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Tyre comparison

Hankook Kinergy Eco 2 vs Michelin Primacy SUV+

The Primacy SUV+ scores higher for every kind of driver we tested. Choose the Primacy SUV+ for wet grip. The Kinergy Eco 2 usually costs less.

Hankook

Kinergy Eco 2

Low-cost, long-wearing commuter tyre.

Touring & eco · Value

Michelin

Primacy SUV+

Long-life highway tyre for SUVs.

Touring & eco · Premium

Fit score by driver

The same 0–100 score the calculator ranks tyres by, weighted for each kind of driver. How we score

DriverKinergy Eco 2Primacy SUV+
Daily driving, wet winters5872 (higher)
Spirited roads, warm climate6069 (higher)
Longest life and lowest cost6474 (higher)

Trait by trait

Out of 10, against other touring tyres.

Kinergy Eco 2Primacy SUV+
Dry grip66
Wet grip47
Tread life89
Quiet & comfort67
Efficiency87

Kinergy Eco 2

Where the scores come from

Estimated: no independent test of this tyre found

Tested by
ADAC
Year
2019
Test size
185/65R15

ADAC 2019 185/65R15: low fuel use, weak wet (older test).

Data last reviewed: October 2026

Primacy SUV+

Where the scores come from

Estimated: no independent test of this tyre found

Tested by
Auto Bild
Year
2024

Inferred from Primacy 4+ (1st/21 Auto Bild 2024); no SUV+ test found.

Data last reviewed: October 2026

Questions

Which is better, the Kinergy Eco 2 or the Primacy SUV+?

The Primacy SUV+ scores higher for every kind of driver we tested. Choose the Primacy SUV+ for wet grip. The Kinergy Eco 2 usually costs less.

Where do these ratings come from?

From independent tyre tests where they exist (ADAC, Auto Bild, Tyre Reviews, evo, Tire Rack and others), rated 1 to 10 against other tyres in the same category, last reviewed October 2026. Neither tyre maker nor any retailer can change them.