Hankook Kinergy GT 205/55R16

Hankook Kinergy GT 205/55R16 91H Grand Touring All-Season Tire 1014871

🌀️ All SeasonπŸ’° $149.99πŸ“ 205/55R16πŸš— Passenger Car

πŸ’‘ Is the Hankook Kinergy GT 205/55R16 a Good Tire?

The Hankook Kinergy GT 205/55R16 is an all-season grand touring tire designed for mid-size family sedans and compact crossovers. It offers adequate dry handling and moderate wet traction thanks to its directional tread pattern and silica-enhanced compound. Ride comfort is decent with acceptable road noise levels, though tread life is average for its category without an extended warranty. Rated Fair by TireRack based on 389 consumer surveys, it provides basic all-season capability but falls short of category leaders in longevity and wet weather performance. Currently priced from $149.99, it is available through major online tire retailers.

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About This Tire

The Hankook Kinergy GT 205/55R16 is an all-season tire, designed for compact car and sedan drivers who prioritize comfort and reliable traction in everyday driving. Its tread design and compound focus on wet weather performance and quiet operation through silica-infused rubber and a symmetric five-rib pattern.

The tire features a rigid center rib for acceleration and braking traction, complemented by four circumferential grooves and wide lateral notches that help evacuate water for hydroplaning resistance. Multiple tread sipes with chamfered edges maximize contact on slippery surfaces, while high-modulus bead filler increases sidewall stiffness for responsive steering. Driver feedback points to dependable wet and dry performance, with handling that's predictable rather than sporty.

Compared to performance-oriented tires, it emphasizes comfort, stability, and long-term usability. Overall, it's a practical choice for sedans and compact cars used primarily for daily commuting and family transportation in varied weather conditions.

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TirePriceRatingBest ForSeason
β˜…Hankook Kinergy GT 205/55R16
πŸ›£οΈ Comfort-focused touring
$149.99⭐ Fair (389 reviews)Daily commuting in mixed weather conditions🌀️ All Season
πŸ›£οΈ Touring all-season
$85.61⭐ Good (62 reviews)Daily commuting in family sedans and crossovers🌀️ All Season
πŸ›£οΈ Comfort-focused touring
$103.52⭐ Good (154 reviews)Daily commuting and highway driving🌀️ All Season
🏁 Ultra high performance
$104.1⭐ Good (65 reviews)Daily commuting in family sedans and coupesβ˜€οΈ Summer
πŸ›£οΈ Comfort-focused touring
$117⭐ Good (68 reviews)Daily highway commuting in premium sedans🌀️ All Season
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Hankook Kinergy GT 205/55R16
πŸ›£οΈ Comfort-focused touring
Price
$149.99
Rating
⭐ ⭐ Fair (389 reviews)
Best For
Daily commuting in mixed weather conditions
Season
🌀️ All Season
Advanta ER-800 205/55R16
πŸ›£οΈ Touring all-season
Price
$85.61
Rating
⭐ ⭐ Good (62 reviews)
Best For
Daily commuting in family sedans and crossovers
Season
🌀️ All Season
Laufenn G FIT AS 205/55R16
πŸ›£οΈ Comfort-focused touring
Price
$103.52
Rating
⭐ ⭐ Good (154 reviews)
Best For
Daily commuting and highway driving
Season
🌀️ All Season
Falken ZIEX ZE950 A/S 205/55R16
🏁 Ultra high performance
Price
$104.1
Rating
⭐ ⭐ Good (65 reviews)
Best For
Daily commuting in family sedans and coupes
Season
β˜€οΈ Summer
Falken ZIEX ZE960 A/S 205/55R16
πŸ›£οΈ Comfort-focused touring
Price
$117
Rating
⭐ ⭐ Good (68 reviews)
Best For
Daily highway commuting in premium sedans
Season
🌀️ All Season

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Key Features

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Wet Weather Focus
Silica-infused compound and four circumferential grooves work together to maintain traction and resist hydroplaning on wet roads.
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Quiet Operation
Five-rib symmetric tread pattern designed to minimize road noise for a comfortable cabin environment.
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Light Snow Capability
Multiple tread sipes with chamfered edges provide confident traction in light snow and slippery conditions.
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Responsive Handling
High-modulus bead filler increases sidewall stiffness for improved steering response and vehicle control.
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OE Heritage
Originally developed for factory installation on Honda, Hyundai, Kia, and Volkswagen vehicles.

🎯 Best For

βœ“ Daily commuting in mixed weather conditionsβœ“ Compact cars and sedans requiring year-round tractionβœ“ Drivers prioritizing comfort over sporty performanceβœ“ Vehicles originally equipped with Hankook tires from the factory
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Specifications

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Size
205/55R16
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Load Index
91
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Speed Rating
H
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TirePath Editorial Review

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"Well-suited for daily drivers seeking reliable year-round traction and a comfortable ride on compact cars and sedans. Performance handling falls short for drivers who enjoy spirited driving."

By TirePath Editorial TeamFeb 17, 2026
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TireRack Ratings

Overall Rating⭐ Fair
Survey Ratings389 reviews
CategoryGrand Touring All-Season

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