Tests 67 · 3 tests Owners 66 · 13 reviews
Best test result: #2 of 8 in 2018 Auto Bild SUV All Season Tyre Test (price)
Head-to-head
Updated
Hankook Kinergy 4S vs Michelin CrossClimate+ — Compared
Relative Score (0–100): 60% professional tests, 40% owner reviews.
CrossClimate+ is ahead, 77–67
Add your size for an exact match
/R
Both Amazon links then search this exact size.
TireWheelGuide may earn a commission from purchases made through these links.
Tests 79 · 13 tests Owners 75 · 119 reviews
Best test result: #1 of 9 in 2021 AZ All Season Tyre Test (dry braking)
Category by category
Relative Score per category, 0–100. Open “Why this score” for the tests and owner ratings behind it.
-
68
Dry
CrossClimate+ +1886Why this score
Source Kinergy 4S CrossClimate+ Professional tests (TWG score) 70 92 Reviews found online 65 76 Dry Braking (% of best) 90% 100% Dry Handling (% of best) 99% 100% -
72
Wet
CrossClimate+ +880Why this score
Source Kinergy 4S CrossClimate+ Professional tests (TWG score) 74 80 Reviews found online 69 79 Wet Braking (% of best) 90% 95% Wet Handling (% of best) 95% 99% -
69
Snow
Kinergy 4S +168Why this score
Source Kinergy 4S CrossClimate+ Professional tests (TWG score) 66 65 Reviews found online 73 72 Snow Braking (% of best) 93% 94% Snow Handling (% of best) 94% 97% -
68
Comfort
CrossClimate+ +573Why this score
Source Kinergy 4S CrossClimate+ Professional tests (TWG score) – 71 Reviews found online 67 76 -
61
Noise
CrossClimate+ +667Why this score
Source Kinergy 4S CrossClimate+ Professional tests (TWG score) 57 63 Reviews found online – 72 -
63
Treadwear
CrossClimate+ +1578Why this score
Source Kinergy 4S CrossClimate+ Professional tests (TWG score) 62 80 Reviews found online 63 75 -
63
Handling
CrossClimate+ +1073Why this score
Source Kinergy 4S CrossClimate+ Reviews found online 63 73
Scores at a glance
| Category | Hankook Kinergy 4S | Michelin CrossClimate+ |
|---|---|---|
| Relative Score | 67 | 77 |
| Dry | 68 | 86 |
| Wet | 72 | 80 |
| Snow | 69 | 68 |
| Comfort | 68 | 73 |
| Noise | 61 | 67 |
| Treadwear | 63 | 78 |
| Handling | 63 | 73 |
Higher is better. The Relative Score follows your weights below; category scores do not change.
Weight the categories that matter to you
Wet grip and treadwear start at “Important” — the two things buyers rank highest. Move the sliders and the scores update instantly.
Important
NoneLessNeutralMoreMost
Important
NoneLessNeutralMoreMost
Neutral
NoneLessNeutralMoreMost
Less important
NoneLessNeutralMoreMost
Less important
NoneLessNeutralMoreMost
Important
NoneLessNeutralMoreMost
Neutral
NoneLessNeutralMoreMost
Recomputed
Headline score
67
/ 100
Kinergy 4S
77
/ 100
CrossClimate+
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.
| Discipline | Category | Kinergy 4S | CrossClimate+ | Δ | Both? |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Dry Braking | Dry | 90% #3/11 · 2017 All Season VS Winter Tyre Test | 100% #1/9 · 2021 AZ All Season Tyre Test | −10.0 | Different tests |
| Dry Handling | Dry | 99% #4/11 · 2017 All Season VS Winter Tyre Test | 100% #2/9 · 2021 AZ All Season Tyre Test | −0.5 | Different tests |
| Rolling Resistance | Efficiency | 79% #11/11 · 2017 All Season VS Winter Tyre Test | 100% #1/7 · 2020 Sport Auto All Season Tyre Test | −20.6 | Different tests |
| Noise | Other | 97% #7/8 · 2018 Auto Bild SUV All Season Tyre Test | 95% #9/9 · 2018 AMS All Season Tyre Test | +1.8 | Different tests |
| Price | Other | 74% #2/8 · 2018 Auto Bild SUV All Season Tyre Test | 76% #9/9 · 2021 AZ All Season Tyre Test | −2.0 | Different tests |
| Value | Other | 65% #7/10 · 2017 All Season Tyre Test | 92% #3/10 · 2018 Auto Bild All Season Tyre Test | −27.1 | Different tests |
| Wear | Other | 66% #7/10 · 2017 All Season Tyre Test | 100% #1/10 · 2019 Auto Bild All Season Tyre Test | −34.2 | Different tests |
| Overall Ranking | Overall | 25% #4/6 · 2016 Auto Express All Season Tyre Test | 67% #2/4 · 2022 AutoView All-Season Tire Test R18 | −41.7 | Different tests |
| Snow Braking | Snow | 93% #8/10 · 2017 All Season Tyre Test | 94% #9/11 · 2020 Auto Bild SUV All Season Tyre Test | −1.4 | Different tests |
| Snow Handling | Snow | 94% #11/11 · 2017 All Season VS Winter Tyre Test | 97% #9/10 · 2018 Auto Bild All Season Tyre Test | −3.5 | Different tests |
| Straight Aqua | Straight | 95% #4/8 · 2018 Auto Bild SUV All Season Tyre Test | 84% #6/9 · 2018 AMS All Season Tyre Test | +11.0 | Different tests |
| Total Cost of Ownership | Total | 0% #9/10 · 2017 All Season Tyre Test | 0% #3/14 · 2020 Auto Bild All Season Tyre Test | 0.0 | Different tests |
| Wet Braking | Wet | 90% #7/10 · 2017 All Season Tyre Test | 95% #4/10 · 2019 Auto Bild All Season Tyre Test | −5.4 | Different tests |
| Wet Handling | Wet | 95% #5/8 · 2018 Auto Bild SUV All Season Tyre Test | 99% #2/7 · 2020 Sport Auto All Season Tyre Test | −3.9 | Different tests |
Pros, cons & observations
Themes extracted from owner reviews found online — not the opinion of TireWheelGuide.
Tire A Kinergy 4S
Pros
- Exceptional grip and stability in wet and torrential rain conditions
- Strong performance in snow and slush, often cited as a viable alternative to dedicated winter tires
- High value-for-money proposition compared to premium competitors
Cons
- Reports of premature tread wear and shorter-than-expected service life
- Inconsistent dry-road handling and feedback compared to dedicated summer tires
- Occasional reports of poor traction on greasy or specific wet road surfaces
Tire B CrossClimate+
Pros
- Excellent traction and confidence in light to moderate snow and ice.
- Strong wet and dry road handling that rivals dedicated summer tires.
- Impressive tread longevity and durability over high mileage.
Cons
- Performance in wet conditions can diminish significantly as the tire wears.
- Increased road noise reported by some users compared to dedicated summer tires.
- Occasional reports of a harsh or 'bouncy' ride on certain vehicle suspensions.
Specs side by side
| Attribute | A · Hankook Kinergy 4S | B · Michelin CrossClimate+ |
|---|---|---|
| Category | All Season | All Season |
| Vehicle type | Passenger Car / Crossover | Passenger Car / Crossover |
| Sizes available | 67 | 63 |
| Rim diameters | 13″ – 18″ | 13″ – 19″ |
Which one should you actually buy?
67
/ 100
Hankook Kinergy 4S
77
/ 100
Michelin CrossClimate+
Winner: Michelin CrossClimate+ — better dry, treadwear and handling. It leads or ties in every category we score.
Pick tire B
You want the most grip on dry roads
Michelin CrossClimate+ scores 86 vs 68 on dry.
Pick tire B
You want the longest tread life
Michelin CrossClimate+ scores 78 vs 63 on treadwear.
Pick tire B
You enjoy sharp, responsive handling
Michelin CrossClimate+ scores 73 vs 63 on handling.
Pick tire B
Your priority is wet-weather safety
Michelin CrossClimate+ scores 80 vs 72 on wet.
Tire A · Hankook Kinergy 4S
Tire B · Michelin CrossClimate+
TireWheelGuide may earn a commission from purchases made through these links.
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.