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Comparison: Bridgestone Turanza T005 vs. Nexen N blue HD Plus (2026)

Bridgestone Turanza T005Premium
BridgestoneBridgestone

Turanza T005

8.8
R14 – R23
VS
Nexen N blue HD Plus
NexenNexen

N blue HD Plus

R13 – R17
2 mutual test(s) with detailed data
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In this comparison, we are comparing a tyre from a manufacturer from Japan (Bridgestone) against a tyre from a manufacturer from South Korea (Nexen). Generally, Bridgestone summer tyres are slightly better rated (89%) than Nexen (65%). The first tyre test of Bridgestone Turanza T005 was done in 2018, compared to 2016 when was the Nexen N blue HD Plus first tested. Important for this comparison is also the Autobild 2021 205/55 R16 test, where both the Turanza T005 and the N blue HD Plus were tested. See more mutual tests below. We also know where Turanza T005 is made - Hungary/Poland/France/Italy.

Test Profile

Bridgestone
Turanza T005
Nexen
N blue HD Plus
Number of tests
33
10
Best position
#1
#1
Average position
4.1
13.6
Latest test
2025
2021
Available sizes
638
440

Performance comparison

Averaged from 2 tests

Wet Performance
Confidence
Bridgestone Turanza T005
77%
Bridgestone
Turanza T005
Nexen N blue HD Plus
65%
Nexen
N blue HD Plus
Wet Braking
Bridgestone Turanza T005
69%
Nexen N blue HD Plus
65%
Wet Handling
Bridgestone Turanza T005
87%
Nexen N blue HD Plus
54%
Aquaplaning Longitudinal
Bridgestone Turanza T005
67%
Nexen N blue HD Plus
62%
Aquaplaning Cross
Bridgestone Turanza T005
84%
Nexen N blue HD Plus
78%
Dry Performance
Confidence
Bridgestone Turanza T005
89%
Bridgestone
Turanza T005
Nexen N blue HD Plus
67%
Nexen
N blue HD Plus
Dry Braking
Bridgestone Turanza T005
83%
Nexen N blue HD Plus
72%
Dry Handling
Bridgestone Turanza T005
84%
Nexen N blue HD Plus
74%
Dry Lane Change
Bridgestone Turanza T005
89%
Nexen N blue HD Plus
67%
Dry Steering Reaction
Bridgestone Turanza T005
100%
Nexen N blue HD Plus
56%
Comfort & Noise
Confidence
Bridgestone Turanza T005
70%
Bridgestone
Turanza T005
Nexen N blue HD Plus
81%
Nexen
N blue HD Plus
Noise Exterior
Bridgestone Turanza T005
75%
Nexen N blue HD Plus
75%
Noise Interior
Bridgestone Turanza T005
78%
Nexen N blue HD Plus
78%
Ride Comfort
Bridgestone Turanza T005
56%
Nexen N blue HD Plus
91%
Economy
Confidence
Bridgestone Turanza T005
80%
Bridgestone
Turanza T005
Nexen N blue HD Plus
55%
Nexen
N blue HD Plus
Rolling Resistance
Bridgestone Turanza T005
98%
Nexen N blue HD Plus
56%
Mileage
Bridgestone Turanza T005
61%
Nexen N blue HD Plus
53%

Performance spider chart

Tests used in comparison

OrganizationSeasonYearDimension
AutobildAutobild
Summer
2021205/55 R16View
AutoMotorSportAutoMotorSport
Summer
2019215/55 R17View

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