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