Relative Score (0–100): the weighted average of the categories below, each 60% road tests and 40% owner reviews (comfort 40/60). Based on 27 + 13 road tests and 3,669 + 121 owner reviews. How we score
CrossClimate+ is ahead, 79–70
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Tests 78 · 27 tests Owners 60 · 3,669 reviews
Best test result: #1 of 16 in 2026 ADAC All Season Tyre Test - 185/65 R15 (curved aquaplaning)
“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”
Tests 81 · 13 tests Owners 78 · 121 reviews
Best test result: #1 of 15 in 2019 Summer and All Season Tyre Test (dry handling)
Relative Score per category, 0–100. Open “Why this score” for the tests and owner ratings behind it.
| Source | Kinergy 4S2 | CrossClimate+ |
|---|---|---|
| Professional tests (TWG score) · 26 / 13 tests | 83 | 94 |
| Reviews found online | 56 | 78 |
| Dry Braking (% of best) · 7 shared tests · wins 0–7 | 95% | 99% |
| Dry Braking (cool) (% of best) · 1 shared test · wins 1–0 | 100% | 96% |
| Dry Handling (% of best) · 5 shared tests · wins 0–3 | 99% | 100% |
| Dry Handling (cool) (% of best) · 1 shared test · wins 0–1 | 100% | 100% |
Kinergy 4S2: 60% × 82.9 + 40% × 56.1 = 72
CrossClimate+: 60% × 93.9 + 40% × 77.5 = 87
| Source | Kinergy 4S2 | CrossClimate+ |
|---|---|---|
| Professional tests (TWG score) · 26 / 13 tests | 87 | 81 |
| Reviews found online | 65 | 81 |
| Straight Aquaplaning (% of best) · 5 shared tests · wins 5–0 | 97% | 93% |
| Wet Braking (% of best) · 7 shared tests · wins 4–3 | 95% | 94% |
| Wet Braking (cool) (% of best) · 1 shared test · wins 0–1 | 84% | 95% |
| Wet Handling (% of best) · 5 shared tests · wins 3–2 | 99% | 97% |
| Wet Handling (cool) (% of best) · 1 shared test · wins 0–1 | 96% | 100% |
Kinergy 4S2: 60% × 86.8 + 40% × 64.9 = 78
CrossClimate+: 60% × 80.8 + 40% × 80.6 = 81
| Source | Kinergy 4S2 | CrossClimate+ |
|---|---|---|
| Professional tests (TWG score) · 21 / 9 tests | 79 | 65 |
| Reviews found online | 61 | 72 |
| Snow Braking (% of best) · 5 shared tests · wins 4–1 | 95% | 94% |
| Snow Handling (% of best) · 5 shared tests · wins 4–1 | 98% | 98% |
| Snow Traction (% of best) · 2 shared tests · wins 1–1 | 97% | 97% |
Kinergy 4S2: 60% × 78.6 + 40% × 61 = 72
CrossClimate+: 60% × 65 + 40% × 72.3 = 68
| Source | Kinergy 4S2 | CrossClimate+ |
|---|---|---|
| Professional tests (TWG score) · 7 / 1 tests | 71 | 71 |
| Reviews found online | 54 | 77 |
Kinergy 4S2: 40% × 71.5 + 60% × 54.4 = 61
CrossClimate+: 40% × 70.9 + 60% × 77 = 75
| Source | Kinergy 4S2 | CrossClimate+ |
|---|---|---|
| Professional tests (TWG score) · 21 / 9 tests | 62 | 68 |
| Reviews found online | ≈ 66 (est.) | ≈ 66 (est.) |
| Noise (% of best) · 5 shared tests · wins 2–3 | 99% | 99% |
Kinergy 4S2: 60% × 61.6 + 40% × 66.3 (est.) = 63
CrossClimate+: 60% × 67.6 + 40% × 66.3 (est.) = 67
No owner ratings of noise for Kinergy 4S2 or CrossClimate+. The owner half is the owners’ average (66): owners’ noise ratings barely follow the road tests, so the tests say nothing about how owners would rate it.
| Source | Kinergy 4S2 | CrossClimate+ |
|---|---|---|
| Professional tests (TWG score) · 10 / 3 tests | 72 | 83 |
| Reviews found online | 60 | 80 |
| Wear (% of best) · 3 shared tests · wins 0–3 | 63% | 98% |
Kinergy 4S2: 60% × 72.5 + 40% × 59.6 = 67
CrossClimate+: 60% × 83.2 + 40% × 79.7 = 82
| Source | Kinergy 4S2 | CrossClimate+ |
|---|---|---|
| Reviews found online | 56 | 72 |
| Source | Kinergy 4S2 | CrossClimate+ |
|---|---|---|
| Professional tests (TWG score) · 21 / 8 tests | 51 | 74 |
| Rolling Resistance (% of best) · 5 shared tests · wins 1–4 | 87% | 90% |
| Category | Hankook Kinergy 4S2 | Michelin CrossClimate+ |
|---|---|---|
| Relative Score | 70 | 79 |
| Dry | 72 | 87 |
| Wet | 78 | 81 |
| Snow | 72 | 68 |
| Comfort | 61 | 75 |
| Noise | 63 | 67 |
| Treadwear | 67 | 82 |
| Handling (owners) | 56 | 72 |
| Efficiency | 51 | 74 |
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Kinergy 4S2
CrossClimate+
Per discipline: the average % of the best tire over every test both tires were in, and how many of those tests each one won. “Different tests” rows compare results from separate tests.
In the overall rankings of 11 tests that ran both, Hankook Kinergy 4S2 finished ahead 4 times and Michelin CrossClimate+ 7 times.
| Discipline | Category | Kinergy 4S2 | CrossClimate+ | Δ | Head-to-head |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Dry Braking | Dry | 95% | 99% | −4.1 | 0–7 in 7 shared tests Newest: 2021 AZ All Season Tyre Test · 205/55 R16 |
| Dry Braking (cool) | Dry | 100% | 96% | +4.0 | 1–0 in 1 shared test Newest: 2021 AZ All Season Tyre Test · 205/55 R16 |
| Dry Handling | Dry | 99% | 100% | −0.5 | 0–3 in 5 shared tests Newest: 2021 AZ All Season Tyre Test · 205/55 R16 |
| Dry Handling (cool) | Dry | 100% | 100% | −0.1 | 0–1 in 1 shared test Newest: 2021 AZ All Season Tyre Test · 205/55 R16 |
| Dry Handling (tester's mark) | Dry | 90% #2/9 · 2026 AMS All Season Tyre Test - 195/55 R16 | 70% #13/13 · 2019 Swedish Summer Tyre Test | – | Different tests |
| Straight Aquaplaning | Wet | 97% | 93% | +4.4 | 5–0 in 5 shared tests Newest: 2021 AZ All Season Tyre Test · 205/55 R16 |
| Wet Braking | Wet | 95% | 94% | +0.6 | 4–3 in 7 shared tests Newest: 2021 AZ All Season Tyre Test · 205/55 R16 |
| Wet Braking (cool) | Wet | 84% | 95% | −10.9 | 0–1 in 1 shared test Newest: 2021 AZ All Season Tyre Test · 205/55 R16 |
| Wet Handling | Wet | 99% | 97% | +1.3 | 3–2 in 5 shared tests Newest: 2021 AZ All Season Tyre Test · 205/55 R16 |
| Wet Handling (cool) | Wet | 96% | 100% | −4.0 | 0–1 in 1 shared test Newest: 2021 AZ All Season Tyre Test · 205/55 R16 |
| Wet Handling (tester's mark) | Wet | 70% #6/9 · 2026 AMS All Season Tyre Test - 195/55 R16 | 60% #13/13 · 2019 Swedish Summer Tyre Test | – | Different tests |
| Ice Braking | Snow | 92% #11/16 · 2026 ADAC All Season Tyre Test - 185/65 R15 | 100% #4/7 · 2020 ADAC SUV All Season Tyre Test | – | Different tests |
| Snow Braking | Snow | 95% | 94% | +1.9 | 4–1 in 5 shared tests Newest: 2021 AZ All Season Tyre Test · 205/55 R16 |
| Snow Handling | Snow | 98% | 98% | +0.6 | 4–1 in 5 shared tests Newest: 2021 AZ All Season Tyre Test · 205/55 R16 |
| Snow Traction | Snow | 97% | 97% | +0.3 | 1–1 in 2 shared tests Newest: 2021 AZ All Season Tyre Test · 205/55 R16 |
| Comfort (tester's mark) | Comfort | 78% #5/9 · 2026 AMS All Season Tyre Test - 195/55 R16 | 90% #2/4 · 2022 AutoView All-Season Tire Test R18 | – | Different tests |
| Noise | Noise | 99% | 99% | 0.0 | 2–3 in 5 shared tests Newest: 2021 AZ All Season Tyre Test · 205/55 R16 |
| Wear | Treadwear | 63% | 98% | −34.4 | 0–3 in 3 shared tests Newest: 2020 Auto Bild All Season Tyre Test · 205/55 R16 |
| Rolling Resistance | Efficiency | 87% | 90% | −3.1 | 1–4 in 5 shared tests Newest: 2021 AZ All Season Tyre Test · 205/55 R16 |
| Also published by the testers (not in the score) | |||||
| Price | Cost | 88% | 68% | +20.1 | 4–0 in 4 shared tests Newest: 2021 AZ All Season Tyre Test · 205/55 R16 |
| Total Cost of Ownership | Cost | #13/14 | #3/14 | – | 0–3 in 3 shared tests Newest: 2020 Auto Bild All Season Tyre Test · 205/55 R16 |
| Value | Cost | 72% | 84% | −12.0 | 0–3 in 3 shared tests Newest: 2020 Auto Bild All Season Tyre Test · 205/55 R16 |
| Overall Ranking | Overall | #6/9 | #4/9 | – | 4–7 in 11 shared tests Newest: 2021 AZ All Season Tyre Test · 205/55 R16 |
Themes extracted from owner reviews found online — not the opinion of TireWheelGuide.
From Reddit, forums and review threads. Not part of our score
The Hankook Kinergy 4S2 is widely regarded as a good-value 3PMSF all-weather tire, often recommended as a cheaper alternative to the Michelin CrossClimate 2 thanks to strong wet performance and good independent test results. Complaints include a stiff ride, highway road noise, fast or uneven tread wear, and weaker snow and ice grip for some owners. Several users noted that ice performance wasn't tested and that it suits milder, wet climates best.
“Hankook Kinergy 4S2 vs Continental AllSeasonContact 2 For the past 3 years I have been using the Hankook Kinergy 4S2 195/55R15 and I am super happy with them, but a little over 50,000km in it is time to get new shoes this winter. I have driven in snow and they felt quite ok. Now I am looking to either get them again since I enjoyed them, or try the Continental AllSeasonContact 2 - but they only come in 185/55R15. I have read that narrower tires are better in the snow - most of the driving I do is on maintained roads but we do go into the mountains for a few weekends through winter usuallly. First of all, are the Continental a big step up from the Hankooks, like-for-like? Secondly, would the width difference be a significant factor in snow performance gain or dry/wet performance loss? And if it is better to have the narrower tire, would the Hankook in 185/55R15 be still a reasonable move from my current 195/55? Price-wise: Continental AllSeasonContact 2 185/55 R15 - 100Eur Hankook Kinergy 4S2 185/55 R15 - 79Eur Hankook Kinergy 4S2 195/55 R15 - 84Eur Cheers :) Read more”
“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”
“Tire recommendations E-class Hi all, I've been enjoying my first E-class for a couple months now. The only thing that has been bothering me is the loud noise the tires make at about 130 kph. I've ruled everything out so I'm really certain it is just the tires. They are hankook kinergy 4s2 h750 all seasons, so a bit of noise is to be expected but these really make a loud humming noise at highway speeds. Does anyone have recommendation for quiet all season tires? They do need to have the 3pmsf certifaction. My sizes are front: 245/40 R19 & back: 275/35 R19. Read more”
Based on 34 community posts
We haven't collected enough community discussion about this tire yet.
| Attribute | A · Hankook Kinergy 4S2 | B · Michelin CrossClimate+ |
|---|---|---|
| Category | All Season | All Season |
| Vehicle type | Passenger Car / Crossover | Passenger Car / Crossover |
| Sizes available | 95 | 63 |
| Rim diameters | 14″ – 20″ | 13″ – 19″ |
| UTQG | 500 A A | — |
| Sizes in common | 54 | 54 |
Hankook Kinergy 4S2
Michelin CrossClimate+
Winner: Michelin CrossClimate+ — better efficiency, handling and dry. Pick the Hankook Kinergy 4S2 if snow matters most to you.
Michelin CrossClimate+ scores 74 vs 51 on efficiency.
Michelin CrossClimate+ scores 72 vs 56 on handling.
Michelin CrossClimate+ scores 87 vs 72 on dry.
Michelin CrossClimate+ scores 82 vs 67 on treadwear.
Hankook Kinergy 4S2 won 5 of 5 shared straight aquaplaning tests.
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Michelin CrossClimate+, 81 vs 78 on our wet score.
Michelin CrossClimate+, 87 vs 72 on our dry score.
Hankook Kinergy 4S2, 72 vs 68 on our snow score.
Michelin CrossClimate+, 67 vs 63 on our noise score.
Michelin CrossClimate+, 75 vs 61 on our comfort score.
Michelin CrossClimate+, 82 vs 67 on our treadwear score.
Michelin CrossClimate+, 74 vs 51 on our efficiency score.
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.
Handling is the exception: road tests measure it inside the dry and wet scores, so its own row comes from owner ratings only and starts as less important.
Community buzz from Reddit and forums is shown for context only — it never changes the score. Full methodology
