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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
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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

These tyres were not tested together. The comparison below is inferred from separate tests by normalizing both tyres against 24 shared benchmark tyres, so treat it as an estimate.

Dry
Confidence
Bridgestone Turanza T005
97%
Nexen N blue HD Plus
87%
Dry braking
Bridgestone Turanza T005
98%
Nexen N blue HD Plus
95%
Dry handling
Bridgestone Turanza T005
98%
Nexen N blue HD Plus
94%
Dry handling - objective
Bridgestone Turanza T005
93%
Nexen N blue HD Plus
85%
Dry lane changing
Bridgestone Turanza T005
97%
Nexen N blue HD Plus
79%
Dry steering response
Bridgestone Turanza T005
100%
Nexen N blue HD Plus
80%
Wet
Confidence
Bridgestone Turanza T005
96%
Nexen N blue HD Plus
87%
Aquaplaning - cross
Bridgestone Turanza T005
92%
Nexen N blue HD Plus
94%
Aquaplaning - longitudal
Bridgestone Turanza T005
93%
Nexen N blue HD Plus
86%
Wet braking
Bridgestone Turanza T005
95%
Nexen N blue HD Plus
85%
Wet handling
Bridgestone Turanza T005
98%
Nexen N blue HD Plus
79%
Wet handling - objective
Bridgestone Turanza T005
99%
Nexen N blue HD Plus
94%
Wet side guide
Bridgestone Turanza T005
96%
Nexen N blue HD Plus
81%
Comfort
Confidence
Bridgestone Turanza T005
90%
Nexen N blue HD Plus
96%
Exterior noise
Bridgestone Turanza T005
86%
Nexen N blue HD Plus
95%
Interior noise
Bridgestone Turanza T005
97%
Nexen N blue HD Plus
94%
Comfort
Bridgestone Turanza T005
88%
Nexen N blue HD Plus
100%
Costs
Confidence
Bridgestone Turanza T005
91%
Nexen N blue HD Plus
90%
Mileage
Bridgestone Turanza T005
92%
Nexen N blue HD Plus
87%
Rolling resistance
Bridgestone Turanza T005
100%
Nexen N blue HD Plus
90%
Price/value
Bridgestone Turanza T005
80%
Nexen N blue HD Plus
94%

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Mutual Tests Available
These tyres were tested together in 4 test(s). Click to view detailed head-to-head results.

Mutual tests

OrganizationSeasonYearDimension
AutobildAutobild
Summer
2021205/55 R16View
AutobildAutobild
Summer
2021205/55 R16View
AutoMotorSportAutoMotorSport
Summer
2019215/55 R17View
AutobildAutobild
Summer
2018195/65 R15View

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