Comparison: Kumho Ecsta HS52 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%). In this particular case, the Bridgestone Turanza T005 has a better rating of 88% compared to 76% of the Kumho Ecsta HS52. The first tyre test of Kumho Ecsta HS52 was done in 2022, 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 Ecsta HS52 and the Turanza T005 were tested. See more mutual tests below. When it comes to comparison, eu labels can be also interesting - 77% of Kumho Ecsta HS52 dimensions has A wet grip rating. Most (68%) of the Bridgestone Turanza T005 also have A wet ratings.