Hankook Kinergy Eco 2 - Test Results

Test Statistics

5

Tests Completed

9th

Average Position

4th

Best Result

14th

Worst Result

Performance Analysis

Hankook Kinergy Eco 2 shows a balanced but mixed profile: competitive in wet braking and decent in objective dry control, with occasional strong overall finishes (4/18 in 2019, 5/17 in 2018). However, aquaplaning performance and dry braking consistency lag, and an all-season reference outing exposed very poor snow capability alongside weak wet handling/aquaplaning. Awards are absent and mid-pack to lower mid-pack results appear in tougher German tests, tempering its highs.
Overall, its standout trait is short wet braking across multiple tests, with respectable rolling resistance and value. Weaknesses include aquaplaning and winter/snow performance (in the all-season context), plus variable dry braking. The tyre is serviceable for summer use with caution in heavy rain and unsuitable for snow.

Performance Strengths

Wet Braking Performance Strong
• 2nd place wet braking in 2018 test (14.1 m, +4.4% from best)
• 4th place wet braking in 2019 test (15.3 m, +7% from best)
• 1st place wet braking in 2023 all season test (28.61 m)
Objective Dry Handling/Control Moderate
• 6th place dry handling in 2019 test (42.2 km/h, +3% from best)
• 7th place dry handling in 2018 test (51 km/h, +8.9% from best)
• 3rd place dry handling in 2023 all season test (+0.7% from best)
Noise/Comfort and Value/Efficiency Moderate
• 2nd place noise in 2019 test (61 dB, +1.7% from best)
• 5th place noise in 2018 test (59.7 dB, +3.3% from best)
• 3rd place rolling resistance in 2021 test (7.7 kg/t, +1.3% from best)
• Price 4/11 in 2021 (+15.4% from best), 2/12 in 2023

Performance Weaknesses

Aquaplaning Resistance and Wet Handling Strong
• Straight aquaplaning 11/12 in 2023 (+6.2% from best) with wet handling 11/12 (+6.3% from best)
• Straight aquaplaning 9/11 in 2021 (+5.3% from best)
• Wet handling 8/11 in 2021 (+3.2% from best)
Dry Braking Consistency Moderate
• Dry braking 12/17 in 2018 (+13.6% from best)
• Dry braking 9/11 in 2021 (+6.4% from best)
• Despite 1/12 dry braking in 2023 reference, other tests show mid-pack or worse
Winter/Snow Performance (All-Season Context) Strong
• Snow braking 12/12 (+114.7% from best) in 2023
• Snow traction 12/12 (+136.2% from best) in 2023
• Snow handling 12/12 (+40.3% from best) in 2023
Overall Consistency in Comparative German Tests Moderate
• Overall 8/11 in 2021 Sport Auto
• Overall 14/16 in 2019 ADAC 185/65 R15