Hankook Kinergy Eco 2 review
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.
Owners rate it 10.3 points lower than the instrumented road tests do — see the two score breakdowns below for where they disagree.
Two scoring systems, side by side
Owner scores come from reviews on retailer and review sites; road-test scores come from instrumented tests. Where they disagree, it is usually a discipline owners rarely push to the limit.
By owner reviews
65%By road tests
75.3%What owners like and dislike
Themes extracted from 20 owner reviews across retailers and review sites.
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
Worth knowing
- 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.
4 published test appearances
Placement within each field. Open a test for the discipline-by-discipline result.
2021 Sport Auto Summer tire Test · 195/55 R16
8th of 11
| Discipline | Placement | Field position |
|---|---|---|
| Wet Braking | 7th of 11 | |
| Wet Handling | 8th of 11 | |
| Dry Braking | 9th of 11 | |
| Dry Handling | 5th of 11 | |
| Rolling Resistance | 3rd of 11 | |
| Straight Aqua | 10th of 11 | |
| Noise | 4th of 11 | |
| Price | 4th of 11 |
2019 Summer and All Season tire Test · 205/55 R16
4th of 15
| Discipline | Placement | Field position |
|---|---|---|
| Wet Braking | 5th of 15 | |
| Wet Handling | 5th of 15 | |
| Dry Braking | 8th of 15 | |
| Dry Handling | 4th of 15 | |
| Noise | 2nd of 15 |
2019 ADAC Summer tire Test - 185/65 R15 · 185/65 R15
14th of 16
| Discipline | Placement | Field position |
|---|
2018 New and Worn Summer tire Test · 205/55 R16
5th of 14
| Discipline | Placement | Field position |
|---|---|---|
| Wet Braking | 2nd of 14 | |
| Wet Handling | 8th of 14 | |
| Dry Braking | 11th of 14 | |
| Dry Handling | 6th of 14 | |
| Noise | 5th of 14 |