Hankook Kinergy eco K425 195/65 R15 95 H XL

I went on this set in 1,5 year 80'000km. Impressions are as follows: BRAND NEW: + superb dry traction + very good wet performance + mega quiet, good sound suppression + very good suppression of road irregularities, the car feels comfy + strong grip, difficult to cause ABS to work even with sudden braking (in relation to other tyres) + somewhat nice looking tread, but less important - MADE IN CHINA, unfortunately, now they are done in China, it was heralding faster consumption and I think that's the way it is AFTER THE DISTANCE ~ 80'000km: - they are not so quiet anymore, they are average - this distance, with a calm and economical driving without being reckless, ate them up to ~ 3-4mm, so they quickly worn off to my eye. + on the wet still great (better only I have had was UniRoyal Rainsport) +/- on dry is so, so - rolling resistance increased, and so the combustion rate - on the slippery road one has to be more careful, the back of the car hasn't the best grip + so far I have not piunctured any. - on the highway they are louder, while the new ones were much quieter. - we have a mild winter and there is no snow anywhere, so I have not changed them and, frankly, they are bad on slippery conditions compared to other summer ones that I have had, generally light snow slush makes it hard to drive but I take into accont that they already had 80000km of mileage and only half tread, so maybe it just has to be this way. Would I buy them again? I chose between Nokian and Vredestein and a few more. I did not bear that these were made in china .... next I will buy Vredestein or some other premium brand. If someone is not too reckless it should last longer. They say that hard tyres are less safe, but if you're a level-headed driver they will last longer. If I compare them to others, UniRoyal RainExpert was better than them and they were perfect tyres for rain and worse weather in general, while in hot weather they were worse, worn out similarly to those and I thought that they would last a lot longer than those. I drive rather calmly, which makes all of 4 tyres wear out very evenly. Read more Collapse

Regarding the tyre itself - I'm with the price, definitely better both in terms of road grip and the noise than Presto, which I had previously mounted. It performs well on a wet road, does not lose grip, only a really deep puddle causes a slight skid. During braking it behaves predictably, it is easy to feel the moment of balancing on the verge of the grip and in this field it beats Presto, which very often activated the ABS. Until now, I had the brand's winter tyres bought in December 2013, used in the first winter until late spring, and in the season 2014/2015 founded in November then they traveled all summer and the following winter 2015/2016. In total, 80,000 km passed, of which about 45 thousand in a typical summer season. After removing the front, the tread is flush with the winter wear indicator (2mm left for the TWI), and the rear tyres are still suitable for one winter season, they have about 4mm tread above the "winter" indicator. So I hope that summer Hankooks will be as strong and I will be as happy with them as with the winter tyres of this brand. Read more Collapse

Immediately after replacing Continental (for wearing regular tires) basalt breaks torn the new tyre - month of use (it was very hot at around 35 degrees). It is not suitable for repair. I had to buy a different set. The tyre is very plastic, which gives excellent results during cold and rainy days. On a hot day, it gets a fingerprint reader and I have a feeling that it's a mix of rubber. Another deadly adventure once again in a hot summer day, projection: sidewalk or tram cross and damage on the side of the tyre (break - cut a piece of rubber). I was hopeful for a great tyre after years of exclusivity with Continental ContiEcoContact. I came back to Continental. To sum up, the parameters are great but only on the highways and roads for this tyre. Tragedy in areas with old unrevolved roads and above all for driving above 30 degrees C. I will not go back to Hankook unless I buy an F1 car. Read more Collapse

I must admit I didn’t know much about Hankook Kinergy eco K425 tyres before I bought them. According to the opinions I found on the Internet and some advises from my friends, they seemed to be good. I also compared prices and I believe they are not the cheapest brand nor the most expensive. I think the price is reasonable. Initial impression of the tyres is that they are quiet. Later I noticed other pluses like low rolling resistance or smooth ride. Handling is very good. I use my car very often so I could test the tyres in many different situations and weather conditions. I have to say the grip is fantastic. It is excellent on dry but it’s also impressive on wet. The same is with braking – good both on dry and wet surfaces. I can honestly propose buying Hankook Kinergy eco K425 tyres to other drivers. Read more Collapse

Hankook Kinergy eco K425 are the best wearing tyres I have ever experienced. They were fitted to my 2002 Golf IV when I bought them new. Previously I used Dunlop, Michelin and Uniroyal RainSport2. In comparison to those three brands, Hankook Kinergy eco K425 tyres are definitely the best in many aspects. I was a little concerned about wear as I am not an easy driver but I am positively surprised now as the tyres are extremely durable even with my quite aggressive driving. I had no problems with them during the whole season. Good rolling resistance :) Driving comfort phenomenal! They handle well in the dry but they are also excellent in the slippy, greasy roads. They are generally quiet. I will definitely buy another set in the future. I highly recommend those tyres to everyone! Read more Collapse