Comparison: Kumho Ecsta HS51 vs. Bridgestone Turanza T005 (2026)

In this comparison, we are comparing a tyre from a manufacturer from South Korea (Kumho) against a tyre from a manufacturer from Japan (Bridgestone). Generally, Bridgestone summer tyres are slightly better rated (89%) than Kumho (70%). The first tyre test of Kumho Ecsta HS51 was done in 2016, compared to 2018 when was the Bridgestone Turanza T005 first tested. Important for this comparison is also the Autobild 2021 205/55 R16 test, where both the Ecsta HS51 and the Turanza T005 were tested. See more mutual tests below. When it comes to comparison, eu labels can be also interesting - 67% of Kumho Ecsta HS51 has B wet grip rating, whereas 69% of Bridgestone Turanza T005 has A rating. If you wonder where the tyres in question are made, the Ecsta HS51 is made in China and Turanza T005 is made in Hungary/Poland/France/Italy.