Is the Hankook Kinergy 4S2 a good tire?
The Hankook Kinergy 4S2 appears in 25 independent comparative tire tests in our database. Across those results it earns a Tire Lab Score of 89/100 — rated "Very Good" among All Season tires. The score is a weighted average of its per-category performance relative to the winner of each test it entered, so a tire only scores highly by beating strong competition rather than by appearing in easy tests.
Who should buy it. The Hankook Kinergy 4S2 suits drivers who prioritise balanced everyday performance and do not face severe winter conditions. Before buying, check the size you need is actually offered — performance varies between sizes, and test results are published for one specific size at a time. The full test-by-test breakdown and price comparison below let you confirm both.
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