Bridgestone Turanza T005 RFT review
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The Bridgestone Turanza T005 RFT receives mixed feedback, often praised for its initial comfort and steering precision but frequently criticized for premature tread wear and increased noise levels as the tire ages. While many users appreciate its performance as a touring tire, the run-flat construction appears to be a polarizing feature that significantly impacts long-term ride quality and durability.
What owners say
No road-test results yet, so every score here comes from owner reviews found online.
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
60/100From 13 owner reviews analysed, scaled like the road tests: the average tested tire gets 70.
What owners like and dislike
Themes extracted from 13 owner reviews found online.
The Bridgestone Turanza T005 RFT receives mixed feedback, often praised for its initial comfort and steering precision but frequently criticized for premature tread wear and increased noise levels as the tire ages. While many users appreciate its performance as a touring tire, the run-flat construction appears to be a polarizing feature that significantly impacts long-term ride quality and durability.
Pros
- Commendable initial ride comfort for a run-flat tire
- Responsive and direct steering feedback
- Strong dry and wet braking performance
- Low noise levels when new
Cons
- Rapid and premature tread wear
- Significant increase in road noise as the tire wears
- Susceptibility to structural damage and bulges from road impacts
- Harsh ride quality compared to non-run-flat alternatives
Worth knowing
- BMW 3-series owners report a notable decline in ride quality and noise levels as the tires approach the end of their service life.
- Lexus UX owners have reported extreme cabin noise levels, suggesting the tire's acoustic profile may be poorly suited to certain vehicle chassis.
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