63
/ 100
Objective (60%)
–/100
No test data yet
User signal (40%)
24/100
Owner ratings
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Head-to-head
Updated May 2026
Hankook Kinergy GT vs Nexen N1000 — Compared (May 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
68
/ 100
Objective (60%)
–/100
No test data yet
User signal (40%)
66/100
19 owner reviews
Prices change daily — check the retailer for your size.
VerdictWinner: Nexen N1000 — better treadwear, wet and dry. Pick the Hankook Kinergy GT if handling and comfort 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)
N1000 leads by 4
Why this score
| Source | Kinergy GT | N1000 |
|---|---|---|
| Tire Rack owners | 72 | – |
| Tyre Reviews owners | – | 78 |
Wet
Score (0–100)
N1000 leads by 6
Why this score
| Source | Kinergy GT | N1000 |
|---|---|---|
| Tire Rack owners | 60 | – |
| Tyre Reviews owners | – | 66 |
Snow
Score (0–100)
Why this score
| Source | Kinergy GT | N1000 |
|---|---|---|
| Tire Rack owners | 36 | – |
Comfort
Score (0–100)
Kinergy GT leads by 3
Why this score
| Source | Kinergy GT | N1000 |
|---|---|---|
| Tire Rack owners | 63 | – |
| Tyre Reviews owners | – | 63 |
Noise
Score (0–100)
Treadwear
Score (0–100)
N1000 leads by 15
Why this score
| Source | Kinergy GT | N1000 |
|---|---|---|
| Tire Rack owners | 50 | – |
| Tyre Reviews owners | – | 67 |
Handling
Score (0–100)
Kinergy GT leads by 8
Why this score
| Source | Kinergy GT | N1000 |
|---|---|---|
| Tyre Reviews owners | – | 66 |
Scores at a glance
| Category | Hankook Kinergy GT | Nexen N1000 |
|---|---|---|
| Relative Score | 63 | 68 |
| Dry | 74 | 78 |
| Wet | 60 | 66 |
| Snow | 34 | – |
| Comfort | 66 | 63 |
| Noise | 63 | – |
| Treadwear | 52 | 67 |
| Handling | 74 | 66 |
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Headline score
63
/ 100
Tire A
68
/ 100
Tire B
Only categories both tires have data for count toward the headline score.
From owners
Pros, cons & observations
Themes extracted from owner reviews across retailers and review sites — not the opinion of TireWheelGuide.
Not enough owner reviews yet to extract themes.
The Nexen N1000 is a polarizing budget-tier tire that divides opinion between those who value its longevity and value-for-money, and those who find its performance and refinement lacking. While some users report excellent durability and reliable dry-weather handling, others cite significant issues with road noise, wet-weather traction, and structural integrity.
Pros
- High tread longevity and durability
- Competitive price point
- Predictable and stable dry-weather grip
- Comfortable ride quality for daily commuting
Cons
- Excessive road noise levels
- Inconsistent wet-weather performance and traction
- Lack of steering feedback
- Reports of premature flat-spotting and structural sidewall issues
Observations
- Users with higher-horsepower vehicles (150bhp+) reported difficulty putting power down effectively in dry conditions.
- Drivers of mid-sized sedans like the Volvo S60 reported high satisfaction with long-term mileage and motorway performance.
- Some users noted that noise levels tend to increase noticeably as the tread depth wears down.
Specifications
Specs side by side
| Attribute | A · Hankook Kinergy GT | B · Nexen N1000 |
|---|---|---|
| Category | Grand Touring All-Season | Summer Ultra High Performance tires |
| Vehicle type | Passenger Car / Crossover | Passenger Car / Crossover |
Final verdict
Which one should you actually buy?
63
/ 100
Hankook
68
/ 100
Nexen
Winner: Nexen N1000 — better treadwear, wet and dry. Pick the Hankook Kinergy GT if handling and comfort matter most to you.
Pick tire B
You want the longest tread life
Nexen N1000 scores 67 vs 52 on treadwear.
Pick tire A
You enjoy sharp, responsive handling
Hankook Kinergy GT scores 74 vs 66 on handling.
Pick tire B
Your priority is wet-weather safety
Nexen N1000 scores 66 vs 60 on wet.
Pick tire B
You want the most grip on dry roads
Nexen N1000 scores 78 vs 74 on dry.
Tire A · Hankook Kinergy GT
Tire B · Nexen N1000
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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.