Shopping Hankook in Columbus? Columbus Tire Shop stocks and orders across the Hankook range for drivers in Columbus, OH. The badge on the sidewall matters less than which line inside it suits how you actually drive, and what that line costs once it is on the car — so tell us the vehicle and the miles you put on it, and we will tell you which Hankook is worth your money and which one is not.
The Hankook range, by what each line is for
These are Hankook’s main current lines. Not every line comes in every size, so tell us the size off your sidewall and we will tell you which of these fit your car and what each one costs installed.
- Kinergy PT — touring all-season for sedans and minivans
- Kinergy 4S2 — all-weather with a severe-snow (3PMSF) rating
- Ventus V2 concept2 — performance all-season
- Ventus S1 evo3 — max-performance summer tire
- Dynapro AT2 — all-terrain for SUVs and pickups
- Dynapro AT2 Xtreme — more aggressive all-terrain for trucks
- Winter i*cept — dedicated winter line for cars and SUVs
What Hankook costs installed in Columbus
A Hankook price that is only the tire is not a price. Our quote is the out-the-door total: the tires, mounting, balancing, new valve stems or TPMS service kits, disposal of the old set, and tax. And before anything is mounted we read you the DOT code off the sidewall — the last four digits are the week and year that tire was built, because new is not a date.
Hankook is a Korean value-to-mainstream brand with heavy original-equipment presence on Korean and increasingly Japanese cars, so it may already be what your car wears. Lines run from Kinergy PT touring through Ventus performance tires to the Dynapro all-terrains. Confirm size and ratings on the door placard, not on the old tires.
Start by reading your sidewalls. Hankook is fitted at the factory to many Korean cars and a growing number of Japanese ones, so there is a fair chance the name is already on your wheels. That makes the decision less about trying a new brand and more about whether to buy the same thing again.
Look elsewhere if you want a premium-tier badge, or if your truck needs a mud-terrain; Hankook's most aggressive tire on this page is an all-terrain.
Should I replace my tires with the same Hankook line?
Same line is the easy path when the current tires suited you. If they did not, the original fitment is your chance to change course. Match the new line to the vehicle and the driving:
- Kinergy PT: touring all-season for sedans and minivans.
- Kinergy 4S2: all-weather with a severe-snow (3PMSF) rating.
- Ventus V2 concept2: performance all-season.
- Ventus S1 evo3: max-performance summer tire, so not a year-round choice where winters are snowy.
- Dynapro AT2: all-terrain for SUVs and pickups.
- Dynapro AT2 Xtreme: a more aggressive all-terrain for trucks.
- Winter i*cept: dedicated winter line for cars and SUVs.
Which Hankook suits a Columbus year of snow, rain and summer roads?
Snowy winters leave you a choice between a single set and two. Kinergy 4S2 carries the severe-snow (3PMSF) rating and can stay on all year. Winter i*cept is the dedicated winter line if you prefer to swap seasonally. Summer heat and heavy rain are well handled by the all-season lines, while Ventus S1 evo3 should come off once the weather turns cold.
How do I confirm size and age before paying?
Find the placard inside the driver's door frame and write down the size, load index and speed rating. Then compare against the tires currently fitted. If the two differ, the placard is the reference, because the previous tires may not have been right for the car.
On the sidewall of the new tire, look for the DOT code. The final four digits are the build date, week first and year second. Ask to see it before mounting so you know how long the tire has been on the shelf.
As for warranties, manufacturers generally pro-rate treadwear coverage against the tread remaining, and they typically exclude wear from misalignment, underinflation, and curb or impact damage. Terms are set line by line, so get the specifics for the Hankook line in your quote.
Why does my car already have Hankook tires?
Hankook has heavy original-equipment presence on Korean cars and increasingly Japanese ones, so it is often what the car came with from the factory.
Do I have to buy the same Hankook line again?
No. Any line works if the size, load index and speed rating match the door placard and the type suits your driving. The old tire is a starting reference, not a requirement.
Is Kinergy 4S2 the same as a winter tire?
It is an all-weather tire with a severe-snow (3PMSF) rating. Winter i*cept is the dedicated winter line for cars and SUVs.