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

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