In this comparison, we are comparing a tyre from a manufacturer from Japan (
Bridgestone) against a tyre from a manufacturer from South Korea (
Hankook). Generally,
Bridgestone summer tyres are slightly better rated (86%) than
Hankook (82%). In this particular case, the Hankook Kinergy 4S2 has a better rating of 83% compared to 79% of the Bridgestone Turanza 6. The first tyre test of Bridgestone Turanza 6 was done in 2023, compared to 2025 when was the Hankook Kinergy 4S2 first tested. We also know where
Turanza 6 is made - Spain.