Hankook Kinergy 4S2 vs Pirelli P7 AS Plus 3: 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 P7 AS Plus 3 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, snow, noise / comfort, mileage, efficiency. Its overall Tire Lab Score is 89/100, based on 25 tests.
How the Pirelli P7 AS Plus 3 performs. It takes the win in ice. Its overall Tire Lab Score is 79/100, based on 1 test.
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 wet and Tire Lab Score. The Pirelli P7 AS Plus 3 still wins on ice, making it the right pick if that matters most to you.
Which one should you buy?
Choose Hankook Kinergy 4S2 if
- You prioritise wet
- You prioritise dry
- You prioritise snow
- You prioritise ice
Test profile
| Metric | Hankook Kinergy 4S2 | Pirelli P7 AS Plus 3 |
|---|---|---|
| Segment | Touring | Touring |
| Type | All Season | All Season |
| Tests used | 25 | 1 |
| Best rank | #1 | #1 |
| Avg rank | 6.1 | 6.4 |
| Latest test | 2025 | 2024 |
| Tire Lab Score | 88.8 | 79.2 |
Tire Lab Score
Hankook Kinergy 4S2
Pirelli P7 AS Plus 3
Performance overview
Category-by-category results
| Category | Hankook Kinergy 4S2 | Pirelli P7 AS Plus 3 | Winner |
|---|---|---|---|
| 💧Wet | Avg rank 5.7 6106 | Avg rank 6.7 1 | Hankook Kinergy 4S2 |
| ☀️Dry | Avg rank 5.2 364 | Avg rank 6.0 | Hankook Kinergy 4S2 |
| ❄️Snow | Avg rank 5.5 53 | Avg rank 6.3 1 | Hankook Kinergy 4S2 |
| 🧊Ice | Avg rank 13.0 | Avg rank 4.0 | Pirelli P7 AS Plus 3 |
| 🔇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 P7 AS Plus 3
The Hankook Kinergy 4S2 wins this category with an average rank of 5.7, compared to 6.7 for the Pirelli P7 AS Plus 3.
☀️ Dry: Hankook Kinergy 4S2 vs Pirelli P7 AS Plus 3
The Hankook Kinergy 4S2 wins this category with an average rank of 5.2, compared to 6.0 for the Pirelli P7 AS Plus 3.
❄️ Snow: Hankook Kinergy 4S2 vs Pirelli P7 AS Plus 3
The Hankook Kinergy 4S2 wins this category with an average rank of 5.5, compared to 6.3 for the Pirelli P7 AS Plus 3.
🧊 Ice: Hankook Kinergy 4S2 vs Pirelli P7 AS Plus 3
The Pirelli P7 AS Plus 3 wins this category with an average rank of 4.0, compared to 13.0 for the Hankook Kinergy 4S2.
🔇 Noise / Comfort: Hankook Kinergy 4S2 vs Pirelli P7 AS Plus 3
The Hankook Kinergy 4S2 wins this category with an average rank of 5.9, compared to no data for the Pirelli P7 AS Plus 3.
📏 Mileage: Hankook Kinergy 4S2 vs Pirelli P7 AS Plus 3
The Hankook Kinergy 4S2 wins this category with an average rank of 8.4, compared to no data for the Pirelli P7 AS Plus 3.
🔋 Efficiency: Hankook Kinergy 4S2 vs Pirelli P7 AS Plus 3
The Hankook Kinergy 4S2 wins this category with an average rank of 4.6, compared to no data for the Pirelli P7 AS Plus 3.
Frequently asked questions
Which is better in the wet, Hankook Kinergy 4S2 or Pirelli P7 AS Plus 3?
Across independent wet-braking tests, the Hankook Kinergy 4S2 ranks higher on average than the Pirelli P7 AS Plus 3.
Which has shorter dry braking distance?
The Hankook Kinergy 4S2 averages a better dry-braking rank than the Pirelli P7 AS Plus 3 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 P7 AS Plus 3.
Which tire lasts longer?
Based on wear and abrasion testing, the Hankook Kinergy 4S2 shows better mileage performance than the Pirelli P7 AS Plus 3.
How many tests were used in this comparison?
Hankook Kinergy 4S2 appears in 25 independent tests, Pirelli P7 AS Plus 3 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 →