Comparison: Maxxis Premitra AS AP3 vs. Hankook Kinergy 4S2

In this comparison, we are comparing a tyre from a manufacturer from Taiwan (Maxxis) against a tyre from a manufacturer from South Korea (Hankook). Generally, Hankook allround tyres are slightly better rated (82%) than Maxxis (65%). In this particular case, the Hankook Kinergy 4S2 has a better rating of 83% compared to 65% of the Maxxis Premitra AS AP3. The first tyre test of Maxxis Premitra AS AP3 was done in 2019, compared to 2025 when was the Hankook Kinergy 4S2 first tested. We also know where Premitra AS AP3 is made - China.