Tests – · none yet Owners 69 · 47 reviews
Bridgestone A001 looks discontinued: no new owner reviews or road tests in five years and no current EU tyre label.
Head-to-head
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Bridgestone A001 vs Yokohama A.Drive — Compared
Relative Score (0–100): the weighted average of the categories below, each 60% road tests and 40% owner reviews. Based on 0 + 0 road tests and 47 + 28 owner reviews. How we score
A001 is ahead, 72–62
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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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72
Dry
A001 +1161Why this score
Source A001 A.Drive Professional tests (TWG score) ≈ 71 (est.) ≈ 64 (est.) Reviews found online 75 58 A001: 60% × 70.6 (est.) + 40% × 74.8 = 72
A.Drive: 60% × 63.7 (est.) + 40% × 57.7 = 61
No road tests of dry for A001. The test half is estimated from the owner ratings, as far as owners and testers agree (correlation 0.40).
No road tests of dry for A.Drive. The test half is estimated from the owner ratings, as far as owners and testers agree (correlation 0.40).
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76
Wet
A001 +1462Why this score
Source A001 A.Drive Professional tests (TWG score) ≈ 74 (est.) ≈ 64 (est.) Reviews found online 78 59 A001: 60% × 74.4 (est.) + 40% × 78 = 76
A.Drive: 60% × 63.5 (est.) + 40% × 58.6 = 62
No road tests of wet for A001. The test half is estimated from the owner ratings, as far as owners and testers agree (correlation 0.56).
No road tests of wet for A.Drive. The test half is estimated from the owner ratings, as far as owners and testers agree (correlation 0.56).
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53
Snow
No comparison–Why this score
Source A001 A.Drive Professional tests (TWG score) ≈ 60 (est.) – Reviews found online 41 – A001: 60% × 60.3 (est.) + 40% × 41 = 53
No road tests of snow for A001. The test half is estimated from the owner ratings, as far as owners and testers agree (correlation 0.33).
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69
Comfort
A001 +564Why this score
Source A001 A.Drive Professional tests (TWG score) ≈ 69 (est.) ≈ 67 (est.) Reviews found online 69 58 A001: 60% × 69.1 (est.) + 40% × 69.1 = 69
A.Drive: 60% × 67.2 (est.) + 40% × 58.2 = 64
No road tests of comfort for A001 or A.Drive. The test half is the tested tires’ average (69): owners’ comfort ratings barely follow the road tests.
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68
Treadwear
A001 +365Why this score
Source A001 A.Drive Professional tests (TWG score) ≈ 67 (est.) ≈ 65 (est.) Reviews found online 70 64 A001: 60% × 66.8 (est.) + 40% × 69.5 = 68
A.Drive: 60% × 65.2 (est.) + 40% × 64.4 = 65
No road tests of treadwear for A001. The test half is estimated from the owner ratings, as far as owners and testers agree (correlation 0.31).
No road tests of treadwear for A.Drive. The test half is estimated from the owner ratings, as far as owners and testers agree (correlation 0.31).
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71
Handling (owners)
A001 +1259Why this score
Source A001 A.Drive Reviews found online 71 59
Scores at a glance
| Category | Bridgestone A001 | Yokohama A.Drive |
|---|---|---|
| Relative Score | 72 | 62 |
| Dry | 72 | 61 |
| Wet | 76 | 62 |
| Snow | 53 | – |
| Comfort | 69 | 64 |
| Treadwear | 68 | 65 |
| Handling (owners) | 71 | 59 |
Higher is better. The Relative Score follows your weights below; category scores do not change.
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Headline score
72
/ 100
A001
62
/ 100
A.Drive
Only categories both tires have data for count toward the headline score.
Pros, cons & observations
Themes extracted from owner reviews found online — not the opinion of TireWheelGuide.
Tire A A001
Pros
- Exceptional wet-weather grip and resistance to aquaplaning
- Strong performance in cold temperatures, snow, and slush
- Impressive tread life and durability compared to standard summer tires
Cons
- Increased road noise, particularly as the tire wears
- Minor reduction in fuel efficiency (approx. 1-4%)
- Occasional reports of vague handling or instability under specific emergency braking conditions
Tire B A.Drive
Pros
- Competitive price point offering good value for money
- Reliable and predictable grip in dry road conditions
- Solid durability and tread life for many users
Cons
- Significant issues with wet-weather traction and aquaplaning
- High levels of road noise, particularly at highway speeds
- Inconsistent tread wear performance across different driving styles
Specs side by side
| Attribute | A · Bridgestone A001 | B · Yokohama A.Drive |
|---|---|---|
| Category | All Season | Summer |
| Vehicle type | Passenger Car / Crossover | Passenger Car / Crossover |
Which one should you actually buy?
72
/ 100
Bridgestone A001
62
/ 100
Yokohama A.Drive
Winner: Bridgestone A001 — better wet, handling and dry. It leads or ties in every category we score.
Pick tire A
Your priority is wet-weather safety
Bridgestone A001 scores 76 vs 62 on wet.
Pick tire A
You enjoy sharp, responsive handling
Bridgestone A001 scores 71 vs 59 on handling.
Pick tire A
You want the most grip on dry roads
Bridgestone A001 scores 72 vs 61 on dry.
Pick tire A
You want the most comfortable ride
Bridgestone A001 scores 69 vs 64 on comfort.
Tire A · Bridgestone A001
Tire B · Yokohama A.Drive
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A001 or A.Drive?
Which is better in the wet, A001 or A.Drive?
Bridgestone A001, 76 vs 62 on our wet score.
Which grips better on dry roads, A001 or A.Drive?
Bridgestone A001, 72 vs 61 on our dry score.
Which is more comfortable, A001 or A.Drive?
Bridgestone A001, 69 vs 64 on our comfort score.
Which lasts longer, A001 or A.Drive?
Bridgestone A001, 68 vs 65 on our treadwear score.
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.
Handling is the exception: road tests measure it inside the dry and wet scores, so its own row comes from owner ratings only and starts as less important.
Community buzz from Reddit and forums is shown for context only — it never changes the score. Full methodology