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 + 6 road tests and 10,355 + 16,816 owner reviews. How we score
EfficientGrip Performance leads, 73–70 Narrow edge
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Tests 76 · 37 tests Owners 62 · 10,355 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 73 · 6 tests Owners 72 · 16,816 reviews
Best test result: #1 of 15 in 2019 Summer and All Season Tyre Test (wet braking)
“I've just had these fitted too and have to say they seem much quieter than my Kumhos and certainly dry grip is excellent ( though I don't tend to drift round corners, unless something has gone wrong!)”
Relative Score per category, 0–100. Open “Why this score” for the tests and owner ratings behind it.
| Source | Turanza T005 | EfficientGrip Performance |
|---|---|---|
| Professional tests (TWG score) · 34 / 6 tests | 85 | 80 |
| Reviews found online | 64 | 74 |
| Dry Braking (% of best) · 6 shared tests · wins 4–2 | 97% | 96% |
| Dry Handling (% of best) · 5 shared tests · wins 3–2 | 99% | 98% |
| Dry Handling (tester's mark) (% of best) · 2 shared tests · wins 0–0 | 90% | 90% |
Turanza T005: 60% × 84.7 + 40% × 63.5 = 76
EfficientGrip Performance: 60% × 79.9 + 40% × 74.1 = 78
| Source | Turanza T005 | EfficientGrip Performance |
|---|---|---|
| Professional tests (TWG score) · 35 / 6 tests | 85 | 79 |
| Reviews found online | 70 | 78 |
| Straight Aquaplaning (% of best) · 4 shared tests · wins 0–4 | 94% | 98% |
| Wet Handling (tester's mark) (% of best) · 2 shared tests · wins 1–1 | 90% | 90% |
| Wet Braking (% of best) · 6 shared tests · wins 1–5 | 95% | 96% |
| Wet Handling (% of best) · 5 shared tests · wins 5–0 | 99% | 97% |
Turanza T005: 60% × 85.4 + 40% × 69.6 = 79
EfficientGrip Performance: 60% × 79 + 40% × 78.4 = 79
| Source | Turanza T005 | EfficientGrip Performance |
|---|---|---|
| Professional tests (TWG score) · 9 / 1 tests | 72 | 61 |
| Reviews found online | 61 | 74 |
| Comfort (tester's mark) (% of best) · 1 shared test · wins 1–0 | 80% | 70% |
Turanza T005: 40% × 72.1 + 60% × 60.6 = 65
EfficientGrip Performance: 40% × 60.7 + 60% × 74.3 = 69
| Source | Turanza T005 | EfficientGrip Performance |
|---|---|---|
| Professional tests (TWG score) · 25 / 4 tests | 36 | 71 |
| Reviews found online | ≈ 66 (est.) | ≈ 66 (est.) |
| Noise (% of best) · 5 shared tests · wins 2–3 | 97% | 98% |
Turanza T005: 60% × 35.9 + 40% × 66.4 (est.) = 48
EfficientGrip Performance: 60% × 71.2 + 40% × 66.4 (est.) = 69
No owner ratings of noise for Turanza T005 or EfficientGrip Performance. 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.
| Source | Turanza T005 | EfficientGrip Performance |
|---|---|---|
| Professional tests (TWG score) · 7 / 1 tests | 71 | 64 |
| Reviews found online | 53 | 64 |
| Wear (% of best) · 1 shared test · wins 1–0 | 84% | 70% |
Turanza T005: 60% × 71.2 + 40% × 53.3 = 64
EfficientGrip Performance: 60% × 64 + 40% × 63.5 = 64
| Source | Turanza T005 | EfficientGrip Performance |
|---|---|---|
| Reviews found online | 64 | 72 |
| Source | Turanza T005 | EfficientGrip Performance |
|---|---|---|
| Professional tests (TWG score) · 25 / 4 tests | 100 | 79 |
| Rolling Resistance (% of best) · 3 shared tests · wins 3–0 | 96% | 94% |
| Category | Bridgestone Turanza T005 | Goodyear EfficientGrip Performance |
|---|---|---|
| Relative Score | 70 | 73 |
| Dry | 76 | 78 |
| Wet | 79 | 79 |
| Comfort | 65 | 69 |
| Noise | 48 | 69 |
| Treadwear | 64 | 64 |
| Handling (owners) | 64 | 72 |
| Efficiency | 100 | 79 |
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.
Turanza T005
EfficientGrip Performance
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 12 tests that ran both, Bridgestone Turanza T005 finished ahead 9 times and Goodyear EfficientGrip Performance 3 times.
| Discipline | Category | Turanza T005 | EfficientGrip Performance | Δ | Head-to-head |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Dry Braking | Dry | 97% | 96% | +1.2 | 4–2 in 6 shared tests Newest: 2019 AMS Summer SUV Tyre Test · 215/55 R17 |
| Dry Handling | Dry | 99% | 98% | +0.6 | 3–2 in 5 shared tests Newest: 2019 AMS Summer SUV Tyre Test · 215/55 R17 |
| Dry Handling (tester's mark) | Dry | 90% | 90% | 0.0 | 0–0 in 2 shared tests Newest: 2019 AMS Summer SUV Tyre Test · 215/55 R17 |
| Straight Aquaplaning | Wet | 94% | 98% | −3.8 | 0–4 in 4 shared tests Newest: 2019 AMS Summer SUV Tyre Test · 215/55 R17 |
| Wet Braking | Wet | 95% | 96% | −1.3 | 1–5 in 6 shared tests Newest: 2019 AMS Summer SUV Tyre Test · 215/55 R17 |
| Wet Handling | Wet | 99% | 97% | +2.1 | 5–0 in 5 shared tests Newest: 2019 AMS Summer SUV Tyre Test · 215/55 R17 |
| Wet Handling (tester's mark) | Wet | 90% | 90% | 0.0 | 1–1 in 2 shared tests Newest: 2019 AMS Summer SUV Tyre Test · 215/55 R17 |
| Comfort (tester's mark) | Comfort | 80% | 70% | +10.0 | 1–0 in 1 shared test Newest: 2019 AMS Summer SUV Tyre Test · 215/55 R17 |
| Noise | Noise | 97% | 98% | −0.3 | 2–3 in 5 shared tests Newest: 2019 AMS Summer SUV Tyre Test · 215/55 R17 |
| Wear | Treadwear | 84% | 70% | +14.1 | 1–0 in 1 shared test Newest: 2018 Auto Bild 15 inch Summer Tyre Test · 195/65 R15 |
| Rolling Resistance | Efficiency | 96% | 94% | +2.3 | 3–0 in 3 shared tests Newest: 2019 AMS Summer SUV Tyre Test · 215/55 R17 |
| Also published by the testers (not in the score) | |||||
| Price | Cost | 69% | 74% | −4.3 | 0–1 in 1 shared test Newest: 2018 Auto Bild 15 inch Summer Tyre Test · 195/65 R15 |
| Total Cost of Ownership | Cost | #4/20 | #9/20 | – | 1–0 in 1 shared test Newest: 2018 Auto Bild 15 inch Summer Tyre Test · 195/65 R15 |
| Value | Cost | 63% | 56% | +7.4 | 1–0 in 1 shared test Newest: 2018 Auto Bild 15 inch Summer Tyre Test · 195/65 R15 |
| Overall Ranking | Overall | #3/8 | #8/8 | – | 9–3 in 12 shared tests Newest: 2023 Autoklub ČR Premium Summer Tire Test R16 · 205/55R16 |
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.”
“I drove my friend’s Leon Cupra fitted with these Turanza T005 18” last summer to Croatia. Rountrip plus some local driving, all in all 2k km, the tyres were totally okay driving on highways and local roads. Not noisy. Good tyres for sure.”
“I have a ford Fiesta with the Turanza T005s. I bought them in October last year for around 80 a corner and will probably replace them with the same when needed. I drive motorways mostly and have used them in some terrible rain and they are fantastic in the wet. Obviously not winter tyres but till fantastic. They give me much more confidence to drive spritely which is great.”
Based on 33 community posts
Community feedback on the Goodyear EfficientGrip Performance is generally favorable, with drivers highlighting quiet road noise, good comfort, and solid wet and dry grip. Some users raise concerns regarding sidewall vulnerability and potential long-term cracking, while others inquire about variations in tread patterns.
“GOODYEAR EfficientGrip Performance 205/55 R17 91V - reliability and resistance to damage question Hello guys! I'm driving Skoda Octavia. not a racer, just a usual 40yo man. I have a set of GOODYEAR EfficientGrip Performance 205/55 R17 91V on the car, and during the last 2 months I lost three tires, all the same way - pothole on the road, visibly small, front right wheel, instantly deflates, and a hole in tire not on tread but on the side - irreparable, new tire for 130eur, repeat again. Do you by chance know if it's the pattern for the model, or am I getting EXTREMELY unlucky? Can you maybe suggest some tire models and characteristics to look into to stop this from happening? I have only 2 out of 4 original tires left, so maybe it makes sense to change the entire set. Read more”
“I must admit to raising the preasures when on a long run and / or loaded up for European jaunt 2.2 bar front 2.4 bar rear Im going to pump em up a bit now and see what it drives like empty”
“Wet Braking Demonstration FlexContact Tech in the EGP series tyres implies the use of a new polymer tread compound for better grip in wet road conditions: For demonstration, we again had a GLA shod with Goodyear EGP tyres. The car would do three runs on the main straight and brake to a halt on an artificially created wet patch. After each run and subsequent halt, the braking distance was recorded. The braking distances between the 3 runs on the Goodyear tyres were averaged to 24.5 meters from point of braking to an absolute halt: Thereafter, the EGP tyres were swapped for a set of Continentals to do 3 identical runs in order to draw a direct reference point: Care was taken to maintain the wet patch in identical conditions by making use of mobile mini-tankers parked along the track: Panoramic alignment gone bad! Soon enough, we had the GLA ready to take on the wet braking test with the Continental tyres. The car averaged a braking distance of 25.5 meters from point of braking to an absolute halt:”
Based on 22 community posts
| Attribute | A · Bridgestone Turanza T005 | B · Goodyear EfficientGrip Performance |
|---|---|---|
| Category | Summer | Summer |
| Vehicle type | Passenger Car / Crossover | Passenger Car / Crossover |
| Sizes available | 140 | 52 |
| Rim diameters | 14″ – 22″ | 14″ – 20″ |
| Tread depth | — | 9/32″ |
| UTQG | 340 A A | 340 A A |
| Sidewall | Blackwall | Raised Black Lettering - Serrated Black Lettering |
| Max pressure | — | 50 - 51 psi |
| Sizes in common | 40 | 40 |
Bridgestone Turanza T005
Goodyear EfficientGrip Performance
Narrow edge: Goodyear EfficientGrip Performance — better noise, handling and comfort. Pick the Bridgestone Turanza T005 if efficiency matters most to you.
Bridgestone Turanza T005 scores 100 vs 79 on efficiency.
Goodyear EfficientGrip Performance scores 69 vs 48 on noise.
Goodyear EfficientGrip Performance scores 72 vs 64 on handling.
Goodyear EfficientGrip Performance scores 69 vs 65 on comfort.
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Neither, by our numbers: 79 vs 79 on the wet score, within 3 points.
Neither, by our numbers: 76 vs 78 on the dry score, within 3 points.
Goodyear EfficientGrip Performance, 69 vs 48 on our noise score.
Goodyear EfficientGrip Performance, 69 vs 65 on our comfort score.
Neither, by our numbers: 64 vs 64 on the treadwear score, within 3 points.
Bridgestone Turanza T005, 100 vs 79 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
