Hankook Kinergy 4S2 vs Vredestein Quatrac

In this article we will be looking at independent tire test data, and real world driver reviews of the Hankook Kinergy 4S2 and the Vredestein Quatrac to find out which tire is best for your own driving.

The good news is that both the Hankook Kinergy 4S2 and Vredestein Quatrac are Premium Touring All Season tires designed to be fitted to Passenger Cars, which means comparing the two tires is relatively simple.

Both tires are hugely popular in the market place with drivers, and both have been featured in independent tire tests.

Kinergy-4S2 VS Quatrac

Test Results

Independent comparison tire tests are the best source of data to get tire information from, and the good news is there have been eleven tests which compare both tires directly!

Out of these eleven tests:

  • Hankook Kinergy 4S2 finished ahead of the Vredestein Quatrac in three of the tests
  • Vredestein Quatrac finished ahead of the Hankook Kinergy 4S2 in seven of the tests
  • The Hankook Kinergy 4S2 and Vredestein Quatrac drew in one of the tests

While it might look like the Vredestein Quatrac is better than the Hankook Kinergy 4S2 purely based on the higher number of test wins, tires are very complicated objects which means where one tire is better than the other can be more important in real world use.

Let's look at how the two tires compare across multiple tire test categories.

Dry Braking - Cool

Looking at data from one tire tests, the Hankook Kinergy 4S2 was better during one dry braking - cool tests. On average the Hankook Kinergy 4S2 stopped the vehicle in 1.8% less distance than the Vredestein Quatrac.

Hankook Kinergy 4S2
38.2M
Vredestein Quatrac
38.9M
Dry braking at cooler temperatures in meters, lower is better

Best In Dry Braking - Cool: Hankook Kinergy 4S2

2021 AZ All Season Tire Test
205/55 R16
Hankook Kinergy 4S2:38.2M Vredestein Quatrac: 38.9M

Dry Braking

Looking at data from ten tire tests, the Vredestein Quatrac was better during nine dry braking tests. On average the Vredestein Quatrac stopped the vehicle in 1.31% less distance than the Hankook Kinergy 4S2.

Hankook Kinergy 4S2
41.32M
Vredestein Quatrac
40.78M
Dry braking in meters, lower is better

Best In Dry Braking: Vredestein Quatrac

2020 All Season Tire Market Overview - 32 Tire Braking Test
205/55 R16
Hankook Kinergy 4S2:41.1M Vredestein Quatrac: 40.6M
2020 Auto Bild All Season Tire Test
205/55 R16
Hankook Kinergy 4S2:41.1M Vredestein Quatrac: 40.6M
2020 Auto Bild SUV All Season Tire Test
215/60 R16
Hankook Kinergy 4S2:41.6M Vredestein Quatrac: 40.2M
2021 AZ All Season Tire Test
205/55 R16
Hankook Kinergy 4S2:40.2M Vredestein Quatrac: 40.1M
2022 All Season Tire Market Overview
195/55 R16
Hankook Kinergy 4S2:42.1M Vredestein Quatrac: 41.7M
2022 Auto Bild All Season Tire Test
195/55 R16
Hankook Kinergy 4S2:42.1M Vredestein Quatrac: 41.7M
2023 Tire Reviews All Season Tire Test
195/65 R15
Hankook Kinergy 4S2:39.79M Vredestein Quatrac: 40.09M
2023 All Season Tire 35 Set Shootout
225/45 R17
Hankook Kinergy 4S2:41.3M Vredestein Quatrac: 40.3M
2023 Auto Bild All Season Tire Test
225/45 R17
Hankook Kinergy 4S2:41.3M Vredestein Quatrac: 40.3M
2024 ADAC All Season Tire Test
205/55 R16
Hankook Kinergy 4S2:42.6M Vredestein Quatrac: 42.2M

Dry Handling - Cool [s]

Looking at data from one tire tests, the Hankook Kinergy 4S2 was better during one dry handling - cool [s] tests. On average the Hankook Kinergy 4S2 was 0.13% faster around a lap than the Vredestein Quatrac.

Hankook Kinergy 4S2
77s
Vredestein Quatrac
77.1s
Dry handling cooler temperatures in seconds, lower is better

Best In Dry Handling - Cool [s]: Hankook Kinergy 4S2

2021 AZ All Season Tire Test
205/55 R16
Hankook Kinergy 4S2:77s Vredestein Quatrac: 77.1s

Dry Handling [s]

Looking at data from two tire tests, the Hankook Kinergy 4S2 was better during one dry handling [s] tests. On average the Hankook Kinergy 4S2 was 0.18% faster around a lap than the Vredestein Quatrac.

Hankook Kinergy 4S2
72.6s
Vredestein Quatrac
72.73s
Dry handling time in seconds, lower is better

Best In Dry Handling [s]: Hankook Kinergy 4S2

2021 AZ All Season Tire Test
205/55 R16
Hankook Kinergy 4S2:69.8s Vredestein Quatrac: 69.2s
2023 Tire Reviews All Season Tire Test
195/65 R15
Hankook Kinergy 4S2:75.4s Vredestein Quatrac: 76.25s

Dry Handling [Km/H]

Looking at data from four tire tests, the Hankook Kinergy 4S2 was better during one dry handling [km/h] tests. On average the Hankook Kinergy 4S2 was 0.55% faster around a lap than the Vredestein Quatrac.

Hankook Kinergy 4S2
93.18Km/H
Vredestein Quatrac
93.7Km/H
Dry Handling Average Speed, higher is better

Best In Dry Handling [Km/H]: Vredestein Quatrac

2020 Auto Bild All Season Tire Test
205/55 R16
Hankook Kinergy 4S2:90.1Km/H Vredestein Quatrac: 90.4Km/H
2020 Auto Bild SUV All Season Tire Test
215/60 R16
Hankook Kinergy 4S2:101.5Km/H Vredestein Quatrac: 102.3Km/H
2022 Auto Bild All Season Tire Test
195/55 R16
Hankook Kinergy 4S2:93.3Km/H Vredestein Quatrac: 93.1Km/H
2023 Auto Bild All Season Tire Test
225/45 R17
Hankook Kinergy 4S2:87.8Km/H Vredestein Quatrac: 89Km/H

Subj. Dry Handling

Looking at data from one tire tests, the Hankook Kinergy 4S2 was better during one subj. dry handling tests. On average the Hankook Kinergy 4S2 scored 5% more points than the Vredestein Quatrac.

Hankook Kinergy 4S2
100 Points
Vredestein Quatrac
95 Points
Subjective Dry Handling Score, higher is better

Best In Subj. Dry Handling: Hankook Kinergy 4S2

2023 Tire Reviews All Season Tire Test
195/65 R15
Hankook Kinergy 4S2:100 Points Vredestein Quatrac: 95 Points

Wet Braking

Looking at data from ten tire tests, the Vredestein Quatrac was better during eight wet braking tests. On average the Vredestein Quatrac stopped the vehicle in 1.23% less distance than the Hankook Kinergy 4S2.

Hankook Kinergy 4S2
46.32M
Vredestein Quatrac
45.75M
Wet braking in meters, lower is better

Best In Wet Braking: Vredestein Quatrac

2020 All Season Tire Market Overview - 32 Tire Braking Test
205/55 R16
Hankook Kinergy 4S2:47.2M Vredestein Quatrac: 46.3M
2020 Auto Bild All Season Tire Test
205/55 R16
Hankook Kinergy 4S2:47.2M Vredestein Quatrac: 46.3M
2020 Auto Bild SUV All Season Tire Test
215/60 R16
Hankook Kinergy 4S2:51.9M Vredestein Quatrac: 57.5M
2021 AZ All Season Tire Test
205/55 R16
Hankook Kinergy 4S2:56.4M Vredestein Quatrac: 55.7M
2022 All Season Tire Market Overview
195/55 R16
Hankook Kinergy 4S2:48M Vredestein Quatrac: 47.1M
2022 Auto Bild All Season Tire Test
195/55 R16
Hankook Kinergy 4S2:48M Vredestein Quatrac: 47.1M
2023 Tire Reviews All Season Tire Test
195/65 R15
Hankook Kinergy 4S2:29.56M Vredestein Quatrac: 31.68M
2023 All Season Tire 35 Set Shootout
225/45 R17
Hankook Kinergy 4S2:49.5M Vredestein Quatrac: 45.4M
2023 Auto Bild All Season Tire Test
225/45 R17
Hankook Kinergy 4S2:49.5M Vredestein Quatrac: 45.4M
2024 ADAC All Season Tire Test
205/55 R16
Hankook Kinergy 4S2:35.9M Vredestein Quatrac: 35M

Wet Braking - Cool

Looking at data from one tire tests, the Vredestein Quatrac was better during one wet braking - cool tests. On average the Vredestein Quatrac stopped the vehicle in 10.69% less distance than the Hankook Kinergy 4S2.

Hankook Kinergy 4S2
63.6M
Vredestein Quatrac
56.8M
Wet braking at cooler temperature in meters, lower is better

Best In Wet Braking - Cool: Vredestein Quatrac

2021 AZ All Season Tire Test
205/55 R16
Hankook Kinergy 4S2:63.6M Vredestein Quatrac: 56.8M

Wet Braking - Concrete

Looking at data from one tire tests, the Vredestein Quatrac was better during one wet braking - concrete tests. On average the Vredestein Quatrac stopped the vehicle in 5.44% less distance than the Hankook Kinergy 4S2.

Hankook Kinergy 4S2
42.3M
Vredestein Quatrac
40M
Wet braking on Concrete in meters, lower is better

Best In Wet Braking - Concrete: Vredestein Quatrac

2024 ADAC All Season Tire Test
205/55 R16
Hankook Kinergy 4S2:42.3M Vredestein Quatrac: 40M

Wet Handling - Cool [s]

Looking at data from one tire tests, the Vredestein Quatrac was better during one wet handling - cool [s] tests. On average the Vredestein Quatrac was 4.34% faster around a wet lap than the Hankook Kinergy 4S2.

Hankook Kinergy 4S2
94.4s
Vredestein Quatrac
90.3s
Wet handling at cooler temperature in seconds, lower is better

Best In Wet Handling - Cool [s]: Vredestein Quatrac

2021 AZ All Season Tire Test
205/55 R16
Hankook Kinergy 4S2:94.4s Vredestein Quatrac: 90.3s

Wet Handling [s]

Looking at data from two tire tests, the Vredestein Quatrac was better during two wet handling [s] tests. On average the Vredestein Quatrac was 0.51% faster around a wet lap than the Hankook Kinergy 4S2.

Hankook Kinergy 4S2
62.72s
Vredestein Quatrac
62.4s
Wet handling time in seconds, lower is better

Best In Wet Handling [s]: Vredestein Quatrac

2021 AZ All Season Tire Test
205/55 R16
Hankook Kinergy 4S2:65.9s Vredestein Quatrac: 65.6s
2023 Tire Reviews All Season Tire Test
195/65 R15
Hankook Kinergy 4S2:59.53s Vredestein Quatrac: 59.19s

Wet Handling [Km/H]

Looking at data from four tire tests, the Hankook Kinergy 4S2 was better during zero wet handling [km/h] tests. On average the Hankook Kinergy 4S2 was 2.11% faster around a wet lap than the Vredestein Quatrac.

Hankook Kinergy 4S2
71.8Km/H
Vredestein Quatrac
73.35Km/H
Wet Handling Average Speed, higher is better

Best In Wet Handling [Km/H]: Vredestein Quatrac

2020 Auto Bild All Season Tire Test
205/55 R16
Hankook Kinergy 4S2:79.1Km/H Vredestein Quatrac: 79.5Km/H
2020 Auto Bild SUV All Season Tire Test
215/60 R16
Hankook Kinergy 4S2:63.3Km/H Vredestein Quatrac: 63.3Km/H
2022 Auto Bild All Season Tire Test
195/55 R16
Hankook Kinergy 4S2:72.7Km/H Vredestein Quatrac: 74.5Km/H
2023 Auto Bild All Season Tire Test
225/45 R17
Hankook Kinergy 4S2:72.1Km/H Vredestein Quatrac: 76.1Km/H

Subj. Wet Handling

Looking at data from one tire tests, the Hankook Kinergy 4S2 was better during one subj. wet handling tests. On average the Hankook Kinergy 4S2 scored 3.06% more points than the Vredestein Quatrac.

Hankook Kinergy 4S2
98 Points
Vredestein Quatrac
95 Points
Subjective Wet Handling Score, higher is better

Best In Subj. Wet Handling: Hankook Kinergy 4S2

2023 Tire Reviews All Season Tire Test
195/65 R15
Hankook Kinergy 4S2:98 Points Vredestein Quatrac: 95 Points

Wet Circle

Looking at data from two tire tests, the Vredestein Quatrac was better during two wet circle tests. On average the Vredestein Quatrac was 2.15% faster around a wet circle than the Hankook Kinergy 4S2.

Hankook Kinergy 4S2
12.09s
Vredestein Quatrac
11.83s
Wet Circle Lap Time in seconds, lower is better

Best In Wet Circle: Vredestein Quatrac

2022 Auto Bild All Season Tire Test
195/55 R16
Hankook Kinergy 4S2:12.23s Vredestein Quatrac: 12.03s
2023 Auto Bild All Season Tire Test
225/45 R17
Hankook Kinergy 4S2:11.94s Vredestein Quatrac: 11.62s

Straight Aqua

Looking at data from seven tire tests, the Hankook Kinergy 4S2 was better during one straight aqua tests. On average the Hankook Kinergy 4S2 floated at a 0.74% higher speed than the Vredestein Quatrac.

Hankook Kinergy 4S2
80.1Km/H
Vredestein Quatrac
80.7Km/H
Float Speed in Km/H, higher is better

Best In Straight Aqua: Vredestein Quatrac

2020 Auto Bild All Season Tire Test
205/55 R16
Hankook Kinergy 4S2:81.4Km/H Vredestein Quatrac: 81.4Km/H
2020 Auto Bild SUV All Season Tire Test
215/60 R16
Hankook Kinergy 4S2:79Km/H Vredestein Quatrac: 77.6Km/H
2021 AZ All Season Tire Test
205/55 R16
Hankook Kinergy 4S2:76.6Km/H Vredestein Quatrac: 77.2Km/H
2022 Auto Bild All Season Tire Test
195/55 R16
Hankook Kinergy 4S2:78.9Km/H Vredestein Quatrac: 81.4Km/H
2023 Tire Reviews All Season Tire Test
195/65 R15
Hankook Kinergy 4S2:88.5Km/H Vredestein Quatrac: 89.4Km/H
2023 Auto Bild All Season Tire Test
225/45 R17
Hankook Kinergy 4S2:78.6Km/H Vredestein Quatrac: 79.2Km/H
2024 ADAC All Season Tire Test
205/55 R16
Hankook Kinergy 4S2:77.7Km/H Vredestein Quatrac: 78.7Km/H

Curved Aquaplaning

Looking at data from three tire tests, the Hankook Kinergy 4S2 was better during two curved aquaplaning tests. On average the Hankook Kinergy 4S2 slipped out at a 4.13% higher speed than the Vredestein Quatrac.

Hankook Kinergy 4S2
3.39m/sec2
Vredestein Quatrac
3.25m/sec2
Remaining lateral acceleration, higher is better

Best In Curved Aquaplaning: Hankook Kinergy 4S2

2022 Auto Bild All Season Tire Test
195/55 R16
Hankook Kinergy 4S2:3.29m/sec2 Vredestein Quatrac: 3.18m/sec2
2023 Auto Bild All Season Tire Test
225/45 R17
Hankook Kinergy 4S2:3.58m/sec2 Vredestein Quatrac: 3.27m/sec2
2024 ADAC All Season Tire Test
205/55 R16
Hankook Kinergy 4S2:3.3m/sec2 Vredestein Quatrac: 3.3m/sec2

Snow Braking

Looking at data from seven tire tests, the Hankook Kinergy 4S2 was better during five snow braking tests. On average the Hankook Kinergy 4S2 stopped the vehicle in 1% less distance than the Vredestein Quatrac.

Hankook Kinergy 4S2
23.77M
Vredestein Quatrac
24.01M
Snow braking in meters, lower is better

Best In Snow Braking: Hankook Kinergy 4S2

2020 Auto Bild All Season Tire Test
205/55 R16
Hankook Kinergy 4S2:27.9M Vredestein Quatrac: 28.6M
2020 Auto Bild SUV All Season Tire Test
215/60 R16
Hankook Kinergy 4S2:23.8M Vredestein Quatrac: 24M
2021 AZ All Season Tire Test
205/55 R16
Hankook Kinergy 4S2:33M Vredestein Quatrac: 32.8M
2022 Auto Bild All Season Tire Test
195/55 R16
Hankook Kinergy 4S2:27.7M Vredestein Quatrac: 28.3M
2023 Tire Reviews All Season Tire Test
195/65 R15
Hankook Kinergy 4S2:19.52M Vredestein Quatrac: 19.65M
2023 Auto Bild All Season Tire Test
225/45 R17
Hankook Kinergy 4S2:23.1M Vredestein Quatrac: 23.1M
2024 ADAC All Season Tire Test
205/55 R16
Hankook Kinergy 4S2:11.4M Vredestein Quatrac: 11.6M

Snow Traction

Looking at data from one tire tests, the Vredestein Quatrac was better during one snow traction tests. On average the Vredestein Quatrac accelerated 1.82% faster than the Hankook Kinergy 4S2.

Hankook Kinergy 4S2
6.03s
Vredestein Quatrac
5.92s
Snow acceleration time, lower is better

Best In Snow Traction: Vredestein Quatrac

2023 Tire Reviews All Season Tire Test
195/65 R15
Hankook Kinergy 4S2:6.03s Vredestein Quatrac: 5.92s

Snow Traction

Looking at data from five tire tests, the Hankook Kinergy 4S2 was better during four snow traction tests. On average the Hankook Kinergy 4S2 had 1.53% better snow traction than the Vredestein Quatrac.

Hankook Kinergy 4S2
2179.98N
Vredestein Quatrac
2146.52N
Pulling Force in Newtons, higher is better

Best In Snow Traction: Hankook Kinergy 4S2

2020 Auto Bild SUV All Season Tire Test
215/60 R16
Hankook Kinergy 4S2:3395N Vredestein Quatrac: 3363N
2021 AZ All Season Tire Test
205/55 R16
Hankook Kinergy 4S2:2159N Vredestein Quatrac: 2152N
2022 Auto Bild All Season Tire Test
195/55 R16
Hankook Kinergy 4S2:2490N Vredestein Quatrac: 2400N
2023 Auto Bild All Season Tire Test
225/45 R17
Hankook Kinergy 4S2:2639N Vredestein Quatrac: 2600N
2024 ADAC All Season Tire Test
205/55 R16
Hankook Kinergy 4S2:216.9N Vredestein Quatrac: 217.6N

Snow Handling [s]

Looking at data from two tire tests, the Vredestein Quatrac was better during one snow handling [s] tests. On average the Vredestein Quatrac was 1.39% faster around a lap than the Hankook Kinergy 4S2.

Hankook Kinergy 4S2
59.17s
Vredestein Quatrac
58.35s
Snow handling time in seconds, lower is better

Best In Snow Handling [s]: Vredestein Quatrac

2021 AZ All Season Tire Test
205/55 R16
Hankook Kinergy 4S2:30s Vredestein Quatrac: 30.4s
2023 Tire Reviews All Season Tire Test
195/65 R15
Hankook Kinergy 4S2:88.34s Vredestein Quatrac: 86.29s

Snow Handling [Km/H]

Looking at data from four tire tests, the Hankook Kinergy 4S2 was better during three snow handling [km/h] tests. On average the Hankook Kinergy 4S2 was 0.94% faster around a lap than the Vredestein Quatrac.

Hankook Kinergy 4S2
49.85Km/H
Vredestein Quatrac
49.38Km/H
Snow handling average speed, higher is better

Best In Snow Handling [Km/H]: Hankook Kinergy 4S2

2020 Auto Bild All Season Tire Test
205/55 R16
Hankook Kinergy 4S2:41.1Km/H Vredestein Quatrac: 40.9Km/H
2020 Auto Bild SUV All Season Tire Test
215/60 R16
Hankook Kinergy 4S2:43.6Km/H Vredestein Quatrac: 43.6Km/H
2022 Auto Bild All Season Tire Test
195/55 R16
Hankook Kinergy 4S2:57.4Km/H Vredestein Quatrac: 55.9Km/H
2023 Auto Bild All Season Tire Test
225/45 R17
Hankook Kinergy 4S2:57.3Km/H Vredestein Quatrac: 57.1Km/H

Subj. Snow Handling

Hankook Kinergy 4S2
95 Points
Vredestein Quatrac
95 Points
Subjective Snow Handling Score, higher is better

Best In Subj. Snow Handling:

2023 Tire Reviews All Season Tire Test
195/65 R15
Hankook Kinergy 4S2:95 Points Vredestein Quatrac: 95 Points

Snow Slalom

Looking at data from two tire tests, the Hankook Kinergy 4S2 was better during two snow slalom tests. On average the Hankook Kinergy 4S2 was 3.6% faster through a slalom than the Vredestein Quatrac.

Hankook Kinergy 4S2
4.17m/sec2
Vredestein Quatrac
4.02m/sec2
Lateral acceleration, higher is better

Best In Snow Slalom: Hankook Kinergy 4S2

2022 Auto Bild All Season Tire Test
195/55 R16
Hankook Kinergy 4S2:4.31m/sec2 Vredestein Quatrac: 4.12m/sec2
2023 Auto Bild All Season Tire Test
225/45 R17
Hankook Kinergy 4S2:4.02m/sec2 Vredestein Quatrac: 3.92m/sec2

Ice Braking

Looking at data from one tire tests, the Vredestein Quatrac was better during one ice braking tests. On average the Vredestein Quatrac stopped the vehicle 2.86% shorter than the Hankook Kinergy 4S2.

Hankook Kinergy 4S2
21M
Vredestein Quatrac
20.4M
Ice braking in meters, lower is better

Best In Ice Braking: Vredestein Quatrac

2024 ADAC All Season Tire Test
205/55 R16
Hankook Kinergy 4S2:21M Vredestein Quatrac: 20.4M

Subj. Comfort

Hankook Kinergy 4S2
98 Points
Vredestein Quatrac
92 Points
Subjective Comfort Score, higher is better

Best In Subj. Comfort: Vredestein Quatrac

Noise

Looking at data from six tire tests, the Hankook Kinergy 4S2 was better during three noise tests. On average the Hankook Kinergy 4S2 measured 0.06% quieter than the Vredestein Quatrac.

Hankook Kinergy 4S2
71.13dB
Vredestein Quatrac
71.17dB
External noise in dB, lower is better

Best In Noise: Hankook Kinergy 4S2

2020 Auto Bild All Season Tire Test
205/55 R16
Hankook Kinergy 4S2:71.6dB Vredestein Quatrac: 71.2dB
2020 Auto Bild SUV All Season Tire Test
215/60 R16
Hankook Kinergy 4S2:67.4dB Vredestein Quatrac: 67.7dB
2021 AZ All Season Tire Test
205/55 R16
Hankook Kinergy 4S2:71dB Vredestein Quatrac: 72dB
2022 Auto Bild All Season Tire Test
195/55 R16
Hankook Kinergy 4S2:71.6dB Vredestein Quatrac: 72.1dB
2023 Auto Bild All Season Tire Test
225/45 R17
Hankook Kinergy 4S2:73.1dB Vredestein Quatrac: 72.9dB
2024 ADAC All Season Tire Test
205/55 R16
Hankook Kinergy 4S2:72.1dB Vredestein Quatrac: 71.1dB

Tire Weight

Looking at data from three tire tests, the Vredestein Quatrac was better during two tire weight tests. On average the Vredestein Quatrac weighed 4.02% less than the Hankook Kinergy 4S2.

Hankook Kinergy 4S2
2731.3Kg
Vredestein Quatrac
2621.57Kg
Tire Weight Per Set, lower is better

Best In Tire Weight: Vredestein Quatrac

2022 Auto Bild All Season Tire Test
195/55 R16
Hankook Kinergy 4S2:8149Kg Vredestein Quatrac: 7820Kg
2023 Auto Bild All Season Tire Test
225/45 R17
Hankook Kinergy 4S2:36.4Kg Vredestein Quatrac: 36.5Kg
2024 ADAC All Season Tire Test
205/55 R16
Hankook Kinergy 4S2:8.5Kg Vredestein Quatrac: 8.2Kg

Wear

Looking at data from four tire tests, the Hankook Kinergy 4S2 was better during two wear tests. On average the Hankook Kinergy 4S2 is predicted to cover 4.5% miles before reaching 1.6mm than the Vredestein Quatrac.

Hankook Kinergy 4S2
50728.25KM
Vredestein Quatrac
53119KM
Predicted tread life in KM, higher is better

Best In Wear: Vredestein Quatrac

2020 Auto Bild All Season Tire Test
205/55 R16
Hankook Kinergy 4S2:44905KM Vredestein Quatrac: 75090KM
2022 Auto Bild All Season Tire Test
195/55 R16
Hankook Kinergy 4S2:46219KM Vredestein Quatrac: 46295KM
2023 Auto Bild All Season Tire Test
225/45 R17
Hankook Kinergy 4S2:60289KM Vredestein Quatrac: 43091KM
2024 ADAC All Season Tire Test
205/55 R16
Hankook Kinergy 4S2:51500KM Vredestein Quatrac: 48000KM

Value

Looking at data from three tire tests, the Hankook Kinergy 4S2 was better during one value tests. On average the Hankook Kinergy 4S2 proved to have a 9.43% better value based on price/1000km than the Vredestein Quatrac.

Hankook Kinergy 4S2
7.01Price/1000
Vredestein Quatrac
7.74Price/1000
Euros/1000km based on cost/wear, lower is better

Best In Value: Hankook Kinergy 4S2

2020 Auto Bild All Season Tire Test
205/55 R16
Hankook Kinergy 4S2:5.79Price/1000 Vredestein Quatrac: 4.73Price/1000
2022 Auto Bild All Season Tire Test
195/55 R16
Hankook Kinergy 4S2:8.76Price/1000 Vredestein Quatrac: 8.75Price/1000
2023 Auto Bild All Season Tire Test
225/45 R17
Hankook Kinergy 4S2:6.47Price/1000 Vredestein Quatrac: 9.75Price/1000

Price

Looking at data from five tire tests, the Hankook Kinergy 4S2 was better during three price tests. On average the Hankook Kinergy 4S2 cost 10.71% less than the Vredestein Quatrac.

Hankook Kinergy 4S2
274.78
Vredestein Quatrac
307.73
Price in local currency, lower is better

Best In Price: Hankook Kinergy 4S2

2020 Auto Bild All Season Tire Test
205/55 R16
Hankook Kinergy 4S2:260 Vredestein Quatrac: 355
2020 Auto Bild SUV All Season Tire Test
215/60 R16
Hankook Kinergy 4S2:395 Vredestein Quatrac: 455
2021 AZ All Season Tire Test
205/55 R16
Hankook Kinergy 4S2:250 Vredestein Quatrac: 260
2022 Auto Bild All Season Tire Test
195/55 R16
Hankook Kinergy 4S2:405 Vredestein Quatrac: 405
2023 Tire Reviews All Season Tire Test
195/65 R15
Hankook Kinergy 4S2:63.92 Vredestein Quatrac: 63.65

Rolling Resistance

Looking at data from six tire tests, the Vredestein Quatrac was better during four rolling resistance tests. On average the Vredestein Quatrac had a 3.86% lower rolling resistance than the Hankook Kinergy 4S2.

Hankook Kinergy 4S2
8.3kg / t
Vredestein Quatrac
7.98kg / t
Rolling resistance in kg t, lower is better

Best In Rolling Resistance: Vredestein Quatrac

2020 Auto Bild All Season Tire Test
205/55 R16
Hankook Kinergy 4S2:9.03kg / t Vredestein Quatrac: 8.88kg / t
2020 Auto Bild SUV All Season Tire Test
215/60 R16
Hankook Kinergy 4S2:7.42kg / t Vredestein Quatrac: 6.92kg / t
2021 AZ All Season Tire Test
205/55 R16
Hankook Kinergy 4S2:8.7kg / t Vredestein Quatrac: 7.9kg / t
2022 Auto Bild All Season Tire Test
195/55 R16
Hankook Kinergy 4S2:8.4kg / t Vredestein Quatrac: 7.88kg / t
2023 Tire Reviews All Season Tire Test
195/65 R15
Hankook Kinergy 4S2:8kg / t Vredestein Quatrac: 8.01kg / t
2023 Auto Bild All Season Tire Test
225/45 R17
Hankook Kinergy 4S2:8.24kg / t Vredestein Quatrac: 8.27kg / t

Fuel Consumption

Looking at data from three tire tests, the Vredestein Quatrac was better during two fuel consumption tests. On average the Vredestein Quatrac used 1.61% less fuel than the Hankook Kinergy 4S2.

Hankook Kinergy 4S2
5.6l/100km
Vredestein Quatrac
5.51l/100km
Fuel consumption in Litres per 100 km, lower is better

Best In Fuel Consumption: Vredestein Quatrac

2022 Auto Bild All Season Tire Test
195/55 R16
Hankook Kinergy 4S2:5.65l/100km Vredestein Quatrac: 5.56l/100km
2023 Auto Bild All Season Tire Test
225/45 R17
Hankook Kinergy 4S2:5.74l/100km Vredestein Quatrac: 5.78l/100km
2024 ADAC All Season Tire Test
205/55 R16
Hankook Kinergy 4S2:5.4l/100km Vredestein Quatrac: 5.2l/100km

Abrasion

Looking at data from one tire tests, the Vredestein Quatrac was better during one abrasion tests. On average the Vredestein Quatrac emitted 25.64% less particle wear matter than the Hankook Kinergy 4S2.

Hankook Kinergy 4S2
23.4Gram/1000km
Vredestein Quatrac
17.4Gram/1000km
Weight of Tire Wear Particles Lost (Gram/1000km), lower is better

Best In Abrasion: Vredestein Quatrac

2022 Auto Bild All Season Tire Test
195/55 R16
Hankook Kinergy 4S2:23.4Gram/1000km Vredestein Quatrac: 17.4Gram/1000km

Abrasion

Looking at data from one tire tests, the Hankook Kinergy 4S2 was better during one abrasion tests. On average the Hankook Kinergy 4S2 emitted 6.67% less particle wear matter than the Vredestein Quatrac.

Hankook Kinergy 4S2
56mg/km/t
Vredestein Quatrac
60mg/km/t
Weight of Tire Wear Particles Lost (mg/km/t), lower is better

Best In Abrasion: Hankook Kinergy 4S2

2024 ADAC All Season Tire Test
205/55 R16
Hankook Kinergy 4S2:56mg/km/t Vredestein Quatrac: 60mg/km/t

Real World Driver Reviews

Tire Reviews also collects real world driver reviews for the Hankook Kinergy 4S2 and Vredestein Quatrac.

In total the Hankook Kinergy 4S2 has been reviewed 39 times and drivers have given the tire 75% overall.

The Vredestein Quatrac has been reviewed 20 times and drivers have given the tire 85% overall.

This means in real world driving, people prefer the Vredestein Quatrac.

Best Review for the Hankook Kinergy 4S2
Given 81% 205/55 R16 on a combination of roads for 3,000 average miles
Very good all round tire
Helpful 228 - tire reviewed on August 20, 2020
View all Hankook Kinergy 4S2 driver reviews >>
Best Review for the Vredestein Quatrac
Given 97% 225/45 R17 on a combination of roads for 300 spirited miles
It's the best. Handling is better than Continental Eco 5.(rain and dry)
Helpful 191 - tire reviewed on October 14, 2020
View all Vredestein Quatrac driver reviews >>

Conclusion

In conclusion the Hankook Kinergy 4S2 performed better in dry braking - cool, dry handling - cool [s], dry handling [s], subj. dry handling, subj. wet handling, curved aquaplaning, snow braking, snow traction, snow handling [km/h], snow slalom, noise, value, price and abrasion, while the Vredestein Quatrac performed better in dry braking, dry handling [km/h], wet braking, wet braking - cool, wet braking - concrete, wet handling - cool [s], wet handling [s], wet handling [km/h], wet circle, straight aqua, snow traction, snow handling [s], ice braking, tire weight, wear, rolling resistance, fuel consumption and abrasion.

Interestingly, both tires performed equally well in subj. snow handling, showing that they are closely matched in these areas.

Which tire is best for you depends a lot on your driving style and situation, plus what you want from the tire. Comparing all the data in the tire reviews database, on balance Vredestein Quatrac seems to be the best tire overall.

However, it's important to note that both tires have their strengths.

Remember, the best tire for you might depend on which of these factors are most important for your specific driving needs and conditions.

Vredestein Quatrac

Overall Winner: Vredestein Quatrac

Based on the tire test data and user reviews we have in our database, the Vredestein Quatrac has demonstrated better overall performance in this comparison. However, as you can see from the spider diagram above, each tire has its own strengths which should be considered in your final tire buying choice.

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Footnote

This page has been developed using tire industry testing best practices. This means we are only comparing tests which have had both tires in the same test.

Why is this important? Tire testing is heavily affected by things like surface grip levels and surface temperature, which means you can only compare values from the same day. During a tire test external condition changes are calculated into the overall results, but it is not possible to calculate this between tire tests performed on different days or at different locations.

As a result you will see other tests on Tire Reviews which feature both the %s and %s, but as they weren't conducted on the same day, the results are not comparable.

Lots of other websites do this sort of tire comparison, Tire Reviews doesn't.