Comparison: Dunlop All Season 2 vs. Hankook Kinergy 4S2 H750 (2026)

Dry performance is where the gap between these two tyres opens widest. Dunlop's dry-braking score sits at just 57 out of 100, with an overall dry score of 66.2, and ADAC's 2026 test explicitly flagged 'dry and wet deficits' as part of a weak overall balance. Hankook, by contrast, posts a dry-braking score of 83.3 and an overall dry figure of 85.6 — a gap that in real-world terms translates to noticeably shorter stopping distances from motorway speeds and a car that pulls up straighter and more predictably under hard braking.

The reason isn't just compound chemistry — it's intent. Dunlop's tread and construction are optimised for even wear and low rolling resistance, which by nature softens ultimate dry contact-patch grip and quickens the onset of understeer when pushed. Hankook's own test results tell a strikingly different story: Tyre Reviews rated it for 'best dry handling' and 'short dry braking distance' outright, and ADAC 2024 praised its 'präzise und sichere Eigenschaften auf trockener Fahrbahn' — precise and safe dry-road characteristics. Its avg_test_detail_scores back this up emphatically, with a dry-handling-objective figure of 99 and dry-handling at 84.6, both well clear of anything Dunlop offers.

Steering response follows the same script. Reviewers describe the Hankook's turn-in as 'knackig' — crisp and immediate — which matters for drivers who value confidence at speed or on twisting B-roads, not just outright cornering limits. The Dunlop isn't unsafe by any means, but its dry-handling average of 75.3 and the recurring 'Mäßige Seitenführung' (moderate lateral grip) comments point to a tyre that asks for a calmer driving style and more following distance when the road is dry and the pace picks up.

The wet-weather story mirrors the dry one closely. Dunlop's wet-braking score of 68 and overall wet figure of 73.5 trail Hankook's 83.9 and 80.2 respectively, and Autobild 2025 was blunt about it, marking the Dunlop down specifically for weaknesses in wet grip and aquaplaning. AUTOBILD 2024 went further, citing 'verlängerte Nassbremswege' — extended wet braking distances — as one of its clearest faults. Hankook isn't flawless in the wet either; ADAC 2024 and Autobild 2025 both note it is 'etwas schwächer bei Nässe' relative to its dry-weather brilliance, but that's a relative weakness against its own high bar, not an absolute one against Dunlop.

Aquaplaning resistance is where Hankook's advantage becomes most tangible for everyday driving. Its aquaplaning score of 85.2, backed by aquaplaning-cross and aquaplaning-longitudinal averages of 85.9 and 84.5, makes it one of the stronger performers in the class at pushing water out from under the tread before the car loses contact — Hankook's own expert summary singles this out, saying it is 'really good in preventing longitudinal aquaplaning'. Dunlop's aquaplaning score of 70 is respectable but clearly behind, and it's the exact weakness Autobild flagged as a source of downgrades.

Wet handling and cornering confidence favour Hankook too, with a wet-handling average of 84.1 versus Dunlop's 83.3 — closer than the braking gap, and Dunlop's wet-circle-cornering average of 81.7 is actually competitive. So while Hankook wins convincingly on stopping and standing water, the Dunlop isn't a liability in the wet on flowing, well-drained roads; it simply falls behind when the surface turns genuinely treacherous.

Snow is the one category where Dunlop closes the gap almost completely, and in places actually leads. Its overall snow score of 80.9 sits just under Hankook's 81.6, but Dunlop's avg_test_detail_scores tell a more flattering story at 90.5 for snow overall and 84.3 for snow-braking, with ADAC 2026 noting it 'can perform well on snow'. That's a meaningful strength for a tyre that otherwise trades on economy rather than grip.

Hankook counters with genuinely excellent snow credentials of its own — Autobild has repeatedly called it a 'Winterprofi' with 'überzeugende Fahreigenschaften auf Schnee', and its snow-braking average of 85.2 and snow-handling average of 85 are both strong, essentially matching or edging Dunlop depending on the metric used. The Autobild 2023 test praised its reliable snow and ice manners alongside crisp turn-in, a rare combination in an all-season tyre.

Where Dunlop does show a genuine crack is lateral control on snow rather than straight-line traction — AUTOBILD 2024 specifically flagged 'mäßige Seitenführung auf Schnee', moderate sideways grip in snow, even while praising its braking. In practice this means both tyres are legitimate choices for drivers who see real winter weather, with Dunlop marginally the more sure-footed under braking and Hankook the more composed and controllable tyre once the car is turning through snow or slush.

Comfort and refinement flip the balance back towards Hankook, though by a smaller margin than the dry and wet figures suggest. Dunlop scores 79 for comfort and a very strong 86.2 for noise, while Hankook scores 87.5 and 92.2 respectively — both tyres are genuinely quiet and settled, but Hankook has the edge, and Autobild 2022 specifically praised its 'ausgewogener Komfort' alongside its winter ability. Neither tyre will disappoint a comfort-focused buyer; this is a contest between very good and excellent, not good versus poor.

Running costs tell the opposite story, and this is where Dunlop genuinely earns its keep. Its mileage score is a maximum 100, its rolling-resistance score is 88.3, and it has repeatedly taken top marks for cost-per-kilometre — Autobild 2025 called it a 'Langlauf-Champion' with the best price-value-ratio in its test at 94, and AUTOBILD 2024 gave it the best kilometre mileage in the entire field alongside top marks in the cost chapter. Its EU fuel label leans heavily towards B and C grades, reinforcing the low running-cost picture. Hankook's mileage score of just 59.2 and rolling-resistance of 79.7 confirm its own listed weakness — average mileage and fuel economy — with ADAC 2024 and Autobild 2022 both flagging average wear and economy as the trade-off for its dynamic manners.

Owner sentiment reinforces the picture on the Hankook side: a 9.8/10 rating on Heureka from real buyers points to strong satisfaction with day-to-day driving feel, even if sample size is modest. Dunlop's tyrereviews.com data is essentially empty, which isn't itself damning but does mean prospective buyers have less independent, real-world testimony to lean on beyond the professional test data. Overall, if you cover big annual mileages and want to minimise fuel and replacement costs, Dunlop's economics are hard to beat; if quietness and outright ride quality matter more than tread life, Hankook is the more polished tyre to live with.