Hankook Kinergy GT vs Goodyear Assurance MaxLife

Side-by-side comparison of two Touring tires to help you decide which is the better fit for your vehicle and budget.

Hankook Kinergy GT

Hankook Kinergy GT

Midrange Touring
VS
Goodyear Assurance MaxLife

Goodyear Assurance MaxLife

Premium Touring

Specifications Comparison

Spec Hankook
Kinergy GT
Goodyear
Assurance MaxLife
Rating ★★★★☆ 4.4/5 ★★★★☆ 4.4/5
Reviews 4,200 2,560
Starting Price $80.42 $82.55
Category Touring Touring
Treadwear Rating 700 820
Traction A A
Temperature A B
Warranty 70,000 mi 85,000 mi
Available Sizes 30 31

Quick Verdict

Goodyear Assurance MaxLife wins in 2 of 4 key categories (rating, treadwear, warranty, price).

Key Features

Hankook Kinergy GT

  • Eco-Friendly silica compound
  • Optimized shoulder blocks
  • Variable pitch tread
  • 70,000-mile warranty

Goodyear Assurance MaxLife

  • MaxLife Technology
  • Full-Depth Sipes
  • Wide Tread

Best Prices

Hankook Kinergy GT

Tire Rack $80.42
Tire Rack $80.46
Priority Tire $80.96
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Goodyear Assurance MaxLife

Priority Tire $82.55
Costco $83.96
Costco $85.35
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Common Sizes (29)

175/65R14 185/65R15 195/65R15 195/60R15 195/55R16 205/65R16 205/55R16 205/60R16 215/60R16 215/70R16 235/70R16 245/75R16 215/55R17 215/65R17 225/65R17 225/45R17 225/55R17 225/50R17 235/65R17 245/65R17 225/60R18 225/55R18 235/45R18 235/50R18 235/60R18 245/60R18 255/70R18 255/65R18 235/55R19

Frequently Asked Questions

Which is better: Hankook Kinergy GT or Goodyear Assurance MaxLife?

The Hankook Kinergy GT has a 4.4/5 rating from 4,200 reviews, while the Goodyear Assurance MaxLife has a 4.4/5 rating from 2,560 reviews. The Hankook Kinergy GT offers a 70,000-mile warranty vs 85,000 miles for the Goodyear Assurance MaxLife.

What is the price difference between Hankook Kinergy GT and Goodyear Assurance MaxLife?

The Hankook Kinergy GT starts at $80.42/tire while the Goodyear Assurance MaxLife starts at $82.55/tire — a difference of $2.13 per tire.

Do the Hankook Kinergy GT and Goodyear Assurance MaxLife come in the same sizes?

Yes, they share 29 common sizes. The Hankook Kinergy GT is available in 30 total sizes and the Goodyear Assurance MaxLife in 31 sizes.