Hankook Kinergy 4S2 vs Pirelli Cinturato All Season SF2
Recent results underline this split: in 2024 ADAC and 2024 SUV/Minivan tests, Pirelli ranked higher overall thanks to shorter braking on dry and wet and lower rolling resistance, whereas Hankook frequently led snow braking/traction and offered much better wear and price. Depending on whether you prioritise year-round efficiency and wet/dry braking (Pirelli) or winter assurance and running costs (Hankook), the choice becomes clear.
Test Results
Independent comparison tyre tests are the best source of data to get tyre information from, and the good news is there have been eight tests which compare both tyres directly!
| Tyre | Test Wins | Performance |
|---|---|---|
| Hankook Kinergy 4S2 | four | |
| Pirelli Cinturato All Season SF2 | four |
The Hankook Kinergy 4S2 and Pirelli Cinturato All Season SF2 have an equal number of test wins. However, tyres are very complicated objects which means where one tyre is better than the other can be more important in real world use.
Let's look at how the two tyres compare across multiple tyre test categories.
Key Strengths
- Class-leading snow performance (braking and traction wins across most tests)
- Consistent, confidence-inspiring handling in mixed conditions
- Excellent wear and abrasion results; strong longevity/value
- Competitive aquaplaning resistance in multiple tests
- Shorter dry and wet braking in most sizes/tests
- Good aquaplaning resistance and composed wet handling
- Lower rolling resistance; efficiency-focused
- Refined comfort and low external noise in several tests
Dry Braking
Looking at data from eight tyre tests, the Pirelli Cinturato All Season SF2 was better during seven dry braking tests. On average the Pirelli Cinturato All Season SF2 stopped the vehicle in 2.88% less distance than the Hankook Kinergy 4S2.
Best In Dry Braking: Pirelli Cinturato All Season SF2
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Dry Handling [s]
Looking at data from two tyre tests, the Hankook Kinergy 4S2 was better during two dry handling [s] tests. On average the Hankook Kinergy 4S2 was 1.39% faster around a lap than the Pirelli Cinturato All Season SF2.
Best In Dry Handling [s]: Hankook Kinergy 4S2
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Dry Handling [Km/H]
Looking at data from three tyre tests, the Hankook Kinergy 4S2 was better during two dry handling [km/h] tests. On average the Hankook Kinergy 4S2 was 0.22% faster around a lap than the Pirelli Cinturato All Season SF2.
Best In Dry Handling [Km/H]: Hankook Kinergy 4S2
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Wet Braking
Looking at data from eight tyre tests, the Hankook Kinergy 4S2 was better during three wet braking tests. On average the Hankook Kinergy 4S2 stopped the vehicle in 0.02% less distance than the Pirelli Cinturato All Season SF2.
Best In Wet Braking: Hankook Kinergy 4S2
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Wet Braking - Concrete
Looking at data from one tyre tests, the Pirelli Cinturato All Season SF2 was better during one wet braking - concrete tests. On average the Pirelli Cinturato All Season SF2 stopped the vehicle in 11.35% less distance than the Hankook Kinergy 4S2.
Best In Wet Braking - Concrete: Pirelli Cinturato All Season SF2
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Wet Handling [s]
Looking at data from two tyre tests, the Hankook Kinergy 4S2 was better during one wet handling [s] tests. On average the Hankook Kinergy 4S2 was 0.96% faster around a wet lap than the Pirelli Cinturato All Season SF2.
Best In Wet Handling [s]: Hankook Kinergy 4S2
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Wet Handling [Km/H]
Looking at data from three tyre tests, the Hankook Kinergy 4S2 was better during two wet handling [km/h] tests. On average the Hankook Kinergy 4S2 was 1.7% faster around a wet lap than the Pirelli Cinturato All Season SF2.
Best In Wet Handling [Km/H]: Hankook Kinergy 4S2
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Wet Circle
Looking at data from four tyre tests, the Hankook Kinergy 4S2 was better during three wet circle tests. On average the Hankook Kinergy 4S2 was 1.51% faster around a wet circle than the Pirelli Cinturato All Season SF2.
Best In Wet Circle: Hankook Kinergy 4S2
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Straight Aqua
Looking at data from six tyre tests, the Pirelli Cinturato All Season SF2 was better during four straight aqua tests. On average the Pirelli Cinturato All Season SF2 floated at a 2.49% higher speed than the Hankook Kinergy 4S2.
Best In Straight Aqua: Pirelli Cinturato All Season SF2
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Curved Aquaplaning
Looking at data from four tyre tests, the Hankook Kinergy 4S2 was better during three curved aquaplaning tests. On average the Hankook Kinergy 4S2 slipped out at a 10.4% higher speed than the Pirelli Cinturato All Season SF2.
Best In Curved Aquaplaning: Hankook Kinergy 4S2
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Snow Braking
Looking at data from six tyre tests, the Hankook Kinergy 4S2 was better during six snow braking tests. On average the Hankook Kinergy 4S2 stopped the vehicle in 4.04% less distance than the Pirelli Cinturato All Season SF2.
Best In Snow Braking: Hankook Kinergy 4S2
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Snow Traction
Looking at data from one tyre tests, the Hankook Kinergy 4S2 was better during one snow traction tests. On average the Hankook Kinergy 4S2 accelerated 10.45% faster than the Pirelli Cinturato All Season SF2.
Best In Snow Traction: Hankook Kinergy 4S2
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Snow Traction
Looking at data from five tyre tests, the Hankook Kinergy 4S2 was better during four snow traction tests. On average the Hankook Kinergy 4S2 had 1.59% better snow traction than the Pirelli Cinturato All Season SF2.
Best In Snow Traction: Hankook Kinergy 4S2
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Snow Handling [s]
Looking at data from two tyre tests, the Hankook Kinergy 4S2 was better during two snow handling [s] tests. On average the Hankook Kinergy 4S2 was 1.92% faster around a lap than the Pirelli Cinturato All Season SF2.
Best In Snow Handling [s]: Hankook Kinergy 4S2
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Snow Handling [Km/H]
Looking at data from three tyre tests, the Hankook Kinergy 4S2 and Pirelli Cinturato All Season SF2 performed equally well in snow handling [km/h] tests.
Best In Snow Handling [Km/H]: Both tyres performed equally well
See how the Snow Handling winner was calculated >>
Snow Slalom
Looking at data from three tyre tests, the Pirelli Cinturato All Season SF2 was better during three snow slalom tests. On average the Pirelli Cinturato All Season SF2 was 0.98% faster through a slalom than the Hankook Kinergy 4S2.
Best In Snow Slalom: Pirelli Cinturato All Season SF2
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Ice Braking
Looking at data from one tyre tests, the Pirelli Cinturato All Season SF2 was better during one ice braking tests. On average the Pirelli Cinturato All Season SF2 stopped the vehicle 14.29% shorter than the Hankook Kinergy 4S2.
Best In Ice Braking: Pirelli Cinturato All Season SF2
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Subj. Comfort
Looking at data from one tyre tests, the Pirelli Cinturato All Season SF2 was better during one subj. comfort tests. On average the Pirelli Cinturato All Season SF2 scored 16.67% more points than the Hankook Kinergy 4S2.
Best In Subj. Comfort: Pirelli Cinturato All Season SF2
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Noise
Looking at data from five tyre tests, the Pirelli Cinturato All Season SF2 was better during four noise tests. On average the Pirelli Cinturato All Season SF2 measured 1.97% quieter than the Hankook Kinergy 4S2.
Best In Noise: Pirelli Cinturato All Season SF2
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Noise
Looking at data from one tyre tests, the Hankook Kinergy 4S2 was better during one noise tests. On average the Hankook Kinergy 4S2 measured 0.14% quieter than the Pirelli Cinturato All Season SF2.
Best In Noise: Hankook Kinergy 4S2
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Tyre Weight
Looking at data from two tyre tests, the Hankook Kinergy 4S2 was better during one tyre weight tests. On average the Hankook Kinergy 4S2 weighed 0.88% less than the Pirelli Cinturato All Season SF2.
Best In Tyre Weight: Hankook Kinergy 4S2
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Wear
Looking at data from three tyre tests, the Hankook Kinergy 4S2 was better during two wear tests. On average the Hankook Kinergy 4S2 is predicted to cover 21.14% miles before reaching 1.6mm than the Pirelli Cinturato All Season SF2.
Best In Wear: Hankook Kinergy 4S2
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Value
Looking at data from two tyre tests, the Hankook Kinergy 4S2 was better during two value tests. On average the Hankook Kinergy 4S2 proved to have a 16.95% better value based on price/1000km than the Pirelli Cinturato All Season SF2.
Best In Value: Hankook Kinergy 4S2
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Price
Looking at data from three tyre tests, the Hankook Kinergy 4S2 was better during two price tests. On average the Hankook Kinergy 4S2 cost 17.12% less than the Pirelli Cinturato All Season SF2.
Best In Price: Hankook Kinergy 4S2
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Rolling Resistance
Looking at data from five tyre tests, the Pirelli Cinturato All Season SF2 was better during three rolling resistance tests. On average the Pirelli Cinturato All Season SF2 had a 2.78% lower rolling resistance than the Hankook Kinergy 4S2.
Best In Rolling Resistance: Pirelli Cinturato All Season SF2
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Fuel Consumption
Looking at data from two tyre tests, the Pirelli Cinturato All Season SF2 was better during one fuel consumption tests. On average the Pirelli Cinturato All Season SF2 used 0.54% less fuel than the Hankook Kinergy 4S2.
Best In Fuel Consumption: Pirelli Cinturato All Season SF2
See how the Fuel Consumption winner was calculated >>
Abrasion
Looking at data from one tyre tests, the Hankook Kinergy 4S2 was better during one abrasion tests. On average the Hankook Kinergy 4S2 emitted 22.22% less particle wear matter than the Pirelli Cinturato All Season SF2.
Best In Abrasion: Hankook Kinergy 4S2
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Real World Driver Reviews
Hankook Kinergy 4S2 Driver Reviews
Most drivers rate the Hankook Kinergy 4S2 highly for everyday use, praising its strong wet grip (especially in cold rain), reassuring snow performance for an all-season, comfortable ride, and excellent value with often solid tread life. Across varied cars and climates, many report confident handling and balanced behavior in dry and wet conditions. Common drawbacks include noticeable road noise/whine at certain speeds and a softer handling feel with some understeer when pushed; several users also note that wet grip can decline once tread drops below ~4-5 mm. Overall sentiment is strongly positive with the tyre suiting mild-winter, rain-heavy climates particularly well.
Based on 59 reviews with an average rating of 75%
Pirelli Cinturato All Season SF2 Driver Reviews
Drivers generally find the Pirelli Cinturato All Season SF2 quiet, comfortable, and grippy in dry and most wet conditions, with low rolling resistance and good longevity. A minority report vague handling or vibration at higher speeds (often described as soft sidewalls) and mixed winter feedback, though several high-scoring reviews praise snow capability. Overall sentiment skews positive, especially for comfort and efficiency.
Based on 16 reviews with an average rating of 78%
Conclusion
Choose Pirelli if you drive mostly in temperate, rainy climates where braking distances and fuel efficiency matter most, and you're willing to pay more. Choose Hankook if you see regular snow/ice, value confident year-round handling with very strong winter security, and want lower total cost of ownership through better wear and pricing. The practical takeaway: SF2 for everyday efficiency and shortest stops; 4S2 for winter assurance and long-term value.
Key Differences
- Braking bias: Pirelli generally stops shorter on dry and wet; Hankook often stops shorter on snow
- Winter capability: Hankook repeatedly leads snow braking/traction; Pirelli is adequate to good with stronger ice braking in ADAC
- Handling feel: Hankook shows dynamic, confidence-inspiring balance; Pirelli is harmonious but can understeer in wet in some tests
- Aquaplaning: Pirelli better in straight-line in several 2023-2024 tests; Hankook often stronger in curved aquaplaning
- Efficiency vs longevity: Pirelli has lower rolling resistance; Hankook delivers markedly higher mileage and lower abrasion
- Value: Hankook is typically cheaper with better price/value scores; Pirelli commands a premium price
Overall Winner: Hankook Kinergy 4S2
Based on the tyre test data and user reviews we have in our database, the Hankook Kinergy 4S2 has demonstrated better overall performance in this comparison. However, as you can see from the spider diagram above, each tyre has its own strengths which should be considered in your final tyre buying choice.Similar Comparisons
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Footnote
This page has been developed using tyre industry testing best practices. This means we are only comparing tests which have had both tyres in the same test.
Why is this important? Tyre testing is heavily affected by things like surface grip levels and surface temperature, which means you can only compare values from the same day. During a tyre test external condition changes are calculated into the overall results, but it is not possible to calculate this between tyre tests performed on different days or at different locations.
As a result you will see other tests on Tyre Reviews which feature both the %s and %s, but as they weren't conducted on the same day, the results are not comparable.
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