Tests 74 · 2 tests Owners 55 · 1,582 reviews
Best test result: #3 of 11 in 2021 Sport Auto Summer Tyre Test (rolling resistance)
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Hankook Kinergy Eco 2 vs Laufenn S Fit EQ+ — Compared
Relative Score (0–100): 60% professional tests, 40% owner reviews.
S Fit EQ+ is ahead, 72–63
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Category by category
Relative Score per category, 0–100. Open “Why this score” for the tests and owner ratings behind it.
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65
Dry
S Fit EQ+ +1782Why this score
Source Kinergy Eco 2 S Fit EQ+ Professional tests (TWG score) 72 79 Reviews found online 56 85 Dry Braking (% of best) 94% 94% Dry Handling (% of best) 91% 99% -
68
Wet
S Fit EQ+ +674Why this score
Source Kinergy Eco 2 S Fit EQ+ Professional tests (TWG score) 75 73 Reviews found online 59 75 Wet Braking (% of best) 93% 88% Wet Handling (% of best) 94% 92% -
61
Comfort
S Fit EQ+ +465Why this score
Source Kinergy Eco 2 S Fit EQ+ Professional tests (TWG score) – 59 Reviews found online 52 75 -
74
Noise
Kinergy Eco 2 +173Why this score
Source Kinergy Eco 2 S Fit EQ+ Professional tests (TWG score) 79 76 -
57
Treadwear
Level57Why this score
Source Kinergy Eco 2 S Fit EQ+ Professional tests (TWG score) – 46 Reviews found online 51 73 -
55
Handling
S Fit EQ+ +2782Why this score
Source Kinergy Eco 2 S Fit EQ+ Reviews found online 55 82
Scores at a glance
| Category | Hankook Kinergy Eco 2 | Laufenn S Fit EQ+ |
|---|---|---|
| Relative Score | 63 | 72 |
| Dry | 65 | 82 |
| Wet | 68 | 74 |
| Comfort | 61 | 65 |
| Noise | 74 | 73 |
| Treadwear | 57 | 57 |
| Handling | 55 | 82 |
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Headline score
63
/ 100
Kinergy Eco 2
72
/ 100
S Fit EQ+
The professional test results behind the scores
Each result is shown as % of the best tire in that test. “Same test” rows are the strictest comparison: both tires were measured side by side.
| Discipline | Category | Kinergy Eco 2 | S Fit EQ+ | Δ | Both? |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Dry Braking | Dry | 94% #9/11 · 2021 Sport Auto Summer Tyre Test | 94% #8/49 · 2020 Tyre Market Overview Braking Test | −0.4 | Different tests |
| Dry Handling | Dry | 91% #6/14 · 2018 New and Worn Summer Tyre Test | 99% #7/20 · 2020 Auto Bild Summer Tyre Test | −8.2 | Different tests |
| Rolling Resistance | Efficiency | 99% #3/11 · 2021 Sport Auto Summer Tyre Test | 93% #8/20 · 2020 Auto Bild Summer Tyre Test | +5.8 | Different tests |
| Noise | Other | 97% #5/14 · 2018 New and Worn Summer Tyre Test | 100% #4/20 · 2020 Auto Bild Summer Tyre Test | −2.8 | Different tests |
| Price | Other | 87% #4/11 · 2021 Sport Auto Summer Tyre Test | 67% #6/20 · 2020 Auto Bild Summer Tyre Test | +19.6 | Different tests |
| Overall Ranking | Overall | 20% #5/14 · 2018 New and Worn Summer Tyre Test | 11% #9/10 · 2026 Auto Zeitung 18 Inch Summer Tyre Test | +8.9 | Different tests |
| Straight Aqua | Straight | 95% #10/11 · 2021 Sport Auto Summer Tyre Test | 98% #18/20 · 2025 Auto Bild Summer Performance Tyre Test | −2.7 | Different tests |
| Wet Braking | Wet | 93% #5/15 · 2019 Summer and All Season Tyre Test | 88% #19/49 · 2020 Tyre Market Overview Braking Test | +5.4 | Different tests |
| Wet Handling | Wet | 94% #8/14 · 2018 New and Worn Summer Tyre Test | 92% #17/20 · 2020 Auto Bild Summer Tyre Test | +1.2 | Different tests |
Pros, cons & observations
Themes extracted from owner reviews found online — not the opinion of TireWheelGuide.
Tire A Kinergy Eco 2
Pros
- Reliable dry and wet road grip
- Good value for the price point
- Slow and even tread wear / long-lasting durability
Cons
- Notable road noise reported by some users
- Stiff ride quality that can amplify road bumps
- Reduced performance and grip in wet or cold conditions as tread wears down
Tire B S Fit EQ+
Pros
- Exceptional value and lower price point compared to premium brands
- Strong dry and wet road grip with stable handling
- Good fuel economy and low rolling resistance
Cons
- Increased road noise reported by some users
- Stiffer ride quality or firmness in colder conditions (below 10°C)
- Concerns regarding sidewall stiffness and occasional manufacturing flaws (e.g., a hump in one tire)
Specs side by side
| Attribute | A · Hankook Kinergy Eco 2 | B · Laufenn S Fit EQ+ |
|---|---|---|
| Category | Summer | Summer |
| Vehicle type | Passenger Car / Crossover | Passenger Car / Crossover |
Which one should you actually buy?
63
/ 100
Hankook Kinergy Eco 2
72
/ 100
Laufenn S Fit EQ+
Winner: Laufenn S Fit EQ+ — better handling, dry and wet. It leads or ties in every category we score.
Pick tire B
You enjoy sharp, responsive handling
Laufenn S Fit EQ+ scores 82 vs 55 on handling.
Pick tire B
You want the most grip on dry roads
Laufenn S Fit EQ+ scores 82 vs 65 on dry.
Pick tire B
Your priority is wet-weather safety
Laufenn S Fit EQ+ scores 74 vs 68 on wet.
Pick tire B
You want the most comfortable ride
Laufenn S Fit EQ+ scores 65 vs 61 on comfort.
Tire A · Hankook Kinergy Eco 2
Tire B · Laufenn S Fit EQ+
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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), each result compared with every other tire in the same test and newer tests counting more. 40% comes from owner reviews found online, adjusted for how generously each site rates. Both use one scale: the average tested tire gets 70, the best 100. When a tire has only one of the two, the missing half is estimated from the other and the score stays closer to average; with no road test and fewer than five owner reviews it gets no score yet.
Community buzz from Reddit and forums is shown for context only — it never changes the score.