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

Hankook Kinergy 4SUpper-middle
HankookHankook

Kinergy 4S

5.8
R13 – R20
VS
Goodyear Vector 4Seasons Gen-2Premium
GoodyearGoodyear

Vector 4Seasons Gen-2

R13 – R20
1 mutual test(s) with detailed data
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In this comparison, we are comparing a tyre from a manufacturer from South Korea (Hankook) against a tyre from a manufacturer from USA (Goodyear). Generally, Hankook allround tyres are slightly better rated (87%) than Goodyear (82%). Important for this comparison is also the Autoklub ČR 2018 205/55 R16 test, where both the Kinergy 4S and the Vector 4Seasons Gen-2 were tested. See more mutual tests below.

Test Profile

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

Performance comparison

Wet Performance
Confidence
Hankook Kinergy 4S
Hankook
Kinergy 4S
Goodyear Vector 4Seasons Gen-2
89%
Goodyear
Vector 4Seasons Gen-2
Wet Braking
Goodyear Vector 4Seasons Gen-2
96%
Wet Handling
Goodyear Vector 4Seasons Gen-2
93%
Wet Circle Cornering
Goodyear Vector 4Seasons Gen-2
89%
Aquaplaning Longitudinal
Goodyear Vector 4Seasons Gen-2
89%
Aquaplaning Cross
Goodyear Vector 4Seasons Gen-2
78%
Dry Performance
Confidence
Hankook Kinergy 4S
Hankook
Kinergy 4S
Goodyear Vector 4Seasons Gen-2
71%
Goodyear
Vector 4Seasons Gen-2
Dry Braking
Goodyear Vector 4Seasons Gen-2
71%
Snow Performance
Confidence
Hankook Kinergy 4S
Hankook
Kinergy 4S
Goodyear Vector 4Seasons Gen-2
70%
Goodyear
Vector 4Seasons Gen-2
Snow Braking
Goodyear Vector 4Seasons Gen-2
78%
Snow Traction
Goodyear Vector 4Seasons Gen-2
89%
Snow Handling
Goodyear Vector 4Seasons Gen-2
43%
Ice Performance
Confidence
Hankook Kinergy 4S
Hankook
Kinergy 4S
Goodyear Vector 4Seasons Gen-2
82%
Goodyear
Vector 4Seasons Gen-2
Ice Braking Abs
Goodyear Vector 4Seasons Gen-2
86%
Ice Lateral Guidance
Goodyear Vector 4Seasons Gen-2
78%
Comfort & Noise
Confidence
Hankook Kinergy 4S
Hankook
Kinergy 4S
Goodyear Vector 4Seasons Gen-2
75%
Goodyear
Vector 4Seasons Gen-2
Noise Exterior
Goodyear Vector 4Seasons Gen-2
72%
Noise Interior
Goodyear Vector 4Seasons Gen-2
77%
Economy
Confidence
Hankook Kinergy 4S
Hankook
Kinergy 4S
Goodyear Vector 4Seasons Gen-2
86%
Goodyear
Vector 4Seasons Gen-2
Fuel Efficiency
Goodyear Vector 4Seasons Gen-2
81%
Mileage
Goodyear Vector 4Seasons Gen-2
90%

Tests used in comparison

OrganizationSeasonYearDimension
ADACADAC
All season
2018175/65 R14View

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