Relative Score (0–100): the weighted average of the categories below, each 60% road tests and 40% owner reviews. Based on 37 + 0 road tests and 10,323 + 300 owner reviews. How we score
Turanza T005 is ahead, 73–64
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Tests 76 · 37 tests Owners 64 · 10,323 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?”
Tests – · none yet Owners 60 · 300 reviews
“In Hong Kong, if your style is aggresive, sport maxx is not enough, i am using AD08 and RE11 is not bad”
Relative Score per category, 0–100. Open “Why this score” for the tests and owner ratings behind it.
| Source | Turanza T005 | SP Sport Maxx TT |
|---|---|---|
| Professional tests (TWG score) · 34 / – tests | 84 | ≈ 66 (est.) |
| Reviews found online | 64 | 65 |
Turanza T005: 60% × 84.1 + 40% × 64.2 = 76
SP Sport Maxx TT: 60% × 66.5 (est.) + 40% × 64.6 = 66
No road tests of dry for SP Sport Maxx TT. The test half is estimated from the owner ratings, as far as owners and testers agree (correlation 0.40).
| Source | Turanza T005 | SP Sport Maxx TT |
|---|---|---|
| Professional tests (TWG score) · 35 / – tests | 85 | ≈ 67 (est.) |
| Reviews found online | 70 | 64 |
Turanza T005: 60% × 84.8 + 40% × 70.4 = 79
SP Sport Maxx TT: 60% × 66.6 (est.) + 40% × 64 = 66
No road tests of wet for SP Sport Maxx TT. The test half is estimated from the owner ratings, as far as owners and testers agree (correlation 0.56).
| Source | Turanza T005 | SP Sport Maxx TT |
|---|---|---|
| Professional tests (TWG score) · 9 / – tests | 73 | ≈ 66 (est.) |
| Reviews found online | 63 | 53 |
Turanza T005: 60% × 72.5 + 40% × 62.7 = 69
SP Sport Maxx TT: 60% × 66.4 (est.) + 40% × 53.3 = 61
No road tests of comfort for SP Sport Maxx TT. The test half is the tested tires’ average (69): owners’ comfort ratings barely follow the road tests.
| Source | Turanza T005 | SP Sport Maxx TT |
|---|---|---|
| Professional tests (TWG score) · 25 / – tests | 36 | – |
| Reviews found online | 64 | – |
Turanza T005: 60% × 35.8 + 40% × 64 = 47
| Source | Turanza T005 | SP Sport Maxx TT |
|---|---|---|
| Professional tests (TWG score) · 7 / – tests | 71 | ≈ 62 (est.) |
| Reviews found online | 57 | 53 |
Turanza T005: 60% × 71.1 + 40% × 56.6 = 65
SP Sport Maxx TT: 60% × 61.8 (est.) + 40% × 53.2 = 58
No road tests of treadwear for SP Sport Maxx TT. The test half is estimated from the owner ratings, as far as owners and testers agree (correlation 0.31).
| Source | Turanza T005 | SP Sport Maxx TT |
|---|---|---|
| Reviews found online | 65 | 61 |
| Category | Bridgestone Turanza T005 | Dunlop SP Sport Maxx TT |
|---|---|---|
| Relative Score | 73 | 64 |
| Dry | 76 | 66 |
| Wet | 79 | 66 |
| Comfort | 69 | 61 |
| Noise | 47 | – |
| Treadwear | 65 | 58 |
| Handling (owners) | 65 | 61 |
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 T005
SP Sport Maxx TT
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 T005 | SP Sport Maxx TT | Δ | Head-to-head |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Also published by the testers (not in the score) | |||||
| Overall Ranking | Overall | #5/6 2025 Wybór Kierowców Summer Tire Test R16 | #3/14 2011 Auto Zeitung Max Performance Tyre Test | – | 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.
“Turanza T005 Hello, I bought a Seat Leon Cupra equipped with BRIDGESTONE TURANZA T005 XL in 225/40/18 92Y. I join you the card of the tire in attachment. It is the manufacturer model 13011. On the BRIDGESTONE website, there is a PDF with the list of all TURANZA models that I attach to this post. You can find the characteristics of the model 13011. Only here is one of my tires is damaged, and I would like to change it by the same model. First of all I can't find it on the online retailers. In fact, I can find references that look exactly the same. But there are some extra words that I don't understand. The abbreviations WAR/REP in the Trade Category column mean what exactly? I found the reference 8836 (or 13187) for example which corresponds in all points but the abbreviation REP is affixed in addition on the PDF. Please help me to find this information.”
“For more detailed information and a projection of the consumption advantage based on an example: Below is the link to the EU regulation on tire labeling and the information from the Michelin homepage for comparison with other efficient tires: ... 0740&rid=1 Group C1 is listed in the regulation as: A: <=6.5 kg/t B: 6.7 to 7.7 kg/t C: 7.8 to 9 kg/t The Bridgestone EP500 is in class B Use the following formula to calculate the consumption advantage: F_ROLL:g*M*CR = rolling resistance in J/m For kWh/100km: F_Rolll*100000/3600 Example based on my 120ah REX Bridgestone EP500/Turanza T005 (7.17 kg/t and 5.81 kg/t respectively) 9.81*1465*0.00717=103.0 J/m = 2.86 kWh/100km 9.81*1465*0.00581=83.5 J/m = 2.32 kWh/100km Michelin e Primacy (5.58 kg/t and 5.13 kg/t respectively) 9.81*1465*0.00558=83.4 J/m = 2.32 kWh/100km 9.81*1465*0.00513=73.7 J/m = 2.05 kWh/100km Reduction of 0.55 kWh/100km for new tires Reduction of 0.27 kWh/100km for worn tires For me, that was reason enough to choose this one”
“Only issue is possible ride quality with higher pressure. Dealer and independents seem to universally recommend going higher on tire pressures to maximize tire life for even wear on BMWs. I have been lectured on it a couple times at a locally respected suspension/alignment specialist over the years.”
Based on 33 community posts
Community members generally praise the Dunlop SP Sport Maxx TT for its quiet road manners, respectable dry and wet grip, and solid track and cold-weather road performance compared to stock competition-oriented tires. Some drivers note relatively soft sidewalls during aggressive slalom events on heavier vehicles or limited grip before coming up to temperature. Overall, drivers find it to be a capable, comfortable summer tire that balances performance and daily drivability.
“We have these tires on my 18 Grand Sport and my wife’s 17 Z51 Convertible driving in Ohio. Very pleased with these tires! Probably should be OEM for these cars. Handle very well. Doesn’t throw gravel up on the cars like stock tires. Cold weather grip is very good! Stock MPSS are scary below 50 degrees. We have had good success with Discount Tire for purchase and install.”
“In Hong Kong, if your style is aggresive, sport maxx is not enough, i am using AD08 and RE11 is not bad”
“After 3 sessions of autoslalom, I can say that the sidewall is too soft for this heavy car. I have the front tires set at 39 psi cool. I may try higher pressure next time to see if it can reduce the tire roll and maintain traction. In term of day to day driving, this is a great quiet summer tire. It performs well in wet too.”
Based on 19 community posts
| Attribute | A · Bridgestone Turanza T005 | B · Dunlop SP Sport Maxx TT |
|---|---|---|
| Category | Summer | Summer |
| Vehicle type | Passenger Car / Crossover | Passenger Car / Crossover |
| Sizes available | 140 | 5 |
| Rim diameters | 14″ – 22″ | 16″ – 18″ |
| UTQG | 340 A A | — |
| Sidewall | Blackwall | — |
| Sizes in common | 5 | 5 |
Bridgestone Turanza T005
Dunlop SP Sport Maxx TT
Winner: Bridgestone Turanza T005 — better wet, dry and comfort. It leads or ties in every category we score.
Bridgestone Turanza T005 scores 79 vs 66 on wet.
Bridgestone Turanza T005 scores 76 vs 66 on dry.
Bridgestone Turanza T005 scores 69 vs 61 on comfort.
Bridgestone Turanza T005 scores 65 vs 58 on treadwear.
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Bridgestone Turanza T005, 79 vs 66 on our wet score.
Bridgestone Turanza T005, 76 vs 66 on our dry score.
Bridgestone Turanza T005, 69 vs 61 on our comfort score.
Bridgestone Turanza T005, 65 vs 58 on our treadwear 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
