Bridgestone Turanza T001 review
Relative score 60% tests + 40% owners
Owners 59 · 2,185 reviews analysed Road tests 73 · 27 tests
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The Bridgestone Turanza T001 receives a mix of polarized opinions, frequently serving as an original equipment manufacturer (OEM) fitment. While many drivers praise its stable dry and wet handling, comfort, and low noise on highways, a significant portion of reviewers express strong disappointment regarding rapid front-tire wear and subpar wet-weather traction.
Owners rate it 13.5 points lower than the instrumented road tests do — see the two score breakdowns below for where they disagree.
Two scoring systems, side by side
Owner scores come from reviews found online; road-test scores come from instrumented tests. Where they disagree, it is usually a discipline owners rarely push to the limit.
How scores work
- Relative score
- 0–100. Blends road tests (60%) and owner reviews (40%) category by category, the same way on every TireWheelGuide page. With only one of the two, the missing half is estimated from it, so the score stays closer to average. It needs at least one road test or five owner reviews.
- Road tests
- 0–100 per score, from published tests, newer tests counting more. Each result is compared with every other tire in the same test, so a win against a strong field counts for more. The average tested tire gets 70, the best 100; with only one or two tests a tire stays nearer 70. The discipline rows show % of the best tire in that test.
- Owner reviews
- 0–100 from the owner reviews we found online, adjusted for how generously each site rates and scaled like the road tests: the average tested tire gets 70. With only a few reviews a tire stays near the average.
By owner reviews
59/100From 2,185 owner reviews analysed, scaled like the road tests: the average tested tire gets 70.
By road tests
73/100Scaled across every tested tire: the average gets 70, the best 100.
Bridgestone Turanza T001 specs & sizes
Prices vary by size, so each one links out separately.
| Specifications | |
|---|---|
| Sidewall | Blackwall |
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What owners like and dislike
Themes extracted from 2,185 owner reviews found online.
The Bridgestone Turanza T001 receives a mix of polarized opinions, frequently serving as an original equipment manufacturer (OEM) fitment. While many drivers praise its stable dry and wet handling, comfort, and low noise on highways, a significant portion of reviewers express strong disappointment regarding rapid front-tire wear and subpar wet-weather traction.
Pros
- Good dry grip and stable highway handling
- Comfortable ride quality with low road noise on many surfaces
- Solid steering feedback and direct road feel
- Favorable fuel economy and low rolling resistance
Cons
- Accelerated and uneven tread wear, particularly on front or drive wheels
- Inconsistent or poor wet grip, with several users reporting aquaplaning risks
- Stiff sidewalls leading to a harsh or firm ride over uneven surfaces
- Prone to tramlining and following road cambers
Worth knowing
- Front-wheel-drive (FWD) vehicles and hatchbacks frequently exhibited notably faster front tire wear compared to rear sets.
- Drivers on uneven or poorly paved roads noted that the stiffer sidewalls and hard rubber compound reduced comfort and increased cabin noise.
Reviews from our readers
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27 published test appearances
Placement within each field. Open a test for the discipline-by-discipline result.
2018 Gute Fahrt Summer tire Test · 205/55 R16
5th of 12
| Discipline | Placement | Field position |
|---|---|---|
| Wet Braking | 1st of 12 | |
| Dry Braking | 6th of 12 | |
| Rolling Resistance | 10th of 12 | |
| Straight Aqua | 1st of 12 |
Source: Gute Fahrt
2016 AMS SUV / 4x4 tire Test · 215/60 R17
8th of 9
Only the final ranking was published for this test, not the results per discipline.
Source: Auto Motor und Sport
2016 AutoBild Summer tire Test · 205/55 R16
9th of 15
Only the final ranking was published for this test, not the results per discipline.
Source: Auto Bild
2016 Market Overview - Braking Test · 205/55 R16
8th of 50
Only the final ranking was published for this test, not the results per discipline.
2016 GTU Performance Summer tire Test · 225/45 R17
7th of 14
Only the final ranking was published for this test, not the results per discipline.
Source: GTÜ
2016 ADAC tire Test - 185/65 R15 · 185/65 R15
12th of 16
Only the final ranking was published for this test, not the results per discipline.
Source: ADAC
2015 Auto Express tire Test · 225/45 R17
9th of 11
Only the final ranking was published for this test, not the results per discipline.
Source: Auto Express
2015 Auto Review Summer tire Test · 225/45 R17
8th of 9
Only the final ranking was published for this test, not the results per discipline.
Source: Autoreview
2015 Auto Bild Top 18 Summer tire Test · 185/60 R15
8th of 18
Only the final ranking was published for this test, not the results per discipline.
Source: Auto Bild
2015 AMS Performance tire Test · 225/50 R17
8th of 9
Only the final ranking was published for this test, not the results per discipline.
Source: Auto Motor und Sport
2015 AZ 225/40 R18 Summer tire Test · 225/40 R18
7th of 14
Only the final ranking was published for this test, not the results per discipline.
2015 Market Overview - Braking Test · 185/50 R15
4th of 52
Only the final ranking was published for this test, not the results per discipline.
2015 European tire Test 205/55 R16 · 205/55 R16
6th of 19
Only the final ranking was published for this test, not the results per discipline.
2014 Auto Express Summer tire Test · 205/55 R16
6th of 10
Only the final ranking was published for this test, not the results per discipline.
Source: Auto Express
2014 Auto Review Summer tire Test - 205/55 R16 · 205/55 R16
9th of 16
Only the final ranking was published for this test, not the results per discipline.
Source: Autoreview
2014 AMS Summer tire Test - 205/55 R16 · 205/55 R16
9th of 11
Only the final ranking was published for this test, not the results per discipline.
Source: Auto Motor und Sport
2014 Auto Zeitung Summer tire Test · 225/50 R17
10th of 12
Only the final ranking was published for this test, not the results per discipline.
Source: Auto Zeitung
2014 ADAC 195/65 R15 Summer tire Test · 195/65 R15
12th of 17
Only the final ranking was published for this test, not the results per discipline.
Source: ADAC
2014 Auto Bild Top 15 Summer tire Test · 225/50 R17
14th of 15
Only the final ranking was published for this test, not the results per discipline.
Source: Auto Bild
2014 Auto Bild 50 Summer tire Shootout · 225/50 R17
6th of 49
Only the final ranking was published for this test, not the results per discipline.
Source: Auto Bild
2013 Test World Summer tire Test · 205/55 R16
11th of 13
Only the final ranking was published for this test, not the results per discipline.
Source: Test World
2013 Auto Zeitung Summer tire Test · 215/55 R16
5th of 12
Only the final ranking was published for this test, not the results per discipline.
Source: Auto Zeitung
2013 54 tire Braking Test · 195/65 R15
15th of 54
Only the final ranking was published for this test, not the results per discipline.
2013 European Summer Touring tire Test · 225/45 R17
6th of 19
Only the final ranking was published for this test, not the results per discipline.
2013 ACE Summer Touring tire Test · 195/65 R15
5th of 16
Only the final ranking was published for this test, not the results per discipline.
Source: ACE
2012 Auto Express Summer tire Test · 205/55 R16
7th of 8
Only the final ranking was published for this test, not the results per discipline.
Source: Auto Express
2012 European Summer tire Test - 205/55 R16 · 205/55 R16
4th of 14
Only the final ranking was published for this test, not the results per discipline.
What owners are saying
From Reddit, forums and review threads. Not part of the scores above.
Community discussions around the Bridgestone Turanza T001 largely center on replacement decisions, tire longevity, and tread aging. Users note that the tire provides a good balance of comfort, durability, and low road noise compared to sportier alternatives, though owners frequently question surface cracking after four years of use.
From 8 threads and comments.
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