In this comparison, we are comparing a tyre from a manufacturer from Czech Republic (
Barum) against a tyre from a manufacturer from South Korea (
Hankook).
Barum is a brand that belongs to the Continental group. Generally,
Hankook allround tyres are slightly better rated (82%) than
Barum (21%). In this particular case, the Hankook Kinergy 4S2 has a better rating of 83% compared to 21% of the Barum Quartaris 5. The first tyre test of Barum Quartaris 5 was done in 2020, compared to 2025 when was the Hankook Kinergy 4S2 first tested.