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Comparison: GoodYear Vector 4Seasons Gen-3 vs. Hankook Kinergy 4S2 (2026)

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, GoodYear allround tyres are slightly better rated (81%) than Hankook (71%). In this particular case, the GoodYear Vector 4Seasons Gen-3 has a better rating of 81% compared to 78% of the Hankook Kinergy 4S2. The first tyre test of GoodYear Vector 4Seasons Gen-3 was done in 2020, compared to 2025 when was the Hankook Kinergy 4S2 first tested. Important for this comparison is also the AvD 2026 225/50 R17 test, where both the Vector 4Seasons Gen-3 and the Kinergy 4S2 were tested. See more mutual tests below. We also know where Vector 4Seasons Gen-3 is made - Slovenia/France.

Test Profile

GoodYear
Vector 4Seasons Gen-3
Hankook
Kinergy 4S2
Number of tests
30
7
Best position
#1
#2
Average position
4.1
5.3
Latest test
2026
2026
Available sizes
198
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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-3
92%
Hankook Kinergy 4S2
100%
Dry braking
GoodYear Vector 4Seasons Gen-3
91%
Hankook Kinergy 4S2
100%
Dry handling
GoodYear Vector 4Seasons Gen-3
92%
Hankook Kinergy 4S2
100%
Dry handling - objective
GoodYear Vector 4Seasons Gen-3
100%
Hankook Kinergy 4S2
96%
Wet
Confidence
GoodYear Vector 4Seasons Gen-3
100%
Hankook Kinergy 4S2
86%
Aquaplaning - cross
GoodYear Vector 4Seasons Gen-3
100%
Hankook Kinergy 4S2
83%
Aquaplaning - longitudal
GoodYear Vector 4Seasons Gen-3
100%
Hankook Kinergy 4S2
98%
Wet braking
GoodYear Vector 4Seasons Gen-3
100%
Hankook Kinergy 4S2
88%
Wet circle cornering
GoodYear Vector 4Seasons Gen-3
100%
Hankook Kinergy 4S2
100%
Wet handling
GoodYear Vector 4Seasons Gen-3
100%
Hankook Kinergy 4S2
85%
Wet handling - objective
GoodYear Vector 4Seasons Gen-3
100%
Hankook Kinergy 4S2
77%
Snow
Confidence
GoodYear Vector 4Seasons Gen-3
100%
Hankook Kinergy 4S2
98%
Snow braking
GoodYear Vector 4Seasons Gen-3
100%
Hankook Kinergy 4S2
100%
Snow cornering
GoodYear Vector 4Seasons Gen-3
92%
Hankook Kinergy 4S2
100%
Snow handling
GoodYear Vector 4Seasons Gen-3
100%
Hankook Kinergy 4S2
89%
Snow handling - objective
GoodYear Vector 4Seasons Gen-3
100%
Hankook Kinergy 4S2
85%
Snow traction
GoodYear Vector 4Seasons Gen-3
100%
Hankook Kinergy 4S2
98%
Comfort
Confidence
GoodYear Vector 4Seasons Gen-3
100%
Hankook Kinergy 4S2
96%
Comfort
GoodYear Vector 4Seasons Gen-3
100%
Hankook Kinergy 4S2
96%
Exterior noise
GoodYear Vector 4Seasons Gen-3
100%
Hankook Kinergy 4S2
100%
Interior noise
GoodYear Vector 4Seasons Gen-3
100%
Hankook Kinergy 4S2
93%
Costs
Confidence
GoodYear Vector 4Seasons Gen-3
100%
Hankook Kinergy 4S2
93%
Mileage
GoodYear Vector 4Seasons Gen-3
100%
Hankook Kinergy 4S2
88%
Price/value
GoodYear Vector 4Seasons Gen-3
100%
Hankook Kinergy 4S2
84%
Rolling resistance
GoodYear Vector 4Seasons Gen-3
100%
Hankook Kinergy 4S2
98%
Wear
GoodYear Vector 4Seasons Gen-3
100%
Hankook Kinergy 4S2
100%

Dimensions and prices

Compare prices across all available dimensions for these tyres.

Mutual Tests Available
These tyres were tested together in 3 test(s). Click to view detailed head-to-head results.

Mutual tests

OrganizationSeasonYearDimension
AvDAvD
All season
2026225/50 R17View
AutobildAutobild
All season
2025225/45 R18View
AUTOBILDAUTOBILD
All season
2025245/45 R18View

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