Tyre comparison
Hankook Kinergy 4S2 vs Michelin CrossClimate 2
The CrossClimate 2 scores higher for every kind of driver we tested. Choose the Kinergy 4S2 for tread life. Choose the CrossClimate 2 for dry grip, wet grip and snow & ice. The Kinergy 4S2 usually costs less.
Michelin
CrossClimate 2
The all-weather benchmark: summer-like dry grip, real snow ability.
All-season / all-weather · Premium
Fit score by driver
The same 0–100 score the calculator ranks tyres by, weighted for each kind of driver. How we score
| Driver | Kinergy 4S2 | CrossClimate 2 |
|---|---|---|
| Snow and ice | 61 | 76 (higher) |
| Cold, wet winters | 59 | 74 (higher) |
| Daily, mild climate | 57 | 73 (higher) |
Trait by trait
Out of 10, against other all-season tyres.
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
CrossClimate 2
Where the scores come from
Independent tests
- Tested by
- ADAC
- Year
- 2025
- Test size
- 225/45R17
9-test combined ranking 98.5% (1st); ADAC all-season 2025 225/45R17.
Data last reviewed: October 2026
Questions
Which is better, the Kinergy 4S2 or the CrossClimate 2?
The CrossClimate 2 scores higher for every kind of driver we tested. Choose the Kinergy 4S2 for tread life. Choose the CrossClimate 2 for dry grip, wet grip and snow & ice. 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.