Hankook Kinergy ST review
Hankook · Standard Touring All-Season · All-season (M+S)
A major manufacturer's tire at value pricing. Along with the Reliant, the smartest money in this category.
- 7.7
- Overall / 10
- $85–$150
- Per tire
- 70,000-mile treadwear
- Warranty
- Amazon, Walmart, Discount Tire
- Where to buy
Hankook is an OE supplier to several automakers, and the Kinergy ST brings that engineering to the value shelf. Wet braking is clearly better than the true budget group, road noise is low, and 70,000 miles of warranty coverage puts long-term cost per mile below many cheaper tires.
Pros
- +OE-caliber wet performance for the price
- +70,000-mile treadwear warranty
- +Excellent noise comfort
Cons
- −Costs more than entry-tier options up front
- −Not a performance tire
- −Snow traction limited to light conditions
Fitment and best use
Sedans, minivans and crossovers, 14–18 in.. Best for anyone whose budget reaches the sub-premium tier.
About Hankook
A major OE supplier whose value lines deliver near-premium wet performance for meaningfully less money. Manufactured by Hankook Tire (South Korea). Typically ~25–35% less than premium equivalents.
Watch out: Entry pricing is higher than true budget brands.
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