Hankook Kinergy GT 205/55R17
Hankook Kinergy GT 205/55R17 91H Grand Touring All-Season Tire 1020212
💡 Is the Hankook Kinergy GT 205/55R17 a Good Tire?
The Hankook Kinergy GT 205/55R17 is an all-season grand touring tire designed for mid-size family sedans and compact crossovers. It offers adequate dry performance and moderate wet traction through its optimized tread compound and groove design. Ride comfort is acceptable with reasonable noise levels for daily driving, though tread life falls below category leaders. Rated Fair by TireRack based on 389 consumer surveys, it provides basic all-season capability but lacks the refinement and longevity of premium competitors. Currently priced from $220.99, it is available through major online tire retailers.
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The Hankook Kinergy GT 205/55R17 is an all-season tire, designed for sedan and crossover drivers who prioritize comfort and year-round versatility in everyday driving. Its tread design and compound focus on balanced traction performance, quiet operation, and wet weather capability through silica-enhanced rubber technology.
The tire features a symmetric five-rib tread pattern with a rigid center rib for acceleration and braking stability, complemented by four circumferential grooves and wide lateral notches for water evacuation. The silica-infused all-season compound works with multiple siped tread blocks that have chamfered edges to maximize surface contact on slippery roads. Driver feedback points to dependable wet and dry handling with adequate comfort levels, though treadwear longevity appears moderate for the category.
Compared to performance-oriented tires, it emphasizes comfort, stability, and long-term usability. Overall, it's a solid choice for compact cars and mid-size vehicles used primarily for daily commuting and family transportation in varied weather conditions.
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| Tire | Price | Rating | Best For | Season |
|---|---|---|---|---|
★Hankook Kinergy GT 205/55R17 🛣️ Comfort-focused touring | $220.99 | ⭐ Fair (389 reviews) | Daily commuting in mixed weather conditions | 🌤️ All Season |
🛣️ Comfort-focused touring | $92.87 | ⭐ Excellent (139 reviews) | Daily commuting in variable weather conditions | 🌤️ All Season |
🛣️ Comfort-focused touring | $145.25 | ⭐ Good (9 reviews) | Daily highway commuting in sedans and crossovers | 🌤️ All Season |
❄️ Dedicated winter tire | $149.57 | ⭐ Good (100 reviews) | Performance vehicles driven year-round in cold climates | ❄️ Winter |
🛣️ Touring all-season | $159.1 | ⭐ N/A (31 reviews) | Daily commuting and highway driving | 🌤️ All Season |
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TirePath Editorial Review
"Engineered for quiet daily commuting, this tire delivers comfortable highway rides and reliable year-round traction for family vehicles. Performance in wet conditions falls short compared to premium competitors."
