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Comparison: Hankook Kinergy 4S2 vs. Kumho Ecsta HS52

In this comparison, both of the tyres are made by a brand from South Korea. Generally, Hankook allround tyres are slightly better rated (82%) than Kumho (55%). In this particular case, the Hankook Kinergy 4S2 has a better rating of 83% compared to 74% of the Kumho Ecsta HS52. The first tyre test of Hankook Kinergy 4S2 was done in 2025, compared to 2022 when was the Kumho Ecsta HS52 first tested.

Test Profile

Hankook
Kinergy 4S2
Kumho
Ecsta HS52
Number of tests
4
10
Best position
#2
#2
Average position
5.0
6.0
Latest test
2025
2026
Available sizes
104

Wet

Wet
Hankook Kinergy 4S2
74%
Kumho Ecsta HS52
77%
Aquaplaning - cross
Hankook Kinergy 4S2
70%
Kumho Ecsta HS52
66%
Aquaplaning - longitudal
Hankook Kinergy 4S2
75%
Kumho Ecsta HS52
73%
Wet handling
Hankook Kinergy 4S2
75%
Kumho Ecsta HS52
79%
Wet braking
Hankook Kinergy 4S2
73%
Kumho Ecsta HS52
80%
Wet circle cornering
Hankook Kinergy 4S2
78%
Kumho Ecsta HS52
89%

Snow

Snow
Hankook Kinergy 4S2
78%
Snow handling
Hankook Kinergy 4S2
73%
Snow traction
Hankook Kinergy 4S2
76%
Snow braking
Hankook Kinergy 4S2
85%
Snow cornering
Hankook Kinergy 4S2
76%

Comfort

Comfort
Hankook Kinergy 4S2
71%
Kumho Ecsta HS52
77%
Exterior noise
Hankook Kinergy 4S2
84%
Kumho Ecsta HS52
73%
Comfort
Hankook Kinergy 4S2
67%
Kumho Ecsta HS52
71%

Costs

Costs
Hankook Kinergy 4S2
61%
Kumho Ecsta HS52
76%
Rolling resistance
Hankook Kinergy 4S2
66%
Kumho Ecsta HS52
70%
Price/value
Hankook Kinergy 4S2
64%
Kumho Ecsta HS52
97%
Mileage
Hankook Kinergy 4S2
51%
Kumho Ecsta HS52
79%

Dry

Dry
Hankook Kinergy 4S2
84%
Kumho Ecsta HS52
87%
Dry handling
Hankook Kinergy 4S2
82%
Kumho Ecsta HS52
85%
Dry braking
Hankook Kinergy 4S2
74%
Kumho Ecsta HS52
89%

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