Bridgestone Turanza All Season 6 vs Hankook Kinergy 4S2
In headline results, Bridgestone takes more overall wins (5 vs 3) and dominates key safety metrics like dry and wet braking. Hankook often edges dynamic handling laps and subjective comfort, and it typically delivers a better price-to-performance proposition with strong mileage and lower abrasion. For drivers, the choice pivots on whether you value maximum wet/dry stopping and rain security (Bridgestone) or winter bite, steering verve and value (Hankook).
Test Results
Independent comparison tire tests are the best source of data to get tire information from, and the good news is there have been nine tests which compare both tires directly!
| Tire | Test Wins | Performance |
|---|---|---|
| Bridgestone Turanza All Season 6 | five | |
| Hankook Kinergy 4S2 | three | |
| one draws in one tests | ||
While it might look like the Bridgestone Turanza All Season 6 is better than the Hankook Kinergy 4S2 purely based on the higher number of test wins, tires are very complicated objects which means where one tire is better than the other can be more important in real world use.
Let's look at how the two tires compare across multiple tire test categories.
Key Strengths
- Consistently shorter dry and wet braking distances (often 5-9% advantage)
- Top-tier straight and curved aquaplaning resistance
- Strong wet stability/handling with good safety reserves
- Competitive rolling resistance and fuel use in several tests
- Stronger overall snow performance (braking/traction/handling)
- Agile, precise handling feel; often fastest dry/wet laps
- Lower noise and better ride comfort scores
- Better value proposition and often superior wear/abrasion
Dry Braking
Looking at data from eight tire tests, the Bridgestone Turanza All Season 6 was better during eight dry braking tests. On average the Bridgestone Turanza All Season 6 stopped the vehicle in 6.48% less distance than the Hankook Kinergy 4S2.
Best In Dry Braking: Bridgestone Turanza All Season 6
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Dry Handling [Km/H]
Looking at data from seven tire tests, the Hankook Kinergy 4S2 was better during five dry handling [km/h] tests. On average the Hankook Kinergy 4S2 was 0.29% faster around a lap than the Bridgestone Turanza All Season 6.
Best In Dry Handling [Km/H]: Hankook Kinergy 4S2
See how the Dry Handling winner was calculated >>
Wet Braking
Looking at data from eight tire tests, the Bridgestone Turanza All Season 6 was better during seven wet braking tests. On average the Bridgestone Turanza All Season 6 stopped the vehicle in 4.54% less distance than the Hankook Kinergy 4S2.
Best In Wet Braking: Bridgestone Turanza All Season 6
See how the Wet Braking winner was calculated >>
Wet Handling [Km/H]
Looking at data from seven tire tests, the Hankook Kinergy 4S2 was better during four wet handling [km/h] tests. On average the Hankook Kinergy 4S2 was 0.04% faster around a wet lap than the Bridgestone Turanza All Season 6.
Best In Wet Handling [Km/H]: Hankook Kinergy 4S2
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Wet Circle
Looking at data from six tire tests, the Bridgestone Turanza All Season 6 and Hankook Kinergy 4S2 performed equally well in wet circle tests.
Best In Wet Circle: Both tires performed equally well
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Straight Aqua
Looking at data from seven tire tests, the Bridgestone Turanza All Season 6 was better during six straight aqua tests. On average the Bridgestone Turanza All Season 6 floated at a 4.64% higher speed than the Hankook Kinergy 4S2.
Best In Straight Aqua: Bridgestone Turanza All Season 6
See how the Straight Aqua winner was calculated >>
Curved Aquaplaning
Looking at data from seven tire tests, the Bridgestone Turanza All Season 6 and Hankook Kinergy 4S2 performed equally well in curved aquaplaning tests.
Best In Curved Aquaplaning: Both tires performed equally well
See how the Curved Aquaplaning winner was calculated >>
Snow Braking
Looking at data from seven tire tests, the Hankook Kinergy 4S2 was better during six snow braking tests. On average the Hankook Kinergy 4S2 stopped the vehicle in 2.76% less distance than the Bridgestone Turanza All Season 6.
Best In Snow Braking: Hankook Kinergy 4S2
See how the Snow Braking winner was calculated >>
Snow Traction
Looking at data from seven tire tests, the Hankook Kinergy 4S2 was better during four snow traction tests. On average the Hankook Kinergy 4S2 had 0.93% better snow traction than the Bridgestone Turanza All Season 6.
Best In Snow Traction: Hankook Kinergy 4S2
See how the Snow Traction winner was calculated >>
Snow Handling [Km/H]
Looking at data from seven tire tests, the Bridgestone Turanza All Season 6 was better during three snow handling [km/h] tests. On average the Bridgestone Turanza All Season 6 was 0.05% faster around a lap than the Hankook Kinergy 4S2.
Best In Snow Handling [Km/H]: Bridgestone Turanza All Season 6
See how the Snow Handling winner was calculated >>
Snow Circle
Looking at data from two tire tests, the Hankook Kinergy 4S2 was better during two snow circle tests. On average the Hankook Kinergy 4S2 provided 3.74% more lateral grip than the Bridgestone Turanza All Season 6.
Best In Snow Circle: Hankook Kinergy 4S2
See how the Snow Circle winner was calculated >>
Snow Slalom
Looking at data from four tire tests, the Hankook Kinergy 4S2 was better during two snow slalom tests. On average the Hankook Kinergy 4S2 was 0.51% faster through a slalom than the Bridgestone Turanza All Season 6.
Best In Snow Slalom: Hankook Kinergy 4S2
See how the Snow Slalom winner was calculated >>
Subj. Comfort
Looking at data from two tire tests, the Hankook Kinergy 4S2 was better during two subj. comfort tests. On average the Hankook Kinergy 4S2 scored 11.92% more points than the Bridgestone Turanza All Season 6.
Best In Subj. Comfort: Hankook Kinergy 4S2
See how the Subj. Comfort winner was calculated >>
Noise
Looking at data from seven tire tests, the Hankook Kinergy 4S2 was better during six noise tests. On average the Hankook Kinergy 4S2 measured 0.82% quieter than the Bridgestone Turanza All Season 6.
Best In Noise: Hankook Kinergy 4S2
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Tire Weight
Looking at data from one tire tests, the Hankook Kinergy 4S2 was better during one tire weight tests. On average the Hankook Kinergy 4S2 weighed 2.15% less than the Bridgestone Turanza All Season 6.
Best In Tire Weight: Hankook Kinergy 4S2
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Wear
Looking at data from two tire tests, the Hankook Kinergy 4S2 was better during one wear tests. On average the Hankook Kinergy 4S2 is predicted to cover 7.98% miles before reaching 1.6mm than the Bridgestone Turanza All Season 6.
Best In Wear: Hankook Kinergy 4S2
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Value
Looking at data from two tire tests, the Hankook Kinergy 4S2 was better during two value tests. On average the Hankook Kinergy 4S2 proved to have a 25.11% better value based on price/1000km than the Bridgestone Turanza All Season 6.
Best In Value: Hankook Kinergy 4S2
See how the Value winner was calculated >>
Rolling Resistance
Looking at data from seven tire tests, the Bridgestone Turanza All Season 6 was better during four rolling resistance tests. On average the Bridgestone Turanza All Season 6 had a 4.9% lower rolling resistance than the Hankook Kinergy 4S2.
Best In Rolling Resistance: Bridgestone Turanza All Season 6
See how the Rolling Resistance winner was calculated >>
Fuel Consumption
Looking at data from one tire tests, the Bridgestone Turanza All Season 6 was better during one fuel consumption tests. On average the Bridgestone Turanza All Season 6 used 4.88% less fuel than the Hankook Kinergy 4S2.
Best In Fuel Consumption: Bridgestone Turanza All Season 6
See how the Fuel Consumption winner was calculated >>
Abrasion
Looking at data from one tire tests, the Hankook Kinergy 4S2 was better during one abrasion tests. On average the Hankook Kinergy 4S2 lost 8.67% less particle wear matter than the Bridgestone Turanza All Season 6.
Best In Abrasion: Hankook Kinergy 4S2
See how the Abrasion winner was calculated >>
Real World Driver Reviews
Bridgestone Turanza All Season 6 Driver Reviews
Drivers generally describe the Bridgestone Turanza All Season 6 as a confidence-inspiring all-season tire with strong wet performance (including good aquaplaning resistance) and very capable dry grip that can feel close to a summer tire. Comfort and refinement are frequently praised, with many finding it quiet and plush for daily touring, alongside solid tread life expectations. A recurring minority drawback is a numb/soft steering feel that reduces "fun" and feedback, with some also noting slightly higher rolling resistance/fuel use and occasional motorway-speed harshness or noise.
Based on 30 reviews with an average rating of 80%
Hankook Kinergy 4S2 Driver Reviews
Across 60 reviews, the Hankook Kinergy 4S2 is generally seen as a strong-value all-season tire with standout wet-road confidence and dependable year-round grip for normal driving. Many drivers report reassuring performance in cold rain and acceptable snow capability for an all-season, along with a comfortable ride and good overall balance. The most recurring drawbacks are noticeable road noise (often a hum/whine at motorway speeds), a softer/less precise handling feel when pushed, and mixed reports on longevity with several users experiencing faster wear or wet-grip drop-off as tread gets lower.
Based on 61 reviews with an average rating of 75%
Conclusion
Hankook delivers the more engaging feel and stronger snow performance overall (wins in snow braking/traction across most tests), with lower noise, better value and often better wear/abrasion. Its compromises show up in longer wet/dry stops and occasionally softer aquaplaning margins. If your winters are real and budgets matter, Hankook shines; if you prioritize all-weather braking security and heavy-rain confidence, Bridgestone leads. The memorable takeaway: Bridgestone stops; Hankook steers.
Key Differences
- Braking security: Bridgestone repeatedly stops shorter in dry and wet; Hankook trails by up to ~8-9% in some sizes
- Aquaplaning: Bridgestone shows higher straight/curved resistance; Hankook occasionally mid-pack
- Snow capability: Hankook generally outperforms on snow braking/traction; Bridgestone is competent but less dominant
- Handling feel: Hankook offers sharper turn-in and higher lap speeds; Bridgestone is precise but more conservative
- Comfort/noise: Hankook usually quieter and more comfortable; Bridgestone can be firmer and louder
- Ownership costs: Hankook often cheaper with better wear/abrasion; Bridgestone can offset with lower fuel in some tests
Overall Winner: Hankook Kinergy 4S2
Based on the tire test data and user reviews we have in our database, the Hankook Kinergy 4S2 has demonstrated better overall performance in this comparison. However, as you can see from the spider diagram above, each tire has its own strengths which should be considered in your final tire buying choice.Similar Comparisons
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Footnote
This page has been developed using tire industry testing best practices. This means we are only comparing tests which have had both tires in the same test.
Why is this important? Tire testing is heavily affected by things like surface grip levels and surface temperature, which means you can only compare values from the same day. During a tire test external condition changes are calculated into the overall results, but it is not possible to calculate this between tire tests performed on different days or at different locations.
As a result you will see other tests on Tire Reviews which feature both the %s and %s, but as they weren't conducted on the same day, the results are not comparable.
Lots of other websites do this sort of tire comparison, Tire Reviews doesn't.