Comparison: Bridgestone Turanza All Season 6 vs. Hankook Kinergy 4S2

Comparing the Bridgestone Turanza All Season 6 and the Hankook Kinergy 4S2 across major European tests shows a clear overall leader and helps drivers choose the right all-season tyre for mixed conditions. Below we summarise test positions, strengths and weaknesses and give a concise verdict based on aggregated results and our ratings.

Quick links: Bridgestone Turanza All Season 6 (manufacturer: Bridgestone) — Hankook Kinergy 4S2 (manufacturer: Hankook).

Test summary & positions

• Our overall ratings: Bridgestone 90% vs Hankook 83%.


• Autobild (15 tyres): Hankook finished 5th, Bridgestone 6th — both competitive in the middle of the field.


• A separate AUTOBILD test (9 tyres): Bridgestone placed 3rd, Hankook 6th — Bridgestone stronger in a tighter comparison.


• Die Reifentester (8 tyres): Bridgestone 2nd, Hankook 7th — here Bridgestone is clearly ahead.

Bridgestone Turanza All Season 6 — strengths & weaknesses

• Strengths: Excellent dry performance and handling, very good dry braking, strong longitudinal aquaplaning resistance and balanced wet handling. Test notes highlight low noise, good comfort and low rolling resistance, making it an attractive choice for everyday use and long journeys.


• Weaknesses: Slightly longer wet braking in some tests and snow grip lags behind the absolute top all-season performers (though clearly better than a summer tyre on snow).


• Consistency: High and consistent placings across tests (2nd–6th) indicate well-rounded performance and reliability.

Hankook Kinergy 4S2 — strengths & weaknesses

• Strengths: Very strong dry handling — described as “almost at summer tyre level” in dry cornering — and good winter characteristics, with short braking distances on snow.


• Weaknesses: Some vulnerability in wet conditions: minor weaknesses in curve aquaplaning and overall wet performance that make it slightly weaker than the test winners on wet roads.


• Consistency: Results are mixed (positions 5th–7th), showing excellent dry/snow capability but less dominance in wet-focused evaluations.

Head-to-head verdict

Recommendation: Choose the Bridgestone if you want a balanced, quiet, fuel-efficient all-season tyre with strong wet and dry credentials. Choose the Hankook if dry handling and confident snow braking are your top priorities and you accept a small compromise on wet performance.

Note: Neither model has been replaced — there is currently no listed successor for these exact model pages.