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Comparison: Hankook Kinergy 4S2 vs. GoodYear UltraGrip Performance 3

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HankookHankook

Kinergy 4S2

8.3
R13 – R
VS
GoodYear UltraGrip Performance 3Premium
GoodYearGoodYear

UltraGrip Performance 3

9.5
R14 – R22
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In this comparison, we are comparing a tyre from a manufacturer from South Korea (Hankook) against a tyre from a manufacturer from USA (GoodYear). Generally, Hankook allround tyres are slightly better rated (82%) than GoodYear (79%). In this particular case, the GoodYear UltraGrip Performance 3 has a better rating of 95% compared to 83% of the Hankook Kinergy 4S2. The first tyre test of Hankook Kinergy 4S2 was done in 2025, compared to 2023 when was the GoodYear UltraGrip Performance 3 first tested.

Test Profile

Hankook
Kinergy 4S2
GoodYear
UltraGrip Performance 3
Number of tests
4
24
Best position
#2
#1
Average position
5.0
2.7
Latest test
2025
2025
Available sizes
—
302

Wet

Wet
Hankook Kinergy 4S2
74%
GoodYear UltraGrip Performance 3
83%
Aquaplaning - cross
Hankook Kinergy 4S2
70%
GoodYear UltraGrip Performance 3
74%
Aquaplaning - longitudal
Hankook Kinergy 4S2
75%
GoodYear UltraGrip Performance 3
74%
Wet handling
Hankook Kinergy 4S2
75%
GoodYear UltraGrip Performance 3
91%
Wet braking
Hankook Kinergy 4S2
73%
GoodYear UltraGrip Performance 3
80%
Wet circle cornering
Hankook Kinergy 4S2
78%
GoodYear UltraGrip Performance 3
86%

Snow

Snow
Hankook Kinergy 4S2
78%
GoodYear UltraGrip Performance 3
75%
Snow handling
Hankook Kinergy 4S2
73%
GoodYear UltraGrip Performance 3
62%
Snow traction
Hankook Kinergy 4S2
76%
GoodYear UltraGrip Performance 3
79%
Snow braking
Hankook Kinergy 4S2
85%
GoodYear UltraGrip Performance 3
77%
Snow cornering
Hankook Kinergy 4S2
76%
GoodYear UltraGrip Performance 3
79%

Comfort

Comfort
Hankook Kinergy 4S2
71%
GoodYear UltraGrip Performance 3
85%
Exterior noise
Hankook Kinergy 4S2
84%
GoodYear UltraGrip Performance 3
80%
Comfort
Hankook Kinergy 4S2
67%
GoodYear UltraGrip Performance 3
81%
Interior noise
Hankook Kinergy 4S2
65%
GoodYear UltraGrip Performance 3
84%

Costs

Costs
Hankook Kinergy 4S2
61%
GoodYear UltraGrip Performance 3
70%
Rolling resistance
Hankook Kinergy 4S2
66%
GoodYear UltraGrip Performance 3
75%
Mileage
Hankook Kinergy 4S2
51%
GoodYear UltraGrip Performance 3
56%
Price/value
Hankook Kinergy 4S2
64%
GoodYear UltraGrip Performance 3
68%

Dry

Dry
Hankook Kinergy 4S2
84%
GoodYear UltraGrip Performance 3
79%
Dry handling
Hankook Kinergy 4S2
82%
GoodYear UltraGrip Performance 3
82%
Dry braking
Hankook Kinergy 4S2
74%
GoodYear UltraGrip Performance 3
72%

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