Tests 67 · 4 tests Owners 72 · 131 reviews
Best test result: #10 of 20 in 2018 Auto Bild 15 inch Summer Tyre Test (rolling resistance)
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BFGoodrich g-Grip vs Hankook Kinergy Eco 2 — Compared
Relative Score (0–100): 60% professional tests, 40% owner reviews.
g-Grip is ahead, 69–63
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Tests 73 · 2 tests Owners 55 · 1,589 reviews
Best test result: #2 of 14 in 2018 New and Worn Summer Tyre Test (wet braking)
Category by category
Relative Score per category, 0–100. Open “Why this score” for the tests and owner ratings behind it.
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68
Dry
g-Grip +365Why this score
Source g-Grip Kinergy Eco 2 Professional tests (TWG score) 64 72 Reviews found online 74 55 Dry Braking (% of best) 94% 88% Dry Handling (% of best) 97% 97% -
68
Wet
Kinergy Eco 2 +169Why this score
Source g-Grip Kinergy Eco 2 Professional tests (TWG score) 66 74 Reviews found online 72 60 Wet Braking (% of best) 80% 96% Wet Handling (% of best) 95% 94% -
71
Comfort
g-Grip +1061Why this score
Source g-Grip Kinergy Eco 2 Reviews found online 72 52 -
64
Noise
Kinergy Eco 2 +973Why this score
Source g-Grip Kinergy Eco 2 Professional tests (TWG score) 63 77 -
72
Treadwear
g-Grip +1557Why this score
Source g-Grip Kinergy Eco 2 Professional tests (TWG score) 73 – Reviews found online 72 51 -
71
Handling
g-Grip +1754Why this score
Source g-Grip Kinergy Eco 2 Reviews found online 71 54
Scores at a glance
| Category | BFGoodrich g-Grip | Hankook Kinergy Eco 2 |
|---|---|---|
| Relative Score | 69 | 63 |
| Dry | 68 | 65 |
| Wet | 68 | 69 |
| Comfort | 71 | 61 |
| Noise | 64 | 73 |
| Treadwear | 72 | 57 |
| Handling | 71 | 54 |
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Headline score
69
/ 100
g-Grip
63
/ 100
Kinergy Eco 2
The professional test results behind the scores
Each result is shown as % of the best tire in that test. “Same test” rows are the strictest comparison: both tires were measured side by side.
| Discipline | Category | g-Grip | Kinergy Eco 2 | Δ | Both? |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Dry Braking | Dry | 94% #24/45 · 2019 Summer 53 Tyre Braking Shootout | 88% #11/14 · 2018 New and Worn Summer Tyre Test | +5.6 | Different tests |
| Dry Handling | Dry | 97% #15/20 · 2018 Auto Bild 15 inch Summer Tyre Test | 97% #4/15 · 2019 Summer and All Season Tyre Test | +0.3 | Different tests |
| Rolling Resistance | Efficiency | 81% #10/20 · 2018 Auto Bild 15 inch Summer Tyre Test | 99% #3/11 · 2021 Sport Auto Summer Tyre Test | −17.6 | Different tests |
| Noise | Other | 95% #11/14 · 2018 New and Worn Summer Tyre Test | 97% #5/14 · 2018 New and Worn Summer Tyre Test | −2.1 | Same test |
| Price | Other | 77% #13/20 · 2018 Auto Bild 15 inch Summer Tyre Test | 87% #4/11 · 2021 Sport Auto Summer Tyre Test | −10.4 | Different tests |
| Overall Ranking | Overall | 3% #31/45 · 2019 Summer 53 Tyre Braking Shootout | 13% #8/11 · 2021 Sport Auto Summer Tyre Test | −9.3 | Different tests |
| Straight Aqua | Straight | 94% #13/20 · 2018 Auto Bild 15 inch Summer Tyre Test | 95% #10/11 · 2021 Sport Auto Summer Tyre Test | −1.4 | Different tests |
| Wet Braking | Wet | 80% #35/45 · 2019 Summer 53 Tyre Braking Shootout | 96% #2/14 · 2018 New and Worn Summer Tyre Test | −16.0 | Different tests |
| Wet Handling | Wet | 95% #19/20 · 2018 Auto Bild 15 inch Summer Tyre Test | 94% #8/14 · 2018 New and Worn Summer Tyre Test | +1.3 | Different tests |
Pros, cons & observations
Themes extracted from owner reviews found online — not the opinion of TireWheelGuide.
Tire A g-Grip
Pros
- Exceptional value for money compared to premium tier brands
- Strong, reliable dry grip and handling
- Smooth and comfortable ride quality
Cons
- Some increase in road noise as the tires age and wear down
- Softer sidewalls can reduce steering feedback or initial confidence
- Wet weather grip can feel inconsistent or require extra caution during aggressive cornering
Tire B Kinergy Eco 2
Pros
- Reliable dry and wet road grip
- Good value for the price point
- Slow and even tread wear / long-lasting durability
Cons
- Notable road noise reported by some users
- Stiff ride quality that can amplify road bumps
- Reduced performance and grip in wet or cold conditions as tread wears down
Specs side by side
| Attribute | A · BFGoodrich g-Grip | B · Hankook Kinergy Eco 2 |
|---|---|---|
| Category | Summer | Summer |
| Vehicle type | Passenger Car / Crossover | Passenger Car / Crossover |
| Sizes available | 32 | 48 |
| Rim diameters | 14″ – 19″ | 13″ – 17″ |
Which one should you actually buy?
69
/ 100
BFGoodrich g-Grip
63
/ 100
Hankook Kinergy Eco 2
Winner: BFGoodrich g-Grip — better handling, treadwear and comfort. Pick the Hankook Kinergy Eco 2 if noise matters most to you.
Pick tire A
You enjoy sharp, responsive handling
BFGoodrich g-Grip scores 71 vs 54 on handling.
Pick tire A
You want the longest tread life
BFGoodrich g-Grip scores 72 vs 57 on treadwear.
Pick tire A
You want the most comfortable ride
BFGoodrich g-Grip scores 71 vs 61 on comfort.
Pick tire B
You want a quieter cabin
Hankook Kinergy Eco 2 scores 73 vs 64 on noise.
Tire A · BFGoodrich g-Grip
Tire B · Hankook Kinergy Eco 2
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How do we compare tires?
Every category score blends two independent signals. 60% comes from professional tire tests (braking distances, lap times, noise measurements), each result compared with every other tire in the same test and newer tests counting more. 40% comes from owner reviews found online, adjusted for how generously each site rates. Both use one scale: the average tested tire gets 70, the best 100. When a tire has only one of the two, the missing half is estimated from the other and the score stays closer to average; with no road test and fewer than five owner reviews it gets no score yet.
Community buzz from Reddit and forums is shown for context only — it never changes the score.