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Bridgestone Turanza T005 vs Michelin Energy Saver — Compared

Relative Score (0–100): the weighted average of the categories below, each 60% road tests and 40% owner reviews. Based on 37 + 1 road tests and 10,323 + 137 owner reviews. How we score

Too close to call: Turanza T005 70, Energy Saver 69.

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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”

Michelin Energy Saver
Tire BMichelin

Energy Saver

Summer

Tests 71 · 1 test Owners 66 · 137 reviews

Best test result: #2 of 20 in 2018 Auto Bild 15 inch Summer Tyre Test (wear)

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 +7
    69
    Why this score
    SourceTuranza T005Energy Saver
    Professional tests (TWG score) · 34 / 1 tests8471
    Reviews found online6466
    Dry Braking (% of best) · 1 shared test · wins 1–097%92%
    Dry Handling (% of best) · 1 shared test · wins 0–198%98%

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

    Energy Saver: 60% × 70.6 + 40% × 66 = 69

  2. 79

    Wet

    Turanza T005 +11
    68
    Why this score
    SourceTuranza T005Energy Saver
    Professional tests (TWG score) · 35 / 1 tests8569
    Reviews found online7065
    Straight Aquaplaning (% of best) · 1 shared test · wins 0–191%95%
    Wet Braking (% of best) · 1 shared test · wins 1–0100%89%
    Wet Handling (% of best) · 1 shared test · wins 1–0100%95%

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

    Energy Saver: 60% × 69.1 + 40% × 65.3 = 68

  3. 69

    Comfort

    Turanza T005 +2
    67
    Why this score
    SourceTuranza T005Energy Saver
    Professional tests (TWG score) · 9 / – tests73≈ 69 (est.)
    Reviews found online6366

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

    Energy Saver: 60% × 68.6 (est.) + 40% × 65.8 = 67

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

  4. 47

    Noise

    Energy Saver +21
    68
    Why this score
    SourceTuranza T005Energy Saver
    Professional tests (TWG score) · 25 / 1 tests3672
    Reviews found online6463
    Noise (% of best) · 1 shared test · wins 0–197%99%

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

    Energy Saver: 60% × 72.2 + 40% × 62.8 = 68

  5. 65

    Treadwear

    Energy Saver +6
    71
    Why this score
    SourceTuranza T005Energy Saver
    Professional tests (TWG score) · 7 / 1 tests7173
    Reviews found online5768
    Wear (% of best) · 1 shared test · wins 0–184%95%

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

    Energy Saver: 60% × 73.4 + 40% × 68.1 = 71

  6. 65

    Handling (owners)

    Turanza T005 +1
    64
    Why this score
    SourceTuranza T005Energy Saver
    Reviews found online6564
Scores at a glance
Bridgestone Turanza T005 vs Michelin Energy Saver: scores by category (0–100)
CategoryBridgestone Turanza T005Michelin Energy Saver
Relative Score 70 69
Dry 76 69
Wet 79 68
Comfort 69 67
Noise 47 68
Treadwear 65 71
Handling (owners) 65 64

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Headline score

Turanza T005

Energy Saver

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.

In the overall rankings of 1 tests that ran both, Bridgestone Turanza T005 finished ahead 0 times and Michelin Energy Saver 1 times.

DisciplineCategoryTuranza T005Energy SaverΔHead-to-head
Dry Braking Dry 97% 92% +4.6 1–0 in 1 shared test Newest: 2018 Auto Bild 15 inch Summer Tyre Test · 195/65 R15
Dry Handling Dry 98% 98% −0.5 0–1 in 1 shared test Newest: 2018 Auto Bild 15 inch Summer Tyre Test · 195/65 R15
Straight Aquaplaning Wet 91% 95% −3.7 0–1 in 1 shared test Newest: 2018 Auto Bild 15 inch Summer Tyre Test · 195/65 R15
Wet Braking Wet 100% 89% +11.4 1–0 in 1 shared test Newest: 2018 Auto Bild 15 inch Summer Tyre Test · 195/65 R15
Wet Handling Wet 100% 95% +4.6 1–0 in 1 shared test Newest: 2018 Auto Bild 15 inch Summer Tyre Test · 195/65 R15
Noise Noise 97% 99% −2.0 0–1 in 1 shared test Newest: 2018 Auto Bild 15 inch Summer Tyre Test · 195/65 R15
Wear Treadwear 84% 95% −10.9 0–1 in 1 shared test Newest: 2018 Auto Bild 15 inch Summer Tyre Test · 195/65 R15
Also published by the testers (not in the score)
Price Cost 69% 67% +2.5 1–0 in 1 shared test Newest: 2018 Auto Bild 15 inch Summer Tyre Test · 195/65 R15
Total Cost of Ownership Cost #4/20 #2/20 – 0–1 in 1 shared test Newest: 2018 Auto Bild 15 inch Summer Tyre Test · 195/65 R15
Value Cost 63% 69% −5.6 0–1 in 1 shared test Newest: 2018 Auto Bild 15 inch Summer Tyre Test · 195/65 R15
Rolling Resistance Efficiency 88% 88% +0.2 1–0 in 1 shared test Newest: 2018 Auto Bild 15 inch Summer Tyre Test · 195/65 R15
Overall Ranking Overall #7/20 #5/20 – 0–1 in 1 shared test Newest: 2018 Auto Bild 15 inch Summer Tyre Test · 195/65 R15

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 Energy Saver

Pros

  • Exceptional tread life and long-lasting durability
  • Noticeable improvements in fuel economy and low rolling resistance
  • Low road noise and high levels of driving comfort

Cons

  • Subpar wet-weather grip and traction, especially as the tires age
  • Prone to dry rotting, cracking, and hardening after a few years
  • Poor performance and sliding in cold or winter conditions
All owner themes in the Energy Saver 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

Michelin Energy Saver

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

Specs side by side

Attribute A · Bridgestone Turanza T005 B · Michelin Energy Saver
CategorySummerSummer
Vehicle typePassenger Car / CrossoverPassenger Car / Crossover
Sizes available1404
Rim diameters14″ – 22″15″ – 16″
UTQG340 A A—
SidewallBlackwall—
Sizes in common44

Which one should you actually buy?

Bridgestone Turanza T005

Michelin Energy Saver

Too close to call: Bridgestone Turanza T005 and Michelin Energy Saver are within 2 points overall. Bridgestone Turanza T005 is stronger on wet and dry. Michelin Energy Saver is stronger on noise and treadwear.

Pick tire B You want a quieter cabin

Michelin Energy Saver scores 68 vs 47 on noise.

Pick tire A Your priority is wet-weather safety

Bridgestone Turanza T005 scores 79 vs 68 on wet.

Pick tire A You want the most grip on dry roads

Bridgestone Turanza T005 scores 76 vs 69 on dry.

Pick tire B You want the longest tread life

Michelin Energy Saver scores 71 vs 65 on treadwear.

Tire A · Bridgestone Turanza T005
Tire B · Michelin Energy Saver

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Turanza T005 or Energy Saver?

Which is better in the wet, Turanza T005 or Energy Saver?

Bridgestone Turanza T005, 79 vs 68 on our wet score.

Which grips better on dry roads, Turanza T005 or Energy Saver?

Bridgestone Turanza T005, 76 vs 69 on our dry score.

Which is quieter, Turanza T005 or Energy Saver?

Michelin Energy Saver, 68 vs 47 on our noise score.

Which is more comfortable, Turanza T005 or Energy Saver?

Neither, by our numbers: 69 vs 67 on the comfort score, within 3 points.

Which lasts longer, Turanza T005 or Energy Saver?

Michelin Energy Saver, 71 vs 65 on our treadwear score.

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