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Comparison: Linglong Grip Master 4S vs. Hankook Kinergy 4S2

In this comparison, we are comparing a tyre from a manufacturer from China (Linglong) against a tyre from a manufacturer from South Korea (Hankook). 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 59% of the Linglong Grip Master 4S. The first tyre test of Linglong Grip Master 4S was done in 2023, compared to 2025 when was the Hankook Kinergy 4S2 first tested.

Test Profile

Linglong
Grip Master 4S
Hankook
Kinergy 4S2
Number of tests
5
4
Best position
#4
#2
Average position
12.6
5.0
Latest test
2025
2025
Available sizes
80

Wet

Wet
Linglong Grip Master 4S
60%
Hankook Kinergy 4S2
74%
Wet braking
Linglong Grip Master 4S
63%
Hankook Kinergy 4S2
73%
Aquaplaning - cross
Linglong Grip Master 4S
49%
Hankook Kinergy 4S2
70%
Wet circle cornering
Linglong Grip Master 4S
63%
Hankook Kinergy 4S2
78%
Aquaplaning - longitudal
Linglong Grip Master 4S
56%
Hankook Kinergy 4S2
75%
Wet handling
Linglong Grip Master 4S
64%
Hankook Kinergy 4S2
75%

Snow

Snow
Linglong Grip Master 4S
56%
Hankook Kinergy 4S2
78%
Snow braking
Linglong Grip Master 4S
58%
Hankook Kinergy 4S2
85%
Snow cornering
Linglong Grip Master 4S
61%
Hankook Kinergy 4S2
76%
Snow handling
Linglong Grip Master 4S
51%
Hankook Kinergy 4S2
73%
Snow traction
Linglong Grip Master 4S
59%
Hankook Kinergy 4S2
76%

Costs

Costs
Linglong Grip Master 4S
64%
Hankook Kinergy 4S2
61%
Rolling resistance
Linglong Grip Master 4S
55%
Hankook Kinergy 4S2
66%
Mileage
Linglong Grip Master 4S
75%
Hankook Kinergy 4S2
51%
Price/value
Linglong Grip Master 4S
80%
Hankook Kinergy 4S2
64%

Comfort

Comfort
Linglong Grip Master 4S
79%
Hankook Kinergy 4S2
71%
Exterior noise
Linglong Grip Master 4S
73%
Hankook Kinergy 4S2
84%
Comfort
Linglong Grip Master 4S
92%
Hankook Kinergy 4S2
77%

Dry

Dry
Linglong Grip Master 4S
81%
Hankook Kinergy 4S2
84%
Dry braking
Linglong Grip Master 4S
86%
Hankook Kinergy 4S2
74%
Dry handling
Linglong Grip Master 4S
76%
Hankook Kinergy 4S2
82%

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