Comparison: Pirelli Cinturato All Season Plus vs. Hankook Kinergy 4S2 H750

In this comparison, we'll be evaluating two all-around tyres - the Pirelli Cinturato All Season Plus and Hankook Kinergy 4S2 H750.

The Pirelli Cinturato All Season Plus receives an overall rating of 50%. It excels in certain features such as dry braking, exterior noise, and rolling resistance, which makes it quite compatible for urban vehicles. However, from the Autobild 2020 test results, it reports extended braking distances and understeering behaviour on snow and ice. This suggests limited winter performance. The Pirelli tyre does offer good safety reserves in aquaplaning, short dry braking measurements, high-mileage potential and fuel-saving rolling resistance.

On the other hand, the Hankook Kinergy 4S2 H750, which is a successor to the Hankook Kinergy 4S, scores an impressive 84%. It triumphs when it comes to aquaplaning - both cross and longitudinal, wet handling, and snow handling. As per the Autobild 2020 test, the strengths of this Hankook tyre include convincing driving characteristics on wet track, good snow qualities, short wet and dry braking distances, and very good aquaplaning reserves. However, its weaknesses are moderate mileage and satisfactory driving comfort. Still, it's a powerful all-round performer overall and is particularly well-suited for wet and snowy conditions.

In conclusion, both tyres have their strengths and weaknesses. The Pirelli Cinturato All Season Plus is a good tyre for dry and urban conditions with its excellent dry braking and noise reduction, but falls short in snowy conditions. For those driving frequently in wet and wintery situations, the Hankook Kinergy 4S2 H750 would be a better choice, offering better handling and braking in such conditions, despite its moderate mileage. In terms of test positions, the Hankook secures the 4th place among 27 tyres tested, while the Pirelli settles at the 10th position. So, in a head-to-head comparison based on overall test results, the Hankook Kinergy 4S2 H750 holds a slight edge over the Pirelli Cinturato All Season Plus.