5Rank 05 of 10 · All-Season Tyres 205/55 R16
Hankook Kinergy 4S2 H750
Tested in this size by ADAC in 2024 (2.7, level with the Michelin CrossClimate 2) and noticeably cheaper than the premium European brands.
7.6BPR score
- €81Price
- 94V XL: C rolling resistance / B wet grip / 72 dB (B) — EPREL 500469, as shown by reifen.comEU tyre label for the exact size: rolling resistance / wet grip / noise
- 5 of 10in All-Season Tyres 205/55 R16
- 7.6BPR score 0–10
Review
What this product is
Written after the analysis, from the same sources the score is built on: the manufacturer's documentation, available studies and verified owner feedback.
A solid mid-price option with a test in exactly this size. ADAC's 2024 205/55 R16 test placed it third with 2.7, the same overall grade as the Michelin CrossClimate 2, with a driving-safety sub-grade of 2.9 and an environment sub-grade of 2.2. In ADAC's 2026 test in 185/65 R15 it dropped to 3.0. A 2026 auto motor und sport test in 195/55 R16 reportedly rated it "gut" — seen only in a retailer summary.
The 205/55 R16 94V XL version is labelled C / B / 72 dB (class B) according to reifen.com (EPREL 500469), and carries 3PMSF and M+S. At 80.56 EUR it is 13 EUR cheaper than the Goodyear and 38 EUR cheaper than the CrossClimate 2 that matched it in ADAC's test. reifen.com shows 4.58/5 from 277 reviews.
What is missing: Hankook's product page could not be found from its UK homepage, so there are no manufacturer claims or tread data here, and the 72 dB rating makes it one of the louder tyres in the list.
Technical data
Specification
Figures from the manufacturer's documentation, verified against available outside sources. Values we could not confirm are marked as declared.
- Size
- 205/55 R16 94V XL
- Load / speed index
- 94 (670 kg) / V (240 km/h)
- Rolling resistance class
- C
- Wet grip class
- B
- External noise
- 72 dB, class B
- EPREL ID
- 500469
- Winter marking
- 3PMSF, M+S
- Price (reifen.com, Oct 2026)
- 80.56 EUR
- ADAC 2024, 205/55 R16
- 2.7 (safety 2.9 / environment 2.2)
- ADAC 2026, 185/65 R15
- 3.0
- Retailer rating
- 4.58/5 (277 reviews)
Component scores
Where the score
comes from.
Four components, equal weight, each on a 0–10 scale and each resting on a named source. The overall score is their mean — the full procedure is in the methodology.
What we liked
- ADAC 2024 test in 205/55 R16: 2.7, level with the CrossClimate 2
- 80.56 EUR for a 94V XL tyre
- 3PMSF and M+S marked
- 4.58/5 from 277 reviews at reifen.com
Worth knowing
- 72 dB, among the louder tyres here
- ADAC 2026 (185/65 R15): only 3.0
- Label only C / B
- Manufacturer page could not be opened
Comparison
How it compares
within the category
All values come from the same analysis and are comparable only within the category All-Season Tyres 205/55 R16.
| Product | Score | EU tyre label for the exact size: rolling resistance / wet grip / noise | Price |
|---|---|---|---|
| Vector 4Seasons Gen-3Top score | 8.3 | 94V XL: A rolling resistance / B wet grip / 72 dB (B) — EPREL 1322753, as shown by reifen.com; Goodyear lists the 91V as C / B / 70 dB (B) | €94 |
| Kinergy 4S2 H750This product | 7.6 | 94V XL: C rolling resistance / B wet grip / 72 dB (B) — EPREL 500469, as shown by reifen.com | €81 |
| Category average10 products analysed | 7.5 | — | — |
FAQ
Frequently asked questions
How did it compare with the Michelin CrossClimate 2 in ADAC's test?
Both scored 2.7 overall in ADAC's 2024 205/55 R16 test, with identical sub-grades of 2.9 for safety and 2.2 for environment. The Hankook costs 80.56 EUR against 118.16 EUR at the same retailer.
Is it an XL tyre?
The 205/55 R16 version priced here is 94V XL, rated for 670 kg and 240 km/h.
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