Comparison: Bridgestone Turanza T005 vs. Hankook ION FlexClimate

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 88% of the Bridgestone Turanza T005. The first tyre test of Bridgestone Turanza T005 was done in 2018, compared to 2025 when was the Hankook ION FlexClimate first tested. When it comes to comparison, eu labels can be also interesting - 68% of Bridgestone Turanza T005 has A wet grip rating, whereas 100% of Hankook ION FlexClimate has B rating. We also know where Turanza T005 is made - Hungary/Poland/France/Italy.