83
/ 100
Objective (60%)
–/100
No test data yet
User signal (40%)
87/100
48 owner reviews
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Updated September 2026
Goodyear Assurance All-Season vs Hankook Kinergy 4S — Compared (September 2026)
Our Relative Score blends 60% objective test data with 40% owner-review signal — so any two tires can be compared even if they were never tested on the same day.
VS
77
/ 100
Objective (60%)
72/100
2 professional tests
User signal (40%)
78/100
13 owner reviews
Prices change daily — check the retailer for your size.
VerdictWinner: Goodyear Assurance All-Season — better dry, comfort and treadwear. Pick the Hankook Kinergy 4S if snow, noise and handling matter most to you.
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Category breakdown
7 categories, side by side
Each bar is the Relative Score for that category. Expand a tile to see the test results and owner ratings behind it.
Dry
Score (0–100)
Assurance All-Season leads by 17
Why this score
| Source | Assurance All-Season | Kinergy 4S |
|---|---|---|
| Professional tests (TWG score) | – | 70 |
| Tire Rack owners | 82 | – |
| Tyre Reviews owners | 80 | 82 |
| SimpleTire owners | 93 | – |
Wet
Score (0–100)
Assurance All-Season leads by 10
Why this score
| Source | Assurance All-Season | Kinergy 4S |
|---|---|---|
| Professional tests (TWG score) | – | 77 |
| Tire Rack owners | 71 | – |
| Tyre Reviews owners | 75 | 76 |
| SimpleTire owners | 88 | – |
Snow
Score (0–100)
Kinergy 4S leads by 6
Why this score
| Source | Assurance All-Season | Kinergy 4S |
|---|---|---|
| Professional tests (TWG score) | – | 69 |
| Tire Rack owners | 59 | – |
| Tyre Reviews owners | 30 | 93 |
| SimpleTire owners | 75 | – |
Comfort
Score (0–100)
Assurance All-Season leads by 13
Why this score
| Source | Assurance All-Season | Kinergy 4S |
|---|---|---|
| Tire Rack owners | 74 | – |
| Tyre Reviews owners | 85 | 77 |
| SimpleTire owners | 91 | – |
Noise
Score (0–100)
Kinergy 4S leads by 6
Why this score
| Source | Assurance All-Season | Kinergy 4S |
|---|---|---|
| Professional tests (TWG score) | – | 95 |
| SimpleTire owners | 89 | – |
Treadwear
Score (0–100)
Assurance All-Season leads by 12
Why this score
| Source | Assurance All-Season | Kinergy 4S |
|---|---|---|
| Tire Rack owners | 69 | – |
| Tyre Reviews owners | 20 | 72 |
| SimpleTire owners | 87 | – |
Handling
Score (0–100)
Kinergy 4S leads by 3
Why this score
| Source | Assurance All-Season | Kinergy 4S |
|---|---|---|
| Tyre Reviews owners | 65 | 68 |
Scores at a glance
| Category | Goodyear Assurance All-Season | Hankook Kinergy 4S |
|---|---|---|
| Relative Score | 83 | 77 |
| Dry | 92 | 75 |
| Wet | 87 | 77 |
| Snow | 73 | 79 |
| Comfort | 90 | 77 |
| Noise | 89 | 95 |
| Treadwear | 84 | 72 |
| Handling | 65 | 68 |
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/ 100
Tire A
77
/ 100
Tire B
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Pros, cons & observations
Themes extracted from owner reviews across retailers and review sites — not the opinion of TireWheelGuide.
The Goodyear Assurance All Season is widely regarded as a budget-friendly, comfortable, and quiet tire suitable for daily commuting in moderate climates. While many users report excellent longevity and value, a notable segment of the user base experiences significant premature tread wear and subpar performance in heavy snow or icy conditions.
Pros
- High level of ride comfort and low road noise
- Excellent value for the price point
- Reliable dry and wet weather traction for non-aggressive drivers
- Strong tread life for many users, with some reporting over 60,000 miles
Cons
- Inconsistent tread life, with reports of premature wear well before the warranty limit
- Poor performance in winter conditions, specifically on ice and deep snow
- Occasional reports of vibration and balance issues immediately after installation
- Reduced traction during heavy rain compared to premium alternatives
Observations
- Users on mid-size SUVs like the Toyota RAV4 and Honda CR-V generally report high satisfaction regarding ride quality and noise levels.
- Drivers of heavier vehicles or those in mountainous, snowy regions report that the tire struggles to maintain grip, suggesting it is better suited for flat, temperate environments.
The Hankook Kinergy 4S is generally regarded as a highly capable all-season tire, particularly praised for its impressive performance in wet, cold, and snowy conditions. While many users report excellent traction and safety in adverse weather, the tire receives mixed feedback regarding its tread longevity and consistency in dry-weather handling.
Pros
- Exceptional grip and stability in wet and torrential rain conditions
- Strong performance in snow and slush, often cited as a viable alternative to dedicated winter tires
- High value-for-money proposition compared to premium competitors
- Reliable emergency braking performance on slick surfaces
Cons
- Reports of premature tread wear and shorter-than-expected service life
- Inconsistent dry-road handling and feedback compared to dedicated summer tires
- Occasional reports of poor traction on greasy or specific wet road surfaces
- Increased road noise noted by some users
Observations
- Users of compact SUVs, such as the Honda CR-V, have reported significantly lower tread life than expected for the vehicle class.
- Drivers of performance-oriented vehicles, such as the Civic Type R, noted a trade-off in lateral grip and steering feedback when switching from dedicated summer tires.
Specifications
Specs side by side
| Attribute | A · Goodyear Assurance All-Season | B · Hankook Kinergy 4S |
|---|---|---|
| Category | — | All Season High Performance tires |
| Vehicle type | — | Passenger Car / Crossover |
| Sizes available | 51 | — |
| Rim diameters | 14″ – 20″ | — |
| Tread depth | 9/32″ | — |
| UTQG | 600 A B | — |
| Treadwear warranty | 65,000 mi | — |
| Sidewall | Blackwall | — |
| Max pressure | 51 psi | — |
Final verdict
Which one should you actually buy?
83
/ 100
Goodyear
77
/ 100
Hankook
Winner: Goodyear Assurance All-Season — better dry, comfort and treadwear. Pick the Hankook Kinergy 4S if snow, noise and handling matter most to you.
Pick tire A
You want the most grip on dry roads
Goodyear Assurance All-Season scores 92 vs 75 on dry.
Pick tire A
You want the most comfortable ride
Goodyear Assurance All-Season scores 90 vs 77 on comfort.
Pick tire A
You want the longest tread life
Goodyear Assurance All-Season scores 84 vs 72 on treadwear.
Pick tire A
Your priority is wet-weather safety
Goodyear Assurance All-Season scores 87 vs 77 on wet.
Tire A · Goodyear Assurance All-Season
Tire B · Hankook Kinergy 4S
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How do we compare tires?
Every category score blends two independent signals. 60% comes from professional tire tests (braking distances, lap times, noise measurements) normalized against the best tire in each test and weighted toward recent tests. 40% comes from thousands of owner reviews collected from retailers and review sites. When a tire has only one of the two, we use what exists and say so.
Community buzz from Reddit and forums is shown for context only — it never changes the score.