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 + 37 road tests and 2,188 + 10,335 owner reviews. How we score
Turanza T005 is ahead, 73–65
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Tests 73 · 1 test Owners 57 · 2,188 reviews
Best test result: #1 of 12 in 2018 Gute Fahrt Summer Tyre Test (straight aquaplaning)
“Bridgestone turanza t001 do I need to replace them with these small cracks ? It’s 4 year old since production and is it dangerous to travel alot with these small cracks?”
Tests 76 · 37 tests Owners 62 · 10,335 reviews
Best test result: #1 of 21 in 2022 Auto Bild Summer Tyre Test (wet braking)
“Lateral dry rot - Bridgestone Turanza T005 DOT 21, 3rd summer on service - all 4 tires have these cracks on their laterals, should I be worried?”
Relative Score per category, 0–100. Open “Why this score” for the tests and owner ratings behind it.
| Source | Turanza T001 | Turanza T005 |
|---|---|---|
| Professional tests (TWG score) · 1 / 34 tests | 69 | 85 |
| Reviews found online | 61 | 63 |
Turanza T001: 60% × 69.3 + 40% × 60.7 = 66
Turanza T005: 60% × 84.6 + 40% × 62.9 = 76
| Source | Turanza T001 | Turanza T005 |
|---|---|---|
| Professional tests (TWG score) · 1 / 35 tests | 76 | 86 |
| Reviews found online | 63 | 70 |
Turanza T001: 60% × 76.1 + 40% × 63.4 = 71
Turanza T005: 60% × 85.9 + 40% × 69.8 = 79
| Source | Turanza T001 | Turanza T005 |
|---|---|---|
| Professional tests (TWG score) · – / 9 tests | ≈ 67 (est.) | 73 |
| Reviews found online | 59 | 61 |
Turanza T001: 40% × 67.2 (est.) + 60% × 58.7 = 62
Turanza T005: 40% × 72.6 + 60% × 60.5 = 65
No road tests of comfort for Turanza T001. The test half is the tested tires’ average (69): owners’ comfort ratings barely follow the road tests.
| Source | Turanza T001 | Turanza T005 |
|---|---|---|
| Professional tests (TWG score) · – / 25 tests | – | 36 |
| Reviews found online | – | ≈ 67 (est.) |
Turanza T005: 60% × 35.8 + 40% × 66.6 (est.) = 48
No owner ratings of noise for Turanza T005. The owner half is the owners’ average (67): owners’ noise ratings barely follow the road tests, so the tests say nothing about how owners would rate it.
| Source | Turanza T001 | Turanza T005 |
|---|---|---|
| Professional tests (TWG score) · – / 7 tests | ≈ 60 (est.) | 71 |
| Reviews found online | 47 | 52 |
Turanza T001: 60% × 59.5 (est.) + 40% × 47.4 = 55
Turanza T005: 60% × 71.4 + 40% × 52 = 64
No road tests of treadwear for Turanza T001. The test half is estimated from the owner ratings, as far as owners and testers agree (correlation 0.35).
| Source | Turanza T001 | Turanza T005 |
|---|---|---|
| Reviews found online | 58 | 64 |
| Source | Turanza T001 | Turanza T005 |
|---|---|---|
| Professional tests (TWG score) · 1 / 25 tests | 62 | 100 |
| Category | Bridgestone Turanza T001 | Bridgestone Turanza T005 |
|---|---|---|
| Relative Score | 65 | 73 |
| Dry | 66 | 76 |
| Wet | 71 | 79 |
| Comfort | 62 | 65 |
| Noise | – | 48 |
| Treadwear | 55 | 64 |
| Handling (owners) | 58 | 64 |
| Efficiency | 62 | 100 |
Higher is better. The Relative Score follows your weights below; category scores do not change.
Wet grip starts at “Important”. Treadwear starts at “Neutral” here: road tests measured it for at most one of the two tires, so it rests on owner reviews. Move the sliders and the scores update instantly.
Only one of the two tires has a score here, so this weight changes nothing in the head-to-head.
Turanza T001
Turanza T005
Only categories both tires have data for count toward the headline score.
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 T001 | Turanza T005 | Δ | Head-to-head |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Dry Braking | Dry | 95% #6/12 · 2018 Gute Fahrt Summer Tyre Test | 95% #6/7 · 2025 Motor Low Rolling Resistance (AA) Tyre Test | – | Different tests |
| Straight Aquaplaning | Wet | 100% #1/12 · 2018 Gute Fahrt Summer Tyre Test | 97% #2/7 · 2025 Motor Low Rolling Resistance (AA) Tyre Test | – | Different tests |
| Wet Braking | Wet | 100% #1/12 · 2018 Gute Fahrt Summer Tyre Test | 93% #6/7 · 2025 Motor Low Rolling Resistance (AA) Tyre Test | – | Different tests |
| Rolling Resistance | Efficiency | 81% #10/12 · 2018 Gute Fahrt Summer Tyre Test | 90% #4/7 · 2025 Motor Low Rolling Resistance (AA) Tyre Test | – | Different tests |
| Also published by the testers (not in the score) | |||||
| Overall Ranking | Overall | #5/12 2018 Gute Fahrt Summer Tyre Test | #5/6 2025 Wybór Kierowców Summer Tire Test R16 | – | Different tests |
Themes extracted from owner reviews found online — not the opinion of TireWheelGuide.
From Reddit, forums and review threads. Not part of our score
Community discussions around the Bridgestone Turanza T001 largely center on replacement decisions, tire longevity, and tread aging. Users note that the tire provides a good balance of comfort, durability, and low road noise compared to sportier alternatives, though owners frequently question surface cracking after four years of use.
“Bridgestone turanza T001 and it’s 4 year old so do I need to change it or just wait for another year the cracks don’t seem to be deep to me so I need an expert on that it drives like it does normally doesn’t leak any air and the grip is fine”
“Just got a new set of tyres - Bridgestone Turanza T001 215/60/R16 at 77k kms.”
“If you can, stick to the same tyre all around as mentioned, don’t mix brands or models. So if you're keeping the Turanza T001s up front, rather just get the same ones for the rear. The S001 is more performance-focused, but the T001 offers a better balance of comfort and durability. It’s quieter, rides smoother, and tends to last longer. That said, if you’re thinking about moving to something sportier, skip the S001 and go straight to the Potenza Sport. It’s a newer and more advanced tyre, still within the Bridgestone family, and a solid upgrade in terms of grip and responsiveness.”
Based on 8 community posts
Community opinions on the Bridgestone Turanza T005 are divided, with many drivers praising its wet-weather grip and highway usability. Conversely, numerous owners report significant concerns regarding loud road noise, rough ride comfort, rapid wear, and premature sidewall cracking or dry rot.
“Tyre options? Hey, My 2025 VZ come with stock Brigestone Turanza T005 tyres and after 2 summer seasons I can confidently say they are very loud and the comfort level is not where it should be, specifically on rough concrete at highway speeds. On good (accoustic) asphalt, the interior noise is acceptable. Furthermore, the handling and road feel is also not particuraly great. I want to replace my tyres for these reasons but I have not yet decided what tyre to buy. Does anyone have any recommendations based on experience? (the noise levels have clearly improved) Read more”
“I have the wagon with 20" wheels and the car came in with cheap Bridgestone Turanza T005 which will be replaced this week with Michelins. Continental EcoContact 6Q seems like it's a decent tire tbh - twice as expensive as my bridgestones. Had the same first impression about the brakes too but then you gotta remember that pads and rotors need to be worked it - it usually happens within first 200 miles.”
“You might like the Pirelli Cinturato P7 The Goodyears are sold out on both Amazon and Walmart but could come back in stock I found some other good options: Dunlop SP Sport 01 Gislaved Ultra Speed (Gislaved is now owned by Continental, more klnown for their winter tires but also make summer tires) Unfortunately, the Bridgestone Turanza T005 and Michelin Primacy 3 are too expensive”
Based on 33 community posts
| Attribute | A · Bridgestone Turanza T001 | B · Bridgestone Turanza T005 |
|---|---|---|
| Category | Summer | Summer |
| Vehicle type | Passenger Car / Crossover | Passenger Car / Crossover |
| Sizes available | 37 | 140 |
| Rim diameters | 15″ – 19″ | 14″ – 22″ |
| UTQG | — | 340 A A |
| Sidewall | Blackwall | Blackwall |
| Sizes in common | 33 | 33 |
Bridgestone Turanza T001
Bridgestone Turanza T005
Winner: Bridgestone Turanza T005 — better efficiency, dry and treadwear. It leads or ties in every category we score.
Bridgestone Turanza T005 scores 100 vs 62 on efficiency.
Bridgestone Turanza T005 scores 76 vs 66 on dry.
Bridgestone Turanza T005 scores 64 vs 55 on treadwear.
Bridgestone Turanza T005 scores 79 vs 71 on wet.
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Bridgestone Turanza T005, 79 vs 71 on our wet score.
Bridgestone Turanza T005, 76 vs 66 on our dry score.
Bridgestone Turanza T005, 65 vs 62 on our comfort score.
Bridgestone Turanza T005, 64 vs 55 on our treadwear score.
Bridgestone Turanza T005, 100 vs 62 on our efficiency score.
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
