Kinergy GT H436

About the Hankook Kinergy GT H436

All-Season Grand Touring Passenger Car tire. Original Equipment on Select Vehicles.

Features

* Wide circumferential 4 channel grooves* High grip silica compound* Jointless full cover reinforced belt* Wide steel belt layer* Equilibrium carcass line* High-stiffness bead filler* Strong jointless bead wire* M+S Rated* 70,000 Mile Treadwear Mileage Warranty (P-Metric)* Road Hazard Warranty (not applicable to Original Equipment tires)* Hankook 30 Day Free Trial Plan* Mileage, Road Hazard, and 30 Day Free Trial Warranties apply only to replacement tires. Original Equipment tires are excluded* Mileage and Road Hazard Warranties do not apply to Run Flat tires

Benefits

* Provide maximum water evacuation which promotes wet traction* Offers higher performance in winter conditions by promoting better grip and traction* Improve high speed stability and/or maximizes the tires road contact for improved handling* Improved tread stiffness for better handling and braking performance* Increased sidewall durability and stability* Stiffer sidewall for improved steering response* Enhanced bead uniformity

Understanding the 235/50R17 size

In the size code 235/50R17, 235 is the section width in millimetres (about 9.3"). 50 is the aspect ratio — the sidewall height is 50% of the width, or roughly 117.5 mm. R17 means radial construction on a 17-inch wheel, giving an approximate overall diameter of 26.3".

The load index 96 means each tire supports up to 1,565 lbs — about 6,260 lbs across a full set of four. The speed symbol V certifies the tire to 149 mph under its rated load. Always match or exceed the load index and speed rating listed on your vehicle's door-jamb placard.

Tread life and grip ratings

This tire carries a UTQG rating of 540 A A. The treadwear grade of 540 is a relative durability score — a grade of 200 is expected to last roughly twice as long as a grade of 100 under the same controlled test. Traction grade A measures straight-line wet stopping grip (AA is highest, then A, B and C). Temperature grade A reflects heat resistance at sustained speed (A is highest).

Price and value

At $129.74 per tire, a full set of four costs $518.96. That sits close to the average for the 61 tires we stock in this size. Backed by a 70,000-mile treadwear warranty, that works out to roughly $7.41 per 1,000 miles across the set.