Comparison: Bridgestone Turanza T005 vs. Kumho Ecsta HS51 (2026)

In this comparison, we are comparing a tyre from a manufacturer from Japan (Bridgestone) against a tyre from a manufacturer from South Korea (Kumho). Generally, Bridgestone summer tyres are slightly better rated (89%) than Kumho (70%). The first tyre test of Bridgestone Turanza T005 was done in 2018, compared to 2016 when was the Kumho Ecsta HS51 first tested. Important for this comparison is also the Autobild 2021 205/55 R16 test, where both the Turanza T005 and the Ecsta HS51 were tested. See more mutual tests below. When it comes to comparison, eu labels can be also interesting - 61% of Bridgestone Turanza T005 has A wet grip rating, whereas 88% of Kumho Ecsta HS51 has B rating. If you wonder where the tyres in question are made, the Turanza T005 is made in Hungary/Poland/France/Italy and Ecsta HS51 is made in China.