Hankook Upper mid-range K435 KINERGY ECO2
PTI +0,3 from brand class 
tested only in R16 Which sizes it's made in
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Load index (LI) — You must keep the LI at least as high as stated in the vehicle registration document for the specific tyre size. A higher LI (load index) is permitted by law.
Speed index (SI) — For summer tyres, the SI may be higher than stated in the vehicle registration document.
Varianty pneumatiky (2)
C 
B 
B Price from 29 001 Ft C C B Price from 52 071 Ft Price comparison across shops pre EAN: 8808563459110
Current prices for size 185/55 R15.
Prices are indicative and may differ in the shop. Click to go straight to the product.
How the Kinergy Eco 2 evaluated
PTI +0,3 from brand class tested only in R16 
noise and comfort: only 20 % measured incomplete measurement: comfort from noise only, no wear measurement 
wear not measured 
last test 2021 
Wet Rozpad disciplíny „Wet“
Dry Rozpad disciplíny „Dry“
Economy Rozpad disciplíny „Economy“
Noise and comfort Rozpad disciplíny „Noise and comfort“
Wet 75 % Customer reviews are not part of PTI – PTI is based on measurements from independent tests; for tyres with few tests it also partly considers the brand's class.
Where Hankook K435 KINERGY ECO2 stands in size 185/55 R15
Compared with 24 tyres in this size — same season and similar focus. All are on offer and have results from independent tests.
Michelin PRIMACY 4 8.9 42 583 Ft 
Bridgestone TURANZA T005 8.6 42 335 Ft 
Hankook K125 VENTUS PRIME3 8.1 31 518 Ft 
Kumho ECSTA HS52 8.0 25 363 Ft better and cheaper 
Nokian Tyres WETPROOF 1 8.0 31 172 Ft 
Falken ZIEX ZE310EC 7.9 33 171 Ft 
Falken E. ZIEX 7.9 34 227 Ft 
Toyo PROXES COMFORT 7.6 29 223 Ft 
Goodyear EFFICIENTGRIP PERFORMANCE 7.3 40 780 Ft 
Vredestein ULTRAC+ 7.3 31 496 Ft 
Continental ECOCONTACT 6 7.3 43 392 Ft 
Bf goodrich ADVANTAGE 7.3 30 310 Ft 
Continental CONTIPREMIUMCONTACT 5 7.2 41 968 Ft 
Kleber DYNAXER HP4 7.0 28 220 Ft better and cheaper Hankook K435 KINERGY ECO2 6.9 29 001 Ft This tyre 
Laufenn LK01 S FIT EQplus 6.8 26 144 Ft 
Fulda ECOCONTROL HP 6.7 29 054 Ft 
Firestone ROADHAWK 6.7 32 038 Ft 
Nexen N'BLUE HD PLUS 6.2 24 271 Ft 
Cooper SUMMER 5.9 28 429 Ft 
Goodride ZUPERECO Z-107 5.4 28 114 Ft 
Apollo ALNAC 4G 5.2 22 955 Ft 
Barum BRAVURIS 5HM 4.9 30 076 Ft 
Lassa Driveways 4.0 Lassa Driveways 8.9 best in the group Michelin PRIMACY 4 42 583 Ft +13 582 Ft Show all tyres in the ranking (24)
- 1. 8.9 42 583 Ft +13 582 Ft
- 2. 8.6 42 335 Ft +13 334 Ft
- 3. 8.1 31 518 Ft +2 517 Ft
- 4. 8.0 25 363 Ft −3 638 Ft
- 4. 8.0 31 172 Ft +2 171 Ft
- 6. 7.9 33 171 Ft +4 170 Ft
- 6. 7.9 34 227 Ft +5 226 Ft
- 8. 7.6 29 223 Ft +222 Ft
- 9. 7.3 40 780 Ft +11 779 Ft
- 9. 7.3 31 496 Ft +2 495 Ft
- 9. 7.3 43 392 Ft +14 391 Ft
- 9. 7.3 30 310 Ft +1 309 Ft
- 13. 7.2 41 968 Ft +12 967 Ft
- 14. 7.0 28 220 Ft −781 Ft
- 15. 6.9 29 001 Ft
- 16. 6.8 26 144 Ft −2 857 Ft
- 17. 6.7 29 054 Ft +53 Ft
- 17. 6.7 32 038 Ft +3 037 Ft
- 19. 6.2 24 271 Ft −4 730 Ft
- 20. 5.9 28 429 Ft −572 Ft
- 21. 5.4 28 114 Ft −887 Ft
- 22. 5.2 22 955 Ft −6 046 Ft
- 23. 4.9 30 076 Ft +1 075 Ft
- 24. 4.0
Technical information
Focus: Eco-standard
The middle ground between economy and an ordinary tyre — Hankook K435 KINERGY ECO2 sits exactly here. The manufacturer aims to keep fuel consumption low without paying for it with the weaker wet behaviour typical of purely economical models. In practice it is a tyre for drivers who cover a lot of kilometres and do not want to give up much safety along the way.
C B B (70 dB) No technologies are listed for this size.
Competitors
Main competitors in the same price range.
How the price has evolved
Lowest price across shops for size 185/55 R15.
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What owners say
<p>After one a a half years and 8000 miles and i changed them. I previously used Continental and lasted over 3 years and 30000 miles.</p>
Have used these tyres for about 1 year now and over 20,000km across all types of roads, conditions and types of driving in south-eastern Australia.
When new, wet performance was great and these tyres felt safe and were quite stable at all speeds - from light rain to heavy downpours. After 1 year and some irregular wear due to alignment issues (no fault of the tyre), they noticeably aren't as strong in the wet but performance is still satisfactory.
Dry performance and lateral grip is great for an eco style tyre. The limit of these tyres are fairly high - dry grip shouldn't really be a problem unless you have a high powered vehicle/sportscar or are driving very aggressively on a public road.
I'm also happy with performance on light to medium gravel and unpaved roads. The tyres are predictable on loose surfaces - they don't have the raw grip of more "aggressive" road tyres or A/T tyres of course, but you shouldn't have any problems when driving responsibly, to conditions. The Kinergys have taken big hits from potholes/rough roads and there isn't any damage I can report. I've even gotten stuck in deep, sticky mud by accident and was able reverse out without any assistance or recovery gear (wouldn't recommend).
I'm happy with the noise levels - there was a drastic improvement when new compared to the 5+ year old Pirelli Cinturato P6 tyres previously mounted. Noise levels are nice and comfortable on smooth asphalt local roads + freeways, and there is a decent reduction of noise on loud (high speed) chip-seal roads. My vehicle is fairly loud inside due to its age and wind noise (shape), but the noise level of the Kinergy Eco 2 tyres still help to improve comfort.
Overall, these are good "all-round" tyres. For the price, they are good at everything and there aren't any "bad" points (from my experience). They are great value, especially on sale.
these things are so noisy i'm on here looking for a replacement for them after 5000 miles.
Changed all four tyre one and a half year ago with Hankook tyres. Probably the worst tyres I have ever had. No grip what so ever no matter the conditions. Noisy, no fuel efficiency and worn superfast.
Very disappointing.
End of life review of this tyre. It's been performing well for the first 3 years of use, with good traction overall. It is wearing very evenly and after around 30.000km it is down to 5,5mm and that's impresive. Granted it;s a small and light city vehicle that doesn't wear the tires fast, but they lasted better than the previous continental eco contact 5.
In it's 4th summer now and the first signs of dry rot appeared, followed by loss in grip. The tire spins easy, abs engages often and it doesn't seem safe anymore. It is expected here (Greece) that after 4-5 years you will have to change tyres due to hot weather and the intense sunlight, but these tyres seem like they fall of a cliff after the 3rd year. Will probably buy again depending on availability and price.