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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
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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 (86%) than Goodyear (83%). 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. When it comes to comparison, eu labels can be also interesting - 64% of Hankook Kinergy 4S dimensions has B wet grip rating. Most (72%) of the Goodyear Vector 4Seasons Gen-2 also have B wet ratings.

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

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

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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