71
/ 100
Objective (60%)
75/100
3 professional tests
User signal (40%)
65/100
20 owner reviews
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Head-to-head
Updated September 2026
Hankook Kinergy Eco 2 vs Toyo Proxes Comfort — 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
79
/ 100
Objective (60%)
85/100
15 professional tests
User signal (40%)
80/100
18 owner reviews
Prices change daily — check the retailer for your size.
VerdictWinner: Toyo Proxes Comfort — better treadwear, comfort and dry. It leads or ties in every category we score.
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Category breakdown
6 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)
Proxes Comfort leads by 9
Why this score
| Source | Kinergy Eco 2 | Proxes Comfort |
|---|---|---|
| Professional tests (TWG score) | 79 | 90 |
| Tyre Reviews owners | 77 | 83 |
| Dry Braking (% of best) | 99% | 97% |
| Dry Handling (% of best) | 91% | 100% |
Wet
Score (0–100)
Proxes Comfort leads by 4
Why this score
| Source | Kinergy Eco 2 | Proxes Comfort |
|---|---|---|
| Professional tests (TWG score) | 85 | 80 |
| Tyre Reviews owners | 65 | 82 |
| Wet Braking (% of best) | 96% | 92% |
| Wet Handling (% of best) | 97% | 98% |
Comfort
Score (0–100)
Proxes Comfort leads by 11
Why this score
| Source | Kinergy Eco 2 | Proxes Comfort |
|---|---|---|
| Professional tests (TWG score) | – | 69 |
| Tyre Reviews owners | 64 | 83 |
Noise
Score (0–100)
Kinergy Eco 2 leads by 2
Why this score
| Source | Kinergy Eco 2 | Proxes Comfort |
|---|---|---|
| Professional tests (TWG score) | 72 | 70 |
Treadwear
Score (0–100)
Proxes Comfort leads by 15
Why this score
| Source | Kinergy Eco 2 | Proxes Comfort |
|---|---|---|
| Tyre Reviews owners | 68 | 83 |
Handling
Score (0–100)
Proxes Comfort leads by 9
Why this score
| Source | Kinergy Eco 2 | Proxes Comfort |
|---|---|---|
| Tyre Reviews owners | 65 | 74 |
| DriverReviews owners | 82 | 80 |
Scores at a glance
| Category | Hankook Kinergy Eco 2 | Toyo Proxes Comfort |
|---|---|---|
| Relative Score | 71 | 79 |
| Dry | 78 | 87 |
| Wet | 77 | 81 |
| Comfort | 64 | 75 |
| Noise | 72 | 70 |
| Treadwear | 68 | 83 |
| Handling | 65 | 74 |
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Headline score
71
/ 100
Tire A
79
/ 100
Tire B
Test data
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 | Tire A | Tire B | Δ | Both? |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Dry Braking | Dry | 99% #9/11 · 2021 Sport Auto Summer Tyre Test | 97% #6/53 · 2021 53 Summer Tyre Braking Test | +2.1 | Different tests |
| Dry Handling | Dry | 91% #6/14 · 2018 New and Worn Summer Tyre Test | 100% #3/10 · 2022 AutoBild SUV 4x4 Summer Tyre Test | -8.5 | Different tests |
| Rolling Resistance | Efficiency | 78% #3/11 · 2021 Sport Auto Summer Tyre Test | 87% #9/10 · 2024 Motorhome Summer Tyre Test | -8.8 | Different tests |
| Noise | Other | 100% #4/11 · 2021 Sport Auto Summer Tyre Test | 98% #6/10 · 2024 Motorhome Summer Tyre Test | +2.3 | Different tests |
| Price | Other | 87% #4/11 · 2021 Sport Auto Summer Tyre Test | 64% #3/13 · Tyre Reviews Best Summer Touring Tyres | +23.3 | Different tests |
| Overall Ranking | Overall | 20% #5/14 · 2018 New and Worn Summer Tyre Test | 13% #8/20 · 2025 Auto Bild Summer Performance Tyre Test | +7.5 | Different tests |
| Straight Aqua | Straight | 95% #10/11 · 2021 Sport Auto Summer Tyre Test | 99% #6/10 · 2024 Motorhome Summer Tyre Test | -3.8 | Different tests |
| Wet Braking | Wet | 96% #2/14 · 2018 New and Worn Summer Tyre Test | 92% #7/10 · 2022 AutoBild SUV 4x4 Summer Tyre Test | +4 | Different tests |
| Wet Handling | Wet | 97% #8/11 · 2021 Sport Auto Summer Tyre Test | 98% #9/10 · 2021 All Road SUV Summer Tyre Test | -1.4 | Different tests |
From owners
Pros, cons & observations
Themes extracted from owner reviews across retailers and review sites — not the opinion of TireWheelGuide.
The Hankook Kinergy Eco 2 is widely regarded as a budget-friendly, value-oriented tire that offers competent dry-weather performance and respectable longevity for daily commuting. While many users appreciate its affordability and fuel efficiency, the consensus is polarized regarding its noise levels and wet-weather confidence, with several reports of premature road noise and inconsistent grip in adverse conditions.
Pros
- Excellent value for money
- Good dry-weather traction and handling
- High fuel efficiency due to low rolling resistance
- Impressive tread life and durability for many users
Cons
- High levels of road noise
- Inconsistent wet-weather grip and braking performance
- Stiff ride quality and lack of comfort
- Potential for premature dry rot or accelerated wear in specific conditions
Observations
- Users transitioning from larger wheels (17-inch) to smaller diameters (15-inch) reported a significant reduction in road noise.
- Drivers of light city vehicles reported better-than-average tread longevity compared to heavier or more powerful vehicle applications.
The Toyo Proxes Comfort is generally regarded as a high-value, reliable touring tire that excels in daily driving conditions. While most users praise its wet and dry grip, quiet operation, and competitive price point, a minority of drivers report inconsistent performance, particularly regarding ride harshness and handling feedback during spirited maneuvers.
Pros
- Excellent value for money compared to premium brands
- Strong wet and dry traction for daily commuting
- Low road noise and high levels of comfort
- Predictable handling and steering responsiveness
- Good tread longevity for high-mileage users
Cons
- Limited feedback during aggressive cornering
- Reports of ride harshness on certain road surfaces
- Occasional instances of early understeer
- Inconsistent wet weather performance reported by a small subset of users
Observations
- Users with FWD hatchbacks, such as the Honda Civic and Citroen C4, reported high satisfaction with grip and responsiveness.
- Professional drivers, including taxi operators, noted excellent tread life, with some reaching 26,000 miles.
- Exceptional manufacturing consistency noted by technicians, with minimal balancing weights required during installation.
Specifications
Specs side by side
| Attribute | A · Hankook Kinergy Eco 2 | B · Toyo Proxes Comfort |
|---|---|---|
| Category | Summer Premium Touring tires | Summer Premium Touring tires |
| Vehicle type | Passenger Car / Crossover | — |
Final verdict
Which one should you actually buy?
71
/ 100
Hankook
79
/ 100
Toyo
Winner: Toyo Proxes Comfort — better treadwear, comfort and dry. It leads or ties in every category we score.
Pick tire B
You want the longest tread life
Toyo Proxes Comfort scores 83 vs 68 on treadwear.
Pick tire B
You want the most comfortable ride
Toyo Proxes Comfort scores 75 vs 64 on comfort.
Pick tire B
You want the most grip on dry roads
Toyo Proxes Comfort scores 87 vs 78 on dry.
Pick tire B
You enjoy sharp, responsive handling
Toyo Proxes Comfort scores 74 vs 65 on handling.
Tire A · Hankook Kinergy Eco 2
Tire B · Toyo Proxes Comfort
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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.