Hankook Kinergy 4S2 vs Semperit AllSeason Grip: 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 Semperit AllSeason Grip appear in 29 tests, 2 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 takes the win in wet, dry, noise / comfort, efficiency. Its overall Tire Lab Score is 89/100, based on 25 tests.
How the Semperit AllSeason Grip performs. It takes the win in snow, ice, mileage. Its overall Tire Lab Score is 86/100, based on 4 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 wet and Tire Lab Score. The Semperit AllSeason Grip still wins on snow, 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 noise / comfort
- You prioritise snow
- You prioritise ice
- You prioritise mileage
Test profile
| Metric | Hankook Kinergy 4S2 | Semperit AllSeason Grip |
|---|---|---|
| Segment | Touring | Touring |
| Type | All Season | All Season |
| Tests used | 25 | 4 |
| Best rank | #1 | #1 |
| Avg rank | 6.1 | 13.4 |
| Latest test | 2025 | 2025 |
| Tire Lab Score | 88.8 | 86.4 |
Tire Lab Score
Hankook Kinergy 4S2
Semperit AllSeason Grip
Performance overview
Category-by-category results
| Category | Hankook Kinergy 4S2 | Semperit AllSeason Grip | Winner |
|---|---|---|---|
| 💧Wet | Avg rank 5.7 6106 | Avg rank 11.3 | Hankook Kinergy 4S2 |
| ☀️Dry | Avg rank 5.2 364 | Avg rank 25.8 | Hankook Kinergy 4S2 |
| ❄️Snow | Avg rank 5.5 53 | Avg rank 1.5 11 | Semperit AllSeason Grip |
| 🧊Ice | Avg rank 13.0 | Avg rank 2.0 1 | Semperit AllSeason Grip |
| 🔇Noise / Comfort | Avg rank 5.9 48 | Avg rank 9.0 | Hankook Kinergy 4S2 |
| 📏Mileage | Avg rank 8.4 3 | Avg rank 7.5 1 | Semperit AllSeason Grip |
| 🔋Efficiency | Avg rank 4.6 143 | Avg rank 8.0 | Hankook Kinergy 4S2 |
Tests used in this comparison
Both tires were measured head-to-head in these 2 independent tests:
💧 Wet: Hankook Kinergy 4S2 vs Semperit AllSeason Grip
The Hankook Kinergy 4S2 wins this category with an average rank of 5.7, compared to 11.3 for the Semperit AllSeason Grip.
☀️ Dry: Hankook Kinergy 4S2 vs Semperit AllSeason Grip
The Hankook Kinergy 4S2 wins this category with an average rank of 5.2, compared to 25.8 for the Semperit AllSeason Grip.
❄️ Snow: Hankook Kinergy 4S2 vs Semperit AllSeason Grip
The Semperit AllSeason Grip wins this category with an average rank of 1.5, compared to 5.5 for the Hankook Kinergy 4S2.
🧊 Ice: Hankook Kinergy 4S2 vs Semperit AllSeason Grip
The Semperit AllSeason Grip wins this category with an average rank of 2.0, compared to 13.0 for the Hankook Kinergy 4S2.
🔇 Noise / Comfort: Hankook Kinergy 4S2 vs Semperit AllSeason Grip
The Hankook Kinergy 4S2 wins this category with an average rank of 5.9, compared to 9.0 for the Semperit AllSeason Grip.
📏 Mileage: Hankook Kinergy 4S2 vs Semperit AllSeason Grip
The Semperit AllSeason Grip wins this category with an average rank of 7.5, compared to 8.4 for the Hankook Kinergy 4S2.
🔋 Efficiency: Hankook Kinergy 4S2 vs Semperit AllSeason Grip
The Hankook Kinergy 4S2 wins this category with an average rank of 4.6, compared to 8.0 for the Semperit AllSeason Grip.
Frequently asked questions
Which is better in the wet, Hankook Kinergy 4S2 or Semperit AllSeason Grip?
Across independent wet-braking tests, the Hankook Kinergy 4S2 ranks higher on average than the Semperit AllSeason Grip.
Which has shorter dry braking distance?
The Hankook Kinergy 4S2 averages a better dry-braking rank than the Semperit AllSeason Grip 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 Semperit AllSeason Grip.
Which tire lasts longer?
Based on wear and abrasion testing, the Semperit AllSeason Grip 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, Semperit AllSeason Grip in 4, with 2 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 →