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Hankook K425 Kinergy Eco Test Results

Tested 2011 to 2016 4 publications

Tested 15 times by independent publications, the Hankook K425 Kinergy Eco averages a finish of 7th.

  • 15Independent tests
  • 0Test wins
  • 4Podium finishes
  • 7thAverage finish
  • 64%Field beaten on average
  • 4Publications
Hankook K425 Kinergy Eco

15 tests, 2011 to 2016

0%50%100%201120122013201420152016Average 64%2011 European Summer Tire Test - 195/65 R15 (2011): P11 of 14, Beat 23% of the field2012 ACE Touring Summer Tire Test (2012): P6 of 15, Beat 62% of the field2012 European Summer Tire Test - 205/55 R16 (2012): P10 of 15, Beat 38% of the field2012 European Summer Tire Test - 165/70 R14 (2012): P10 of 15, Beat 36% of the field2013 ACE Summer Touring Tire Test (2013): P6 of 16, Beat 67% of the field2013 European Summer Touring Tire Test (2013): P12 of 19, Beat 39% of the field2013 54 Tire Braking Test (2013): P7 of 54, Beat 89% of the field2014 ADAC 195/65 R15 Summer Tire Test (2014): P3 of 17, Beat 88% of the field2014 ADAC 175/65 R14 Summer Tire Test (2014): P2 of 16, Beat 93% of the field2015 European Tire Test 205/55 R16 (2015): P16 of 19, Beat 17% of the field2015 European Tire Test 185/60R14 (2015): P6 of 16, Beat 67% of the field2015 Market Overview - Braking Test (2015): P5 of 54, Beat 92% of the field2015 Auto Bild Top 18 Summer Tire Test (2015): P2 of 18, Beat 94% of the field2016 ACE Mid Range Summer Tire Test (2016): P2 of 10, Beat 89% of the field2016 ADAC Tire Test - 185/65 R15 (2016): P5 of 16, Beat 73% of the field
Share of the field beaten in each test, oldest to newest. Hover or tap a point for the test.
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  • Average 64%

Head-to-head record

Overall finishing position against the tires that have most often shared a test with the Hankook K425 Kinergy Eco. Only tires tested alongside it at least three times are listed.

Rival Shared tests Ahead Behind Level Finished ahead
Continental Premium Contact 5 11 shared: 1 ahead, 10 behind 11 1 10 - 9%
Michelin Energy Saver+ 10 shared: 8 ahead, 2 behind 10 8 2 - 80%
Fulda EcoControl HP 9 shared: 5 ahead, 4 behind 9 5 4 - 56%
Nokian Line 9 shared: 5 ahead, 4 behind 9 5 4 - 56%
Vredestein Sportrac 5 9 shared: 4 ahead, 5 behind 9 4 5 - 44%
Bridgestone Turanza T001 9 shared: 4 ahead, 5 behind 9 4 5 - 44%
Goodyear EfficientGrip Performance 9 shared: 2 ahead, 7 behind 9 2 7 - 22%
Dunlop Sport BluResponse 9 shared: 1 ahead, 8 behind 9 1 8 - 11%
Sava intensa hp 8 shared: 8 ahead, 0 behind 8 8 0 - 100%
Semperit Speed Life 7 shared: 3 ahead, 4 behind 7 3 4 - 43%
Semperit Comfort Life 2 6 shared: 5 ahead, 1 behind 6 5 1 - 83%
Barum Brillantis 2 6 shared: 4 ahead, 2 behind 6 4 2 - 67%
Kleber Dynaxer HP 3 5 shared: 5 ahead, 0 behind 5 5 0 - 100%
Kumho Ecowing ES01 KH27 5 shared: 5 ahead, 0 behind 5 5 0 - 100%
Firestone TZ300A 5 shared: 5 ahead, 0 behind 5 5 0 - 100%
Yokohama BluEarth AE01 5 shared: 4 ahead, 1 behind 5 4 1 - 80%
Pirelli Cinturato P1 Verde 5 shared: 4 ahead, 1 behind 5 4 1 - 80%
Pirelli CINTURA/TO P1 5 shared: 1 ahead, 4 behind 5 1 4 - 20%
Apollo Alnac 4g 4 shared: 4 ahead, 0 behind 4 4 0 - 100%
Nexen N Blue HD+ 4 shared: 3 ahead, 1 behind 4 3 1 - 75%

Against its own line

The same record for the tire it replaced and the tire that replaced it.

Tire Tests Wins Avg finish Field beaten
Hankook K425 Kinergy Eco This tire 15 0 7th 64%
Hankook Kinergy Eco 2 Successor 4 0 8th 48%

Performance Analysis

Drawn from 15 tests. Updated November 16, 2025.

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 tire 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 tires 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
    Details
    • 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
    Details
    • 5/52 in 2015 Market Overview Braking (185/60 R15)
    • 7/54 in 2013 54 Tire Braking Test (195/65 R15)
  • Value Positioning vs. Mid-Range Peers Moderate
    Details
    • 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)
  • Road noise Strong in 2 of 4 tests
    Details
  • Rolling resistance Strong in 2 of 4 tests
    Details
  • Dry handling Strong in 2 of 4 tests
    Details
  • Dry grip Strong in 2 of 4 tests
    Details

Performance Weaknesses

  • Performance in 205/55 R16 Class Strong
    Details
    • 16/19 overall in 2015 European Tire Test (205/55 R16)
    • 10/14 overall in 2012 European Tire Test (205/55 R16)
    • 6/14 overall in 2012 ACE Touring (205/55 R16)
  • Consistency Across Broad European Composites Moderate
    Details
    • 12/19 overall in 2013 European Summer Touring (185/60 R15)
    • 11/14 overall in 2011 European Summer Tire Test (195/65 R15)
    • Average overall position 6.9 across 15 tests
  • Top-tier Award Frequency vs. Premium Leaders Minor
    Details
    • Multiple top-3s but no overall test win cited across 15 tests
    • Midfield results in several large European tests (2011-2013)
  • Tread life Strong in 3 of 4 tests
    Details

Do owners agree with the tests?

Every tester write-up on the Hankook K425 Kinergy Eco (4 tests) and 40 owner reviews were tagged for the aspects they judge. Where both have spoken, this is how they line up.

Where owners and testers agree

  • Dry grip strength in 2 of 4 tests 14 praise, 0 criticise of 40 reviews · Read those reviews
  • Dry handling strength in 2 of 4 tests 7 praise, 1 criticise of 40 reviews · Read those reviews
  • Rolling resistance strength in 2 of 4 tests 3 praise, 0 criticise of 40 reviews · Read those reviews

Where they disagree

  • Ride comfort strength in 1 of 4 tests 1 praise, 3 criticise of 40 reviews · Read those reviews

Raised by owners, not by any test of this tire

  • Value for money no test mentions it 7 praise, 3 criticise of 40 reviews · Read those reviews
  • Even wear no test mentions it 3 praise, 1 criticise of 40 reviews · Read those reviews

Every test, newest first 15

Strong = top two of the field in that measurement. Weak = bottom two.

2016 2 tests
2015 4 tests
2014 2 tests
2013 3 tests
2012 3 tests
2011 1 test

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