy 4S2 |
| 📏Mileage | Avg rank 8.4 3 | Avg rank 9.0 | Hankook Kinergy 4S2 |
| 🔋Efficiency | Avg rank 4.6 143 | Avg rank 4.7 1 | Tie |
💧 Wet: Hankook Kinergy 4S2 vs Pirelli Cinturato AllSeason
The Pirelli Cinturato AllSeason wins this category with an average rank of 5.0, compared to 5.7 for the Hankook Kinergy 4S2.
☀️ Dry: Hankook Kinergy 4S2 vs Pirelli Cinturato AllSeason
The Hankook Kinergy 4S2 wins this category with an average rank of 5.2, compared to 6.2 for the Pirelli Cinturato AllSeason.
❄️ Snow: Hankook Kinergy 4S2 vs Pirelli Cinturato AllSeason
The Hankook Kinergy 4S2 wins this category with an average rank of 5.5, compared to 6.7 for the Pirelli Cinturato AllSeason.
🧊 Ice: Hankook Kinergy 4S2 vs Pirelli Cinturato AllSeason
The Hankook Kinergy 4S2 wins this category with an average rank of 13.0, compared to no data for the Pirelli Cinturato AllSeason.
🔇 Noise / Comfort: Hankook Kinergy 4S2 vs Pirelli Cinturato AllSeason
The Hankook Kinergy 4S2 wins this category with an average rank of 5.9, compared to 6.3 for the Pirelli Cinturato AllSeason.
📏 Mileage: Hankook Kinergy 4S2 vs Pirelli Cinturato AllSeason
The Hankook Kinergy 4S2 wins this category with an average rank of 8.4, compared to 9.0 for the Pirelli Cinturato AllSeason.
🔋 Efficiency: Hankook Kinergy 4S2 vs Pirelli Cinturato AllSeason
Both tires perform similarly in efficiency, with average ranks of 4.6 and 4.7.
Frequently asked questions
Which is better in the wet, Hankook Kinergy 4S2 or Pirelli Cinturato AllSeason?
Across independent wet-braking tests, the Pirelli Cinturato AllSeason 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 Pirelli Cinturato AllSeason 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 Pirelli Cinturato AllSeason.
Which tire lasts longer?
Based on wear and abrasion testing, the Hankook Kinergy 4S2 shows better mileage performance than the Pirelli Cinturato AllSeason.
How many tests were used in this comparison?
Hankook Kinergy 4S2 appears in 25 independent tests, Pirelli Cinturato AllSeason in 3.
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Data aggregated from independent testing organizations including ADAC, Auto Bild, TCS, and Auto Motor und Sport. Read our methodology →