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Comparison: Goodyear Vector 4Seasons Gen-2 vs. Hankook Kinergy 4S (2026)

Goodyear Vector 4Seasons Gen-2Premium
GoodyearGoodyear

Vector 4Seasons Gen-2

R13 – R20
VS
Hankook Kinergy 4SUpper-middle
HankookHankook

Kinergy 4S

5.8
R13 – R20
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In this comparison, we are comparing a tyre from a manufacturer from USA (Goodyear) against a tyre from a manufacturer from South Korea (Hankook). Generally, Hankook allround tyres are slightly better rated (86%) than Goodyear (83%). Important for this comparison is also the Autoklub ČR 2018 205/55 R16 test, where both the Vector 4Seasons Gen-2 and the Kinergy 4S were tested. See more mutual tests below. When it comes to comparison, eu labels can be also interesting - 72% of Goodyear Vector 4Seasons Gen-2 dimensions has B wet grip rating. Most (64%) of the Hankook Kinergy 4S also have B wet ratings.

Test Profile

Goodyear
Vector 4Seasons Gen-2
Hankook
Kinergy 4S
Number of tests
20
11
Best position
#1
#4
Average position
2.4
6.5
Latest test
2020
2025
Available sizes
111
115

These tyres were not tested together in the same test. The scores below are aggregated from different independent tests, so direct comparison should be taken with caution.

Dry
Confidence
Goodyear Vector 4Seasons Gen-2
100%
Hankook Kinergy 4S
100%
Dry braking
Goodyear Vector 4Seasons Gen-2
100%
Hankook Kinergy 4S
100%
Dry driving behavior
Goodyear Vector 4Seasons Gen-2
100%
Hankook Kinergy 4S
100%
Safety
Goodyear Vector 4Seasons Gen-2
89%
Hankook Kinergy 4S
100%
Wet
Confidence
Goodyear Vector 4Seasons Gen-2
100%
Hankook Kinergy 4S
66%
Aquaplaning - cross
Goodyear Vector 4Seasons Gen-2
100%
Hankook Kinergy 4S
100%
Aquaplaning - longitudal
Goodyear Vector 4Seasons Gen-2
100%
Hankook Kinergy 4S
78%
Wet braking
Goodyear Vector 4Seasons Gen-2
100%
Hankook Kinergy 4S
66%
Wet circle cornering
Goodyear Vector 4Seasons Gen-2
100%
Hankook Kinergy 4S
55%
Wet handling
Goodyear Vector 4Seasons Gen-2
100%
Hankook Kinergy 4S
51%
Snow
Confidence
Goodyear Vector 4Seasons Gen-2
100%
Hankook Kinergy 4S
78%
Snow braking
Goodyear Vector 4Seasons Gen-2
100%
Hankook Kinergy 4S
78%
Snow handling
Goodyear Vector 4Seasons Gen-2
100%
Hankook Kinergy 4S
91%
Snow traction
Goodyear Vector 4Seasons Gen-2
100%
Hankook Kinergy 4S
67%
Ice
Confidence
Goodyear Vector 4Seasons Gen-2
100%
Hankook Kinergy 4S
98%
Ice braking
Goodyear Vector 4Seasons Gen-2
100%
Hankook Kinergy 4S
95%
Ice lateral guidance
Goodyear Vector 4Seasons Gen-2
100%
Hankook Kinergy 4S
100%
Comfort
Confidence
Goodyear Vector 4Seasons Gen-2
100%
Hankook Kinergy 4S
92%
Exterior noise
Goodyear Vector 4Seasons Gen-2
100%
Hankook Kinergy 4S
94%
Interior noise
Goodyear Vector 4Seasons Gen-2
100%
Hankook Kinergy 4S
89%
Costs
Confidence
Goodyear Vector 4Seasons Gen-2
100%
Hankook Kinergy 4S
94%
Fuel efficiency
Goodyear Vector 4Seasons Gen-2
100%
Hankook Kinergy 4S
98%
Mileage
Goodyear Vector 4Seasons Gen-2
100%
Hankook Kinergy 4S
90%

Dimensions and prices

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Mutual Tests Available
These tyres were tested together in 8 test(s). Click to view detailed head-to-head results.

Mutual tests

OrganizationSeasonYearDimension
Autoklub ČRAutoklub ČR
All season
2018205/55 R16View
ADACADAC
All season
2018175/65 R14View
AutobildAutobild
All season
2017185/65 R15View
AutozeitungAutozeitung
All season
2017205/55 R16View
ADACADAC
All season
2016205/55 R16View
ACEACE
All season
2016205/55 R16View
Gute-FahrtGute-Fahrt
All season
2016205/55 R16View
AutobildAutobild
All season
2015195/65 R15View

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