Comparison: Bridgestone Turanza T005 vs. Toyo Proxes Comfort vs. Debica Presto HP2 vs. Kumho Ecsta HS52

Today, we will be comparing the Bridgestone Turanza T005 and the Toyo Proxes Comfort, two popular summer tyres in the touring category. Both tyres come from renowned manufacturers, Bridgestone and Toyo, respectively.

The Bridgestone Turanza T005 has received an impressive rating of 89% from us, emphasising its excellent performance. Manufactured in various countries like Hungary, Poland, France and Italy, this tyre has demonstrated strong capabilities, most notably its rolling resistance. Tested by various sources including ADAC and Autobild, the Bridgestone T005 has showcased significant strengths like wet and dry handling, precise steering response, and high efficiency while not reflecting any particular weaknesses.

Bridgestone Turanza T005 major strengths:

• Grip on both wet and dry conditions


• Precise steering behaviour


• High efficiency


• Low rolling resistance

On the other hand, Japan-made Toyo Proxes Comfort has a lower rating of 72%. According to tests, it stands out for its wet handling capabilities and comfort. However, it does have shortcomings in areas like extended wet braking, and average dry and wet handling. Even though it ranked higher than the Bridgestone model in terms of noise and rolling resistance, it did not perform as well in overall comparison tests.

Toyo Proxes Comfort major strengths:

• Low noise


• Excellent rolling resistance


• Good dry braking

In test comparisons undertaken by ADAC and Autobild, the Bridgestone Turanza T005 consistently ranked in the top tier, while the Toyo Proxes Comfort trailed behind slightly. In the ADAC's test, for example, the Turanza T005 came in third out of 18 tyres, with the Proxes Comfort positioning at fifth. In the Autobild test, the Turanza T005 was the 7th among 53 tyres tested, while the Proxes Comfort was the 17th.

In conclusion, while both tyres have their strengths, the Bridgestone Turanza T005 seems to have an edge in terms of overall performance in test analysis. It also outperforms the Toyo Proxes Comfort in many key areas, leading to its higher rating. However, the choice of tyre ultimately depends on individual needs and requirements, so it is always recommended to choose the tyre that best suits your vehicle and driving conditions.