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Continental AllSeasonContact 2 vs Hankook Kinergy 4S2

The AllSeasonContact 2 scores higher for every kind of driver we tested. Choose the AllSeasonContact 2 for dry grip, wet grip and efficiency. Choose the Kinergy 4S2 for tread life. The Kinergy 4S2 usually costs less.

Continental

AllSeasonContact 2

Efficient and quiet with strong snow traction.

All-season / all-weather · Premium

Hankook

Kinergy 4S2

Solid all-weather value.

All-season / all-weather · Value

Fit score by driver

The same 0–100 score the calculator ranks tyres by, weighted for each kind of driver. How we score

DriverAllSeasonContact 2Kinergy 4S2
Snow and ice81 (higher)61
Cold, wet winters82 (higher)59
Daily, mild climate83 (higher)57

Trait by trait

Out of 10, against other all-season tyres.

AllSeasonContact 2Kinergy 4S2
Dry grip85
Wet grip94
Tread life79
Quiet & comfort87
Efficiency95
Snow & ice87

AllSeasonContact 2

Where the scores come from

Independent tests

Tested by
ADAC
Year
2025
Test size
225/45R17

ADAC AS 2025 225/45R17 top-rated; combined 97.4%; best wet braking 31.3 m.

Data last reviewed: October 2026

Kinergy 4S2

Where the scores come from

Independent tests

Tested by
Tyre Reviews

TyreReviews aggregate vs Turanza AS6: better snow braking and noise; up to 60,289 km.

Data last reviewed: October 2026

Questions

Which is better, the AllSeasonContact 2 or the Kinergy 4S2?

The AllSeasonContact 2 scores higher for every kind of driver we tested. Choose the AllSeasonContact 2 for dry grip, wet grip and efficiency. Choose the Kinergy 4S2 for tread life. The Kinergy 4S2 usually costs less.

Where do these ratings come from?

From independent tyre tests where they exist (ADAC, Auto Bild, Tyre Reviews, evo, Tire Rack and others), rated 1 to 10 against other tyres in the same category, last reviewed October 2026. Neither tyre maker nor any retailer can change them.