Hankook Kinergy ST 235/55R18
Hankook Kinergy ST 235/55R18 100H Standard Touring All-Season Tire 1025098
π‘ Is the Hankook Kinergy ST 235/55R18 a Good Tire?
Yes β the Hankook 235/55R18 is a Good-rated all-season touring tire (698 surveys) suited for crossovers and mid-size SUVs. Balanced comfort and handling for daily driving, though snow performance lags behind dedicated winter tires. Currently priced from $173.99, it is available through major online tire retailers.
Check availability & current price βAbout This Tire
The Hankook Kinergy ST 235/55R18 is a standard touring all-season tire, designed for family sedan, crossover, coupe, and minivan drivers who prioritize balanced performance and long tread life in everyday driving. Its tread design and compound focus on durability, noise reduction, and maintaining traction across dry, wet, and light snow conditions.
The tire features an abrasion-resistant all-season compound paired with a symmetric tread pattern that allows for easy rotation to prevent irregular wear. Key construction elements include a coupled center rib and tie bars in outboard grooves for enhanced rigidity, independent tread blocks with sipes for multiple biting edges, and deep circumferential grooves with open shoulder slots for water evacuation. Driver feedback points to strong dry performance and excellent comfort levels, with solid wet weather capability and dependable treadwear characteristics.
Compared to performance-oriented tires, it emphasizes comfort, stability, and long-term usability. Overall, it's a solid choice for family vehicles used primarily for daily driving, commuting, and occasional light winter conditions.
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| Tire | Price | Rating | Best For | Season |
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Hankook Kinergy ST 235/55R18 π£οΈ Touring all-season | $173.99 | β Good (698 reviews) | Daily commuting and highway driving | π€οΈ All Season |
π£οΈ Comfort-focused touring | $123.88 | β Good (301 reviews) | Daily highway commuting in varied weather | π€οΈ All Season |
βοΈ Summer performance | $125.94 | β N/A (6 reviews) | Daily commuting in warm climates | βοΈ Summer |
π£οΈ Touring all-season | $133.05 | β Good (62 reviews) | Daily commuting in family sedans and crossovers | π€οΈ All Season |
π£οΈ Comfort-focused touring | $159 | β Good (68 reviews) | Daily highway commuting in premium sedans | π€οΈ All Season |
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TirePath Editorial Review
"We rate this as a solid choice for daily drivers seeking comfort and quiet highway performance. Wet traction could be stronger compared to premium touring alternatives."




