Kleber Dynaxer HP4 review
The Kleber Dynaxer HP4 is widely regarded as a high-value touring tire that excels in comfort and noise suppression. While most users report strong dry and wet weather performance, opinions on long-term durability and sidewall resilience are mixed, with some users noting premature cracking or structural sensitivity.
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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.
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80%What owners like and dislike
Themes extracted from 22 owner reviews across retailers and review sites.
The Kleber Dynaxer HP4 is widely regarded as a high-value touring tire that excels in comfort and noise suppression. While most users report strong dry and wet weather performance, opinions on long-term durability and sidewall resilience are mixed, with some users noting premature cracking or structural sensitivity.
Pros
- Excellent price-to-performance ratio
- Very low noise levels and high ride comfort
- Strong grip and braking performance on dry surfaces
- Reliable wet weather handling for daily driving
Cons
- Reports of premature tread cracking or flaking
- Sidewall sensitivity to curb damage and potholes
- Inconsistent wet weather confidence at higher speeds
- Aesthetic issues with sidewall discoloration
Worth knowing
- Users with smaller, lower-powered vehicles like the Skoda Fabia and Citigo report high satisfaction with daily handling.
- Drivers using 15-inch rim sizes noted that comfort levels can be highly dependent on specific tire width and profile matching.
- Some users noted that the tire's handling can feel slightly 'floaty' during aggressive cornering, particularly on smaller hatchbacks.
9 published test appearances
Placement within each field. Open a test for the discipline-by-discipline result.
2024 AutoBild Summer tire Test · 205/55 R16
13th of 20
| Discipline | Placement | Field position |
|---|---|---|
| Wet Braking | 14th of 20 | |
| Wet Handling | 17th of 20 | |
| Dry Braking | 19th of 20 | |
| Dry Handling | 15th of 20 | |
| Rolling Resistance | 6th of 20 | |
| Straight Aqua | 8th of 20 | |
| Curved Aquaplaning | 13th of 20 | |
| Noise | 4th of 20 | |
| Value | 13th of 20 | |
| Wear | 16th of 20 | |
| Total Cost of Ownership | 10th of 20 |
2023 ADAC Summer tire Test · 205/55 R16
12th of 50
| Discipline | Placement | Field position |
|---|---|---|
| Wet Braking | 22nd of 50 | |
| Dry Braking | 10th of 50 | |
| Straight Aqua | 20th of 50 | |
| Value | 12th of 50 | |
| Wear | 7th of 50 | |
| Fuel Consumption | 27th of 50 | |
| Abrasion | 6th of 50 | |
| Wet Braking - Concrete | 24th of 50 |
2022 Auto Bild Summer tire Test · 215/55 R17
13th of 21
| Discipline | Placement | Field position |
|---|---|---|
| Wet Braking | 17th of 21 | |
| Wet Handling | 19th of 21 | |
| Wet Circle | 19th of 21 | |
| Dry Braking | 9th of 21 | |
| Dry Handling | 16th of 21 | |
| Rolling Resistance | 13th of 21 | |
| Straight Aqua | 8th of 21 | |
| Curved Aquaplaning | 13th of 21 | |
| Noise | 2nd of 21 | |
| Value | 7th of 21 | |
| Wear | 9th of 21 | |
| Total Cost of Ownership | 10th of 21 |
2022 ADAC 16" SUV Summer tire Test · 215/60 R16
10th of 18
| Discipline | Placement | Field position |
|---|
2022 Summer tire Market Overview · 215/55 R17
12th of 44
| Discipline | Placement | Field position |
|---|---|---|
| Wet Braking | 16th of 44 | |
| Dry Braking | 10th of 44 |
2021 Auto Bild 16 Inch Summer tire Test · 205/55 R16
18th of 20
| Discipline | Placement | Field position |
|---|---|---|
| Wet Braking | 10th of 20 | |
| Wet Handling | 16th of 20 | |
| Dry Braking | 15th of 20 | |
| Dry Handling | 17th of 20 | |
| Rolling Resistance | 6th of 20 | |
| Straight Aqua | 16th of 20 | |
| Noise | 1st of 20 | |
| Value | 12th of 20 | |
| Wear | 13th of 20 | |
| Total Cost of Ownership | 7th of 20 |
2021 ADAC Summer tire Test - 225/50 R17 · 225/50 R17
11th of 17
| Discipline | Placement | Field position |
|---|---|---|
| Wet Braking | 9th of 17 |
2021 53 Summer tire Braking Test · 205/55 R16
14th of 53
| Discipline | Placement | Field position |
|---|---|---|
| Wet Braking | 8th of 53 | |
| Dry Braking | 15th of 53 |
2020 ACE Mid Range Summer tire Test · 215/55 R17
6th of 9
| Discipline | Placement | Field position |
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