Tests 67 · 1 test Owners 56 · 7 reviews
Best test result: #5 of 32 in 2021 All Season Tyre Market Overview (dry braking)
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Avon AS7 Gen 2 vs Bridgestone Weather Control A005 — Compared
Relative Score (0–100): 60% professional tests, 40% owner reviews.
Weather Control A005 is ahead, 67–60
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Tests 71 · 8 tests Owners 61 · 911 reviews
Best test result: #2 of 7 in 2020 Sport Auto All Season Tyre Test (dry braking)
“So I have my Bridgestone Weather Control A005’s on now. Although weather has not been too bad yet, a bit wet but nothing major but am happy how quiet they are. No real noticeable difference from the standard summer tyres for sound and breaking all seems great. Wait for snow (if it comes) to see how well they perform”
Category by category
Relative Score per category, 0–100. Open “Why this score” for the tests and owner ratings behind it.
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67
Dry
Weather Control A005 +1481Why this score
Source AS7 Gen 2 Weather Control A005 Professional tests (TWG score) 74 92 Reviews found online 56 65 Dry Braking (% of best) 92% 100% -
64
Wet
Weather Control A005 +2084Why this score
Source AS7 Gen 2 Weather Control A005 Professional tests (TWG score) 61 91 Reviews found online 69 73 Wet Braking (% of best) 84% 91% -
55
Snow
AS7 Gen 2 +748Why this score
Source AS7 Gen 2 Weather Control A005 Professional tests (TWG score) – 43 Reviews found online 46 56 -
61
Comfort
Weather Control A005 +465Why this score
Source AS7 Gen 2 Weather Control A005 Reviews found online 54 61 -
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Noise
No comparison64Why this score
Source AS7 Gen 2 Weather Control A005 Professional tests (TWG score) – 63 -
58
Treadwear
AS7 Gen 2 +1048Why this score
Source AS7 Gen 2 Weather Control A005 Professional tests (TWG score) – 49 Reviews found online 52 47 -
50
Handling
Weather Control A005 +1363Why this score
Source AS7 Gen 2 Weather Control A005 Reviews found online 50 63
Scores at a glance
| Category | Avon AS7 Gen 2 | Bridgestone Weather Control A005 |
|---|---|---|
| Relative Score | 60 | 67 |
| Dry | 67 | 81 |
| Wet | 64 | 84 |
| Snow | 55 | 48 |
| Comfort | 61 | 65 |
| Noise | – | 64 |
| Treadwear | 58 | 48 |
| Handling | 50 | 63 |
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Headline score
60
/ 100
AS7 Gen 2
67
/ 100
Weather Control A005
Only categories both tires have data for count toward the headline score.
The professional test results behind the scores
Each result is shown as % of the best tire in that test. “Same test” rows are the strictest comparison: both tires were measured side by side.
| Discipline | Category | AS7 Gen 2 | Weather Control A005 | Δ | Both? |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Dry Braking | Dry | 92% #5/32 · 2021 All Season Tyre Market Overview | 100% #2/7 · 2020 Sport Auto All Season Tyre Test | −8.1 | Different tests |
| Overall Ranking | Overall | 4% #23/32 · 2021 All Season Tyre Market Overview | 14% #7/7 · 2020 ADAC SUV All Season Tyre Test | −9.9 | Different tests |
| Wet Braking | Wet | 84% #29/32 · 2021 All Season Tyre Market Overview | 91% #7/15 · 2019 Summer and All Season Tyre Test | −7.0 | Different tests |
Pros, cons & observations
Themes extracted from owner reviews found online — not the opinion of TireWheelGuide.
Tire A AS7 Gen 2
Pros
- Commendable grip and braking performance in dry and heavy wet conditions
- Good wear characteristics reported on certain vehicles like the Subaru Forester and Peugeot 207
- Improves or maintains fuel economy for some drivers compared to previous fitments
Cons
- Noticeable tread noise on rougher tarmac surfaces
- Rapid tread wear reported by some users, leading to premature replacement
- Poor grip and unpredictable handling on mild damp roads, ice, and light snow
Tire B Weather Control A005
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
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
What real owners are saying
From Reddit, forums and review threads. Not part of our score
Tire A
Avon AS7 Gen 2
We haven't collected enough community discussion about this tire yet.
Tire B
Mixed
Bridgestone Weather Control A005
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.
r/TyreReviews
·4 upvotes ·2022-12-05
“Why was the Bridgestone Weather Control A005 EVO the best mild weather all season? I didn't really understand why it was 1st for mild all season. In the South of Ireland, will soon need to change my front Tyres as they are about to go below 3mm. My tyre dealer are affiliated with Bridgestone and Michelin 205 / 55 R17 V XL I'm between the above Bridgestone and Michelin Cross Climate 2 I've had Cross climate plus before on a different car and I thought they were great but expensive so I'm wondering why the Bridgestone might be better for mild weather. Also wondering am I losing much on fuel economy by going all season when my main concern is getting up icy steep hills. Spirited driving is not something I care about. Icy grip, breaking and fuel economy are my main priorities. Read more”
teslamotorsclub.com
·2018-11-23
“Ordered Bridgestone Weather Control A005’s and paid for at Tyreleader (they state they only list what they ha e in stock) to then get reply stating out of stock but will take 3-5 working days to pay me back grrr so then ordered from openeo (was out of stock the day before) to then be told they are out of stock but can get some someone else for £6 per tyre more so agree and pay difference to then be told they can’t get from other supplier. Agreed to wait until Monday to see if stock comes in of will then cancel order grrr”
Top themes
#mild weather performance#stock availability issues#low cabin noise#wet weather braking#pricing and deals
Based on 7 community posts
Specs side by side
| Attribute | A · Avon AS7 Gen 2 | B · Bridgestone Weather Control A005 |
|---|---|---|
| Category | All Season | All Season |
| Vehicle type | — | Passenger Car / Crossover |
| Sizes available | — | 68 |
| Rim diameters | — | 15″ – 20″ |
Which one should you actually buy?
60
/ 100
Avon AS7 Gen 2
67
/ 100
Bridgestone Weather Control A005
Winner: Bridgestone Weather Control A005 — better wet, dry and handling. Pick the Avon AS7 Gen 2 if treadwear and snow matter most to you.
Pick tire B
Your priority is wet-weather safety
Bridgestone Weather Control A005 scores 84 vs 64 on wet.
Pick tire B
You want the most grip on dry roads
Bridgestone Weather Control A005 scores 81 vs 67 on dry.
Pick tire B
You enjoy sharp, responsive handling
Bridgestone Weather Control A005 scores 63 vs 50 on handling.
Pick tire A
You want the longest tread life
Avon AS7 Gen 2 scores 58 vs 48 on treadwear.
Tire A · Avon AS7 Gen 2
Tire B · Bridgestone Weather Control A005
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How do we compare tires?
Every category score blends two independent signals. 60% comes from professional tire tests (braking distances, lap times, noise measurements), each result compared with every other tire in the same test and newer tests counting more. 40% comes from owner reviews found online, adjusted for how generously each site rates. Both use one scale: the average tested tire gets 70, the best 100. When a tire has only one of the two, the missing half is estimated from the other and the score stays closer to average; with no road test and fewer than five owner reviews it gets no score yet.
Community buzz from Reddit and forums is shown for context only — it never changes the score.