Hankook Kinergy 4S2 vs Pirelli Cinturato WeatherActive: 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 WeatherActive 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, noise / comfort, mileage, efficiency. Its overall Tire Lab Score is 89/100, based on 25 tests.
How the Pirelli Cinturato WeatherActive performs. It takes the win in wet, snow, ice. Its overall Tire Lab Score is 69/100, 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 Hankook Kinergy 4S2 is the stronger all-round choice, leading in dry and Tire Lab Score. The Pirelli Cinturato WeatherActive 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 noise / comfort
- You prioritise mileage
- You prioritise wet
- You prioritise snow
- You prioritise ice
Test profile
| Metric | Hankook Kinergy 4S2 | Pirelli Cinturato WeatherActive |
|---|---|---|
| Segment | Touring | Touring |
| Type | All Season | All Season |
| Tests used | 25 | 2 |
| Best rank | #1 | #1 |
| Avg rank | 6.1 | 4.8 |
| Latest test | 2025 | 2025 |
| Tire Lab Score | 88.8 | 69.1 |
Tire Lab Score
Hankook Kinergy 4S2
Performance overview
Category-by-category results
| Category | Hankook Kinergy 4S2 | Pirelli Cinturato WeatherActive | Winner |
|---|---|---|---|
| 💧Wet | Avg rank 5.7 6106 | Avg rank 4.2 1 | Pirelli Cinturato WeatherActive |
| ☀️Dry | Avg rank 5.2 364 | Avg rank 7.3 | Hankook Kinergy 4S2 |
| ❄️Snow | Avg rank 5.5 53 | Avg rank 5.3 11 | Pirelli Cinturato WeatherActive |
| 🧊Ice | Avg rank 13.0 | Avg rank 1.0 1 | Pirelli Cinturato WeatherActive |
| 🔇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 Pirelli Cinturato WeatherActive
The Pirelli Cinturato WeatherActive wins this category with an average rank of 4.2, compared to 5.7 for the Hankook Kinergy 4S2.
☀️ Dry: Hankook Kinergy 4S2 vs Pirelli Cinturato WeatherActive
The Hankook Kinergy 4S2 wins this category with an average rank of 5.2, compared to 7.3 for the Pirelli Cinturato WeatherActive.
❄️ Snow: Hankook Kinergy 4S2 vs Pirelli Cinturato WeatherActive
The Pirelli Cinturato WeatherActive wins this category with an average rank of 5.3, compared to 5.5 for the Hankook Kinergy 4S2.
🧊 Ice: Hankook Kinergy 4S2 vs Pirelli Cinturato WeatherActive
The Pirelli Cinturato WeatherActive wins this category with an average rank of 1.0, compared to 13.0 for the Hankook Kinergy 4S2.
🔇 Noise / Comfort: Hankook Kinergy 4S2 vs Pirelli Cinturato WeatherActive
The Hankook Kinergy 4S2 wins this category with an average rank of 5.9, compared to no data for the Pirelli Cinturato WeatherActive.
📏 Mileage: Hankook Kinergy 4S2 vs Pirelli Cinturato WeatherActive
The Hankook Kinergy 4S2 wins this category with an average rank of 8.4, compared to no data for the Pirelli Cinturato WeatherActive.
🔋 Efficiency: Hankook Kinergy 4S2 vs Pirelli Cinturato WeatherActive
The Hankook Kinergy 4S2 wins this category with an average rank of 4.6, compared to no data for the Pirelli Cinturato WeatherActive.
Frequently asked questions
Which is better in the wet, Hankook Kinergy 4S2 or Pirelli Cinturato WeatherActive?
Across independent wet-braking tests, the Pirelli Cinturato WeatherActive 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 WeatherActive 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 WeatherActive.
Which tire lasts longer?
Based on wear and abrasion testing, the Hankook Kinergy 4S2 shows better mileage performance than the Pirelli Cinturato WeatherActive.
How many tests were used in this comparison?
Hankook Kinergy 4S2 appears in 25 independent tests, Pirelli Cinturato WeatherActive 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 →
