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Comparison: Hankook Kinergy eco2 K435 vs. Michelin Primacy 4 (2026)

1 mutual test(s) with detailed data
In this comparison, we are comparing a tyre from a manufacturer from South Korea (Hankook) against a tyre from a manufacturer from France (Michelin). Generally, Hankook summer tyres are slightly better rated (85%) than Michelin (83%). But when it comes to comparing Hankook Kinergy eco2 K435 and Michelin Primacy 4, the rating is the same - 0%. Important for this comparison is also the Firmenauto 2021 195/55 R16 test, where both the Kinergy eco2 K435 and the Primacy 4 were tested. When it comes to comparison, eu labels can be also interesting - 66% of Hankook Kinergy eco2 K435 has B wet grip rating, whereas 52% of Michelin Primacy 4 has A rating.

Test Profile

Hankook
Kinergy eco2 K435
Michelin
Primacy 4
Number of tests
2
20
Best position
#7
#1
Average position
10.5
3.5
Latest test
2021
2022
Available sizes
183
367

Performance comparison

Wet Performance
Confidence
Hankook Kinergy eco2 K435
47%
Hankook
Kinergy eco2 K435
Michelin Primacy 4
63%
Michelin
Primacy 4
Wet Braking
Hankook Kinergy eco2 K435
55%
Michelin Primacy 4
100%
Wet Handling
Hankook Kinergy eco2 K435
58%
Michelin Primacy 4
92%
Aquaplaning Longitudinal
Hankook Kinergy eco2 K435
33%
Michelin Primacy 4
33%
Aquaplaning Cross
Hankook Kinergy eco2 K435
40%
Michelin Primacy 4
25%
Dry Performance
Confidence
Hankook Kinergy eco2 K435
66%
Hankook
Kinergy eco2 K435
Michelin Primacy 4
77%
Michelin
Primacy 4
Dry Braking
Hankook Kinergy eco2 K435
33%
Michelin Primacy 4
100%
Dry Handling
Hankook Kinergy eco2 K435
72%
Michelin Primacy 4
53%
Dry Lane Change
Hankook Kinergy eco2 K435
100%
Michelin Primacy 4
81%
Dry Steering Reaction
Hankook Kinergy eco2 K435
58%
Michelin Primacy 4
75%
Comfort & Noise
Confidence
Hankook Kinergy eco2 K435
96%
Hankook
Kinergy eco2 K435
Michelin Primacy 4
96%
Michelin
Primacy 4
Noise Exterior
Hankook Kinergy eco2 K435
100%
Michelin Primacy 4
100%
Ride Comfort
Hankook Kinergy eco2 K435
92%
Michelin Primacy 4
92%
Economy
Confidence
Hankook Kinergy eco2 K435
100%
Hankook
Kinergy eco2 K435
Michelin Primacy 4
100%
Michelin
Primacy 4
Rolling Resistance
Hankook Kinergy eco2 K435
100%
Michelin Primacy 4
100%

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Tests used in comparison

OrganizationSeasonYearDimension
FirmenautoFirmenauto
Summer
2021195/55 R16View

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