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Bridgestone vs. Hankook Tyres
Bridgestone and Hankook are two of the most popular brands in the Australasian region and beyond.
Bridgestone is currently the top tyre manufacturer worldwide in terms of sales - and has been in front of the pack for over a decade.
Hankook, on the other hand, is a very popular value for money brand that has been making waves in and out of the auto industry for almost 80 years.
As the old adage goes, "You get what you pay for.." but in terms of these two tyre brands, just what are you paying for and which is the better tyre brand for your needs?
It's a Japan (Bridgestone) vs South Korea (Hankook) headline fight as we break down each brand and compare them for you.
Bridgestone is currently the top tyre manufacturer worldwide in terms of sales - and has been in front of the pack for over a decade.
Hankook, on the other hand, is a very popular value for money brand that has been making waves in and out of the auto industry for almost 80 years.
As the old adage goes, "You get what you pay for.." but in terms of these two tyre brands, just what are you paying for and which is the better tyre brand for your needs?
It's a Japan (Bridgestone) vs South Korea (Hankook) headline fight as we break down each brand and compare them for you.
Bridgestone: A Passion for Excellence
Bridgestone is currently the world's biggest tyre manufacturer in the world.
With a rich history dating back 91 years, this Japanese brand is a household name and one of the top performing brands in our customer satisfaction ratings for new car tyres.
It's approach to tyre production is extremely flexible, regularly listening to customer needs while anticipating motoring trends that reflect in it's line of innovative tyres.
Yep. Their tyres simply rock, providing safe and reliable performance on the road whatever you drive.
Coming in at less than $100 each, Bridgestone’s range of small car tyres has the
cheap tyre market covered, while their most expensive performance sports car tyres will cost you a week’s wages. (If you can afford the car, then you can afford the very best tyres)!
They have also embraced sustainable production methods and produce an affordable line of eco-friendly green tyres.
With a rich history dating back 91 years, this Japanese brand is a household name and one of the top performing brands in our customer satisfaction ratings for new car tyres.
It's approach to tyre production is extremely flexible, regularly listening to customer needs while anticipating motoring trends that reflect in it's line of innovative tyres.
Yep. Their tyres simply rock, providing safe and reliable performance on the road whatever you drive.
Coming in at less than $100 each, Bridgestone’s range of small car tyres has the
They have also embraced sustainable production methods and produce an affordable line of eco-friendly green tyres.
Hankook: Driving Emotion
The Korean-owned Hankook Tyre Company is one of the fastest growing in the world, leading in design and performance across all motoring genres – small cars, utes, SUVs, 4x4 off-road vehicles and high performance sports cars, as well as racing sponsorships.
Hankook is the current tyre supplier for the Formula1 - W series.
With tyres starting below $100, Hankook provides a range of tyres suited to everyday drivers, while its performance range is priced higher, with the most expensive coming in at around $500 per tyre.
Reviews for its wide range of tyre models - including some of its off-road patterns - available on Tyroola are positive and often note their durability and how well they handle in various weather conditions.
Hankook also produces an eco-friendly tyre line (Kinergy) that provides fuel-efficient performance at a lower price point.
Hankook is the current tyre supplier for the Formula1 - W series.
With tyres starting below $100, Hankook provides a range of tyres suited to everyday drivers, while its performance range is priced higher, with the most expensive coming in at around $500 per tyre.
Reviews for its wide range of tyre models - including some of its off-road patterns - available on Tyroola are positive and often note their durability and how well they handle in various weather conditions.
Hankook also produces an eco-friendly tyre line (Kinergy) that provides fuel-efficient performance at a lower price point.
So What Should You Choose?
Choosing between Bridgestone and Hankook is no easy feat.
Both have a lot going for it - with a proven track record of tyre reliability and affordability.
However, at the end of the day, despite advances in tyre technology, tread life is finite and will vary by car type, tyre type (such as all-season or high-performance), driving aggressiveness and even road and weather conditions.
Throughout the lifetime of your car, you will need to replace your tyres several times… Nothing lasts forever!
As we've said before, what matters most when choosing the right tyre brand is that it matches your specific driving needs and style.
Both have a lot going for it - with a proven track record of tyre reliability and affordability.
However, at the end of the day, despite advances in tyre technology, tread life is finite and will vary by car type, tyre type (such as all-season or high-performance), driving aggressiveness and even road and weather conditions.
Throughout the lifetime of your car, you will need to replace your tyres several times… Nothing lasts forever!
As we've said before, what matters most when choosing the right tyre brand is that it matches your specific driving needs and style.
