Comparison: Bridgestone Turanza T005 vs. Imperial EcoDriver 5 (2026)

In this comparison, we are comparing a tyre from a manufacturer from Japan (Bridgestone) against a tyre from a manufacturer from Netherlands (Imperial). Generally, Bridgestone summer tyres are slightly better rated (89%) than Imperial (16%). In this particular case, the Bridgestone Turanza T005 has a better rating of 88% compared to 15% of the Imperial EcoDriver 5. The first tyre test of Bridgestone Turanza T005 was done in 2018, compared to 2021 when was the Imperial EcoDriver 5 first tested. Important for this comparison is also the Autoklub ČR 2023 205/55 R16 test, where both the Turanza T005 and the EcoDriver 5 were tested. See more mutual tests below. We also know where Turanza T005 is made - Hungary/Poland/France/Italy.