In this comparison, we are comparing a tyre from a manufacturer from South Korea (
Hankook) against a tyre from a manufacturer from Germany (
Continental). Generally,
Hankook allround tyres are slightly better rated (82%) than
Continental (73%). In this particular case, the Continental WinterContact TS 870 has a better rating of 99% compared to 83% of the Hankook Kinergy 4S2. The first tyre test of Hankook Kinergy 4S2 was done in 2025, compared to 2020 when was the Continental WinterContact TS 870 first tested.