Relative Score (0–100): 60% professional tests, 40% owner reviews.
Turanza T005 is ahead, 70–65
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Tests 75 · 37 tests Owners 64 · 10,313 reviews
Best test result: #1 of 14 in 2018 New and Worn Summer Tyre Test (dry handling)
“Fahrwerkeinstellstand =. Chassis alignment stand My 535i's alignment was fine for the first 52k miles, until I hit a massive hole dug in the street by the Bubbaville Beach Water and Sewer Department (BBWSD)”
Tests 71 · 6 tests Owners 56 · 5,804 reviews
Best test result: #2 of 8 in 2019 Sport Auto 20 Inch UHP Tyre Test (subj. dry handling)
“Potenza S001 cracking Has anyone had issues with their OEM Bridgestone Potenza S001 tires cracking? I have OEM tires on my 2018 CLub with 17k miles with cracking in the treads for all 4 tires and because they are 4 years + 3 months past manufacture date, Bridgestone told me to Beat It. These are $185 tires that don't last 4 seasons....why would I ever buy them if they are PoS?”
Relative Score per category, 0–100. Open “Why this score” for the tests and owner ratings behind it.
| Source | Turanza T005 | Potenza S001 |
|---|---|---|
| Professional tests (TWG score) | 83 | 79 |
| Reviews found online | 64 | 63 |
| Dry Braking (% of best) | 98% | 93% |
| Dry Handling (% of best) | 100% | 99% |
| Source | Turanza T005 | Potenza S001 |
|---|---|---|
| Professional tests (TWG score) | 84 | 84 |
| Reviews found online | 71 | 62 |
| Wet Braking (% of best) | 95% | 87% |
| Wet Handling (% of best) | 97% | 96% |
| Source | Turanza T005 | Potenza S001 |
|---|---|---|
| Reviews found online | – | 39 |
| Source | Turanza T005 | Potenza S001 |
|---|---|---|
| Professional tests (TWG score) | 73 | 63 |
| Reviews found online | 63 | 51 |
| Source | Turanza T005 | Potenza S001 |
|---|---|---|
| Professional tests (TWG score) | 30 | 48 |
| Reviews found online | 63 | 58 |
| Source | Turanza T005 | Potenza S001 |
|---|---|---|
| Professional tests (TWG score) | 71 | 58 |
| Reviews found online | 57 | 49 |
| Source | Turanza T005 | Potenza S001 |
|---|---|---|
| Reviews found online | 65 | 61 |
| Category | Bridgestone Turanza T005 | Bridgestone Potenza S001 |
|---|---|---|
| Relative Score | 70 | 65 |
| Dry | 76 | 72 |
| Wet | 79 | 75 |
| Snow | – | 51 |
| Comfort | 69 | 59 |
| Noise | 44 | 52 |
| Treadwear | 65 | 54 |
| Handling | 65 | 61 |
Higher is better. The Relative Score follows your weights below; category scores do not change.
Wet grip and treadwear start at “Important” — the two things buyers rank highest. Move the sliders and the scores update instantly.
Neither tire has a score here yet, so this weight changes nothing.
Turanza T005
Potenza S001
Only categories both tires have data for count toward the headline score.
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 | Turanza T005 | Potenza S001 | Δ | Both? |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Dry Braking | Dry | 98% #4/6 · 2024 Sport Auto Summer Tyre Test | 93% #7/8 · 2018 Auto Bild 20 inch UHP Tyre Test | +5.2 | Different tests |
| Dry Handling | Dry | 100% #1/14 · 2018 New and Worn Summer Tyre Test | 99% #5/8 · 2019 Sport Auto 20 Inch UHP Tyre Test | +1.0 | Different tests |
| Rolling Resistance | Efficiency | 100% #1/10 · 2022 AMS Performance Summer Tyre Test | 93% #7/8 · 2018 Auto Bild 20 inch UHP Tyre Test | +7.4 | Different tests |
| Noise | Other | 99% #6/10 · 2020 New 17 Inch Summer Tyre Test | 99% #6/8 · 2018 Auto Bild 20 inch UHP Tyre Test | +0.6 | Different tests |
| Price | Other | 43% #8/10 · 2021 Motor Summer Tyre Test | 54% #18/20 · 2020 Auto Bild Summer Tyre Test | −11.2 | Different tests |
| Value | Other | 65% #19/21 · 2022 Auto Bild Summer Tyre Test | 60% #19/20 · 2020 Auto Bild Summer Tyre Test | +5.6 | Different tests |
| Wear | Other | 67% #11/20 · 2021 Auto Bild 16 Inch Summer Tyre Test | 62% #12/20 · 2020 Auto Bild Summer Tyre Test | +4.7 | Different tests |
| Overall Ranking | Overall | 100% #1/7 · 2022 Auto Express SUV Tyre Test | 33% #3/11 · 2011 AMS Ultra High Performance Tyre Test | +66.7 | Different tests |
| Straight Aqua | Straight | 93% #7/8 · 2023 Motor Summer Tyre Test | 93% #3/8 · 2018 Auto Bild 20 inch UHP Tyre Test | +0.3 | Different tests |
| Subj. Comfort | Subj | 80% #6/11 · 2020 AMS 18 Inch Summer Tyre Test | 70% #5/8 · 2019 Sport Auto 20 Inch UHP Tyre Test | +10.0 | Different tests |
| Subj. Dry Handling | Subj | 94% #4/10 · 2021 Motor Summer Tyre Test | 90% #2/8 · 2019 Sport Auto 20 Inch UHP Tyre Test | +3.6 | Different tests |
| Subj. Wet Handling | Subj | 100% #2/16 · 2018 Test World Summer Tyre Test | 78% #3/8 · 2019 Sport Auto 20 Inch UHP Tyre Test | +22.0 | Different tests |
| Total Cost of Ownership | Total | 0% #5/21 · 2022 Auto Bild Summer Tyre Test | 0% #20/20 · 2020 Auto Bild Summer Tyre Test | 0.0 | Different tests |
| Wet Braking | Wet | 95% #3/15 · 2019 Summer and All Season Tyre Test | 87% #7/8 · 2018 Auto Bild 20 inch UHP Tyre Test | +7.9 | Different tests |
| Wet Handling | Wet | 97% #6/15 · 2019 Summer and All Season Tyre Test | 96% #5/8 · 2019 Sport Auto 20 Inch UHP Tyre Test | +1.3 | 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 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.
“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”
“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”
“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?”
Based on 33 community posts
Community sentiment regarding the Bridgestone Potenza S001 is predominantly mixed to negative, particularly concerning the run-flat variants. Drivers frequently report stiff sidewalls, harsh ride quality, road noise, premature wear, and tread cracking, leading many to switch to non-run-flat alternatives like Michelin. However, several owners find them adequate for spirited driving, citing satisfactory dry and wet grip as well as acceptable ride comfort on specific vehicle setups.
“I run the Bridgestone Potenza S001 Ultra-High Summer Peformance Tire 215/45R/20s on the rear and 195s on the front. They ride softer than stock tires. Not cheap tho.”
“I put the Potenza S001 tires on the rear of my i3s with that Tire Rack deal but I didn't think they would fit on the 5.5 inch rims. I think the rears are 6.0".”
“Quote: Originally Posted by Josspeed Quote: Originally Posted by cfm56d7b +1 Bridgestone Potenza S001 are near the bottom of all run flat tires. If you prefer run flat tires, Pirelli P Zero are much better. GREAT! Thanks... so Pzero much better than B S001 To caveat the "much better" statement ... - All run flat tires generate more noise - Some run flat tires produce a harsher ride. In this case, S001 tires are harsher than P Zero tires. I've owned both - As the mileage increases, run flat tires generate more noise as the tread wears off. It's normal. The only question is whether the driver is willing to tolerate it - In average driving, P Zero tires will probably last 25K to 28K miles. Or less. I am replacing the OEM set at 24K miles. Yet the convenience of run flat tires is attractive. For me, P Zero tires represent a good compromise and a much better option than S001 which were exorbitantly harsh even when new.”
Based on 43 community posts
| Attribute | A · Bridgestone Turanza T005 | B · Bridgestone Potenza S001 |
|---|---|---|
| Category | Summer | Summer |
| Vehicle type | Passenger Car / Crossover | Passenger Car / Crossover |
| Sizes available | 140 | 55 |
| Rim diameters | 14″ – 22″ | 15″ – 21″ |
| Tread depth | — | 8/32″ |
| UTQG | 340 A A | 280 A A |
| Sidewall | Blackwall | Blackwall |
| Max pressure | — | 50 psi |
Bridgestone Turanza T005
Bridgestone Potenza S001
Winner: Bridgestone Turanza T005 — better treadwear, comfort and dry. Pick the Bridgestone Potenza S001 if noise matters most to you.
Bridgestone Turanza T005 scores 65 vs 54 on treadwear.
Bridgestone Turanza T005 scores 69 vs 59 on comfort.
Bridgestone Potenza S001 scores 52 vs 44 on noise.
Bridgestone Turanza T005 scores 76 vs 72 on dry.
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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.
