Tests – · 1 test Owners 65 · 910 reviews
Best test result: #10 of 13 in 2022 Consumer Reports All Season Truck Tires (overall ranking)
“I'm having these tires put on right now. I went with the dynapro HT in a 265/65/17”
Relative Score (0–100): 60% professional tests, 40% owner reviews.
Kinergy 4S2 leads, 70–66 Narrow edge
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Tests – · 1 test Owners 65 · 910 reviews
Best test result: #10 of 13 in 2022 Consumer Reports All Season Truck Tires (overall ranking)
“I'm having these tires put on right now. I went with the dynapro HT in a 265/65/17”
Tests 78 · 24 tests Owners 61 · 3,626 reviews
Best test result: #4 of 27 in 2018 27 All Season Tyre Shootout (overall ranking)
“Zimske gume - premium ili neka srednja klasa? Nakon 2 proklizavanja u skretanju ovaj vikend (po kiši) zaključila sam da je vrijeme da kupim nove gume. Otkako sam uzela auto (prosinac 2022.) imam jedne te iste cjelogodišnje gume, Hankook Kinergy 4S2, 225/45/R17. Prošlu zimu kad je bilo snijega jedva sam kući s posla išla koliko sam se klizala po ulici, kiša još nekako ali snijeg i led katastrofa. Ove godine je i na kiši počeo proklizavati. Auto je zadnji pogon, 115ks ništa specijalno. Ono što me zanima je koliko ima smisla uzeti neke premium gume obzirom da godišnje radim oko 15k kilometara, većinski po gradu (Slavonija), tu i tamo autoput do Zg, možda 2 puta godišnje Mađarska/Austrija/Slovenija. Vidim da svi hvale Continental Wintercontact TS870 ali poprilično su skupe pa imate li možda preporuku za nešto jeftinije, a kvalitetno? Više me zanima da su dobre za kišu jer snijega nema nešto specijalno i sve će biti bolje nego ove koje sad imam. Što se dimenzije tiče imam jedne alu felge pa bih onda uzela istu dimenziju čisto da se ne moram izut iz cipela zbog troškova s kupovanjem još i felgi. TLDR: Zimska guma, 225/45/R17, zadnji pogon, što kupiti? Read more”
Relative Score per category, 0–100. Open “Why this score” for the tests and owner ratings behind it.
| Source | Dynapro HT RH12 | Kinergy 4S2 |
|---|---|---|
| Professional tests (TWG score) | – | 82 |
| Reviews found online | 67 | 57 |
| Source | Dynapro HT RH12 | Kinergy 4S2 |
|---|---|---|
| Professional tests (TWG score) | – | 85 |
| Reviews found online | 66 | 67 |
| Source | Dynapro HT RH12 | Kinergy 4S2 |
|---|---|---|
| Professional tests (TWG score) | – | 79 |
| Reviews found online | 53 | 63 |
| Source | Dynapro HT RH12 | Kinergy 4S2 |
|---|---|---|
| Professional tests (TWG score) | – | 77 |
| Reviews found online | 66 | 60 |
| Source | Dynapro HT RH12 | Kinergy 4S2 |
|---|---|---|
| Professional tests (TWG score) | – | 67 |
| Reviews found online | 75 | – |
| Source | Dynapro HT RH12 | Kinergy 4S2 |
|---|---|---|
| Professional tests (TWG score) | 64 | 71 |
| Reviews found online | 64 | 60 |
| Source | Dynapro HT RH12 | Kinergy 4S2 |
|---|---|---|
| Reviews found online | 65 | 57 |
| Category | Hankook Dynapro HT RH12 | Hankook Kinergy 4S2 |
|---|---|---|
| Relative Score | 66 | 70 |
| Dry | 67 | 72 |
| Wet | 67 | 78 |
| Snow | 60 | 73 |
| Comfort | 68 | 70 |
| Noise | 70 | 67 |
| Treadwear | 64 | 67 |
| Handling | 65 | 57 |
Higher is better. The Relative Score follows your weights below; category scores do not change.
Wet grip and treadwear start at “Important” — the two things buyers rank highest. Move the sliders and the scores update instantly.
Dynapro HT RH12
Kinergy 4S2
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 | Dynapro HT RH12 | Kinergy 4S2 | Δ | Both? |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall Ranking | Overall | 25% #10/13 · 2022 Consumer Reports All Season Truck Tires | 25% #4/27 · 2018 27 All Season Tyre Shootout | 0.0 | Different tests |
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From Reddit, forums and review threads. Not part of our score
Community discussions around the Hankook Dynapro HT RH12 highlight it primarily as a mid-tier, budget-conscious highway all-season option for trucks and SUVs. Drivers appreciate its quiet ride, stable tracking, and solid grip, though some note a slightly jumpy ride quality. Most mentions revolve around purchase pricing, sizing options, and comparisons to alternative all-terrain or highway tires.
“I've sort of got my options narrowed down but it's still a tough call. My local shop's offered 4 Hankook RH12 out the door for $1100 incl balance. DiscTire can do the same for $1000 flat but it adds a stop to my maintenance schedule as I need an oil change, too. I can also order tires from Tire Rack and have them installed myself at the same shop. I should have known falling down this wormhole was time consuming...and expensive, ha!”
“For Sale: 3X Used Hankook Dynapro HT RH12 Tire - 205/75R16C Description: 3 used Hankook Dynapro HT (RH12) highway all-season tire is available. This model is designed for vans, pickups, and sport utility vehicles, combining long treadwear, good ride comfort, and all-season traction. Brand: Hankook Model: Dynapro HT (RH12) Size: 205/75R16C Condition: Used/Part-worn. The tire has been previously used. Features: The tire features a high-grip silica compound for improved wet and dry traction and a reinforced under-tread to prevent internal damage from impacts. Price: $300 Location: South Denver, Metro area delivery for $50 Read more”
“4 new Hankook Dynapro HT RH12 now installed in the CRV. Fresh production date (0618) and now made in the US. Thread looks slightly different than the replaced ones. They are quiet, track straight, no balancing issues and have a nice grip. Ride is a bit jumpy, not too much. $550 OTD with a $50 rebate. Son is happy.”
Based on 8 community posts
Community members frequently view the Hankook Kinergy 4S 2 as a solid, budget-friendly alternative to premium all-weather tires like the Michelin CrossClimate 2, highlighting its strong wet traction and good snow performance for the price. However, users report mixed experiences regarding tread longevity, with some noting rapid or uneven wear, as well as drawbacks such as highway humming noise, a stiff ride, and twitchy handling on ice.
“I had the Kinergy 4s2 tires and they were not good. They wore unevenly, especially on the outsides of the fronts and handling was poor. When cornering the tire felt like the sidewall was folding under which would explain the increased wear on the outside tread block of the tires . The alignment was verified to be perfect. Go with the CC2 or anything Nokian . I ran some old Nokian WRG2s and was very impressed. Id imagine the latest versions are also very good.”
“We're able to get the Kinergy 4S2 from Discount Tires (America's Tires) for less than half the price of. the Cross Climate 2's. We plan to give them a try on a Nissan LEAF and Prius Prime. Hot take: Hit the "found a lower price" feature on the Discount Tire site and see what they offer you! We were very pleasantly surprised!”
“Tire recommendations E-class Hi all, I've been enjoying my first E-class for a couple months now. The only thing that has been bothering me is the loud noise the tires make at about 130 kph. I've ruled everything out so I'm really certain it is just the tires. They are hankook kinergy 4s2 h750 all seasons, so a bit of noise is to be expected but these really make a loud humming noise at highway speeds. Does anyone have recommendation for quiet all season tires? They do need to have the 3pmsf certifaction. My sizes are front: 245/40 R19 & back: 275/35 R19. Read more”
Based on 33 community posts
| Attribute | A · Hankook Dynapro HT RH12 | B · Hankook Kinergy 4S2 |
|---|---|---|
| Category | — | All Season |
| Vehicle type | — | Passenger Car / Crossover |
| Sizes available | 24 | 95 |
| Rim diameters | 15″ – 22″ | 14″ – 20″ |
| Tread depth | 14/32″ | — |
| Treadwear warranty | 40,000 mi | — |
| Sidewall | Blackwall | — |
| Max pressure | 54 psi | — |
Hankook Dynapro HT RH12
Hankook Kinergy 4S2
Winner: Hankook Kinergy 4S2 — better snow, wet and dry. Pick the Hankook Dynapro HT RH12 if handling and noise matter most to you.
Hankook Kinergy 4S2 scores 73 vs 60 on snow.
Hankook Kinergy 4S2 scores 78 vs 67 on wet.
Hankook Dynapro HT RH12 scores 65 vs 57 on handling.
Hankook Kinergy 4S2 scores 72 vs 67 on dry.
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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.