Relative Score (0–100): the weighted average of the categories below, each 60% road tests and 40% owner reviews (comfort 40/60). Based on 37 + 17 road tests and 10,323 + 644 owner reviews. How we score
Turanza T005 is ahead, 70–57
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Tests 76 · 37 tests Owners 62 · 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 70 · 17 tests Owners 40 · 644 reviews
Best test result: #1 of 15 in 2019 Summer and All Season Tyre Test (wet handling)
“sind diese Sommerreifen noch okay? Im August 2023 gekauft und circa 25 tausend km gefahren. Firestone Roadhawk, DOT 4922. Habe an meinem Opel Meriva beim Anfahren nach links, zB beim Ausparken oder beim Anfahren in einer engen Linkskurve von vorne rechts ein mehrmaliges Poltern gehört. Habe ein bisschen gegoogelt und von ausgeschlagenem Querlenker gelesen. Im Oktober 2022 hat das Auto einen neuen Vorderachsträger und neue Querlenker bekommen. Nun habe ich Winterräder montiert und das Poltern beim Anfahren nach links ist weg. Was kann das sein? Read more”
Relative Score per category, 0–100. Open “Why this score” for the tests and owner ratings behind it.
| Source | Turanza T005 | RoadHawk |
|---|---|---|
| Professional tests (TWG score) · 34 / 16 tests | 85 | 82 |
| Reviews found online | 63 | 46 |
| Dry Braking (% of best) · 11 shared tests · wins 7–4 | 97% | 96% |
| Dry Handling (% of best) · 7 shared tests · wins 3–4 | 99% | 99% |
| Dry Handling (tester's mark) (% of best) · 1 shared test · wins 1–0 | 90% | 83% |
Turanza T005: 60% × 84.6 + 40% × 62.9 = 76
RoadHawk: 60% × 82.1 + 40% × 46.4 = 68
| Source | Turanza T005 | RoadHawk |
|---|---|---|
| Professional tests (TWG score) · 35 / 17 tests | 86 | 77 |
| Reviews found online | 70 | 48 |
| Straight Aquaplaning (% of best) · 6 shared tests · wins 2–4 | 93% | 94% |
| Wet Handling (tester's mark) (% of best) · 1 shared test · wins 1–0 | 73% | 27% |
| Wet Braking (% of best) · 12 shared tests · wins 9–1 | 95% | 89% |
| Wet Braking (concrete) (% of best) · 1 shared test · wins 1–0 | 90% | 87% |
| Wet Handling (% of best) · 7 shared tests · wins 4–3 | 98% | 97% |
Turanza T005: 60% × 85.9 + 40% × 69.8 = 79
RoadHawk: 60% × 76.5 + 40% × 47.5 = 65
| Source | Turanza T005 | RoadHawk |
|---|---|---|
| Professional tests (TWG score) · 9 / 2 tests | 73 | 67 |
| Reviews found online | 61 | 40 |
| Comfort (tester's mark) (% of best) · 2 shared tests · wins 1–0 | 83% | 72% |
Turanza T005: 40% × 72.6 + 60% × 60.5 = 65
RoadHawk: 40% × 67 + 60% × 39.6 = 51
| Source | Turanza T005 | RoadHawk |
|---|---|---|
| Professional tests (TWG score) · 25 / 8 tests | 36 | 30 |
| Reviews found online | ≈ 67 (est.) | ≈ 67 (est.) |
| Noise (% of best) · 7 shared tests · wins 5–1 | 97% | 96% |
Turanza T005: 60% × 35.8 + 40% × 66.6 (est.) = 48
RoadHawk: 60% × 30.5 + 40% × 66.6 (est.) = 45
No owner ratings of noise for Turanza T005 or RoadHawk. 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 T005 | RoadHawk |
|---|---|---|
| Professional tests (TWG score) · 7 / 6 tests | 71 | 65 |
| Reviews found online | 52 | 29 |
| Abrasion (% of best) · 1 shared test · wins 0–1 | 48% | 51% |
| Wear (% of best) · 4 shared tests · wins 4–0 | 71% | 63% |
Turanza T005: 60% × 71.4 + 40% × 52.2 = 64
RoadHawk: 60% × 64.7 + 40% × 28.5 = 50
| Source | Turanza T005 | RoadHawk |
|---|---|---|
| Reviews found online | 64 | 36 |
| Source | Turanza T005 | RoadHawk |
|---|---|---|
| Professional tests (TWG score) · 25 / 9 tests | 100 | 72 |
| Fuel Consumption (% of best) · 1 shared test · wins 1–0 | 98% | 93% |
| Rolling Resistance (% of best) · 5 shared tests · wins 5–0 | 95% | 86% |
| Category | Bridgestone Turanza T005 | Firestone RoadHawk |
|---|---|---|
| Relative Score | 70 | 57 |
| Dry | 76 | 68 |
| Wet | 79 | 65 |
| Comfort | 65 | 51 |
| Noise | 48 | 45 |
| Treadwear | 64 | 50 |
| Handling (owners) | 64 | 36 |
| Efficiency | 100 | 72 |
Higher is better. The Relative Score follows your weights below; category scores do not change.
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Turanza T005
RoadHawk
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.
In the overall rankings of 18 tests that ran both, Bridgestone Turanza T005 finished ahead 15 times and Firestone RoadHawk 3 times.
| Discipline | Category | Turanza T005 | RoadHawk | Δ | Head-to-head |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Dry Braking | Dry | 97% | 96% | +1.4 | 7–4 in 11 shared tests Newest: 2023 ADAC Summer Tyre Test · 205/55 R16 |
| Dry Handling | Dry | 99% | 99% | −0.4 | 3–4 in 7 shared tests Newest: 2021 Auto Bild 16 Inch Summer Tyre Test · 205/55 R16 |
| Dry Handling (tester's mark) | Dry | 90% | 83% | +6.7 | 1–0 in 1 shared test Newest: 2020 Auto Zeitung Summer Tyre Test · 225/50 R17 |
| Curved Aquaplaning | Wet | 100% #1/7 · 2025 Motor Low Rolling Resistance (AA) Tyre Test | 92% #8/20 · 2024 AutoBild Summer Tyre Test | – | Different tests |
| Straight Aquaplaning | Wet | 93% | 94% | −0.9 | 2–4 in 6 shared tests Newest: 2023 ADAC Summer Tyre Test · 205/55 R16 |
| Wet Braking | Wet | 95% | 89% | +5.7 | 9–1 in 12 shared tests Newest: 2023 ADAC Summer Tyre Test · 205/55 R16 |
| Wet Braking (concrete) | Wet | 90% | 87% | +3.3 | 1–0 in 1 shared test Newest: 2023 ADAC Summer Tyre Test · 205/55 R16 |
| Wet Handling | Wet | 98% | 97% | +1.7 | 4–3 in 7 shared tests Newest: 2021 Auto Bild 16 Inch Summer Tyre Test · 205/55 R16 |
| Wet Handling (tester's mark) | Wet | 73% | 27% | +46.6 | 1–0 in 1 shared test Newest: 2020 Auto Zeitung Summer Tyre Test · 225/50 R17 |
| Comfort (tester's mark) | Comfort | 83% | 72% | +11.1 | 1–0 in 2 shared tests Newest: 2020 Auto Zeitung Summer Tyre Test · 225/50 R17 |
| Noise | Noise | 97% | 96% | +0.8 | 5–1 in 7 shared tests Newest: 2021 Auto Bild 16 Inch Summer Tyre Test · 205/55 R16 |
| Abrasion | Treadwear | 48% | 51% | −3.2 | 0–1 in 1 shared test Newest: 2023 ADAC Summer Tyre Test · 205/55 R16 |
| Wear | Treadwear | 71% | 63% | +7.6 | 4–0 in 4 shared tests Newest: 2023 ADAC Summer Tyre Test · 205/55 R16 |
| Fuel Consumption | Efficiency | 98% | 93% | +5.0 | 1–0 in 1 shared test Newest: 2023 ADAC Summer Tyre Test · 205/55 R16 |
| Rolling Resistance | Efficiency | 95% | 86% | +8.7 | 5–0 in 5 shared tests Newest: 2021 Auto Bild 16 Inch Summer Tyre Test · 205/55 R16 |
| Also published by the testers (not in the score) | |||||
| Price | Cost | 64% | 77% | −12.9 | 0–3 in 3 shared tests Newest: 2020 Auto Zeitung Summer Tyre Test · 225/50 R17 |
| Total Cost of Ownership | Cost | #2/20 | #14/20 | – | 3–0 in 3 shared tests Newest: 2021 Auto Bild 16 Inch Summer Tyre Test · 205/55 R16 |
| Value | Cost | 58% | 62% | −4.3 | 2–2 in 4 shared tests Newest: 2023 ADAC Summer Tyre Test · 205/55 R16 |
| Overall Ranking | Overall | #4/50 | #20/50 | – | 15–3 in 18 shared tests Newest: 2023 ADAC Summer Tyre Test · 205/55 R16 |
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.
“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.”
“Bridgestone Turanza T005 tyres... Are they really shit or is there something wrong with my car? I've just had brand new ones fitted, I don't expect them to be amazing in this weather but I'm slipping and sliding all over the place. My car has less grip than my old tyres with 2mm left. Seriously, I went round a roundabout last night at 20mph and drifted out from the inner lane. Could there be something I need to get checked because I don't feel quite safe with them on... Read more”
“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.”
Based on 33 community posts
Community discussions reflect mixed perspectives on the Firestone Roadhawk, noting reasonable reviews alongside concerns regarding tread wear. While some test results place it competitively among budget-friendly summer options, owners also discuss practical issues such as unusual noises, generational replacement difficulties, and overall value.
“sind diese Sommerreifen noch okay? Im August 2023 gekauft und circa 25 tausend km gefahren. Firestone Roadhawk, DOT 4922. Habe an meinem Opel Meriva beim Anfahren nach links, zB beim Ausparken oder beim Anfahren in einer engen Linkskurve von vorne rechts ein mehrmaliges Poltern gehört. Habe ein bisschen gegoogelt und von ausgeschlagenem Querlenker gelesen. Im Oktober 2022 hat das Auto einen neuen Vorderachsträger und neue Querlenker bekommen. Nun habe ich Winterräder montiert und das Poltern beim Anfahren nach links ist weg. Was kann das sein? Read more”
“Not sure if it is what you are looking for. I am Polish but I live in the USA. I am still following info from Poland but I am not buying tires there anymore. A magazine Motor tests tires. magazynauto.pl Firestone was included in their "accessibly priced" summer tires: Firestone Roadhawk. They lost to Uniroyal, Semperit, Dębica but were ahead of Kumho, Apollo, Tomket, Imperial and Double Coin. They were not included in their premium and middle priced test. German based Auto Bild (and its Polish version Auto Świat) did a test in 2019 and the same Roadhawk passed the elimination test (53 down to 20: wet and dry braking distances added together as #13) and finished #18 in detailed test. So Firestone is present in Poland and Europe as a cheaper brand from Bridgestone but how popular it is I do not know. Krzyś”
Based on 5 community posts
| Attribute | A · Bridgestone Turanza T005 | B · Firestone RoadHawk |
|---|---|---|
| Category | Summer | Summer |
| Vehicle type | Passenger Car / Crossover | Passenger Car / Crossover |
| Sizes available | 140 | 115 |
| Rim diameters | 14″ – 22″ | 15″ – 21″ |
| UTQG | 340 A A | — |
| Sidewall | Blackwall | — |
| Sizes in common | 92 | 92 |
Bridgestone Turanza T005
Firestone RoadHawk
Winner: Bridgestone Turanza T005 — better handling, efficiency and wet. It leads or ties in every category we score.
Bridgestone Turanza T005 scores 64 vs 36 on handling.
Bridgestone Turanza T005 scores 100 vs 72 on efficiency.
Bridgestone Turanza T005 scores 79 vs 65 on wet.
Bridgestone Turanza T005 scores 65 vs 51 on comfort.
Firestone RoadHawk won 4 of 6 shared straight aquaplaning tests.
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Bridgestone Turanza T005, 79 vs 65 on our wet score.
Bridgestone Turanza T005, 76 vs 68 on our dry score.
Bridgestone Turanza T005, 48 vs 45 on our noise score.
Bridgestone Turanza T005, 65 vs 51 on our comfort score.
Bridgestone Turanza T005, 64 vs 50 on our treadwear score.
Bridgestone Turanza T005, 100 vs 72 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
