76
/ 100
Objective (60%)
68/100
1 professional test
User signal (40%)
80/100
19 owner reviews
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Head-to-head
Updated September 2026
Bridgestone Turanza QuietTrack vs Hankook Kinergy GT — Compared (September 2026)
Our Relative Score blends 60% objective test data with 40% owner-review signal — so any two tires can be compared even if they were never tested on the same day.
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60
/ 100
Objective (60%)
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No test data yet
User signal (40%)
24/100
Owner ratings
Prices change daily — check the retailer for your size.
VerdictWinner: Bridgestone Turanza QuietTrack — better wet, comfort and noise. It leads or ties in every category we score.
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Category breakdown
7 categories, side by side
Each bar is the Relative Score for that category. Expand a tile to see the test results and owner ratings behind it.
Dry
Score (0–100)
Why this score
| Source | Turanza QuietTrack | Kinergy GT |
|---|---|---|
| Professional tests (TWG score) | 64 | – |
| Tire Rack owners | 91 | 72 |
| Tyre Reviews owners | 79 | – |
| SimpleTire owners | 95 | – |
Wet
Score (0–100)
Turanza QuietTrack leads by 24
Why this score
| Source | Turanza QuietTrack | Kinergy GT |
|---|---|---|
| Professional tests (TWG score) | 84 | – |
| Tire Rack owners | 87 | 60 |
| Tyre Reviews owners | 73 | – |
| SimpleTire owners | 93 | – |
Snow
Score (0–100)
Turanza QuietTrack leads by 18
Why this score
| Source | Turanza QuietTrack | Kinergy GT |
|---|---|---|
| Professional tests (TWG score) | 39 | – |
| Tire Rack owners | 71 | 36 |
| Tyre Reviews owners | 52 | – |
| SimpleTire owners | 83 | – |
Comfort
Score (0–100)
Turanza QuietTrack leads by 24
Why this score
| Source | Turanza QuietTrack | Kinergy GT |
|---|---|---|
| Tire Rack owners | 87 | 63 |
| Tyre Reviews owners | 76 | – |
| SimpleTire owners | 99 | – |
Noise
Score (0–100)
Turanza QuietTrack leads by 24
Why this score
| Source | Turanza QuietTrack | Kinergy GT |
|---|---|---|
| SimpleTire owners | 88 | – |
Treadwear
Score (0–100)
Turanza QuietTrack leads by 18
Why this score
| Source | Turanza QuietTrack | Kinergy GT |
|---|---|---|
| Tire Rack owners | 72 | 50 |
| Tyre Reviews owners | 32 | – |
| SimpleTire owners | 93 | – |
Handling
Score (0–100)
Why this score
| Source | Turanza QuietTrack | Kinergy GT |
|---|---|---|
| Tyre Reviews owners | 74 | – |
Scores at a glance
| Category | Bridgestone Turanza QuietTrack | Hankook Kinergy GT |
|---|---|---|
| Relative Score | 76 | 60 |
| Dry | 74 | 74 |
| Wet | 84 | 60 |
| Snow | 52 | 34 |
| Comfort | 90 | 66 |
| Noise | 87 | 63 |
| Treadwear | 70 | 52 |
| Handling | 74 | 74 |
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Headline score
76
/ 100
Tire A
60
/ 100
Tire B
From owners
Pros, cons & observations
Themes extracted from owner reviews across retailers and review sites — not the opinion of TireWheelGuide.
The Bridgestone Turanza QUIETTRACK is highly regarded for its exceptional ride comfort and cabin noise reduction, making it a popular choice for daily commuters seeking a premium touring experience. However, user consensus is sharply divided regarding tread longevity and winter performance, with significant reports of premature wear and poor traction in snowy conditions.
Pros
- Industry-leading noise reduction and quiet operation
- Smooth and comfortable ride quality
- Reliable dry and wet road handling
- Strong value proposition when purchased during promotional events
Cons
- Significant underperformance in snow and winter conditions
- Inconsistent tread life, with multiple reports failing to meet the 80,000-mile warranty
- Increased road noise as the tread wears down
- Varying noise levels depending on road surface composition
Observations
- Users with low-profile tires on vehicles like the Kia Niro reported significant improvements in ride quality over OEM tires.
- Owners of older sedans, such as the 2014 Hyundai Elantra, noted that these tires effectively complemented aftermarket soundproofing efforts.
Not enough owner reviews yet to extract themes.
Specifications
Specs side by side
| Attribute | A · Bridgestone Turanza QuietTrack | B · Hankook Kinergy GT |
|---|---|---|
| Category | All Season Premium Touring tires | Grand Touring All-Season |
| Vehicle type | Passenger Car / Crossover | Passenger Car / Crossover |
| Sizes available | 29 | — |
| Rim diameters | 15″ – 19″ | — |
| Tread depth | 10/32″ | — |
| UTQG | 800 A A | — |
| Treadwear warranty | 80,000 mi | — |
| Sidewall | Blackwall | — |
| Max pressure | 44 psi | — |
Final verdict
Which one should you actually buy?
76
/ 100
Bridgestone
60
/ 100
Hankook
Winner: Bridgestone Turanza QuietTrack — better wet, comfort and noise. It leads or ties in every category we score.
Pick tire A
Your priority is wet-weather safety
Bridgestone Turanza QuietTrack scores 84 vs 60 on wet.
Pick tire A
You want the most comfortable ride
Bridgestone Turanza QuietTrack scores 90 vs 66 on comfort.
Pick tire A
You want a quieter cabin
Bridgestone Turanza QuietTrack scores 87 vs 63 on noise.
Pick tire A
You drive through snowy winters
Bridgestone Turanza QuietTrack scores 52 vs 34 on snow.
Tire A · Bridgestone Turanza QuietTrack
Tire B · Hankook Kinergy GT
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How do we compare tires?
Every category score blends two independent signals. 60% comes from professional tire tests (braking distances, lap times, noise measurements) normalized against the best tire in each test and weighted toward recent tests. 40% comes from thousands of owner reviews collected from retailers and review sites. When a tire has only one of the two, we use what exists and say so.
Community buzz from Reddit and forums is shown for context only — it never changes the score.