Relative Score (0–100): the weighted average of the categories below, each 60% road tests and 40% owner reviews (comfort 40/60). Based on 24 + 16 road tests and 3,636 + 1,578 owner reviews. How we score
Quatrac is ahead, 80–70
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Tests 79 · 24 tests Owners 60 · 3,636 reviews
Best test result: #1 of 16 in 2026 ADAC All Season Tyre Test - 185/65 R15 (curved aquaplaning)
“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!”
Tests 82 · 16 tests Owners 79 · 1,578 reviews
Best test result: #1 of 30 in 2025 All Season 30 Tyre Braking Test (wet braking)
“Vredestein Quatrac Pro+ Temp 55° F Avg speed 65-80mph 2019 M3 RWD LR Read more”
Relative Score per category, 0–100. Open “Why this score” for the tests and owner ratings behind it.
| Source | Kinergy 4S2 | Quatrac |
|---|---|---|
| Professional tests (TWG score) · 23 / 16 tests | 83 | 84 |
| Reviews found online | 56 | 78 |
| Dry Braking (% of best) · 12 shared tests · wins 1–11 | 94% | 95% |
| Dry Braking (cool) (% of best) · 1 shared test · wins 1–0 | 100% | 98% |
| Dry Handling (% of best) · 7 shared tests · wins 3–4 | 99% | 99% |
| Dry Handling (cool) (% of best) · 1 shared test · wins 1–0 | 100% | 99% |
Kinergy 4S2: 60% × 82.6 + 40% × 56.4 = 72
Quatrac: 60% × 83.6 + 40% × 78.3 = 81
| Source | Kinergy 4S2 | Quatrac |
|---|---|---|
| Professional tests (TWG score) · 23 / 16 tests | 87 | 96 |
| Reviews found online | 64 | 86 |
| Curved Aquaplaning (% of best) · 5 shared tests · wins 2–2 | 92% | 92% |
| Straight Aquaplaning (% of best) · 9 shared tests · wins 2–6 | 96% | 97% |
| Wet Braking (% of best) · 12 shared tests · wins 1–11 | 93% | 96% |
| Wet Braking (concrete) (% of best) · 2 shared tests · wins 0–2 | 90% | 94% |
| Wet Braking (cool) (% of best) · 1 shared test · wins 0–1 | 84% | 94% |
| Wet Circle (% of best) · 2 shared tests · wins 0–2 | 99% | 99% |
| Wet Handling (% of best) · 7 shared tests · wins 0–6 | 97% | 100% |
| Wet Handling (cool) (% of best) · 1 shared test · wins 0–1 | 96% | 100% |
Kinergy 4S2: 60% × 86.6 + 40% × 64.3 = 78
Quatrac: 60% × 95.7 + 40% × 86.2 = 92
| Source | Kinergy 4S2 | Quatrac |
|---|---|---|
| Professional tests (TWG score) · 18 / 11 tests | 79 | 75 |
| Reviews found online | 61 | 74 |
| Ice Braking (% of best) · 2 shared tests · wins 1–1 | 89% | 90% |
| Snow Braking (% of best) · 9 shared tests · wins 6–2 | 96% | 94% |
| Snow Circle (% of best) · 1 shared test · wins 1–0 | 95% | 94% |
| Snow Handling (% of best) · 7 shared tests · wins 4–2 | 98% | 97% |
| Snow Slalom (% of best) · 1 shared test · wins 1–0 | 96% | 93% |
| Snow Traction (% of best) · 8 shared tests · wins 6–2 | 95% | 95% |
Kinergy 4S2: 60% × 79 + 40% × 61.3 = 72
Quatrac: 60% × 75 + 40% × 74.1 = 75
| Source | Kinergy 4S2 | Quatrac |
|---|---|---|
| Professional tests (TWG score) · 4 / 1 tests | 77 | 73 |
| Reviews found online | 55 | 75 |
| Comfort (tester's mark) (% of best) · 1 shared test · wins 0–0 | 91% | 91% |
Kinergy 4S2: 40% × 76.6 + 60% × 54.8 = 64
Quatrac: 40% × 73 + 60% × 74.9 = 74
| Source | Kinergy 4S2 | Quatrac |
|---|---|---|
| Professional tests (TWG score) · 18 / 11 tests | 66 | 80 |
| Reviews found online | ≈ 67 (est.) | ≈ 67 (est.) |
| Noise (% of best) · 9 shared tests · wins 3–6 | 98% | 99% |
Kinergy 4S2: 60% × 65.6 + 40% × 66.6 (est.) = 66
Quatrac: 60% × 80.2 + 40% × 66.6 (est.) = 75
No owner ratings of noise for Kinergy 4S2 or Quatrac. The owner half is the owners’ average (67): owners’ noise ratings barely follow the road tests, so the tests say nothing about how owners would rate it.
| Source | Kinergy 4S2 | Quatrac |
|---|---|---|
| Professional tests (TWG score) · 9 / 7 tests | 71 | 73 |
| Reviews found online | 60 | 78 |
| Abrasion (% of best) · 4 shared tests · wins 3–1 | 81% | 77% |
| Wear (% of best) · 6 shared tests · wins 4–2 | 78% | 77% |
Kinergy 4S2: 60% × 71.5 + 40% × 59.5 = 67
Quatrac: 60% × 73 + 40% × 77.9 = 75
| Source | Kinergy 4S2 | Quatrac |
|---|---|---|
| Reviews found online | 56 | 77 |
| Source | Kinergy 4S2 | Quatrac |
|---|---|---|
| Professional tests (TWG score) · 18 / 11 tests | 54 | 73 |
| Fuel Consumption (% of best) · 4 shared tests · wins 1–2 | 95% | 96% |
| Rolling Resistance (% of best) · 7 shared tests · wins 3–4 | 89% | 91% |
| Category | Hankook Kinergy 4S2 | Vredestein Quatrac |
|---|---|---|
| Relative Score | 70 | 80 |
| Dry | 72 | 81 |
| Wet | 78 | 92 |
| Snow | 72 | 75 |
| Comfort | 64 | 74 |
| Noise | 66 | 75 |
| Treadwear | 67 | 75 |
| Handling (owners) | 56 | 77 |
| Efficiency | 54 | 73 |
Higher is better. The Relative Score follows your weights below; category scores do not change.
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Kinergy 4S2
Quatrac
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 13 tests that ran both, Hankook Kinergy 4S2 finished ahead 3 times and Vredestein Quatrac 10 times.
| Discipline | Category | Kinergy 4S2 | Quatrac | Δ | Head-to-head |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Dry Braking | Dry | 94% | 95% | −1.0 | 1–11 in 12 shared tests Newest: 2026 ADAC All Season Tyre Test - 185/65 R15 · 185/65 R15 |
| Dry Braking (cool) | Dry | 100% | 98% | +1.8 | 1–0 in 1 shared test Newest: 2021 AZ All Season Tyre Test · 205/55 R16 |
| Dry Handling | Dry | 99% | 99% | −0.2 | 3–4 in 7 shared tests Newest: 2025 AutoBild All Season Tyre Test · 225/40 R18 |
| Dry Handling (cool) | Dry | 100% | 99% | +0.1 | 1–0 in 1 shared test Newest: 2021 AZ All Season Tyre Test · 205/55 R16 |
| Curved Aquaplaning | Wet | 92% | 92% | −0.2 | 2–2 in 5 shared tests Newest: 2026 ADAC All Season Tyre Test - 185/65 R15 · 185/65 R15 |
| Straight Aquaplaning | Wet | 96% | 97% | −1.6 | 2–6 in 9 shared tests Newest: 2026 ADAC All Season Tyre Test - 185/65 R15 · 185/65 R15 |
| Wet Braking | Wet | 93% | 96% | −3.2 | 1–11 in 12 shared tests Newest: 2026 ADAC All Season Tyre Test - 185/65 R15 · 185/65 R15 |
| Wet Braking (concrete) | Wet | 90% | 94% | −4.5 | 0–2 in 2 shared tests Newest: 2026 ADAC All Season Tyre Test - 185/65 R15 · 185/65 R15 |
| Wet Braking (cool) | Wet | 84% | 94% | −10.0 | 0–1 in 1 shared test Newest: 2021 AZ All Season Tyre Test · 205/55 R16 |
| Wet Circle | Wet | 99% | 99% | −0.7 | 0–2 in 2 shared tests Newest: 2025 AutoBild All Season Tyre Test · 225/40 R18 |
| Wet Handling | Wet | 97% | 100% | −2.4 | 0–6 in 7 shared tests Newest: 2025 AutoBild All Season Tyre Test · 225/40 R18 |
| Wet Handling (cool) | Wet | 96% | 100% | −4.3 | 0–1 in 1 shared test Newest: 2021 AZ All Season Tyre Test · 205/55 R16 |
| Ice Braking | Snow | 89% | 90% | −0.8 | 1–1 in 2 shared tests Newest: 2026 ADAC All Season Tyre Test - 185/65 R15 · 185/65 R15 |
| Snow Braking | Snow | 96% | 94% | +1.4 | 6–2 in 9 shared tests Newest: 2026 ADAC All Season Tyre Test - 185/65 R15 · 185/65 R15 |
| Snow Circle | Snow | 95% | 94% | +0.8 | 1–0 in 1 shared test Newest: 2025 AutoBild All Season Tyre Test · 225/40 R18 |
| Snow Handling | Snow | 98% | 97% | +0.2 | 4–2 in 7 shared tests Newest: 2025 AutoBild All Season Tyre Test · 225/40 R18 |
| Snow Handling (tester's mark) | Snow | 90% #7/9 · 2026 Die Reifentester All Season Tyre Test - 225/40 R18 | 86% #1/10 · 2026 Tire Rack All-Weather vs Winter Tyre Test | – | Different tests |
| Snow Slalom | Snow | 96% | 93% | +3.1 | 1–0 in 1 shared test Newest: 2025 Autobild SUV All Season Tyre Test · 215/55 R17 |
| Snow Traction | Snow | 95% | 95% | +0.7 | 6–2 in 8 shared tests Newest: 2026 ADAC All Season Tyre Test - 185/65 R15 · 185/65 R15 |
| Comfort (tester's mark) | Comfort | 91% | 91% | 0.0 | 0–0 in 1 shared test Newest: 2025 Autobild SUV All Season Tyre Test · 215/55 R17 |
| Noise | Noise | 98% | 99% | −0.6 | 3–6 in 9 shared tests Newest: 2026 ADAC All Season Tyre Test - 185/65 R15 · 185/65 R15 |
| Noise (tester's mark) | Noise | 91% #7/9 · 2026 Die Reifentester All Season Tyre Test - 225/40 R18 | 88% #2/10 · 2026 Tire Rack All-Weather vs Winter Tyre Test | – | Different tests |
| Abrasion | Treadwear | 81% | 77% | +3.6 | 3–1 in 4 shared tests Newest: 2026 ADAC All Season Tyre Test - 185/65 R15 · 185/65 R15 |
| Wear | Treadwear | 78% | 77% | +1.3 | 4–2 in 6 shared tests Newest: 2026 ADAC All Season Tyre Test - 185/65 R15 · 185/65 R15 |
| Fuel Consumption | Efficiency | 95% | 96% | −1.2 | 1–2 in 4 shared tests Newest: 2026 ADAC All Season Tyre Test - 185/65 R15 · 185/65 R15 |
| Rolling Resistance | Efficiency | 89% | 91% | −2.3 | 3–4 in 7 shared tests Newest: 2025 AutoBild All Season Tyre Test · 225/40 R18 |
| Also published by the testers (not in the score) | |||||
| Price | Cost | 83% | 79% | +4.7 | 2–0 in 3 shared tests Newest: 2022 Auto Bild All Season Tyre Test · 195/55 R16 |
| Total Cost of Ownership | Cost | #7/15 | #14/15 | – | 2–2 in 4 shared tests Newest: 2025 AutoBild All Season Tyre Test · 225/40 R18 |
| Value | Cost | 67% | 61% | +6.3 | 2–2 in 4 shared tests Newest: 2025 AutoBild All Season Tyre Test · 225/40 R18 |
| Tyre Weight | Other | 93% | 96% | −3.4 | 0–1 in 1 shared test Newest: 2024 ADAC All Season Tyre Test · 205/55 R16 |
| Overall Ranking | Overall | #5/16 | #4/16 | – | 3–10 in 13 shared tests Newest: 2026 ADAC All Season Tyre Test - 185/65 R15 · 185/65 R15 |
Themes extracted from owner reviews found online — not the opinion of TireWheelGuide.
From Reddit, forums and review threads. Not part of our score
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.
“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”
“I had the Kinergy 4s2 tires and they were not good. They wore unevenly, especially on the outsides of the fronts and handling was poor. When cornering the tire felt like the sidewall was folding under which would explain the increased wear on the outside tread block of the tires . The alignment was verified to be perfect. Go with the CC2 or anything Nokian . I ran some old Nokian WRG2s and was very impressed. Id imagine the latest versions are also very good.”
“New Tyres - Kia dealership recommend Hankook Kinergy 4S 2 H750 215/55R17 98W Just had my 40,000 service at my local Kia dealership for my ‘22 E Niro. I am going to get my tyres changed elsewhere to save a few £££’s but am just wondering if the Hankooks are a good tyre? I am looking at around £140-160 per tyre and wondering if this is a good tyre for the price or if anyone has better suggestion for similar price or cheaper?”
Based on 33 community posts
Community members widely view the Vredestein Quatrac lineup as a high-value, comfortable, and quiet alternative to more expensive premium tires like the Michelin CrossClimate 2. Drivers frequently praise its smooth ride quality and dependable wet and light-to-moderate snow traction, though several note it does not match dedicated snow tires in severe winter conditions. Concerns occasionally arise regarding faster tread wear, shoulder chunking, and rolling resistance.
“Swapping shoes Well I cooked my summer tires (Michelin PS4's) a little earlier than planned. They were down to the belts... Instead of buying new tires for only a month or two, Im putting my snow tires on early. Probably gonna get roasted for doing so but oh well. Snow tires are Vredestein Quatrac Pro's. They were absolutely amazing in the snow last year. I had to turn traction control to sport just to get them to break loose and have any fun. They are also very good in the rain, tho they feel kinda "loose" on dry pavement when pushing them hard.”
“Vredestein Quatrac Pro+ shoulders ‘chunking up’ already Earlier this year (around February) I got a brand new full set of Quatrac Pro+ tyres for my BMW 325i. Since then the car has done around 3,500 miles. I’ve just had all the wheels off whilst doing some work on the car and the front tyres are chunking up on both shoulders, the rears are fine. (Pictures of front right attached, but they both look like this). It’s a RWD car, the pressures are as per factory, the car isn’t driven hard at all, the tracking is fine, I’m in the UK (so no extreme temperatures). Surely this can’t be right? Read more”
“Vredestein Quatrac Pro Tire Review Bought these tires for my Mazda 3 after one of my OEM Bridgestone EL440’s got pregnant(sidewall bulge), and I plugged a puncture in the other one. Decided to just replace the tires completely. So far I’m happy with them. Pros: Severe snow rating so they are legally snow tires in my state(for mountain passes and stuff), and I’m guessing the snow traction is way better. They are still all season tires though. Seems to be a softer ride overall even on the stock 18” side. XL sidewall strength, vs the stock tires being standard. Should help with those sidewall issues. They seem fairly quiet as far as noise. $150 rebate in addition to being fairly cheap Cons: These are definitely not for those people who want sporty handling, they don’t really feel like a sport tire, and are more of a touring road tire. I’ve heard the treadwear isn’t the best(makes sense with the snow rating)”
Based on 64 community posts
| Attribute | A · Hankook Kinergy 4S2 | B · Vredestein Quatrac |
|---|---|---|
| Category | All Season | All Season |
| Vehicle type | Passenger Car / Crossover | Passenger Car / Crossover |
| Sizes available | 95 | 39 |
| Rim diameters | 14″ – 20″ | 15″ – 18″ |
| Sizes in common | 34 | 34 |
Hankook Kinergy 4S2
Vredestein Quatrac
Winner: Vredestein Quatrac — better handling, efficiency and wet. It leads or ties in every category we score.
Vredestein Quatrac scores 77 vs 56 on handling.
Vredestein Quatrac scores 73 vs 54 on efficiency.
Vredestein Quatrac scores 92 vs 78 on wet.
Vredestein Quatrac scores 74 vs 64 on comfort.
Hankook Kinergy 4S2 won 6 of 9 shared snow braking tests.
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Vredestein Quatrac, 92 vs 78 on our wet score.
Vredestein Quatrac, 81 vs 72 on our dry score.
Vredestein Quatrac, 75 vs 72 on our snow score.
Vredestein Quatrac, 75 vs 66 on our noise score.
Vredestein Quatrac, 74 vs 64 on our comfort score.
Vredestein Quatrac, 75 vs 67 on our treadwear score.
Vredestein Quatrac, 73 vs 54 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
