Segment
1. Hankook Kinergy eco2 K435 Premium2. Maxxis Premitra HP5 Lowcost
Comparison: Hankook Kinergy eco2 K435 vs. Maxxis Premitra HP5
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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 Taiwan (Maxxis). Generally, Hankook summer tyres are slightly better rated (63%) than Maxxis (51%). In this particular case, the Maxxis Premitra HP5 has a better rating of 78% compared to 56% of the Hankook Kinergy eco2 K435. The first tyre test of Hankook Kinergy eco2 K435 was done in 2019, compared to 2017 when was the Maxxis Premitra HP5 first tested. Important for this comparison is also the Firmenauto 2021 195/55 R16 test, where both the Kinergy eco2 K435 and the Premitra HP5 were tested.
| # | Hankook Kinergy eco2 K435 | Maxxis Premitra HP5 | Add to comparison |
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| Dimensions | R13 - R17 | R15 - R18 | |
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Number of sizes available
Number of tests
Best position in test
Worst position in test
Average position in tests
Year of the last test
Best rating in test
1. Maxxis Premitra HP5 Very good2. Hankook Kinergy eco2 K435 Satisfactory
Worst rating in test
1. Hankook Kinergy eco2 K435 Satisfactory2. Maxxis Premitra HP5 Conditionally recommended
Wet
(Overall rating)Aquaplaning - cross
Wet braking
Aquaplaning - longitudal
Wet handling
Wet circle cornering
Wet side guide
Wet braking according to EU label
Dry
(Overall rating)Dry lane changing
Dry braking
Dry steering response
Dry driving behavior
Dry handling
Comfort
(Overall rating)Exterior noise
Interior noise
Comfort
Outside noise accoring to EU label
Costs
(Overall rating)Fuel efficiency
Rolling resistance
Mileage
Fuel consumption according to EU label
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Dimensions and prices
Mutual tests
| Name | Points total | Wet | Dry | Rolling resistance | Noise | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Best values in test | 8,9 | 8,9 | 8,7 | 10 | 10 | ||
| Hankook Kinergy eco2 K435 Rating: Satisfactory | 7,7 | 6,9 | 7,4 | 10 | 10 | ||
| Maxxis Premitra HP5 Rating: Satisfactory | 7,8 | 7,8 | 7,8 | 6 | 10 | ||
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