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Comparison: Bridgestone Turanza T005 vs. Kumho Ecsta HS52 (2026)

2 mutual test(s) with detailed data
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%). In this particular case, the Bridgestone Turanza T005 has a better rating of 88% compared to 76% of the Kumho Ecsta HS52. The first tyre test of Bridgestone Turanza T005 was done in 2018, compared to 2022 when was the Kumho Ecsta HS52 first tested. Important for this comparison is also the Autoklub ČR 2023 205/55 R16 test, where both the Turanza T005 and the Ecsta HS52 were tested. See more mutual tests below. When it comes to comparison, eu labels can be also interesting - 68% of Bridgestone Turanza T005 dimensions has A wet grip rating. Most (77%) of the Kumho Ecsta HS52 also have A wet ratings. We also know where Turanza T005 is made - Hungary/Poland/France/Italy.

Test Profile

Bridgestone
Turanza T005
Kumho
Ecsta HS52
Number of tests
33
10
Best position
#1
#2
Average position
4.1
6.0
Latest test
2025
2026
Available sizes
638
117

Performance comparison

Averaged from 2 tests

Wet Performance
Confidence
Bridgestone Turanza T005
88%
Bridgestone
Turanza T005
Kumho Ecsta HS52
72%
Kumho
Ecsta HS52
Wet Braking
Bridgestone Turanza T005
87%
Kumho Ecsta HS52
71%
Wet Handling
Bridgestone Turanza T005
96%
Kumho Ecsta HS52
76%
Wet Circle Cornering
Bridgestone Turanza T005
98%
Kumho Ecsta HS52
81%
Aquaplaning Longitudinal
Bridgestone Turanza T005
79%
Kumho Ecsta HS52
78%
Aquaplaning Cross
Bridgestone Turanza T005
79%
Kumho Ecsta HS52
56%
Dry Performance
Confidence
Bridgestone Turanza T005
90%
Bridgestone
Turanza T005
Kumho Ecsta HS52
83%
Kumho
Ecsta HS52
Dry Braking
Bridgestone Turanza T005
93%
Kumho Ecsta HS52
89%
Dry Handling
Bridgestone Turanza T005
87%
Kumho Ecsta HS52
77%
Comfort & Noise
Confidence
Bridgestone Turanza T005
73%
Bridgestone
Turanza T005
Kumho Ecsta HS52
78%
Kumho
Ecsta HS52
Noise Exterior
Bridgestone Turanza T005
80%
Kumho Ecsta HS52
80%
Ride Comfort
Bridgestone Turanza T005
66%
Kumho Ecsta HS52
76%
Economy
Confidence
Bridgestone Turanza T005
75%
Bridgestone
Turanza T005
Kumho Ecsta HS52
65%
Kumho
Ecsta HS52
Rolling Resistance
Bridgestone Turanza T005
96%
Kumho Ecsta HS52
61%
Mileage
Bridgestone Turanza T005
53%
Kumho Ecsta HS52
69%

Performance spider chart

Tread pattern comparison

Bridgestone Turanza T005
Kumho Ecsta HS52
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Tests used in comparison

OrganizationSeasonYearDimension
Autoklub ČRAutoklub ČR
Summer
2023205/55 R16View
AutobildAutobild
Summer
2022215/55 R17View

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