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Hankook Kinergy 4S2 vs Nexen N Blue 4 Season — Compared

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

N Blue 4 Season leads, 71–70 Narrow edge

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Tire AHankook

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)

“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”

Tire BNexen

N Blue 4 Season

All Season

Tests 73 · 11 tests Owners 69 · 29 reviews

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

Category by category

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

  1. 72

    Dry

    Kinergy 4S2 +4
    68
    Why this score
    SourceKinergy 4S2N Blue 4 Season
    Professional tests (TWG score)8270
    Reviews found online5766
    Dry Braking (% of best)92%91%
    Dry Handling (% of best)99%97%
  2. 78

    Wet

    Kinergy 4S2 +4
    74
    Why this score
    SourceKinergy 4S2N Blue 4 Season
    Professional tests (TWG score)8574
    Reviews found online6774
    Wet Braking (% of best)95%92%
    Wet Handling (% of best)99%96%
  3. 73

    Snow

    Kinergy 4S2 +5
    68
    Why this score
    SourceKinergy 4S2N Blue 4 Season
    Professional tests (TWG score)7967
    Reviews found online6370
    Snow Braking (% of best)98%95%
    Snow Handling (% of best)99%99%
    Snow Traction (% of best)97%83%
  4. 70

    Comfort

    N Blue 4 Season +1
    71
    Why this score
    SourceKinergy 4S2N Blue 4 Season
    Professional tests (TWG score)77–
    Reviews found online6072
  5. 67

    Noise

    N Blue 4 Season +11
    78
    Why this score
    SourceKinergy 4S2N Blue 4 Season
    Professional tests (TWG score)6786
  6. 67

    Treadwear

    N Blue 4 Season +4
    71
    Why this score
    SourceKinergy 4S2N Blue 4 Season
    Professional tests (TWG score)7175
    Reviews found online6065
  7. 57

    Handling

    N Blue 4 Season +14
    71
    Why this score
    SourceKinergy 4S2N Blue 4 Season
    Reviews found online5771
Scores at a glance
Hankook Kinergy 4S2 vs Nexen N Blue 4 Season: scores by category (0–100)
CategoryHankook Kinergy 4S2Nexen N Blue 4 Season
Relative Score 70 71
Dry 72 68
Wet 78 74
Snow 73 68
Comfort 70 71
Noise 67 78
Treadwear 67 71
Handling 57 71

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Kinergy 4S2

N Blue 4 Season

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.

DisciplineCategoryKinergy 4S2N Blue 4 SeasonΔBoth?
Dry Braking Dry 92% #6/10 · 2025 Auto Bild Sports Car All Season Tyre Test 91% #11/35 · 2022 All Season Tyre Market Overview +0.3 Different tests
Dry Handling Dry 99% #3/10 · 2019 Auto Bild All Season Tyre Test 97% #15/15 · 2022 Auto Bild All Season Tyre Test +1.4 Different tests
Rolling Resistance Efficiency 89% #5/10 · 2019 Auto Bild All Season Tyre Test 82% #9/9 · 2018 AMS All Season Tyre Test +7.2 Different tests
Fuel Consumption Fuel 94% #11/15 · 2022 Auto Bild All Season Tyre Test 95% #8/15 · 2022 Auto Bild All Season Tyre Test −0.7 Same test
Abrasion Other 81% #4/16 · 2026 ADAC All Season Tyre Test - 185/65 R15 100% #1/15 · 2022 Auto Bild All Season Tyre Test −18.6 Different tests
Noise Other 99% #5/9 · 2021 AZ All Season Tyre Test 100% #5/14 · 2020 Auto Bild All Season Tyre Test −1.0 Different tests
Price Other 88% #2/10 · 2018 Auto Bild All Season Tyre Test 100% #1/16 · 2021 Auto Bild All Season Tyre Test −12.2 Different tests
Value Other 57% #9/16 · 2021 Auto Bild All Season Tyre Test 97% #2/10 · 2018 Auto Bild All Season Tyre Test −39.4 Different tests
Wear Other 60% #13/14 · 2020 Auto Bild All Season Tyre Test 80% #8/14 · 2020 Auto Bild All Season Tyre Test −20.3 Same test
Overall Ranking Overall 17% #6/9 · 2025 Auto Bild All Season Camper Van Tyre Test 14% #7/31 · 2019 All Season Tyre Performance Overview +2.4 Different tests
Snow Braking Snow 98% #5/9 · 2023 Auto Zeitung All Season Tyre Test 95% #4/9 · 2018 AMS All Season Tyre Test +2.6 Different tests
Snow Handling Snow 99% #3/10 · 2019 Auto Bild All Season Tyre Test 99% #4/10 · 2019 Auto Bild All Season Tyre Test +0.9 Same test
Snow Traction Snow 97% #4/15 · 2022 Auto Bild All Season Tyre Test 83% #15/16 · 2021 Auto Bild All Season Tyre Test +13.4 Different tests
Straight Aqua Straight 99% #2/9 · 2021 AZ All Season Tyre Test 95% #10/16 · 2021 Auto Bild All Season Tyre Test +3.8 Different tests
Total Cost of Ownership Total 0% #7/15 · 2025 AutoBild All Season Tyre Test 0% #10/10 · 2017 All Season Tyre Test 0.0 Different tests
Wet Braking Wet 95% #2/9 · 2023 Auto Zeitung All Season Tyre Test 92% #7/10 · 2019 Auto Bild All Season Tyre Test +3.0 Different tests
Wet Handling Wet 99% #2/10 · 2024 Auto Bild SUV All Season Tyre Test 96% #7/10 · 2019 Auto Bild All Season Tyre Test +2.6 Different tests

Pros, cons & observations

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

Tire A 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

Tire B N Blue 4 Season

Pros

  • Excellent value and budget-friendly price point compared to premium brands
  • High level of ride comfort and surprisingly low noise levels
  • Strong cold-weather, winter, and snow performance for an all-season tire

Cons

  • Soft rubber compound leads to vague steering feedback and understeer in warm weather (above 20°C)
  • Increased rolling resistance resulting in slightly reduced fuel economy
  • Faster tread wear and potential durability concerns for some users
All owner themes in the N Blue 4 Season review

What real owners are saying

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

Tire A

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.

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

Tire B

Nexen N Blue 4 Season

We haven't collected enough community discussion about this tire yet.

Specs side by side

Attribute A · Hankook Kinergy 4S2 B · Nexen N Blue 4 Season
CategoryAll SeasonAll Season
Vehicle typePassenger Car / CrossoverPassenger Car / Crossover
Sizes available9556
Rim diameters14″ – 20″13″ – 19″

Which one should you actually buy?

Hankook Kinergy 4S2

Nexen N Blue 4 Season

Too close to call: Hankook Kinergy 4S2 and Nexen N Blue 4 Season are within 2 points overall. Hankook Kinergy 4S2 is stronger on snow, dry and wet. Nexen N Blue 4 Season is stronger on handling, noise and treadwear.

Pick tire B You enjoy sharp, responsive handling

Nexen N Blue 4 Season scores 71 vs 57 on handling.

Pick tire B You want a quieter cabin

Nexen N Blue 4 Season scores 78 vs 67 on noise.

Pick tire A You drive through snowy winters

Hankook Kinergy 4S2 scores 73 vs 68 on snow.

Pick tire A You want the most grip on dry roads

Hankook Kinergy 4S2 scores 72 vs 68 on dry.

Tire A · Hankook Kinergy 4S2
Tire B · Nexen N Blue 4 Season

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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.

71

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N Blue 4 Season

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