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Comparison: CST Medallion MD-A1 vs. Hankook Kinergy 4S2

CST Medallion MD-A1Budget
CSTCST

Medallion MD-A1

R13 – R20
VS
Upper-middle
HankookHankook

Kinergy 4S2

8.3
R13
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In this comparison, we are comparing a tyre from a manufacturer from (CST) against a tyre from a manufacturer from South Korea (Hankook). Generally, Hankook summer tyres are slightly better rated (82%) than CST (53%). The first tyre test of CST Medallion MD-A1 was done in 2019, compared to 2025 when was the Hankook Kinergy 4S2 first tested.

Test Profile

CST
Medallion MD-A1
Hankook
Kinergy 4S2
Number of tests
2
4
Best position
#10
#2
Average position
21.5
5.0
Latest test
2019
2025
Available sizes
264
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Wet

Wet
Hankook Kinergy 4S2
74%
Aquaplaning - cross
CST Medallion MD-A1
87%
Hankook Kinergy 4S2
70%
Wet braking
CST Medallion MD-A1
29%
Hankook Kinergy 4S2
73%
Aquaplaning - longitudal
CST Medallion MD-A1
99%
Hankook Kinergy 4S2
75%
Wet circle cornering
CST Medallion MD-A1
24%
Hankook Kinergy 4S2
78%
Wet handling
CST Medallion MD-A1
88%
Hankook Kinergy 4S2
75%

Dry

Dry
Hankook Kinergy 4S2
84%
Dry handling
CST Medallion MD-A1
95%
Hankook Kinergy 4S2
82%
Dry braking
CST Medallion MD-A1
22%
Hankook Kinergy 4S2
74%

Costs

Costs
Hankook Kinergy 4S2
61%
Rolling resistance
CST Medallion MD-A1
70%
Hankook Kinergy 4S2
66%

Comfort

Comfort
Hankook Kinergy 4S2
71%
Exterior noise
CST Medallion MD-A1
100%
Hankook Kinergy 4S2
84%

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