60
/ 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 Hankook Ventus S1 noble2 — 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
74
/ 100
Objective (60%)
–/100
No test data yet
User signal (40%)
57/100
738 owner reviews
Prices change daily — check the retailer for your size.
VerdictWinner: Hankook Ventus S1 noble2 — better noise, snow and wet. It leads or ties in every category we score.
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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)
Ventus S1 noble2 leads by 11
Why this score
| Source | Kinergy GT | Ventus S1 noble2 |
|---|---|---|
| Tire Rack owners | 72 | 84 |
| Tyre Reviews owners | – | 89 |
Wet
Score (0–100)
Ventus S1 noble2 leads by 18
Why this score
| Source | Kinergy GT | Ventus S1 noble2 |
|---|---|---|
| Tire Rack owners | 60 | 77 |
| Tyre Reviews owners | – | 83 |
Snow
Score (0–100)
Ventus S1 noble2 leads by 20
Why this score
| Source | Kinergy GT | Ventus S1 noble2 |
|---|---|---|
| Tire Rack owners | 36 | 53 |
Comfort
Score (0–100)
Ventus S1 noble2 leads by 15
Why this score
| Source | Kinergy GT | Ventus S1 noble2 |
|---|---|---|
| Tire Rack owners | 63 | 80 |
| Tyre Reviews owners | – | 87 |
Noise
Score (0–100)
Ventus S1 noble2 leads by 27
Treadwear
Score (0–100)
Ventus S1 noble2 leads by 9
Why this score
| Source | Kinergy GT | Ventus S1 noble2 |
|---|---|---|
| Tire Rack owners | 50 | 59 |
| Tyre Reviews owners | – | 73 |
Handling
Score (0–100)
Ventus S1 noble2 leads by 4
Why this score
| Source | Kinergy GT | Ventus S1 noble2 |
|---|---|---|
| Tyre Reviews owners | – | 78 |
Scores at a glance
| Category | Hankook Kinergy GT | Hankook Ventus S1 noble2 |
|---|---|---|
| Relative Score | 60 | 74 |
| Dry | 74 | 85 |
| Wet | 60 | 78 |
| Snow | 34 | 54 |
| Comfort | 66 | 81 |
| Noise | 63 | 90 |
| Treadwear | 52 | 61 |
| Handling | 74 | 78 |
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Headline score
60
/ 100
Tire A
74
/ 100
Tire B
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 Hankook Ventus S1 Noble2 is widely regarded as a high-value, comfort-oriented tire that excels in ride quality and noise suppression. While many users praise its dry and wet grip, particularly for daily driving, a significant portion of the user base reports disappointment regarding premature tread wear and poor performance in snow or icy conditions.
Pros
- Exceptional ride comfort and low road noise levels
- Strong dry and wet pavement traction for daily commuting
- High value-for-money proposition compared to premium brands
- Responsive handling and stability on highway surfaces
Cons
- Premature tread wear and short overall lifespan
- Poor traction and lack of confidence in snow and ice
- Soft sidewalls leading to a 'mushy' feel during aggressive cornering
- Susceptibility to sidewall bubbles or damage from road hazards
Observations
- Owners of heavier SUVs and crossovers, such as the Ford Explorer, frequently report the fastest tread wear and issues with rubber peeling.
- Drivers of performance-oriented vehicles (e.g., VW GTI, Subaru STI) often note that the soft sidewalls reduce steering precision compared to dedicated summer tires.
- Users in regions with harsh winters consistently advise against using this tire for snow or ice, noting it performs more like a summer tire in freezing temperatures.
Specifications
Specs side by side
| Attribute | A · Hankook Kinergy GT | B · Hankook Ventus S1 noble2 |
|---|---|---|
| Category | Grand Touring All-Season | Summer Max Performance tires |
| Vehicle type | Passenger Car / Crossover | Passenger Car / Crossover |
Final verdict
Which one should you actually buy?
60
/ 100
Hankook
74
/ 100
Hankook
Winner: Hankook Ventus S1 noble2 — better noise, snow and wet. It leads or ties in every category we score.
Pick tire B
You want a quieter cabin
Hankook Ventus S1 noble2 scores 90 vs 63 on noise.
Pick tire B
You drive through snowy winters
Hankook Ventus S1 noble2 scores 54 vs 34 on snow.
Pick tire B
Your priority is wet-weather safety
Hankook Ventus S1 noble2 scores 78 vs 60 on wet.
Pick tire B
You want the most comfortable ride
Hankook Ventus S1 noble2 scores 81 vs 66 on comfort.
Tire A · Hankook Kinergy GT
Tire B · Hankook Ventus S1 noble2
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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.