Hankook Kinergy 4S2 X review
Relative score 60% tests + 40% owners
Owners 62 · 588 reviews analysed Road tests 79 · 5 tests
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The Hankook Kinergy 4S 2 X generally receives very positive reviews from drivers, who praise its dependable all-season capabilities, exceptional wet weather performance, and comfortable, quiet ride. While the vast majority of users note high confidence in rain, snow, and cold conditions, a small minority experienced drawbacks regarding tread wear longevity in snow, cold weather compound stiffness, or higher-than-expected road noise.
Owners rate it 17.1 points lower than the instrumented road tests do — see the two score breakdowns below for where they disagree.
Two scoring systems, side by side
Owner scores come from reviews found online; road-test scores come from instrumented tests. Where they disagree, it is usually a discipline owners rarely push to the limit.
How scores work
- Relative score
- 0–100. Blends road tests (60%) and owner reviews (40%) category by category, the same way on every TireWheelGuide page. With only one of the two, the missing half is estimated from it, so the score stays closer to average. It needs at least one road test or five owner reviews.
- Road tests
- 0–100 per score, from published tests, newer tests counting more. Each result is compared with every other tire in the same test, so a win against a strong field counts for more. The average tested tire gets 70, the best 100; with only one or two tests a tire stays nearer 70. The discipline rows show % of the best tire in that test.
- Owner reviews
- 0–100 from the owner reviews we found online, adjusted for how generously each site rates and scaled like the road tests: the average tested tire gets 70. With only a few reviews a tire stays near the average.
By owner reviews
62/100From 588 owner reviews analysed, scaled like the road tests: the average tested tire gets 70.
By road tests
79/100Scaled across every tested tire: the average gets 70, the best 100.
Hankook Kinergy 4S2 X specs & sizes
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What owners like and dislike
Themes extracted from 588 owner reviews found online.
The Hankook Kinergy 4S 2 X generally receives very positive reviews from drivers, who praise its dependable all-season capabilities, exceptional wet weather performance, and comfortable, quiet ride. While the vast majority of users note high confidence in rain, snow, and cold conditions, a small minority experienced drawbacks regarding tread wear longevity in snow, cold weather compound stiffness, or higher-than-expected road noise.
Pros
- Exceptional wet weather grip and handling in heavy rain or standing water
- Strong cold weather, frost, and snow performance
- Quiet and comfortable ride quality
- Responsive steering and reliable dry road braking
- Good overall value for money
Cons
- Potential for increased road noise or off-road-like hum at motorway speeds
- Stiff rubber compound when temperatures drop below 5°C before the tire warms up
- Noticeable degradation in snow traction and climbing ability as tread wears down past the first season
- Minor reduction in fuel economy reported by some users
Worth knowing
- Owners of light SUVs (such as the Land Rover Freelander 2 and Subaru Outback) reported excellent capability in mixed conditions, including muddy hills and heavy snow.
- Reinforced sidewall design was specifically noted by users as providing better stature, pothole damage resistance, and a more comfortable ride over rough roads.
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5 published test appearances
Placement within each field. Open a test for the discipline-by-discipline result.
2025 Autobild Crossover SUV All Season Test · 215/50 R 18
5th of 10
| Discipline | Placement | Field position |
|---|---|---|
| Wet Braking | 6th of 10 | |
| Wet Handling | 7th of 10 | |
| Dry Braking | 9th of 10 | |
| Dry Handling | 7th of 10 | |
| Snow Braking | 5th of 10 | |
| Snow Traction | 8th of 10 | |
| Snow Handling | 8th of 10 | |
| Rolling Resistance | 7th of 10 | |
| Straight Aqua | 4th of 10 | |
| Curved Aquaplaning | 5th of 10 | |
| Noise | 5th of 10 | |
| Snow Slalom | 8th of 10 |
Source: Auto Bild Sportscars
2023 SUV All Season tire Test · 235/65 R17
4th of 10
| Discipline | Placement | Field position |
|---|---|---|
| Wet Braking | 3rd of 10 | |
| Wet Handling | 2nd of 10 | |
| Wet Circle | 2nd of 10 | |
| Dry Braking | 5th of 10 | |
| Dry Handling | 6th of 10 | |
| Snow Braking | 3rd of 10 | |
| Snow Traction | 4th of 10 | |
| Snow Handling | 3rd of 10 | |
| Rolling Resistance | 3rd of 10 | |
| Straight Aqua | 7th of 10 | |
| Curved Aquaplaning | 6th of 10 | |
| Noise | 1st of 10 | |
| Snow Slalom | 3rd of 10 |
Source: Auto Bild
2022 Auto Bild SUV All Season tire Test · 225/50 R18
2nd of 11
| Discipline | Placement | Field position |
|---|---|---|
| Wet Braking | 4th of 11 | |
| Wet Handling | 5th of 11 | |
| Dry Braking | 5th of 11 | |
| Dry Handling | 5th of 11 | |
| Snow Braking | 1st of 11 | |
| Snow Traction | 2nd of 11 | |
| Snow Handling | 4th of 11 | |
| Rolling Resistance | 7th of 11 | |
| Straight Aqua | 3rd of 11 | |
| Noise | 8th of 11 | |
| Price | 5th of 11 |
Source: Auto Bild Allrad
2021 Auto Bild SUV All Season tire Test · 215/65 R17
1st of 10
| Discipline | Placement | Field position |
|---|---|---|
| Wet Braking | 4th of 10 | |
| Wet Handling | 4th of 10 | |
| Dry Braking | 6th of 10 | |
| Dry Handling | 3rd of 10 | |
| Snow Braking | 1st of 10 | |
| Snow Traction | 1st of 10 | |
| Snow Handling | 1st of 10 | |
| Rolling Resistance | 6th of 10 | |
| Straight Aqua | 8th of 10 | |
| Noise | 2nd of 10 | |
| Price | 4th of 10 |
Source: Auto Bild Allrad
2019 Auto Bild 4x4 All Season tire Test · 235/65 R17
4th of 10
| Discipline | Placement | Field position |
|---|---|---|
| Wet Braking | 5th of 10 | |
| Wet Handling | 3rd of 10 | |
| Dry Braking | 7th of 10 | |
| Dry Handling | 3rd of 10 | |
| Snow Braking | 1st of 10 | |
| Snow Traction | 3rd of 10 | |
| Snow Handling | 3rd of 10 | |
| Rolling Resistance | 7th of 10 | |
| Straight Aqua | 2nd of 10 | |
| Noise | 1st of 10 | |
| Price | 3rd of 10 |
Source: Auto Bild Allrad
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