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

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%). In this particular case, the Hankook Kinergy 4S2 has a better rating of 88% compared to 81% of the GoodYear Vector 4Seasons Gen-3. The first tyre test of Hankook Kinergy 4S2 was done in 2025, compared to 2020 when was the GoodYear Vector 4Seasons Gen-3 first tested. Important for this comparison is also the Autobild 2025 225/45 R18 test, where both the Kinergy 4S2 and the Vector 4Seasons Gen-3 were tested. See more mutual tests below.