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Bridgestone Turanza T005 vs Nokian WetProof — Compared

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 + 12 road tests and 10,355 + 25 owner reviews. How we score

Too close to call: Turanza T005 and WetProof are level at 70.

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Bridgestone Turanza T005

Turanza T005

Summer

± 4

Tests 76 · 37 tests Owners 62 · 10,355 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”

Nokian WetProof
Tire BNokian

WetProof

Summer

± 6

Tests 68 · 12 tests Owners 71 · 25 reviews

Best test result: #1 of 20 in 2019 Auto Bild Summer Tyre Test (noise)

Category by category

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

Key facts

  • In 9 tests that measured dry braking for both, Turanza T005 won 1 and WetProof won 8 (average 97% vs 98% of the best).
  • In 9 tests that measured wet braking for both, Turanza T005 won 4 and WetProof won 5 (average 94% vs 95% of the best).
  • In 7 tests that measured straight aquaplaning for both, Turanza T005 won 3 and WetProof won 4 (average 95% vs 97% of the best).
  • In 6 tests that measured wet handling for both, Turanza T005 won 4 and WetProof won 2 (average 99% vs 99% of the best).
  • In 6 tests that measured noise for both, Turanza T005 won 0 and WetProof won 6 (average 97% vs 100% of the best).
  1. 76

    Dry

    WetProof +4
    80
    Why this score
    SourceTuranza T005WetProof
    Professional tests (TWG score) · 34 / 11 tests8583
    Reviews found online6475
    Dry Braking (% of best) · 9 shared tests · wins 1–897%98%
    Dry Handling (% of best) · 5 shared tests · wins 3–199%99%
    Dry Handling (tester's mark) (% of best) · 1 shared test · wins 0–089%89%
    Dry (% of best) · 1 shared test · wins 1–0100%94%

    Turanza T005: 60% × 84.7 + 40% × 63.5 = 76

    WetProof: 60% × 83.5 + 40% × 75.4 = 80

  2. 79

    Wet

    WetProof +5
    84
    Why this score
    SourceTuranza T005WetProof
    Professional tests (TWG score) · 35 / 11 tests8586
    Reviews found online7081
    Straight Aquaplaning (% of best) · 7 shared tests · wins 3–495%97%
    Wet Handling (tester's mark) (% of best) · 1 shared test · wins 0–090%90%
    Wet (% of best) · 1 shared test · wins 1–097%95%
    Wet Braking (% of best) · 9 shared tests · wins 4–594%95%
    Wet Braking (concrete) (% of best) · 1 shared test · wins 0–190%94%
    Wet Handling (% of best) · 6 shared tests · wins 4–299%99%

    Turanza T005: 60% × 85.4 + 40% × 69.6 = 79

    WetProof: 60% × 85.5 + 40% × 81.4 = 84

  3. 65

    Comfort

    Turanza T005 +9
    56
    Why this score
    SourceTuranza T005WetProof
    Professional tests (TWG score) · 9 / 3 tests7238
    Reviews found online6168
    Comfort (tester's mark) (% of best) · 2 shared tests · wins 2–079%58%

    Turanza T005: 40% × 72.1 + 60% × 60.6 = 65

    WetProof: 40% × 38.5 + 60% × 68.2 = 56

  4. 48

    Noise

    WetProof +25
    73
    Why this score
    SourceTuranza T005WetProof
    Professional tests (TWG score) · 25 / 7 tests3678
    Reviews found online≈ 66 (est.)≈ 66 (est.)
    Noise (% of best) · 6 shared tests · wins 0–697%100%

    Turanza T005: 60% × 35.9 + 40% × 66.4 (est.) = 48

    WetProof: 60% × 77.7 + 40% × 66.4 (est.) = 73

    No owner ratings of noise for Turanza T005 or WetProof. 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.

  5. 64

    Treadwear

    Turanza T005 +16
    48
    Why this score
    SourceTuranza T005WetProof
    Professional tests (TWG score) · 7 / 4 tests7142
    Reviews found online5356
    Abrasion (% of best) · 1 shared test · wins 1–048%38%
    Wear (% of best) · 4 shared tests · wins 4–065%55%

    Turanza T005: 60% × 71.2 + 40% × 53.3 = 64

    WetProof: 60% × 42.2 + 40% × 56.3 = 48

  6. 64

    Handling (owners)

    WetProof +12
    76
    Why this score
    SourceTuranza T005WetProof
    Reviews found online6476
  7. 100

    Efficiency

    Turanza T005 +33
    67
    Why this score
    SourceTuranza T005WetProof
    Professional tests (TWG score) · 25 / 8 tests10067
    Fuel Consumption (% of best) · 1 shared test · wins 1–098%95%
    Rolling Resistance (% of best) · 6 shared tests · wins 6–097%82%
Scores at a glance
Bridgestone Turanza T005 vs Nokian WetProof: scores by category (0–100)
CategoryBridgestone Turanza T005Nokian WetProof
Relative Score 70 70
Dry 76 80
Wet 79 84
Comfort 65 56
Noise 48 73
Treadwear 64 48
Handling (owners) 64 76
Efficiency 100 67

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Turanza T005

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WetProof

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 17 tests that ran both, Bridgestone Turanza T005 finished ahead 11 times and Nokian WetProof 6 times.

DisciplineCategoryTuranza T005WetProofΔHead-to-head
Dry Dry 100% 94% +6.1 1–0 in 1 shared test Newest: 2022 Al Volante Summer Tire Test R16 · 205/60R16
Dry Braking Dry 97% 98% −0.7 1–8 in 9 shared tests Newest: 2023 ADAC Summer Tyre Test · 205/55 R16
Dry Handling Dry 99% 99% +0.2 3–1 in 5 shared tests Newest: 2022 AZ SUV Tyre Test · 215/55 R17
Dry Handling (tester's mark) Dry 89% 89% 0.0 0–0 in 1 shared test Newest: 2019 AMS Summer SUV Tyre Test · 215/55 R17
Straight Aquaplaning Wet 95% 97% −1.5 3–4 in 7 shared tests Newest: 2023 ADAC Summer Tyre Test · 205/55 R16
Wet Wet 97% 95% +2.0 1–0 in 1 shared test Newest: 2022 Al Volante Summer Tire Test R16 · 205/60R16
Wet Braking Wet 94% 95% −1.8 4–5 in 9 shared tests Newest: 2023 ADAC Summer Tyre Test · 205/55 R16
Wet Braking (concrete) Wet 90% 94% −4.4 0–1 in 1 shared test Newest: 2023 ADAC Summer Tyre Test · 205/55 R16
Wet Handling Wet 99% 99% +0.1 4–2 in 6 shared tests Newest: 2022 AZ SUV Tyre Test · 215/55 R17
Wet Handling (tester's mark) Wet 90% 90% 0.0 0–0 in 1 shared test Newest: 2019 AMS Summer SUV Tyre Test · 215/55 R17
Comfort (tester's mark) Comfort 79% 58% +21.1 2–0 in 2 shared tests Newest: 2019 Auto Bild Summer Tyre Test · 225/45 R17
Noise Noise 97% 100% −2.7 0–6 in 6 shared tests Newest: 2022 AZ SUV Tyre Test · 215/55 R17
Abrasion Treadwear 48% 38% +9.2 1–0 in 1 shared test Newest: 2023 ADAC Summer Tyre Test · 205/55 R16
Wear Treadwear 65% 55% +10.1 4–0 in 4 shared tests Newest: 2023 ADAC Summer Tyre Test · 205/55 R16
Fuel Consumption Efficiency 98% 95% +3.4 1–0 in 1 shared test Newest: 2023 ADAC Summer Tyre Test · 205/55 R16
Rolling Resistance Efficiency 97% 82% +15.6 6–0 in 6 shared tests Newest: 2022 AZ SUV Tyre Test · 215/55 R17
Also published by the testers (not in the score)
Price Cost 67% 78% −10.9 0–3 in 3 shared tests Newest: 2022 AZ SUV Tyre Test · 215/55 R17
Total Cost of Ownership Cost #2/20 #12/20 – 2–0 in 2 shared tests Newest: 2021 Auto Bild 16 Inch Summer Tyre Test · 205/55 R16
Value Cost 56% 54% +1.8 2–1 in 3 shared tests Newest: 2023 ADAC Summer Tyre Test · 205/55 R16
Overall Ranking Overall #3/8 #6/8 – 11–6 in 17 shared tests Newest: 2023 Autoklub ČR Premium Summer Tire Test R16 · 205/55R16

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 WetProof

Pros

  • Exceptional wet weather traction and hydroplaning resistance
  • High levels of ride comfort and low noise output
  • Strong dry road handling and steering precision

Cons

  • Reports of premature sidewall sagging or deformation
  • Concerns regarding long-term rubber quality, including cracking between tread blocks
  • Soft sidewall construction may feel less responsive during aggressive cornering
All owner themes in the WetProof 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.

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

Nokian WetProof

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

Specs side by side

Attribute A · Bridgestone Turanza T005 B · Nokian WetProof
CategorySummerSummer
Vehicle typePassenger Car / CrossoverPassenger Car / Crossover
Sizes available14033
Rim diameters14″ – 22″14″ – 20″
UTQG340 A A—
SidewallBlackwall—
Sizes in common2929

Which one should you actually buy?

Bridgestone Turanza T005

Nokian WetProof

Too close to call: Bridgestone Turanza T005 and Nokian WetProof are within 2 points overall. Bridgestone Turanza T005 is stronger on efficiency, treadwear and comfort. Nokian WetProof is stronger on noise, handling and wet.

Pick tire A You want lower fuel or energy use

Bridgestone Turanza T005 scores 100 vs 67 on efficiency.

Pick tire B You want a quieter cabin

Nokian WetProof scores 73 vs 48 on noise.

Pick tire A You want the longest tread life

Bridgestone Turanza T005 scores 64 vs 48 on treadwear.

Pick tire B You enjoy sharp, responsive handling

Nokian WetProof scores 76 vs 64 on handling.

Tire A · Bridgestone Turanza T005
Tire B · Nokian WetProof

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Turanza T005 or WetProof?

Which is better in the wet, Turanza T005 or WetProof?

Nokian WetProof, 84 vs 79 on our wet score.

Which grips better on dry roads, Turanza T005 or WetProof?

Nokian WetProof, 80 vs 76 on our dry score.

Which is quieter, Turanza T005 or WetProof?

Nokian WetProof, 73 vs 48 on our noise score.

Which is more comfortable, Turanza T005 or WetProof?

Bridgestone Turanza T005, 65 vs 56 on our comfort score.

Which lasts longer, Turanza T005 or WetProof?

Bridgestone Turanza T005, 64 vs 48 on our treadwear score.

Which rolls more easily, Turanza T005 or WetProof?

Bridgestone Turanza T005, 100 vs 67 on our efficiency 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