Comparison: Bridgestone Turanza T005 vs. Maxxis Premitra HP5 (2026)

In this comparison, we are comparing a tyre from a manufacturer from Japan (Bridgestone) against a tyre from a manufacturer from Taiwan (Maxxis). Generally, Bridgestone summer tyres are slightly better rated (89%) than Maxxis (67%). In this particular case, the Bridgestone Turanza T005 has a better rating of 88% compared to 52% of the Maxxis Premitra HP5. The first tyre test of Bridgestone Turanza T005 was done in 2018, compared to 2017 when was the Maxxis Premitra HP5 first tested. Important for this comparison is also the Promobil 2022 235/55 R17 test, where both the Turanza T005 and the Premitra HP5 were tested. See more mutual tests below. We also know where Turanza T005 is made - Hungary/Poland/France/Italy.