Bridgestone Weather Control A005 review
Relative score 60% tests + 40% owners
Owners 61 · 911 reviews analysed Road tests 71 · 17 tests
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The Bridgestone Weather Control A005 receives generally positive feedback for its exceptional wet weather grip, short braking distances, and composed dry-road handling. However, user experiences diverge significantly regarding tread longevity, with many motorists reporting unusually rapid wear and rubber degradation, as well as mixed performance in heavy snow and ice.
Owners rate it 10.2 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
61/100From 911 owner reviews analysed, scaled like the road tests: the average tested tire gets 70.
By road tests
71/100Scaled across every tested tire: the average gets 70, the best 100.
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What owners like and dislike
Themes extracted from 911 owner reviews found online.
The Bridgestone Weather Control A005 receives generally positive feedback for its exceptional wet weather grip, short braking distances, and composed dry-road handling. However, user experiences diverge significantly regarding tread longevity, with many motorists reporting unusually rapid wear and rubber degradation, as well as mixed performance in heavy snow and ice.
Pros
- Outstanding wet weather grip and aquaplaning resistance
- Confident and direct dry handling with precise steering feel
- Quiet and comfortable ride quality on various road surfaces
- Reliable cold-temperature performance
Cons
- Rapid and uneven tread wear, with some tires wearing down to the legal limit in under 10,000 to 15,000 miles
- Subpar performance and understeer in heavy snow and icy conditions compared to dedicated winter tires
- Occasional reports of rubber peeling, chunking, or chipping off the tread blocks prematurely
- Increased road noise or development of a 'sawtoothing' drone over time
Worth knowing
- Higher-powered vehicles and larger saloon cars (e.g., BMW 1 Series, M140, Mercedes E350) tend to accelerate the rapid wear and cause the tread blocks to break away or chip under spirited driving.
- Users fitting the XL (Extra Load) index variants noted a noticeably firmer, harsher ride over bumps and potholes.
- Drivers of smaller hatchbacks and city cars generally praised the wet grip improvement over standard OEM summer tires, though some experienced rapid shoulder wear.
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17 published test appearances
Placement within each field. Open a test for the discipline-by-discipline result.
2022 Sport Auto All Season tire Test · 235/35 R19
4th of 7
| Discipline | Placement | Field position |
|---|---|---|
| Wet Braking | 3rd of 7 | |
| Wet Handling | 5th of 7 | |
| Dry Braking | 2nd of 7 | |
| Dry Handling | 2nd of 7 | |
| Snow Braking | 5th of 7 | |
| Snow Handling | 5th of 7 | |
| Rolling Resistance | 3rd of 7 | |
| Straight Aqua | 7th of 7 | |
| Noise | 5th of 7 | |
| Price | 2nd of 7 | |
| Snow Slalom | 6th of 7 |
Source: Sport Auto
2021 Motor All-Season Tire Test R16 · 205/55R16
3rd of 7
Only the final ranking was published for this test, not the results per discipline.
Source: Motor
2020 Sport Auto All Season tire Test · 225/45 R18
1st of 7
| Discipline | Placement | Field position |
|---|---|---|
| Wet Braking | 1st of 7 | |
| Wet Handling | 3rd of 7 | |
| Dry Braking | 2nd of 7 | |
| Dry Handling | 1st of 7 | |
| Snow Braking | 4th of 7 | |
| Snow Handling | 7th of 7 | |
| Rolling Resistance | 3rd of 7 | |
| Straight Aqua | 6th of 7 | |
| Noise | 2nd of 7 |
Source: Sport Auto
2020 ADAC SUV All Season tire Test · 235/55 R17
7th of 7
| Discipline | Placement | Field position |
|---|---|---|
| Wet Braking | 1st of 7 | |
| Dry Braking | 2nd of 7 | |
| Snow Braking | 6th of 7 | |
| Ice Braking | 3rd of 7 |
Source: ADAC
2020 Wybór Kierowców All-Season Tire Test R16 · 205/55R16
3rd of 7
Only the final ranking was published for this test, not the results per discipline.
Source: Wybór Kierowców
2020 Autoklub CR Winter / All-Season Tire Test R16 · 205/55R16
7th of 14
Only the final ranking was published for this test, not the results per discipline.
Source: Autoklub CR
2020 Tyre Reviews All Season tire Test
4th of 9
| Discipline | Placement | Field position |
|---|---|---|
| Subjective Comfort | 1st of 9 | |
| Dry Braking | 2nd of 9 | |
| Dry Handling | 4th of 9 | |
| Subj. Dry Handling | 4th of 9 | |
| Wet Braking | 1st of 9 | |
| Wet Handling | 1st of 9 | |
| Subj. Wet Handling | 3rd of 9 | |
| Straight Aquaplaning | 7th of 9 | |
| Snow Braking | 7th of 9 | |
| Snow Traction | 7th of 9 | |
| Snow Handling | 8th of 9 | |
| Subj. Snow Handling | 8th of 9 | |
| Curved Aquaplaning | 6th of 9 | |
| Inside Noise level | 3rd of 9 | |
| Price | 5th of 9 | |
| Rolling Resistance | 2nd of 9 |
2019 Auto Bild 4x4 All Season tire Test · 235/65 R17
1st of 10
| Discipline | Placement | Field position |
|---|---|---|
| Wet Braking | 1st of 10 | |
| Wet Handling | 1st of 10 | |
| Dry Braking | 2nd of 10 | |
| Dry Handling | 2nd of 10 | |
| Snow Braking | 7th of 10 | |
| Snow Traction | 4th of 10 | |
| Snow Handling | 4th of 10 | |
| Rolling Resistance | 2nd of 10 | |
| Straight Aqua | 3rd of 10 | |
| Noise | 3rd of 10 | |
| Price | 7th of 10 |
Source: Auto Bild Allrad
2019 Auto Bild All Season tire Test · 225/45 R17
9th of 10
| Discipline | Placement | Field position |
|---|---|---|
| Wet Braking | 1st of 10 | |
| Wet Handling | 5th of 10 | |
| Dry Braking | 2nd of 10 | |
| Dry Handling | 5th of 10 | |
| Snow Braking | 10th of 10 | |
| Snow Handling | 10th of 10 | |
| Rolling Resistance | 1st of 10 | |
| Straight Aqua | 5th of 10 | |
| Noise | 9th of 10 | |
| Value | 10th of 10 | |
| Price | 7th of 10 | |
| Wear | 10th of 10 | |
| Total Cost of Ownership | 5th of 10 |
Source: Auto Bild
2019 ACE GTU All Season tire Test · 205/60 R16
7th of 8
Only the final ranking was published for this test, not the results per discipline.
Source: GTÜ
2019 Auto Express All Season tire Test · 205/55 R16
6th of 11
Only the final ranking was published for this test, not the results per discipline.
Source: Auto Express
2019 All Season tire Performance Overview · 225/45 R17
1st of 31
| Discipline | Placement | Field position |
|---|---|---|
| Wet Braking | 1st of 31 | |
| Dry Braking | 2nd of 31 |
Source: Auto Bild
2019 Summer and All Season tire Test · 205/55 R16
8th of 15
| Discipline | Placement | Field position |
|---|---|---|
| Wet Braking | 7th of 15 | |
| Wet Handling | 2nd of 15 | |
| Dry Braking | 5th of 15 | |
| Dry Handling | 5th of 15 | |
| Noise | 8th of 15 |
2019 Al Volante All-Season Tire Test R17 · 225/45R17
6th of 5
Only the final ranking was published for this test, not the results per discipline.
Source: Al Volante
2019 Autonavigator Summer Tire Test R16 · 205/55R16
8th of 15
Only the final ranking was published for this test, not the results per discipline.
Source: Autonavigator
2018 Auto Bild All Season tire Test · 195/65 R15
10th of 10
| Discipline | Placement | Field position |
|---|---|---|
| Wet Braking | 1st of 10 | |
| Wet Handling | 2nd of 10 | |
| Dry Braking | 1st of 10 | |
| Dry Handling | 1st of 10 | |
| Snow Braking | 10th of 10 | |
| Snow Handling | 10th of 10 | |
| Rolling Resistance | 3rd of 10 | |
| Straight Aqua | 6th of 10 | |
| Noise | 10th of 10 | |
| Value | 7th of 10 | |
| Price | 7th of 10 | |
| Wear | 7th of 10 | |
| Total Cost of Ownership | 6th of 10 |
Source: Auto Bild
2018 27 All Season tire Shootout · 195/65 R15
1st of 27
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 highlight the Bridgestone Weather Control A005 as a strong mild-weather and wet-condition all-season option, with users noting good braking and quiet operation comparable to summer tyres. However, drivers frequently report widespread availability and stock issues across multiple retailers, along with questions regarding fuel economy and snow performance.
From 7 threads and comments.
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