In this comparison, we are comparing a tyre from a manufacturer from South Korea (
Hankook) against a tyre from a manufacturer from China (
Linglong). Generally,
Hankook allround tyres are slightly better rated (82%) than
Linglong (60%). In this particular case, the Hankook Kinergy 4S2 has a better rating of 83% compared to 71% of the Linglong Sport Master. The first tyre test of Hankook Kinergy 4S2 was done in 2025, compared to 2023 when was the Linglong Sport Master first tested.