CR Tests Put Hankook on Par with Michelin in Key Areas

Consumer Reports’ review finds Hankook tires ranking well overall, sometimes outperforming Michelin in wet braking and handling for the Hankook Kinergy XP versus Michelin Defender 2, and showing Hankook advantages in dry braking, ice braking, and noise in all-terrain tests against Michelin LTX A/T2; Michelin tops the overall chart and has better tread life, while Hankook’s warranties are strong and several Hankook tires are CR Recommended. However, owner satisfaction with Hankook tires tends to be middling or low, highlighting a gap between expert testing and consumer sentiment.