Hankook Kinergy 4S2 vs Uniroyal AllSeasonExpert: 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 Uniroyal AllSeasonExpert 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, ice, noise / comfort, mileage. Its overall Tire Lab Score is 89/100, based on 25 tests.
How the Uniroyal AllSeasonExpert performs. It takes the win in snow, efficiency. Its overall Tire Lab Score is 87/100, 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 Uniroyal AllSeasonExpert 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 dry
- You prioritise ice
- You prioritise noise / comfort
- You prioritise snow
- You prioritise efficiency
Test profile
| Metric | Hankook Kinergy 4S2 | Uniroyal AllSeasonExpert |
|---|---|---|
| Segment | Touring | Touring |
| Type | All Season | All Season |
| Tests used | 25 | 2 |
| Best rank | #1 | #2 |
| Avg rank | 6.1 | 5.8 |
| Latest test | 2025 | 2017 |
| Tire Lab Score | 88.8 | 86.9 |
Tire Lab Score
Hankook Kinergy 4S2
Uniroyal AllSeasonExpert
Performance overview
Category-by-category results
| Category | Hankook Kinergy 4S2 | Uniroyal AllSeasonExpert | Winner |
|---|---|---|---|
| 💧Wet | Avg rank 5.7 6106 | Avg rank 5.8 1 | Tie |
| ☀️Dry | Avg rank 5.2 364 | Avg rank 7.3 1 | Hankook Kinergy 4S2 |
| ❄️Snow | Avg rank 5.5 53 | Avg rank 5.0 2 | Uniroyal AllSeasonExpert |
| 🧊Ice | Avg rank 13.0 | No data | Hankook Kinergy 4S2 |
| 🔇Noise / Comfort | Avg rank 5.9 48 | Avg rank 6.0 1 | Hankook Kinergy 4S2 |
| 📏Mileage | Avg rank 8.4 3 | No data | Hankook Kinergy 4S2 |
| 🔋Efficiency | Avg rank 4.6 143 | Avg rank 4.5 | Uniroyal AllSeasonExpert |
💧 Wet: Hankook Kinergy 4S2 vs Uniroyal AllSeasonExpert
Both tires perform similarly in wet, with average ranks of 5.7 and 5.8.
☀️ Dry: Hankook Kinergy 4S2 vs Uniroyal AllSeasonExpert
The Hankook Kinergy 4S2 wins this category with an average rank of 5.2, compared to 7.3 for the Uniroyal AllSeasonExpert.
❄️ Snow: Hankook Kinergy 4S2 vs Uniroyal AllSeasonExpert
The Uniroyal AllSeasonExpert wins this category with an average rank of 5.0, compared to 5.5 for the Hankook Kinergy 4S2.
🧊 Ice: Hankook Kinergy 4S2 vs Uniroyal AllSeasonExpert
The Hankook Kinergy 4S2 wins this category with an average rank of 13.0, compared to no data for the Uniroyal AllSeasonExpert.
🔇 Noise / Comfort: Hankook Kinergy 4S2 vs Uniroyal AllSeasonExpert
The Hankook Kinergy 4S2 wins this category with an average rank of 5.9, compared to 6.0 for the Uniroyal AllSeasonExpert.
📏 Mileage: Hankook Kinergy 4S2 vs Uniroyal AllSeasonExpert
The Hankook Kinergy 4S2 wins this category with an average rank of 8.4, compared to no data for the Uniroyal AllSeasonExpert.
🔋 Efficiency: Hankook Kinergy 4S2 vs Uniroyal AllSeasonExpert
The Uniroyal AllSeasonExpert wins this category with an average rank of 4.5, compared to 4.6 for the Hankook Kinergy 4S2.
Frequently asked questions
Which has shorter dry braking distance?
The Hankook Kinergy 4S2 averages a better dry-braking rank than the Uniroyal AllSeasonExpert 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 Uniroyal AllSeasonExpert.
Which tire lasts longer?
Based on wear and abrasion testing, the Hankook Kinergy 4S2 shows better mileage performance than the Uniroyal AllSeasonExpert.
How many tests were used in this comparison?
Hankook Kinergy 4S2 appears in 25 independent tests, Uniroyal AllSeasonExpert 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 →
