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 (84%) than
Hankook (80%). In this particular case, the Hankook ION FlexClimate has a better rating of 90% compared to 78% of the Bridgestone Turanza 6. The first tyre test of Bridgestone Turanza 6 was done in 2023, compared to 2025 when was the Hankook ION FlexClimate first tested. When it comes to comparison, eu labels can be also interesting - 77% of Bridgestone Turanza 6 has A wet grip rating, whereas 100% of Hankook ION FlexClimate has B rating. We also know where
Turanza 6 is made - Spain.
