Bridgestone Turanza T005 vs Nankang NS2

    2026 test data · 39 independent tests

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    Bridgestone Turanza T005 vs Nankang NS2: the full picture

    This comparison is built only from published independent tests — no manufacturer claims and no sponsored reviews. Between them, the Bridgestone Turanza T005 and Nankang NS2 appear in 39 tests, though they have not yet met head-to-head in the same test. Head-to-head results carry the most weight here, because surface, weather and test car all change between events and make raw numbers from different tests hard to compare directly.

    How the Bridgestone Turanza T005 performs. It takes the win in wet, dry, noise / comfort, mileage, efficiency. Its overall Tire Lab Score is 87/100, based on 38 tests.

    How the Nankang NS2 performs. It does not lead any single category outright in this matchup. It has limited comparative test data, so treat its results as indicative.

    What this means for you. Category wins matter more than the overall score when your driving is weighted toward one condition — a wet-climate commuter should follow the wet braking column, while a high-mileage driver should follow wear and rolling resistance. Also check that both tires are actually offered in your size and load rating: performance can shift between sizes, and availability differs between the European and North American markets.

    Verdict

    The Bridgestone Turanza T005 and Nankang NS2 are closely matched. Pick based on the category that matters most to your driving — wet, dry, comfort, mileage, or price.

    Which one should you buy?

    • You prioritise wet
    • You prioritise dry
    • You prioritise noise / comfort
    • You prefer the Nankang NS2's brand, sizing or price

    Test profile

    MetricBridgestone Turanza T005Nankang NS2
    SegmentTouringTouring
    TypeSummerSummer
    Tests used381
    Best rank#1#6
    Avg rank6.735.0
    Latest test20252020
    Tire Lab Score86.8

    Tire Lab Score

    86.8
    Very Good · Summer
    No score yet

    Performance overview

    Category-by-category results

    CategoryBridgestone Turanza T005Nankang NS2Winner
    💧Wet
    Avg rank 5.9
    10109
    Avg rank 44.0
    Bridgestone Turanza T005
    ☀️Dry
    Avg rank 5.7
    576
    Avg rank 36.0
    Bridgestone Turanza T005
    🔇Noise / Comfort
    Avg rank 6.5
    1067
    No data
    Bridgestone Turanza T005
    📏Mileage
    Avg rank 12.5
    No data
    Bridgestone Turanza T005
    🔋Efficiency
    Avg rank 11.9
    No data
    Bridgestone Turanza T005

    💧 Wet: Bridgestone Turanza T005 vs Nankang NS2

    The Bridgestone Turanza T005 wins this category with an average rank of 5.9, compared to 44.0 for the Nankang NS2.

    ☀️ Dry: Bridgestone Turanza T005 vs Nankang NS2

    The Bridgestone Turanza T005 wins this category with an average rank of 5.7, compared to 36.0 for the Nankang NS2.

    🔇 Noise / Comfort: Bridgestone Turanza T005 vs Nankang NS2

    The Bridgestone Turanza T005 wins this category with an average rank of 6.5, compared to no data for the Nankang NS2.

    📏 Mileage: Bridgestone Turanza T005 vs Nankang NS2

    The Bridgestone Turanza T005 wins this category with an average rank of 12.5, compared to no data for the Nankang NS2.

    🔋 Efficiency: Bridgestone Turanza T005 vs Nankang NS2

    The Bridgestone Turanza T005 wins this category with an average rank of 11.9, compared to no data for the Nankang NS2.

    Frequently asked questions

    Which is better in the wet, Bridgestone Turanza T005 or Nankang NS2?

    Across independent wet-braking tests, the Bridgestone Turanza T005 ranks higher on average than the Nankang NS2.

    Which has shorter dry braking distance?

    The Bridgestone Turanza T005 averages a better dry-braking rank than the Nankang NS2 across the tests where both appeared.

    Which tire is quieter and more comfortable?

    On combined noise and comfort metrics, the Bridgestone Turanza T005 ranks better than the Nankang NS2.

    Which tire lasts longer?

    Based on wear and abrasion testing, the Bridgestone Turanza T005 shows better mileage performance than the Nankang NS2.

    How many tests were used in this comparison?

    Bridgestone Turanza T005 appears in 38 independent tests, Nankang NS2 in 1.

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