Comparison: Bridgestone Turanza T005 vs. Hankook Kinergy eco2 K435 (2026)

In this comparison, we are comparing a tyre from a manufacturer from Japan (Bridgestone) against a tyre from a manufacturer from South Korea (Hankook). Generally, Bridgestone summer tyres are slightly better rated (89%) than Hankook (85%). The first tyre test of Bridgestone Turanza T005 was done in 2018, compared to 2019 when was the Hankook Kinergy eco2 K435 first tested. Important for this comparison is also the Firmenauto 2021 195/55 R16 test, where both the Turanza T005 and the Kinergy eco2 K435 were tested. See more mutual tests below. When it comes to comparison, eu labels can be also interesting - 61% of Bridgestone Turanza T005 has A wet grip rating, whereas 66% of Hankook Kinergy eco2 K435 has B rating. We also know where Turanza T005 is made - Hungary/Poland/France/Italy.