In this comparison, we are comparing a tyre from a manufacturer from France (
Michelin) against a tyre from a manufacturer from South Korea (
Hankook). Generally,
Michelin winter tyres are slightly better rated (89%) than
Hankook (83%). The first tyre test of Michelin Alpin A4 was done in 2015, compared to 2025 when was the Hankook Kinergy 4S2 first tested.