In this comparison, we are comparing a tyre from a manufacturer from South Korea (
Hankook) against a tyre from a manufacturer from Finland (
Nokian). Generally,
Hankook allround tyres are slightly better rated (82%) than
Nokian (63%). In this particular case, the Hankook Kinergy 4S2 has a better rating of 83% compared to 72% of the Nokian Powerproof 2. The first tyre test of Hankook Kinergy 4S2 was done in 2025, compared to 2026 when was the Nokian Powerproof 2 first tested.