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1. Bridgestone Turanza T005 Premium2. Nexen N Blue 5 Lowcost
Comparison: Nexen N Blue 5 vs. Bridgestone Turanza T005
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In this comparison, we are comparing a tyre from a manufacturer from South Korea (Nexen) against a tyre from a manufacturer from Japan (Bridgestone). Generally, Bridgestone summer tyres are slightly better rated (86%) than Nexen (67%). The first tyre test of Nexen N Blue 5 was done in 2025, compared to 2018 when was the Bridgestone Turanza T005 first tested. Important for this comparison is also the motor 2025 205/55 R16 test, where both the N Blue 5 and the Turanza T005 were tested.
| # | Nexen N Blue 5
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Number of sizes available
Number of tests
Best position in test
Worst position in test
Average position in tests
Year of the last test
Best rating in test
1. Bridgestone Turanza T005 Exemplary
Worst rating in test
Wet
(Overall rating)Wet braking
Wet circle cornering
Aquaplaning - cross
Wet handling
Aquaplaning - longitudal
Wet braking according to EU label
Dry
(Overall rating)Dry braking
Dry handling
Comfort
(Overall rating)Exterior noise
Comfort
Outside noise accoring to EU label
Costs
(Overall rating)Rolling resistance
Fuel consumption according to EU label
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Dimensions and prices
Mutual tests
| Name | Points total | Wet | Dry | ||||
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| Best values in test | 206,7 | 82,5 | 93,3 | ||||
| Nexen N Blue 5 | 201,0 | 96,4 | 95,5 | ||||
| Bridgestone Turanza T005 Rating: Recommended | 202,3 | 96,2 | 97 | ||||
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