In this comparison, we are comparing a tyre from a manufacturer from South Korea (
Hankook) against a tyre from a manufacturer from Italy (
Pirelli). Generally,
Pirelli allround tyres are slightly better rated (89%) than
Hankook (82%). In this particular case, the Hankook Kinergy 4S2 has a better rating of 83% compared to 59% of the Pirelli P7 Cinturato. The first tyre test of Hankook Kinergy 4S2 was done in 2025, compared to 2023 when was the Pirelli P7 Cinturato first tested.