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Bridgestone Turanza T005 vs Goodyear Ultra Grip Performance 2 — Compared

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 + 13 owner reviews. How we score

Different seasons: Turanza T005 and Ultra Grip Performance 2 are each scored against tires of their own season.

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Bridgestone Turanza T005

Turanza T005

Summer

Tests 76 · 37 tests Owners 64 · 10,323 reviews

Best test result: #1 of 21 in 2022 Auto Bild Summer Tyre Test (wet braking)

“Are these needing replacement? - Bridgestone Turanza T005 RFT (Run Flat) BMW G20 Not sure if I should be replacing these yet they seem close to the wear bar, rather be safe than sorry and to ask here especially with Uk/Irish weather 😅 Read more”

Category by category

Relative Score per category, 0–100. Open “Why this score” for the tests and owner ratings behind it.

  1. 76

    Dry

    Turanza T005 +24
    52
    Why this score
    SourceTuranza T005Ultra Grip Performance 2
    Professional tests (TWG score) · 34 / – tests84≈ 58 (est.)
    Reviews found online6444

    Turanza T005: 60% × 84.1 + 40% × 64.2 = 76

    Ultra Grip Performance 2: 60% × 58 (est.) + 40% × 43.5 = 52

    No road tests of dry for Ultra Grip Performance 2. The test half is estimated from the owner ratings, as far as owners and testers agree (correlation 0.40).

  2. 79

    Wet

    Turanza T005 +24
    55
    Why this score
    SourceTuranza T005Ultra Grip Performance 2
    Professional tests (TWG score) · 35 / – tests85≈ 58 (est.)
    Reviews found online7049

    Turanza T005: 60% × 84.8 + 40% × 70.4 = 79

    Ultra Grip Performance 2: 60% × 58.3 (est.) + 40% × 49.2 = 55

    No road tests of wet for Ultra Grip Performance 2. The test half is estimated from the owner ratings, as far as owners and testers agree (correlation 0.56).

  3. –

    Snow

    No comparison
    40
    Why this score
    SourceTuranza T005Ultra Grip Performance 2
    Professional tests (TWG score)–≈ 53 (est.)
    Reviews found online–20

    Ultra Grip Performance 2: 60% × 53.4 (est.) + 40% × 19.9 = 40

    No road tests of snow for Ultra Grip Performance 2. The test half is estimated from the owner ratings, as far as owners and testers agree (correlation 0.33).

  4. 69

    Comfort

    Turanza T005 +9
    60
    Why this score
    SourceTuranza T005Ultra Grip Performance 2
    Professional tests (TWG score) · 9 / – tests73≈ 66 (est.)
    Reviews found online6351

    Turanza T005: 60% × 72.5 + 40% × 62.7 = 69

    Ultra Grip Performance 2: 60% × 65.9 (est.) + 40% × 50.7 = 60

    No road tests of comfort for Ultra Grip Performance 2. The test half is the tested tires’ average (69): owners’ comfort ratings barely follow the road tests.

  5. 47

    Noise

    Ultra Grip Performance 2 +13
    60
    Why this score
    SourceTuranza T005Ultra Grip Performance 2
    Professional tests (TWG score) · 25 / – tests36≈ 67 (est.)
    Reviews found online6450

    Turanza T005: 60% × 35.8 + 40% × 64 = 47

    Ultra Grip Performance 2: 60% × 67.3 (est.) + 40% × 50.2 = 60

    No road tests of noise for Ultra Grip Performance 2. The test half is the tested tires’ average (67): owners’ noise ratings barely follow the road tests.

  6. 65

    Treadwear

    Turanza T005 +12
    53
    Why this score
    SourceTuranza T005Ultra Grip Performance 2
    Professional tests (TWG score) · 7 / – tests71≈ 59 (est.)
    Reviews found online5744

    Turanza T005: 60% × 71.1 + 40% × 56.6 = 65

    Ultra Grip Performance 2: 60% × 59 (est.) + 40% × 44 = 53

    No road tests of treadwear for Ultra Grip Performance 2. The test half is estimated from the owner ratings, as far as owners and testers agree (correlation 0.31).

  7. 65

    Handling (owners)

    Turanza T005 +17
    48
    Why this score
    SourceTuranza T005Ultra Grip Performance 2
    Reviews found online6548
Scores at a glance
Bridgestone Turanza T005 vs Goodyear Ultra Grip Performance 2: scores by category (0–100)
CategoryBridgestone Turanza T005Goodyear Ultra Grip Performance 2
Relative Score 71 54
Dry 76 52
Wet 79 55
Snow – 40
Comfort 69 60
Noise 47 60
Treadwear 65 53
Handling (owners) 65 48

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Headline score

Turanza T005

Ultra Grip Performance 2

Only categories both tires have data for count toward the headline score.

The professional test results behind the scores

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.

DisciplineCategoryTuranza T005Ultra Grip Performance 2ΔHead-to-head
Also published by the testers (not in the score)
Overall Ranking Overall #5/6 2025 Wybór Kierowców Summer Tire Test R16 #4/12 2011 Auto Bild Winter Tyre Test – Different tests

Pros, cons & observations

Themes extracted from owner reviews found online — not the opinion of TireWheelGuide.

Tire A Turanza T005

Pros

  • Exceptional wet grip and short braking distances in rain
  • Improved fuel efficiency and low rolling resistance
  • Confident, stable handling at highway speeds

Cons

  • Faster-than-expected tread wear and shorter overall lifespan reported by many users
  • Soft sidewalls can lead to vague steering feedback and lack of precision during spirited cornering
  • Reports of premature sidewall cracking over time
All owner themes in the Turanza T005 review

Tire B Ultra Grip Performance 2

Pros

  • Quiet and comfortable ride quality on dry and wet tarmac
  • Agile handling and reliable grip in wet conditions and light-to-medium snow
  • Good directional tread design for effective water and slush evacuation

Cons

  • Severely lacking traction and grip on packed snow and ice according to dissatisfied users
  • Triggers frequent ABS activation and wheel spin during acceleration and braking in wintry precipitation
  • Vague handling feel on tarmac for certain drivers
All owner themes in the Ultra Grip Performance 2 review

What real owners are saying

From Reddit, forums and review threads. Not part of our score

Tire A

Bridgestone Turanza T005

Mixed

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.

r/tires ·1 upvote ·2023-01-22

“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.”

goingelectric.de ·2020-06-01

“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”

bimmerfest.com ·2020-09-20

“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.”

Top themes
#wet weather grip#road noise and comfort#sidewall cracking dry rot#tread wear life#tire pressure sensitivity#oem tire replacement

Based on 33 community posts

Tire B

Goodyear Ultra Grip Performance 2

We haven't collected enough community discussion about this tire yet.

Specs side by side

Attribute A · Bridgestone Turanza T005 B · Goodyear Ultra Grip Performance 2
CategorySummerWinter
Vehicle typePassenger Car / CrossoverPassenger Car / Crossover
Sizes available1406
Rim diameters14″ – 22″16″ – 17″
Tread depth—8/32″
UTQG340 A A—
SidewallBlackwallBlackwall
Max pressure—51 psi
Sizes in common55

Which one should you actually buy?

Bridgestone Turanza T005

Goodyear Ultra Grip Performance 2

Built for different seasons: Goodyear Ultra Grip Performance 2 is a winter tire, Bridgestone Turanza T005 a summer tire. Each score is measured against tires of its own season, so the two are not ranked against each other — pick by the season you drive in.

Tire A · Bridgestone Turanza T005
Tire B · Goodyear Ultra Grip Performance 2

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How do we compare tires?

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