In this comparison, we are comparing a tyre from a manufacturer from Japan (
Toyo) against a tyre from a manufacturer from South Korea (
Hankook). Generally,
Hankook summer tyres are slightly better rated (80%) than
Toyo (68%). In this particular case, the Hankook Kinergy 4S2 has a better rating of 83% compared to 71% of the Toyo Proxes Comfort. The first tyre test of Toyo Proxes Comfort was done in 2021, compared to 2025 when was the Hankook Kinergy 4S2 first tested. We also know where
Proxes Comfort is made - Japan.
