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Comparison: Hankook Kinergy eco2 K435 vs. Michelin Primacy 5

Hankook Kinergy eco2 K435Premium
HankookHankook

Kinergy eco2 K435

R13 – R17
VS
Michelin Primacy 5Premium
MichelinMichelin

Primacy 5

8.6
R16 – R21
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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 France (Michelin). Generally, Michelin summer tyres are slightly better rated (84%) than Hankook (82%). The first tyre test of Hankook Kinergy eco2 K435 was done in 2019, compared to 2025 when was the Michelin Primacy 5 first tested. When it comes to comparison, eu labels can be also interesting - 66% of Hankook Kinergy eco2 K435 has B wet grip rating, whereas 98% of Michelin Primacy 5 has A rating.

Test Profile

Hankook
Kinergy eco2 K435
Michelin
Primacy 5
Number of tests
2
5
Best position
#7
#1
Average position
10.5
4.8
Latest test
2021
2026
Available sizes
89
158

These tyres were not tested together in the same test. The scores below are aggregated from different independent tests, so direct comparison should be taken with caution.

Wet
Hankook Kinergy eco2 K435
56%
Michelin Primacy 5
85%
Aquaplaning - cross
Hankook Kinergy eco2 K435
54%
Michelin Primacy 5
87%
Wet braking
Hankook Kinergy eco2 K435
72%
Michelin Primacy 5
87%
Aquaplaning - longitudal
Hankook Kinergy eco2 K435
56%
Michelin Primacy 5
92%
Wet handling
Hankook Kinergy eco2 K435
45%
Michelin Primacy 5
77%
Dry
Hankook Kinergy eco2 K435
61%
Michelin Primacy 5
87%
Dry braking
Hankook Kinergy eco2 K435
33%
Michelin Primacy 5
77%
Dry handling
Hankook Kinergy eco2 K435
72%
Michelin Primacy 5
89%
Comfort
Hankook Kinergy eco2 K435
86%
Michelin Primacy 5
95%
Exterior noise
Hankook Kinergy eco2 K435
89%
Michelin Primacy 5
91%
Costs
Hankook Kinergy eco2 K435
87%
Michelin Primacy 5
86%
Rolling resistance
Hankook Kinergy eco2 K435
100%
Michelin Primacy 5
86%

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