Hankook Kinergy 4S2 vs Nokian Seasonproof
In the 7 independent tests that ran both tyres, the Hankook Kinergy 4S2 finished ahead 7 times and the Seasonproof not once. The Kinergy 4S2 was stronger in dry and wet, the Seasonproof in snow, comfort, value and environment.
Performance profile
24 measurements from the 7 shared tests, each tyre shown as its share of the better figure in every test.
Where each is furthest ahead
Kinergy 4S2
Seasonproof
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In each test the better of the two figures counts as 100% and the other as its share of it, so a 36 m stop against 34.2 m is 95%; each spoke averages the shared tests that recorded it. The scale stops at 92%: a point further in sits on the hub's edge, hollow.
Where each scores higher
Kinergy 4S2
Seasonproof
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Category scores are percentiles among tyres of the same season and class: 90 means this tyre out-performs 90% of them, measured across every test we hold, not only the ones it appeared in.
Where owners rate each higher
Kinergy 4S2
Not ahead in any category
Seasonproof
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Owners rate the Kinergy 4S2 75% from 72 reviews and the Seasonproof 86% from 13. Each spoke is one question owners answer out of 10; reviews are vetted by hand before publication.
Every measurement, side by side
Averages of the figures both tyres posted in the same tests. The gap is the average of each test's own gap, so figures from different cars and years are never mixed. Wins count the tests in which each tyre did better.
| Measurement | Kinergy 4S2 | Gap | Seasonproof | Wins |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Dry Kinergy 4S2 ahead | ||||
| Dry Braking - Cool m | 38.2 | 8.2% | 41.6 | 1-0 |
| Dry Braking m | 41.63 | 4.6% | 43.67 | 7-0 |
| Dry Handling - Cool s | 77 | 1.4% | 78.1 | 1-0 |
| Dry Handling (s) | 69.8 | 1% | 70.5 | 1-0 |
| Dry Handling (km/h) | 95.43 | 1.6% | 93.95 | 4-0 |
| Wet Kinergy 4S2 ahead | ||||
| Wet Braking m | 51.26 | 7.6% | 55.63 | 7-0 |
| Wet Braking - Cool m | 63.6 | 1.9% | 62.4 | 0-1 |
| Wet Handling - Cool s | 94.4 | 1% | 93.5 | 0-1 |
| Wet Handling (s) | 65.9 | 0.2% | 66 | 1-0 |
| Wet Handling (km/h) | 72 | 3.6% | 69.58 | 4-0 |
| Wet Circle s | 13.86 | 2% | 14.18 | 3-0 |
| Straight Aqua km/h | 80.96 | 0.1% | 80.84 | 3-2 |
| Curved Aquaplaning m/sec2 | 2.92 | 2.2% | 2.97 | 1-1 |
| Snow Seasonproof ahead | ||||
| Snow Braking m | 28.12 | 3.5% | 27.12 | 0-5 |
| Snow Traction N | 3,061 | 2% | 3,113 | 1-4 |
| Snow Handling s | 30 | 1% | 30.3 | 1-0 |
| Snow Handling (km/h) | 50.7 | 1% | 51.15 | 1-3 |
| Snow Slalom m/sec2 | 4.37 | 3.2% | 4.51 | 0-2 |
| Comfort Seasonproof ahead | ||||
| Noise dB | 70.6 | 0.4 dB | 70.24 | 0-4 |
| Tyre Weight kg | 8,149 | 5.9% | 7,668 | 0-1 |
| Value Seasonproof ahead | ||||
| Wear km | 40,457 | 31.8% | 52,404 | 0-2 |
| Rolling Resistance kg / t | 8.21 | 5.2% | 7.78 | 1-4 |
| Fuel Consumption l/100km | 5.65 | 0.7% | 5.61 | 0-1 |
| Environment Seasonproof ahead | ||||
| Abrasion Gram/1000km | 23.4 | 6.4% | 21.9 | 0-1 |
Braking distances and lap times are better when lower; speeds, wear and grip figures when higher. A test's figures are its own: sizes, cars, surfaces and temperatures differ from one to the next, which is why the averages here are only ever of tests the two tyres shared.
Head to head in 7 tests, 2020 to 2024
Each row is one published test in which both tyres ran on the same car, in the same size, on the same day. The line is the whole field, winner on the left.
| Test | Kinergy 4S2 | Field | Seasonproof |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2024 Minivan / SUV All Season Tyre Test | P8 of 12 | P11 of 12 | |
| 2022 Auto Bild All Season Tyre Test | P3 of 15 | P6 of 15 | |
| 2022 All Season Tyre Market Overview | P5 of 35 | P15 of 35 | |
| 2021 Auto Bild All Season Tyre Test | P3 of 16 | P5 of 16 | |
| 2021 All Season Tyre Market Overview | P4 of 32 | P9 of 32 | |
| 2021 AZ All Season Tyre Test | P5 of 9 | P7 of 9 | |
| 2020 Auto Bild SUV All Season Tyre Test | P1 of 11 | P8 of 11 |
Kinergy 4S2 vs Seasonproof: your questions
Is the Hankook Kinergy 4S2 or the Nokian Seasonproof the better tyre?
In the 7 independent tests that ran both tyres, the Hankook Kinergy 4S2 finished ahead 7 times and the Seasonproof not once. On the Tyre Reviews Score, which weighs every test and review we hold, the Kinergy 4S2 scores 8.8 and the Seasonproof 8.3 out of 10.
Which is better in the wet, the Kinergy 4S2 or the Seasonproof?
The Kinergy 4S2 led 19 of the 24 wet measurements the shared tests recorded. On average it stopped 7.6% shorter in the wet across 7 tests.
Which is better in the dry?
The Kinergy 4S2 led 14 of the 14 dry measurements the shared tests recorded. On average it stopped 4.6% shorter in the dry across 7 tests.
Which is better in snow?
The Seasonproof led 14 of the 17 snow measurements the shared tests recorded. On average it stopped 3.5% shorter on snow across 5 tests.
Which lasts longer and costs less to run?
The Seasonproof lasted 31.8% longer in the wear tests (2 tests), had 5.2% lower rolling resistance (5 tests) and used 0.7% less fuel (1 test). Owners rate wear 7.6/10 for the Kinergy 4S2 and 9.3/10 for the Seasonproof.
Which sheds less rubber as it wears?
The Seasonproof shed 6.4% less rubber in the abrasion test (1 test). Abrasion tests measure the rubber a tyre sheds as it wears.
Which is quieter and more comfortable?
Owners rate comfort 7.3/10 for the Kinergy 4S2 and 8.9/10 for the Seasonproof.
What do owners say?
Owners rate the Kinergy 4S2 75% from 72 reviews and the Seasonproof 86% from 13. 74% of Kinergy 4S2 owners would buy it again, against 77% for the Seasonproof.
Which is more expensive?
In the 5 tests that listed prices, the Seasonproof was the dearer tyre in 5 of them, by 9.9% on average. Prices are the test's own at the time, in its own market.
Are they available in the same sizes?
The Kinergy 4S2 is made in 96 sizes (14 to 20 inch) and the Seasonproof in 39 (14 to 19 inch). 39 sizes are available in both. On the EU label the Kinergy 4S2 is graded B for wet grip and C for rolling resistance in most sizes; the Seasonproof B and C.
Which is the newer tyre?
The Seasonproof is the newer design: it reached the market in 2020, the Kinergy 4S2 in 2018. The Kinergy 4S2 replaced the Hankook Kinergy 4S. The Seasonproof replaced the Nokian Weatherproof.
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Where this data comes from
Finishing positions and measurements are transcribed from each published test. A test only counts here when both tyres ran in it, so every figure was recorded on the same car, size and day as the one it is compared to.
About the TR Score
The Tyre Reviews Score rates each tyre out of 10 from every independent test result and vetted owner review we hold, so two tyres can be compared even before a test has run them together.
Who does the testing
Every test published as a Tyre Reviews test is run by Jonathan Benson, who has been testing tyres independently since 2007.