In this comparison, we are comparing a tyre from a manufacturer from Italy (
Pirelli) against a tyre from a manufacturer from South Korea (
Hankook). Generally,
Hankook winter tyres are slightly better rated (83%) than
Pirelli (71%). In this particular case, the Hankook Kinergy 4S2 has a better rating of 83% compared to 48% of the Pirelli P Zero Winter. The first tyre test of Pirelli P Zero Winter was done in 2024, compared to 2025 when was the Hankook Kinergy 4S2 first tested.