Tests 68 · 1 test Owners 57 · 21 reviews
Best test result: #5 of 11 in 2024 TireRack All Season and Weather Tyre Test (snow handling)
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Bridgestone Turanza QuietTrack vs Bridgestone Weather Control A005 — Compared
Relative Score (0–100): the weighted average of the categories below, each 60% road tests and 40% owner reviews (comfort 40/60). Based on 1 + 8 road tests and 21 + 914 owner reviews. How we score
Weather Control A005 is ahead, 68–63
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Tests 72 · 8 tests Owners 56 · 914 reviews
Best test result: #1 of 10 in 2019 Auto Bild 4x4 All Season Tyre Test (wet braking)
“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”
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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65
Dry
Weather Control A005 +1782Why this score
Source Turanza QuietTrack Weather Control A005 Professional tests (TWG score) · 1 / 8 tests 67 95 Reviews found online 61 62 Turanza QuietTrack: 60% × 67.4 + 40% × 60.9 = 65
Weather Control A005: 60% × 94.6 + 40% × 62.4 = 82
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68
Wet
Weather Control A005 +1684Why this score
Source Turanza QuietTrack Weather Control A005 Professional tests (TWG score) · 1 / 8 tests 69 93 Reviews found online 66 71 Turanza QuietTrack: 60% × 69.2 + 40% × 66.4 = 68
Weather Control A005: 60% × 92.6 + 40% × 70.8 = 84
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60
Snow
Turanza QuietTrack +1248Why this score
Source Turanza QuietTrack Weather Control A005 Professional tests (TWG score) · 1 / 6 tests 65 43 Reviews found online 52 55 Turanza QuietTrack: 60% × 65.4 + 40% × 51.9 = 60
Weather Control A005: 60% × 42.6 + 40% × 55.4 = 48
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66
Comfort
Turanza QuietTrack +660Why this score
Source Turanza QuietTrack Weather Control A005 Professional tests (TWG score) ≈ 68 (est.) ≈ 66 (est.) Reviews found online 64 57 Turanza QuietTrack: 40% × 67.8 (est.) + 60% × 64.2 = 66
Weather Control A005: 40% × 66.2 (est.) + 60% × 56.5 = 60
No road tests of comfort for Turanza QuietTrack. The test half is estimated from the owner ratings, as far as owners and testers agree (correlation 0.20).
No road tests of comfort for Weather Control A005. The test half is estimated from the owner ratings, as far as owners and testers agree (correlation 0.20).
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64
Noise
Turanza QuietTrack +163Why this score
Source Turanza QuietTrack Weather Control A005 Professional tests (TWG score) · – / 5 tests ≈ 66 (est.) 61 Reviews found online 61 ≈ 66 (est.) Turanza QuietTrack: 60% × 66.4 (est.) + 40% × 61.2 = 64
Weather Control A005: 60% × 61.3 + 40% × 66.4 (est.) = 63
No road tests of noise for Turanza QuietTrack. The test half is the tested tires’ average (66): owners’ noise ratings barely follow the road tests.
No owner ratings of noise for Weather Control A005. The owner half is the owners’ average (66): owners’ noise ratings barely follow the road tests, so the tests say nothing about how owners would rate it.
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52
Treadwear
Turanza QuietTrack +844Why this score
Source Turanza QuietTrack Weather Control A005 Professional tests (TWG score) · – / 2 tests ≈ 58 (est.) 50 Reviews found online 44 35 Turanza QuietTrack: 60% × 58.2 (est.) + 40% × 43.6 = 52
Weather Control A005: 60% × 49.8 + 40% × 34.9 = 44
No road tests of treadwear for Turanza QuietTrack. The test half is estimated from the owner ratings, as far as owners and testers agree (correlation 0.36).
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59
Handling (owners)
Weather Control A005 +261Why this score
Source Turanza QuietTrack Weather Control A005 Reviews found online 59 61 -
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Efficiency
No comparison78Why this score
Source Turanza QuietTrack Weather Control A005 Professional tests (TWG score) · – / 5 tests – 78
Scores at a glance
| Category | Bridgestone Turanza QuietTrack | Bridgestone Weather Control A005 |
|---|---|---|
| Relative Score | 63 | 68 |
| Dry | 65 | 82 |
| Wet | 68 | 84 |
| Snow | 60 | 48 |
| Comfort | 66 | 60 |
| Noise | 64 | 63 |
| Treadwear | 52 | 44 |
| Handling (owners) | 59 | 61 |
| Efficiency | – | 78 |
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Headline score
63
/ 100
Turanza QuietTrack
68
/ 100
Weather Control A005
Only categories both tires have data for count toward the headline score.
The professional test results behind the scores
Per discipline: the average % of the best tire over every test both tires were in, and how many of those tests each one won. “Different tests” rows compare results from separate tests.
| Discipline | Category | Turanza QuietTrack | Weather Control A005 | Δ | Head-to-head |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Dry Braking | Dry | 92% #7/11 · 2024 TireRack All Season and Weather Tyre Test | 96% #2/7 · 2022 Sport Auto All Season Tyre Test | – | Different tests |
| Wet Braking | Wet | 91% #6/11 · 2024 TireRack All Season and Weather Tyre Test | 91% #3/7 · 2022 Sport Auto All Season Tyre Test | – | Different tests |
| Wet Handling | Wet | 96% #8/11 · 2024 TireRack All Season and Weather Tyre Test | 95% #5/7 · 2022 Sport Auto All Season Tyre Test | – | Different tests |
| Ice Braking | Snow | 80% #10/11 · 2024 TireRack All Season and Weather Tyre Test | 100% #3/7 · 2020 ADAC SUV All Season Tyre Test | – | Different tests |
| Snow Braking | Snow | 79% #6/11 · 2024 TireRack All Season and Weather Tyre Test | 90% #5/7 · 2022 Sport Auto All Season Tyre Test | – | Different tests |
| Snow Handling | Snow | 94% #5/11 · 2024 TireRack All Season and Weather Tyre Test | 94% #5/7 · 2022 Sport Auto All Season Tyre Test | – | Different tests |
| Snow Traction | Snow | 88% #10/11 · 2024 TireRack All Season and Weather Tyre Test | 98% #4/10 · 2019 Auto Bild 4x4 All Season Tyre Test | – | Different tests |
| Also published by the testers (not in the score) | |||||
| Overall Ranking | Overall | #8/11 2024 TireRack All Season and Weather Tyre Test | #4/7 2022 Sport Auto All Season Tyre Test | – | Different tests |
Pros, cons & observations
Themes extracted from owner reviews found online — not the opinion of TireWheelGuide.
Tire A Turanza QuietTrack
Pros
- Dramatically reduced road noise and exceptionally quiet operation
- Smooth and comfortable ride quality
- Strong grip and responsive handling in dry and wet conditions
Cons
- Very poor traction and instability on snow-covered roads
- Treadlife often falls significantly short of the 80,000-mile warranty for some users
- Can become noticeably louder as the tires wear down
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
Bridgestone Turanza QuietTrack
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.
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”
teslamotorsclub.com
·2018-12-11
“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”
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 · Bridgestone Turanza QuietTrack | B · Bridgestone Weather Control A005 |
|---|---|---|
| Category | All Season | All Season |
| Vehicle type | Passenger Car / Crossover | Passenger Car / Crossover |
| Sizes available | 29 | 68 |
| Rim diameters | 15″ – 19″ | 15″ – 20″ |
| Tread depth | 10/32″ | — |
| UTQG | 800 A A | — |
| Treadwear warranty | 80,000 mi | — |
| Sidewall | Blackwall | — |
| Max pressure | 44 psi | — |
| Sizes in common | 24 | 24 |
Which one should you actually buy?
63
/ 100
Bridgestone Turanza QuietTrack
68
/ 100
Bridgestone Weather Control A005
Winner: Bridgestone Weather Control A005 — better dry and wet. Pick the Bridgestone Turanza QuietTrack if snow, treadwear and comfort matter most to you.
Pick tire B
You want the most grip on dry roads
Bridgestone Weather Control A005 scores 82 vs 65 on dry.
Pick tire B
Your priority is wet-weather safety
Bridgestone Weather Control A005 scores 84 vs 68 on wet.
Pick tire A
You drive through snowy winters
Bridgestone Turanza QuietTrack scores 60 vs 48 on snow.
Pick tire A
You want the longest tread life
Bridgestone Turanza QuietTrack scores 52 vs 44 on treadwear.
Tire A · Bridgestone Turanza QuietTrack
Tire B · Bridgestone Weather Control A005
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Turanza QuietTrack or Weather Control A005?
Which is better in the wet, Turanza QuietTrack or Weather Control A005?
Bridgestone Weather Control A005, 84 vs 68 on our wet score.
Which grips better on dry roads, Turanza QuietTrack or Weather Control A005?
Bridgestone Weather Control A005, 82 vs 65 on our dry score.
Which is better in snow, Turanza QuietTrack or Weather Control A005?
Bridgestone Turanza QuietTrack, 60 vs 48 on our snow score.
Which is quieter, Turanza QuietTrack or Weather Control A005?
Neither, by our numbers: 64 vs 63 on the noise score, within 3 points.
Which is more comfortable, Turanza QuietTrack or Weather Control A005?
Bridgestone Turanza QuietTrack, 66 vs 60 on our comfort score.
Which lasts longer, Turanza QuietTrack or Weather Control A005?
Bridgestone Turanza QuietTrack, 52 vs 44 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