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Continental AllSeasonContact vs Hankook Kinergy 4S2 — Compared

Relative Score (0–100): 60% professional tests, 40% owner reviews.

AllSeasonContact leads, 73–70 Narrow edge

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AllSeasonContact

All Season

Tests 76 · 28 tests Owners 71 · 2,356 reviews

Best test result: #1 of 15 in 2022 Auto Bild All Season Tyre Test (fuel consumption)

“Originally Posted By: UG_Passat .... Nexen beats out Michelin, Continental, Goodyear and Nokian Surprise loser, is Michelin. Test winner: Nexen N blue 4 Season To solve the goal conflicts succeeds in the test the Nexen N blue 4 Season best. With good performances on wet and ice, the Korean tire on dry and snow-covered road is a bit weaker, but still acceptable. The new AllSeasonContact from Conti , on the other hand, solves the classic conflict of objectives of wetness vs. Snow very well - but at the expense of performance on dry roads. On dry land, the next-ranked Goodyear Vector 4Seasons Gen-2 and Nokian Wheatherproof are also showing weaknesses. With the exception of the Firestone (worst dry and wet performance), all tires behind it ride on snow only below average - even the most expensive model in the test, the low- wear CrossClimate from Michelin LOL, I am waiting 25 years for ADAC to test tires after 20k. This is not first time ADAC has "surprise" winner.”

Tire BHankook

Kinergy 4S2

All Season

Tests 78 · 24 tests Owners 61 · 3,626 reviews

Best test result: #2 of 10 in 2018 Auto Bild All Season Tyre Test (price)

“We're able to get the Kinergy 4S2 from Discount Tires (America's Tires) for less than half the price of. the Cross Climate 2's. We plan to give them a try on a Nissan LEAF and Prius Prime. Hot take: Hit the "found a lower price" feature on the Discount Tire site and see what they offer you! We were very pleasantly surprised!”

Category by category

Relative Score per category, 0–100. Open “Why this score” for the tests and owner ratings behind it.

  1. 69

    Dry

    Kinergy 4S2 +3
    72
    Why this score
    SourceAllSeasonContactKinergy 4S2
    Professional tests (TWG score)7082
    Reviews found online6957
    Dry Braking (% of best)92%91%
    Dry Braking - Cool (% of best)96%99%
    Dry Handling (% of best)97%99%
    Dry Handling - Cool (% of best)99%99%
  2. 82

    Wet

    AllSeasonContact +4
    78
    Why this score
    SourceAllSeasonContactKinergy 4S2
    Professional tests (TWG score)8685
    Reviews found online7767
    Wet Braking (% of best)93%91%
    Wet Braking - Cool (% of best)89%84%
    Wet Circle (% of best)100%98%
    Wet Handling (% of best)100%95%
    Wet Handling - Cool (% of best)99%96%
  3. 81

    Snow

    AllSeasonContact +8
    73
    Why this score
    SourceAllSeasonContactKinergy 4S2
    Professional tests (TWG score)8779
    Reviews found online7363
    Snow Braking (% of best)100%95%
    Snow Circle (% of best)96%96%
    Snow Handling (% of best)98%99%
    Snow Slalom (% of best)98%98%
    Snow Traction (% of best)96%95%
  4. 71

    Comfort

    AllSeasonContact +1
    70
    Why this score
    SourceAllSeasonContactKinergy 4S2
    Professional tests (TWG score)7277
    Reviews found online7060
  5. 61

    Noise

    Kinergy 4S2 +6
    67
    Why this score
    SourceAllSeasonContactKinergy 4S2
    Professional tests (TWG score)5767
  6. 68

    Treadwear

    AllSeasonContact +1
    67
    Why this score
    SourceAllSeasonContactKinergy 4S2
    Professional tests (TWG score)7171
    Reviews found online6560
  7. 73

    Handling

    AllSeasonContact +16
    57
    Why this score
    SourceAllSeasonContactKinergy 4S2
    Reviews found online7357
Scores at a glance
Continental AllSeasonContact vs Hankook Kinergy 4S2: scores by category (0–100)
CategoryContinental AllSeasonContactHankook Kinergy 4S2
Relative Score 73 70
Dry 69 72
Wet 82 78
Snow 81 73
Comfort 71 70
Noise 61 67
Treadwear 68 67
Handling 73 57

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The professional test results behind the scores

Each result is shown as % of the best tire in that test. “Same test” rows are the strictest comparison: both tires were measured side by side.

DisciplineCategoryAllSeasonContactKinergy 4S2ΔBoth?
Curved Aquaplaning Curved 81% #8/11 · 2024 Sports Car All Season Tyre Test 83% #8/9 · 2025 Auto Bild All Season Camper Van Tyre Test −2.3 Different tests
Dry Braking Dry 92% #3/4 · 2023 TUV Report All Season Test 91% #12/16 · 2023 Auto Bild All Season Tyre Test +0.2 Different tests
Dry Braking - Cool Dry 96% #5/9 · 2021 AZ All Season Tyre Test 99% #2/9 · 2021 AZ All Season Tyre Test −3.8 Same test
Dry Handling Dry 97% #9/11 · 2024 Sports Car All Season Tyre Test 99% #8/15 · 2025 AutoBild All Season Tyre Test −1.8 Different tests
Dry Handling - Cool Dry 99% #5/9 · 2021 AZ All Season Tyre Test 99% #3/9 · 2021 AZ All Season Tyre Test −0.3 Same test
Rolling Resistance Efficiency 91% #2/10 · 2018 Auto Bild All Season Tyre Test 86% #7/9 · 2021 AZ All Season Tyre Test +4.7 Different tests
Fuel Consumption Fuel 100% #1/15 · 2022 Auto Bild All Season Tyre Test 96% #7/16 · 2026 ADAC All Season Tyre Test - 185/65 R15 +3.6 Different tests
Ice Braking Ice 40% #19/17 · 2023 UTAC Large Winter Tire Test R16 92% #11/16 · 2026 ADAC All Season Tyre Test - 185/65 R15 −51.9 Different tests
Abrasion Other 67% #10/15 · 2022 Auto Bild All Season Tyre Test 61% #14/15 · 2022 Auto Bild All Season Tyre Test +5.7 Same test
Noise Other 100% #3/11 · 2022 Auto Bild SUV All Season Tyre Test 94% #6/9 · 2023 Auto Zeitung All Season Tyre Test +5.7 Different tests
Price Other 62% #5/7 · 2019 Auto Bild All Season SUV Tyre Test 88% #2/10 · 2018 Auto Bild All Season Tyre Test −25.4 Different tests
Value Other 36% #14/15 · 2022 Auto Bild All Season Tyre Test 71% #3/16 · 2023 Auto Bild All Season Tyre Test −35.4 Different tests
Wear Other 96% #2/10 · 2019 Auto Bild All Season Tyre Test 64% #12/15 · 2022 Auto Bild All Season Tyre Test +31.4 Different tests
Overall Ranking Overall 10% #10/32 · 2021 All Season Tyre Market Overview 20% #5/10 · 2019 Auto Bild All Season Tyre Test −10.0 Different tests
Snow Braking Snow 100% #2/10 · 2021 Auto Bild SUV All Season Tyre Test 95% #3/10 · 2019 Auto Bild All Season Tyre Test +4.4 Different tests
Snow Circle Snow 96% #3/4 · 2023 TUV Report All Season Test 96% #3/10 · 2024 Auto Bild SUV All Season Tyre Test 0.0 Different tests
Snow Handling Snow 98% #2/12 · 2024 Minivan / SUV All Season Tyre Test 99% #3/10 · 2019 Auto Bild All Season Tyre Test −1.5 Different tests
Snow Slalom Snow 98% #4/11 · 2024 Sports Car All Season Tyre Test 98% #4/9 · 2025 Auto Bild All Season Camper Van Tyre Test −0.1 Different tests
Snow Traction Snow 96% #7/12 · 2024 Minivan / SUV All Season Tyre Test 95% #5/10 · 2024 Auto Bild SUV All Season Tyre Test +1.0 Different tests
Straight Aqua Straight 89% #8/9 · 2018 AZ Summer AND All Season Tyre Test 97% #5/16 · 2021 Auto Bild All Season Tyre Test −8.9 Different tests
Subj. Comfort Subj 100% #1/6 · 2022 Gute Fahrt All-Season Tire Test R18 92% #4/10 · 2025 Auto Bild Sports Car All Season Tyre Test +7.7 Different tests
Subj. Dry Handling Subj 100% #1/8 · 2022 ACE/ARBÖ/GTÜ All-Season Tire Test R17 95% #3/9 · 2026 Die Reifentester All Season Tyre Test - 225/40 R18 +4.8 Different tests
Subj. Snow Handling Subj 91% #3/4 · 2023 TUV Report All Season Test 90% #7/9 · 2026 Die Reifentester All Season Tyre Test - 225/40 R18 +1.1 Different tests
Subj. Wet Handling Subj 100% #1/17 · 2023 UTAC Large Winter Tire Test R16 91% #6/9 · 2026 Die Reifentester All Season Tyre Test - 225/40 R18 +9.4 Different tests
Total Cost of Ownership Total 0% #1/10 · 2019 Auto Bild All Season Tyre Test 0% #3/16 · 2023 Auto Bild All Season Tyre Test 0.0 Different tests
Wet Braking Wet 93% #5/11 · 2020 Auto Bild SUV All Season Tyre Test 91% #14/35 · 2023 All Season Tyre 35 Set Shootout +1.6 Different tests
Wet Braking - Cool Wet 89% #5/9 · 2021 AZ All Season Tyre Test 84% #7/9 · 2021 AZ All Season Tyre Test +5.5 Same test
Wet Circle Wet 100% #1/12 · 2024 Minivan / SUV All Season Tyre Test 98% #4/15 · 2025 AutoBild All Season Tyre Test +1.8 Different tests
Wet Handling Wet 100% #1/6 · 2022 Gute Fahrt All-Season Tire Test R18 95% #11/16 · 2023 Auto Bild All Season Tyre Test +5.3 Different tests
Wet Handling - Cool Wet 99% #5/9 · 2021 AZ All Season Tyre Test 96% #9/9 · 2021 AZ All Season Tyre Test +3.0 Same test

Pros, cons & observations

Themes extracted from owner reviews found online — not the opinion of TireWheelGuide.

Tire A AllSeasonContact

Pros

  • Exceptional wet and snow traction
  • Predictable and stable handling characteristics
  • High level of ride comfort and cabin refinement

Cons

  • Accelerated tread wear in high-temperature summer conditions
  • Occasional reports of road noise or specific frequency whining
  • Mixed feedback on dry-road performance during extreme heat
All owner themes in the AllSeasonContact review

Tire B Kinergy 4S2

Pros

  • Exceptional wet weather grip, braking, and aquaplaning resistance
  • Strong performance and confidence in cold temperatures, light snow, and slush
  • High overall value for money compared to premium tier alternatives

Cons

  • Increased road noise and occasional highway 'whining' or howling between 120-140 km/h
  • Some reports of faster-than-expected tread wear or uneven inner tread deformation
  • Softer sidewalls can induce initial steering delay or a slight floating feel during aggressive cornering
All owner themes in the Kinergy 4S2 review

What real owners are saying

From Reddit, forums and review threads. Not part of our score

Tire A

Continental AllSeasonContact

Mixed

Community sentiment regarding the Continental AllSeasonContact is mixed, with users commending its competent wet and snow grip alongside long tread life and self-sealing options. However, several owners report issues with elevated road noise, harshness, high-mileage vibrations, and unusual tread wear patterns. Furthermore, discussions frequently note its primary availability in Europe and absence from the North American market.

Top themes
#wet and snow performance#cabin noise and harshness#tread wear patterns#european market availability#comparison to michelin crossclimate#long term durability

Based on 14 community posts

Tire B

Hankook Kinergy 4S2

Mixed

Community members frequently view the Hankook Kinergy 4S 2 as a solid, budget-friendly alternative to premium all-weather tires like the Michelin CrossClimate 2, highlighting its strong wet traction and good snow performance for the price. However, users report mixed experiences regarding tread longevity, with some noting rapid or uneven wear, as well as drawbacks such as highway humming noise, a stiff ride, and twitchy handling on ice.

r/croautomobili ·22 upvotes ·2025-10-29

“Zimske gume - premium ili neka srednja klasa? Nakon 2 proklizavanja u skretanju ovaj vikend (po kiši) zaključila sam da je vrijeme da kupim nove gume. Otkako sam uzela auto (prosinac 2022.) imam jedne te iste cjelogodišnje gume, Hankook Kinergy 4S2, 225/45/R17. Prošlu zimu kad je bilo snijega jedva sam kući s posla išla koliko sam se klizala po ulici, kiša još nekako ali snijeg i led katastrofa. Ove godine je i na kiši počeo proklizavati. Auto je zadnji pogon, 115ks ništa specijalno. Ono što me zanima je koliko ima smisla uzeti neke premium gume obzirom da godišnje radim oko 15k kilometara, većinski po gradu (Slavonija), tu i tamo autoput do Zg, možda 2 puta godišnje Mađarska/Austrija/Slovenija. Vidim da svi hvale Continental Wintercontact TS870 ali poprilično su skupe pa imate li možda preporuku za nešto jeftinije, a kvalitetno? Više me zanima da su dobre za kišu jer snijega nema nešto specijalno i sve će biti bolje nego ove koje sad imam. Što se dimenzije tiče imam jedne alu felge pa bih onda uzela istu dimenziju čisto da se ne moram izut iz cipela zbog troškova s kupovanjem još i felgi. TLDR: Zimska guma, 225/45/R17, zadnji pogon, što kupiti? Read more”

bobistheoilguy.com ·2021-03-02

“Hankook's 3-peak all-season tire, also called all-weather, is finally available from TR, though it had been out awhile now, when it replaced the 4S (4s1?) that was sold in Canada, but not the US. Like all the other 3-peak all-seasons that they carry, TR classifies the 4S2 as grand touring all-season”

teslamotorsclub.com ·3 upvotes ·2023-12-30

“I've been running the Hankook Kinergy 4S2 all seasons on my M3 for just over a year - great tyres, esp in the wet, although they take a few hundred miles to scrub in (a touch "slippery" until then, so care is needed pulling out of junctions, etc). They placed 2nd behing the CrossClimate 2s in the 2022 all-season tyre test on Tyre Reviews, and were considered better overall in milder, wet conditions (bulk of UK basically!), which is why I chose them over the CC2s. Only had the recent spell of wintry weather to check the snow/ice performance - no issues with snow, but felt twitchy on ice. Supply seems limited this year - only place I've seen them listed in M3 18" size is ATS Euromaster, whereas I could have also got them from Halfords & Kwikfit last year.”

Top themes
#Affordable CrossClimate alternative#Wet weather traction#Snow and winter performance#Tread wear longevity#Cabin road noise#Ride stiffness and comfort

Based on 33 community posts

Specs side by side

Attribute A · Continental AllSeasonContact B · Hankook Kinergy 4S2
CategoryAll SeasonAll Season
Vehicle typePassenger Car / CrossoverPassenger Car / Crossover
Sizes available10895
Rim diameters13″ – 20″14″ – 20″

Which one should you actually buy?

Continental AllSeasonContact

Hankook Kinergy 4S2

Winner: Continental AllSeasonContact — better handling, snow and wet. Pick the Hankook Kinergy 4S2 if noise and dry matter most to you.

Pick tire A You enjoy sharp, responsive handling

Continental AllSeasonContact scores 73 vs 57 on handling.

Pick tire A You drive through snowy winters

Continental AllSeasonContact scores 81 vs 73 on snow.

Pick tire B You want a quieter cabin

Hankook Kinergy 4S2 scores 67 vs 61 on noise.

Pick tire A Your priority is wet-weather safety

Continental AllSeasonContact scores 82 vs 78 on wet.

Tire A · Continental AllSeasonContact
Tire B · Hankook Kinergy 4S2

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How do we compare tires?

Every category score blends two independent signals. 60% comes from professional tire tests (braking distances, lap times, noise measurements), each result compared with every other tire in the same test and newer tests counting more. 40% comes from owner reviews found online, adjusted for how generously each site rates. Both use one scale: the average tested tire gets 70, the best 100. When a tire has only one of the two, the missing half is estimated from the other and the score stays closer to average; with no road test and fewer than five owner reviews it gets no score yet.

Community buzz from Reddit and forums is shown for context only — it never changes the score.

73

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