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 + 23 road tests and 10,355 + 6,510 owner reviews. How we score
Pilot Sport 5 is ahead, 86–70
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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 86 · 23 tests Owners 87 · 6,510 reviews
Best test result: #1 of 20 in 2026 Autobild Summer Tyre Test (dry handling (tester's mark))
“Put some 235/45 R17 ps5’s on my 9-5 They fill up the arches quite nice!”
Relative Score per category, 0–100. Open “Why this score” for the tests and owner ratings behind it.
| Source | Turanza T005 | Pilot Sport 5 |
|---|---|---|
| Professional tests (TWG score) · 34 / 23 tests | 85 | 93 |
| Reviews found online | 64 | 90 |
| Dry Braking (% of best) · 1 shared test · wins 0–1 | 98% | 100% |
| Dry Handling (% of best) · 1 shared test · wins 0–1 | 98% | 100% |
Turanza T005: 60% × 84.7 + 40% × 63.5 = 76
Pilot Sport 5: 60% × 93.2 + 40% × 90.2 = 92
| Source | Turanza T005 | Pilot Sport 5 |
|---|---|---|
| Professional tests (TWG score) · 35 / 23 tests | 85 | 94 |
| Reviews found online | 70 | 93 |
| Curved Aquaplaning (% of best) · 1 shared test · wins 1–0 | 94% | 92% |
| Straight Aquaplaning (% of best) · 1 shared test · wins 1–0 | 100% | 99% |
| Wet Braking (% of best) · 1 shared test · wins 0–0 | 97% | 97% |
| Wet Circle (% of best) · 1 shared test · wins 0–0 | 100% | 100% |
| Wet Handling (% of best) · 1 shared test · wins 0–0 | 99% | 99% |
Turanza T005: 60% × 85.4 + 40% × 69.6 = 79
Pilot Sport 5: 60% × 93.7 + 40% × 93.3 = 94
| Source | Turanza T005 | Pilot Sport 5 |
|---|---|---|
| Professional tests (TWG score) · 9 / 9 tests | 72 | 71 |
| Reviews found online | 61 | 83 |
Turanza T005: 40% × 72.1 + 60% × 60.6 = 65
Pilot Sport 5: 40% × 70.9 + 60% × 83.4 = 78
| Source | Turanza T005 | Pilot Sport 5 |
|---|---|---|
| Professional tests (TWG score) · 25 / 15 tests | 36 | 33 |
| Reviews found online | ≈ 66 (est.) | ≈ 66 (est.) |
| Noise (% of best) · 1 shared test · wins 1–0 | 99% | 98% |
Turanza T005: 60% × 35.9 + 40% × 66.4 (est.) = 48
Pilot Sport 5: 60% × 33.3 + 40% × 66.4 (est.) = 47
No owner ratings of noise for Turanza T005 or Pilot Sport 5. 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 | Pilot Sport 5 |
|---|---|---|
| Professional tests (TWG score) · 7 / 6 tests | 71 | 92 |
| Reviews found online | 53 | 78 |
Turanza T005: 60% × 71.2 + 40% × 53.3 = 64
Pilot Sport 5: 60% × 92 + 40% × 77.9 = 86
| Source | Turanza T005 | Pilot Sport 5 |
|---|---|---|
| Reviews found online | 64 | 89 |
| Source | Turanza T005 | Pilot Sport 5 |
|---|---|---|
| Professional tests (TWG score) · 25 / 17 tests | 100 | 63 |
| Rolling Resistance (% of best) · 1 shared test · wins 1–0 | 100% | 95% |
| Category | Bridgestone Turanza T005 | Michelin Pilot Sport 5 |
|---|---|---|
| Relative Score | 70 | 86 |
| Dry | 76 | 92 |
| Wet | 79 | 94 |
| Comfort | 65 | 78 |
| Noise | 48 | 47 |
| Treadwear | 64 | 86 |
| Handling (owners) | 64 | 89 |
| Efficiency | 100 | 63 |
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
Pilot Sport 5
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 Pilot Sport 5 1 times.
| Discipline | Category | Turanza T005 | Pilot Sport 5 | Δ | Head-to-head |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Dry | Dry | 100% #1/8 · 2022 Al Volante Summer Tire Test R16 | 93% #5/9 · 2023 ACE/ARBÖ/GTÜ 2023 Summer Tire Test R18 | – | Different tests |
| Dry Braking | Dry | 98% | 100% | −2.0 | 0–1 in 1 shared test Newest: 2024 Sport Auto Summer Tyre Test · 215/40 R18 |
| Dry Handling | Dry | 98% | 100% | −2.0 | 0–1 in 1 shared test Newest: 2024 Sport Auto Summer Tyre Test · 215/40 R18 |
| Dry Handling (tester's mark) | Dry | 97% #2/7 · 2025 Motor Low Rolling Resistance (AA) Tyre Test | 100% #1/4 · 2026 AutoView Value Sport Tyre Test | – | Different tests |
| Curved Aquaplaning | Wet | 94% | 92% | +2.0 | 1–0 in 1 shared test Newest: 2024 Sport Auto Summer Tyre Test · 215/40 R18 |
| Straight Aquaplaning | Wet | 100% | 99% | +1.0 | 1–0 in 1 shared test Newest: 2024 Sport Auto Summer Tyre Test · 215/40 R18 |
| Wet | Wet | 97% #2/8 · 2022 Al Volante Summer Tire Test R16 | 99% #2/9 · 2023 ACE/ARBÖ/GTÜ 2023 Summer Tire Test R18 | – | Different tests |
| Wet Braking | Wet | 97% | 97% | 0.0 | 0–0 in 1 shared test Newest: 2024 Sport Auto Summer Tyre Test · 215/40 R18 |
| Wet Braking (concrete) | Wet | 90% #20/50 · 2023 ADAC Summer Tyre Test | 97% #3/18 · 2025 ADAC Summer Tyre Test | – | Different tests |
| Wet Circle | Wet | 100% | 100% | 0.0 | 0–0 in 1 shared test Newest: 2024 Sport Auto Summer Tyre Test · 215/40 R18 |
| Wet Handling | Wet | 99% | 99% | 0.0 | 0–0 in 1 shared test Newest: 2024 Sport Auto Summer Tyre Test · 215/40 R18 |
| Wet Handling (tester's mark) | Wet | 100% #1/9 · 2022 AUTO Straßenverkehr Summer Tire Test R19 | 100% #1/7 · Top Tire Review 2026 UHP Tyre Test: Big Brands vs Challengers | – | Different tests |
| Comfort (tester's mark) | Comfort | 93% #4/7 · 2025 Motor Low Rolling Resistance (AA) Tyre Test | 90% #4/4 · 2026 AutoView Value Sport Tyre Test | – | Different tests |
| Exterior Noise | Noise | 98% #5/8 · 2022 Motor Crossover Summer Tire Test R17 | 71% #7/9 · 2023 ACE/ARBÖ/GTÜ 2023 Summer Tire Test R18 | – | Different tests |
| Noise | Noise | 99% | 98% | +1.0 | 1–0 in 1 shared test Newest: 2024 Sport Auto Summer Tyre Test · 215/40 R18 |
| Noise (tester's mark) | Noise | 50% #7/8 · 2020 ViBilagare SUV Tyre Test | 87% #8/9 · 2025 Auto Express Summer Tyre Test | – | Different tests |
| Abrasion | Treadwear | 47% #16/50 · 2023 ADAC Summer Tyre Test | 83% #5/20 · 2026 Autobild Summer Tyre Test | – | Different tests |
| Wear | Treadwear | 57% #17/50 · 2023 ADAC Summer Tyre Test | 93% #2/20 · 2026 Autobild Summer Tyre Test | – | Different tests |
| Fuel Consumption | Efficiency | 98% #5/50 · 2023 ADAC Summer Tyre Test | 95% #8/18 · 2025 ADAC Summer Tyre Test | – | Different tests |
| Rolling Resistance | Efficiency | 100% | 95% | +5.0 | 1–0 in 1 shared test Newest: 2024 Sport Auto Summer Tyre Test · 215/40 R18 |
| Also published by the testers (not in the score) | |||||
| Price | Cost | 94% #4/8 · 2023 Motor Summer Tyre Test | 56% #13/13 · 2023 AutoBild Sports Car Summer Tyre Test | – | Different tests |
| Total Cost of Ownership | Cost | #5/21 2022 Auto Bild Summer Tyre Test | #13/20 2026 Autobild Summer Tyre Test | – | Different tests |
| Value | Cost | 37% #43/50 · 2023 ADAC Summer Tyre Test | 71% #15/20 · 2026 Autobild Summer Tyre Test | – | Different tests |
| Overall Ranking | Overall | #3/6 | #2/6 | – | 0–1 in 1 shared test Newest: 2024 Sport Auto Summer Tyre Test · 215/40 R18 |
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 sentiment towards the Michelin Pilot Sport 5 is largely positive, with drivers frequently praising its outstanding wet grip, daily driving comfort, and impressive tread life. While widely recommended as a dependable, premium all-round performance tire, some enthusiasts criticize it for having a slightly numb steering feel, softer sidewalls, and poor heat resistance during track use compared to more aggressive alternatives.
“I had PS5’s on they were great literally all the grip you could ever want (not a very powerful car) and they have an incredibly long life span, I didn’t find them loud at all and i also now have an Audi a5 coupe and the car itself blocks out most noise especially if you have music on so it’s not something you should worry about, I know the Asym6 have more grip but it’s marginal I’d personally get the ps5’s just because of the beautiful side wall!”
“In my experience they are quite long wearing tires and well worth the cost. I used to get around 40k out of most tyres. My first set of ps4’s lasted 55k and now the ps5’s are trending to beat it. I'm a pretty spirited driver around the roundabouts of Canberra too, though I only have a hatch so experiences may vary. As to performance I've driven them on my i30 n-line and other people’s i30N, BRZ, tesla 3, and stinger and the tyres have more grip than I have guts to push them on public roads. In both wet and dry they are very confidence inspiring and a hell of a lot of fun.”
“Pilot sport 5? Hi, after replacement tyres for M3. Just touched 30k miles and all 4 need doing. Michelin 235/45 ZR18 (98Y) XL TL PILOT SPORT 5 I was looking at these 154 pounds from Costco. Only they’re not T rated. Was comparing them with the original 235/45 ZR 18 PILOT SPORT 4 XL TO TESLA these are 204 pounds at Costco. Thoughts on whether the PS5 will be ok please? Visited a couple of independent tyre shops yesterday, 1 quoted budget 100 each through to PS4s at 230 each. The second wouldn’t quote on non Tesla approved, so just quoted the PS4 T0s at 203 each. Cheers”
Based on 173 community posts
| Attribute | A · Bridgestone Turanza T005 | B · Michelin Pilot Sport 5 |
|---|---|---|
| Category | Summer | Summer |
| Vehicle type | Passenger Car / Crossover | Passenger Car / Crossover |
| Sizes available | 140 | 66 |
| Rim diameters | 14″ – 22″ | 16″ – 22″ |
| UTQG | 340 A A | 320 - 340 A - B A |
| Sidewall | Blackwall | — |
| Sizes in common | 51 | 51 |
Bridgestone Turanza T005
Michelin Pilot Sport 5
Winner: Michelin Pilot Sport 5 — better handling, treadwear and dry. Pick the Bridgestone Turanza T005 if efficiency matters most to you.
Bridgestone Turanza T005 scores 100 vs 63 on efficiency.
Michelin Pilot Sport 5 scores 89 vs 64 on handling.
Michelin Pilot Sport 5 scores 86 vs 64 on treadwear.
Michelin Pilot Sport 5 scores 92 vs 76 on dry.
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Michelin Pilot Sport 5, 94 vs 79 on our wet score.
Michelin Pilot Sport 5, 92 vs 76 on our dry score.
Neither, by our numbers: 48 vs 47 on the noise score, within 3 points.
Michelin Pilot Sport 5, 78 vs 65 on our comfort score.
Michelin Pilot Sport 5, 86 vs 64 on our treadwear score.
Bridgestone Turanza T005, 100 vs 63 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
