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Hankook introduced Kinergy, which provides a balanced ride quality in any environment, thanks to its remarkable performance and variety of features. All-season tires and all-weather tires of this Kinergy family deliver a sturdy performance that allows for balanced driving in any weather, whether it's raining or snowing. Kinergy provides sustainable tires that have received ISCC PLUS tag, an international certificate for biobased feedstocks and renewables, for the first time in the industry thanks to patterns and structures designed to accommodate all-weather driving. Excellent performance offers the ideal balance between technology and sustainability, as shown by a variety of test results. Let’s take a closer look and break down what the Kinergy line is all about, tire by tire:
Hankook Kinergy XP H446
The Hankook Kinergy XP H446 is an all-season tire that is designed for use on passenger cars and offers drivers a comfortable and efficient driving experience in dry, wet and light winter weather conditions. While the silica-based compound provides all-season traction, the optimized tread pattern lowers road noise, resulting in a quiet and comfortable drive. In addition, its wide lateral grooves remove water from the tread to reduce the risk of hydroplaning, enhancing wet traction. With its combination of comfort, efficiency, and all-season versatility, the Hankook Kinergy XP H446 is a great choice for drivers looking for a dependable tire for their passenger cars. The [Hankook Kinergy XP H446] comes in with SimpleScore ratings of 8.4 for traction, 8.6 for handling, 7.7 for longevity, and 8.2 for an overall average.
Hankook Kinergy 4S2 (H750)
The purpose of Hankook's Kinergy 4S2 (H750) launch was to provide drivers with year-round performance and high traction of an all-season tire, with a focus on winter performance. Three Peak Mountain Snowflake certified, the Kinergy 4S2 (H750) features serrated groove edges which enhance winter performance. Backed by a 60,000 mile limited manufacturer tread life warranty, the Kinergy 4S2 (H750) features wide lateral grooves that remove water from the tread to reduce the risk of hydroplaning and boost wet traction. It is an all-weather tire that is designed for use on CUVs and SUVs and has a high-grip rubber compound that offers reliable traction, even in lower temperatures. Additionally, its stiff tread block enhances the handling performance while Kinegy 4S2 (H750)’s 3D winter sipes, V-shaped tread design, and slushy edge improve traction and performance in icy, slushy, and snowy conditions. The Kinergy 4S2 (H750) gets solid ratings in our SimpleScore system, with 8.5 for traction, 8.8 for handling, 8.9 for longevity, and an overall average SimpleScore of 8.7.
Hankook Kinergy GT (H436)
The Hankook Kinergy GT (H436) is an all-season tire that is designed for use on sedans, coupes, SUVs, and CUVs and comes with a 70,000 mile limited manufacturer tread life warranty. While its wide lateral grooves provide hydroplaning resistance its step-wing shoulder design maximizes water evacuation. A robust center rib and a large contact area ensure great handling and steering responsiveness, while an equalized chamfer sipe and optimized lateral groove design provide good grip in icy conditions. In addition, its stiff tread blocks offer strength and durability, leading to a longer tread life. When it comes to SimpleScore rankings, the Kinergy GT (H436) weighs in with 8.4 for traction, 8.5 for handling, an excellent 9 for longevity, and an overall average of 8.6. If you drive a coupe, sedan, CUV, or SUV and want long-lasting performance, short stopping distances, and high traction all year round, Hankook Kinergy GT (H436) tires are a fantastic option.
Hankook Kinergy PT (H737)
Designed for vehicles like the Subaru Crosstrek, Honda Accord, Jeep Patriot, and Toyota RAV4, the Hankook Kinergy PT (H737) is an all-season tire that offers great year-round traction, fuel efficiency, and a 90,000 mile limited manufacturer warranty. While the increased tread block rigidity of the Kinergy PT (H737) results in high durability and better mileage, Max Mileage Technology equally distributes acceleration, cornering, and braking stresses for high mileage. The tire's low rolling resistance design assures fuel efficiency, and its asymmetric tread pattern provides a confident drive while its outer grooves swiftly evacuate water to enable superior wet traction. Drivers can determine whether or not the Kinergy PT (H737) requires an alignment by using the Visual Alignment Indicator System. SimpleTire’s SimpleScore ratings for the Hankook Kinergy PT (H737) are 8.6 for traction, 8.6 for handling, 9.3 for longevity, and an overall average SimpleScore of 8.8.
Hankook Kinergy ST (H735)
The Hankook Kinergy ST (H735) is a wonderful choice for drivers of coupes, sedans, CUVs, SUVs, and minivans who want a long-lasting tire that doesn't harm the environment while also providing strong traction and performance all year. While Kinergy ST (H735)’s large lateral grooves push water out of the tire, making it reliable on wet roads, its notched sipes bite into the ground to increase traction and performance. Backed by a 70,000 mile limited manufacturer warranty, the Kinergy ST (H735) features an all-season tread that offers traction in dry, wet, and light winter conditions. While its optimized pitch sequence and sipe design offer a quiet and comfortable drive, the Kinergy ST (H735)’s wide lateral grooves remove water from the tread to reduce the risk of hydroplaning and boost wet traction. Thanks to a strong center rib, the excellent dry handling will also please drivers who frequently experience dry conditions. With its adjusted block stiffness and tread uniformity, the Kinergy ST (H735) is designed to offer comfort over extended distances while improving handling and mileage. The Hankook Kinergy ST (H735) registers scores of 8.5 for traction, 8.3 for handling, 8.9 for longevity, and an outstanding overall average of 8.5.
Other Hankook Kinergy tires
In addition to the above tires, the Hankook Kinergy family of tires also includes the:
- Kinergy 4S (H740) - An all-season tire for passenger cars
- Kinergy 4S2 X (H750A) - An all-weather tire for coupes, sedans, CUVs, and minivans
- Kinergy AS X ev EH01A - An all-season tire for electric cars
- Kinergy Eco (K425) - A summer tire for passenger cars
- Kinergy Eco2 (K435) - An ultra-high-performance summer tire for passenger cars
- Kinergy EX (H308) - An all-season tire for passenger cars
- Kinergy GT (H436B) - An all-season tire for coupes, sedans, CUVs, and SUVs
Hankook Kinergy OEM tires
Offering strong replacement tires, the Hankook Kinergy family also expands to original equipment (OEM) tires. Including:
Kinergy AS X EV EH01A
- 2021 to 2024 Volkswagen ID.4 Kinergy Eco K425
- 2016 to 2024 Mini Cooper Kinergy EX H308
- 2021 to 2022 Hyundai Ioniq Kinergy GT H436
- 2021 to 2024 Toyota Corolla
- 2018 Chevrolet Cruze
- 2017 Kia Optima
- 2020 to 2024 Nissan Altima
- 2024 Buick Encore GX Kinergy GT (H436B) (Runflat)
- 2021 to 2022 [Mercedes-Benz A220]
- 2021 BMW X3
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