Comparison: Nokian WetProof vs. Bridgestone Turanza T005 (2026)

In this comparison, we are comparing a tyre from a manufacturer from Finland (Nokian) against a tyre from a manufacturer from Japan (Bridgestone). Generally, Bridgestone summer tyres are slightly better rated (89%) than Nokian (69%). In this particular case, the Bridgestone Turanza T005 has a better rating of 88% compared to 66% of the Nokian WetProof. The first tyre test of Nokian WetProof was done in 2019, compared to 2018 when was the Bridgestone Turanza T005 first tested. Important for this comparison is also the Autoklub ČR 2023 205/55 R16 test, where both the WetProof and the Turanza T005 were tested. See more mutual tests below. When it comes to comparison, eu labels can be also interesting - 100% of Nokian WetProof dimensions has A wet grip rating. Most (68%) of the Bridgestone Turanza T005 also have A wet ratings. If you wonder where the tyres in question are made, the WetProof is made in Finland and Turanza T005 is made in Hungary/Poland/France/Italy.