In this comparison, we are comparing a tyre from a manufacturer from South Korea (
Hankook) against a tyre from a manufacturer from France (
Michelin). Generally,
Michelin allround tyres are slightly better rated (85%) than
Hankook (82%). In this particular case, the Michelin PILOT ALPIN 5 SUV has a better rating of 91% compared to 83% of the Hankook Kinergy 4S2. The first tyre test of Hankook Kinergy 4S2 was done in 2025, compared to 2021 when was the Michelin PILOT ALPIN 5 SUV first tested.