In this comparison, we are comparing a tyre from a manufacturer from Finland (
Nokian) against a tyre from a manufacturer from South Korea (
Hankook). Generally,
Hankook summer tyres are slightly better rated (82%) than
Nokian (60%). In this particular case, the Hankook Kinergy 4S2 has a better rating of 83% compared to 59% of the Nokian WetProof. The first tyre test of Nokian WetProof was done in 2019, compared to 2025 when was the Hankook Kinergy 4S2 first tested. We also know where
WetProof is made - Finland.