Bridgestone WeatherPeak vs Hankook Kinergy 4S2: the full picture
This comparison is built only from published independent tests — no manufacturer claims and no sponsored reviews. Between them, the Bridgestone WeatherPeak and Hankook Kinergy 4S2 appear in 28 tests, though they have not yet met head-to-head in the same test. Head-to-head results carry the most weight here, because surface, weather and test car all change between events and make raw numbers from different tests hard to compare directly.
How the Bridgestone WeatherPeak performs. It takes the win in wet, snow, ice, noise / comfort. Its overall Tire Lab Score is 70/100, based on 3 tests.
How the Hankook Kinergy 4S2 performs. It takes the win in dry, mileage, efficiency. Its overall Tire Lab Score is 89/100, based on 25 tests.
What this means for you. Category wins matter more than the overall score when your driving is weighted toward one condition — a wet-climate commuter should follow the wet braking column, while a high-mileage driver should follow wear and rolling resistance. Also check that both tires are actually offered in your size and load rating: performance can shift between sizes, and availability differs between the European and North American markets.
Verdict
The Hankook Kinergy 4S2 is the stronger all-round choice, leading in dry and Tire Lab Score. The Bridgestone WeatherPeak still wins on wet, making it the right pick if that matters most to you.
Which one should you buy?
- You prioritise wet
- You prioritise snow
- You prioritise ice
Choose Hankook Kinergy 4S2 if
- You prioritise dry
- You prioritise mileage
- You prioritise efficiency
Test profile
| Metric | Bridgestone WeatherPeak | Hankook Kinergy 4S2 |
|---|---|---|
| Segment | Touring | Touring |
| Type | All Season | All Season |
| Tests used | 3 | 25 |
| Best rank | #1 | #1 |
| Avg rank | 5.1 | 6.1 |
| Latest test | 2025 | 2025 |
| Tire Lab Score | 69.5 | 88.8 |
Tire Lab Score
Bridgestone WeatherPeak
Hankook Kinergy 4S2
Performance overview
Category-by-category results
| Category | Bridgestone WeatherPeak | Hankook Kinergy 4S2 | Winner |
|---|---|---|---|
| 💧Wet | Avg rank 5.3 22 | Avg rank 5.7 6106 | Bridgestone WeatherPeak |
| ☀️Dry | Avg rank 6.4 2 | Avg rank 5.2 364 | Hankook Kinergy 4S2 |
| ❄️Snow | Avg rank 4.2 23 | Avg rank 5.5 53 | Bridgestone WeatherPeak |
| 🧊Ice | Avg rank 6.0 | Avg rank 13.0 | Bridgestone WeatherPeak |
| 🔇Noise / Comfort | Avg rank 5.0 1 | Avg rank 5.9 48 | Bridgestone WeatherPeak |
| 📏Mileage | No data | Avg rank 8.4 3 | Hankook Kinergy 4S2 |
| 🔋Efficiency | Avg rank 6.0 | Avg rank 4.6 143 | Hankook Kinergy 4S2 |
💧 Wet: Bridgestone WeatherPeak vs Hankook Kinergy 4S2
The Bridgestone WeatherPeak wins this category with an average rank of 5.3, compared to 5.7 for the Hankook Kinergy 4S2.
☀️ Dry: Bridgestone WeatherPeak vs Hankook Kinergy 4S2
The Hankook Kinergy 4S2 wins this category with an average rank of 5.2, compared to 6.4 for the Bridgestone WeatherPeak.
❄️ Snow: Bridgestone WeatherPeak vs Hankook Kinergy 4S2
The Bridgestone WeatherPeak wins this category with an average rank of 4.2, compared to 5.5 for the Hankook Kinergy 4S2.
🧊 Ice: Bridgestone WeatherPeak vs Hankook Kinergy 4S2
The Bridgestone WeatherPeak wins this category with an average rank of 6.0, compared to 13.0 for the Hankook Kinergy 4S2.
🔇 Noise / Comfort: Bridgestone WeatherPeak vs Hankook Kinergy 4S2
The Bridgestone WeatherPeak wins this category with an average rank of 5.0, compared to 5.9 for the Hankook Kinergy 4S2.
📏 Mileage: Bridgestone WeatherPeak vs Hankook Kinergy 4S2
The Hankook Kinergy 4S2 wins this category with an average rank of 8.4, compared to no data for the Bridgestone WeatherPeak.
🔋 Efficiency: Bridgestone WeatherPeak vs Hankook Kinergy 4S2
The Hankook Kinergy 4S2 wins this category with an average rank of 4.6, compared to 6.0 for the Bridgestone WeatherPeak.
Frequently asked questions
Which is better in the wet, Bridgestone WeatherPeak or Hankook Kinergy 4S2?
Across independent wet-braking tests, the Bridgestone WeatherPeak ranks higher on average than the Hankook Kinergy 4S2.
Which has shorter dry braking distance?
The Hankook Kinergy 4S2 averages a better dry-braking rank than the Bridgestone WeatherPeak across the tests where both appeared.
Which tire is quieter and more comfortable?
On combined noise and comfort metrics, the Bridgestone WeatherPeak ranks better than the Hankook Kinergy 4S2.
Which tire lasts longer?
Based on wear and abrasion testing, the Hankook Kinergy 4S2 shows better mileage performance than the Bridgestone WeatherPeak.
How many tests were used in this comparison?
Bridgestone WeatherPeak appears in 3 independent tests, Hankook Kinergy 4S2 in 25.
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Data aggregated from independent testing organizations including ADAC, Auto Bild, TCS, and Auto Motor und Sport. Read our methodology →