Menu

Hankook K425 Kinergy Eco - Test Results

Test Statistics

15

Tests Completed

7th

Average Position

2nd

Best Result

16th

Worst Result

Performance Analysis

Hankook K425 Kinergy Eco - Official Image

The Hankook K425 Kinergy Eco delivers solid mid-to-upper tier performance across a long test history, with notable peaks in small-to-compact sizes. It scored multiple top-3 finishes (2014-2016) and strong braking results in large comparison fields, indicating competent safety fundamentals and balanced tuning for touring use. However, performance is size- and test-dependent: it trends weaker in 205/55 R16 comparative tests and shows variability in broader European composites, pulling the average down.
Overall, the tyre is credible for everyday summer touring with proven consistency in 185/60-195/65 segments, but lacks the across-the-board excellence of the leading premium tyres and can fall to mid-pack or worse in more demanding 205/55 R16 contests.

Performance Strengths
  • Overall Competitiveness in Small-to-Compact Sizes Strong
    • 2/18 overall in 2015 Auto Bild Top 18 (185/60 R15)
    • 2/10 overall in 2016 ACE Mid Range (195/65 R15)
    • 3/17 overall in 2014 ADAC (195/65 R15)
    • 2/16 overall in 2014 ADAC (175/65 R14)
    • 5/16 overall in 2016 ADAC (185/65 R15)
  • Braking Performance (Wet/Dry aggregate screens) Strong
    • 5/52 in 2015 Market Overview Braking (185/60 R15)
    • 7/54 in 2013 54 Tyre Braking Test (195/65 R15)
  • Value Positioning vs. Mid-Range Peers Moderate
    • 2/10 in 2016 ACE Mid Range; noted alongside test-winner on price/value
    • Consistent top-6 finishes across multiple ACE/ADAC tests (2013-2016)
Performance Weaknesses
  • Performance in 205/55 R16 Class Strong
    • 16/19 overall in 2015 European Tyre Test (205/55 R16)
    • 10/14 overall in 2012 European Tyre Test (205/55 R16)
    • 6/14 overall in 2012 ACE Touring (205/55 R16)
  • Consistency Across Broad European Composites Moderate
    • 12/19 overall in 2013 European Summer Touring (185/60 R15)
    • 11/14 overall in 2011 European Summer Tyre Test (195/65 R15)
    • Average overall position 6.9 across 15 tests
  • Top-tier Award Frequency vs. Premium Leaders Minor
    • Multiple top-3s but no overall test win cited across 15 tests
    • Midfield results in several large European tests (2011-2013)
Performance Over Time

Test History

5
of 16
2016 ADAC Tyre Test - 185/65 R15

2016
Winner: Vredestein Sportrac 5

View Test
2
of 10
2016 ACE Mid Range Summer Tyre Test

2016
Winner: Nexen N Blue HD Plus

View Test
2
of 18
2015 Auto Bild Top 18 Summer Tyre Test

2015
Winner: Continental Premium Contact 5

View Test
5
of 52
2015 Market Overview - Braking Test

2015
Winner: Pirelli Cinturato P1 Verde

View Test
6
of 16
2015 European Tyre Test 185/60R14

2015
Winner: Continental Premium Contact 5

View Test
16
of 19
2015 European Tyre Test 205/55 R16

2015
Winner: Michelin Primacy 3

View Test
2
of 16
2014 ADAC 175/65 R14 Summer Tyre Test

2014
Winner: Continental Eco Contact 5

View Test
3
of 17
2014 ADAC 195/65 R15 Summer Tyre Test

2014
Winner: Goodyear EfficientGrip Performance

View Test
7
of 54
2013 54 Tyre Braking Test

2013
Winner: Dunlop Sport BluResponse

View Test
12
of 19
2013 European Summer Touring Tyre Test

2013
Winner: Michelin Energy Saver Plus

View Test
6
of 16
2013 ACE Summer Touring Tyre Test

2013
Winner: Dunlop Sport BluResponse

View Test
10
of 15
2012 European Summer Tyre Test - 165/70 R14

2012
Winner: Continental Eco Contact 5

View Test
10
of 14
2012 European Summer Tyre Test - 205/55 R16

2012
Winner: Continental Premium Contact 5

View Test
6
of 14
2012 ACE Touring Summer Tyre Test

2012
Winner: Continental Premium Contact 5

View Test
11
of 14
2011 European Summer Tyre Test - 195/65 R15

2011
Winner: Vredestein Sportrac 3

View Test