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 + 10 road tests and 10,323 + 66 owner reviews. How we score
Different seasons: Turanza T005 and Winter Sottozero 3 are each scored against tires of their own season.
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Tests 76 · 37 tests Owners 62 · 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”
Tests 67 · 10 tests Owners 81 · 66 reviews
Best test result: #1 of 20 in 2019 Auto Bild Winter 17 inch Tyre Test (dry braking)
Relative Score per category, 0–100. Open “Why this score” for the tests and owner ratings behind it.
| Source | Turanza T005 | Winter Sottozero 3 |
|---|---|---|
| Professional tests (TWG score) · 34 / 8 tests | 85 | 73 |
| Reviews found online | 63 | 82 |
Turanza T005: 60% × 84.6 + 40% × 62.9 = 76
Winter Sottozero 3: 60% × 72.9 + 40% × 82.3 = 77
| Source | Turanza T005 | Winter Sottozero 3 |
|---|---|---|
| Professional tests (TWG score) · 35 / 10 tests | 86 | 81 |
| Reviews found online | 70 | 87 |
Turanza T005: 60% × 85.9 + 40% × 69.8 = 79
Winter Sottozero 3: 60% × 80.7 + 40% × 87.4 = 83
| Source | Turanza T005 | Winter Sottozero 3 |
|---|---|---|
| Professional tests (TWG score) · – / 10 tests | – | 57 |
| Reviews found online | – | 79 |
Winter Sottozero 3: 60% × 56.8 + 40% × 79.2 = 66
| Source | Turanza T005 | Winter Sottozero 3 |
|---|---|---|
| Professional tests (TWG score) · 9 / 1 tests | 73 | 72 |
| Reviews found online | 61 | 76 |
Turanza T005: 40% × 72.6 + 60% × 60.5 = 65
Winter Sottozero 3: 40% × 72.3 + 60% × 75.9 = 74
| Source | Turanza T005 | Winter Sottozero 3 |
|---|---|---|
| Professional tests (TWG score) · 25 / 7 tests | 36 | 65 |
| Reviews found online | ≈ 67 (est.) | 82 |
Turanza T005: 60% × 35.8 + 40% × 66.6 (est.) = 48
Winter Sottozero 3: 60% × 64.6 + 40% × 81.9 = 72
No owner ratings of noise for Turanza T005. The owner half is the owners’ average (67): owners’ noise ratings barely follow the road tests, so the tests say nothing about how owners would rate it.
| Source | Turanza T005 | Winter Sottozero 3 |
|---|---|---|
| Professional tests (TWG score) · 7 / 3 tests | 71 | 56 |
| Reviews found online | 52 | 75 |
Turanza T005: 60% × 71.4 + 40% × 52.2 = 64
Winter Sottozero 3: 60% × 56.2 + 40% × 74.6 = 64
| Source | Turanza T005 | Winter Sottozero 3 |
|---|---|---|
| Reviews found online | 64 | 83 |
| Source | Turanza T005 | Winter Sottozero 3 |
|---|---|---|
| Professional tests (TWG score) · 25 / 7 tests | 100 | 76 |
| Category | Bridgestone Turanza T005 | Pirelli Winter Sottozero 3 |
|---|---|---|
| Relative Score | 70 | 75 |
| Dry | 76 | 77 |
| Wet | 79 | 83 |
| Snow | – | 66 |
| Comfort | 65 | 74 |
| Noise | 48 | 72 |
| Treadwear | 64 | 64 |
| Handling (owners) | 64 | 83 |
| Efficiency | 100 | 76 |
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.
Only one of the two tires has a score here, so this weight changes nothing in the head-to-head.
Turanza T005
Winter Sottozero 3
Only categories both tires have data for count toward the headline score.
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.
| Discipline | Category | Turanza T005 | Winter Sottozero 3 | Δ | Head-to-head |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Dry Braking | Dry | 95% #6/7 · 2025 Motor Low Rolling Resistance (AA) Tyre Test | 96% #2/20 · 2020 Auto Bild Performance Winter Tyre Test | – | Different tests |
| Dry Handling | Dry | 99% #4/7 · 2025 Motor Low Rolling Resistance (AA) Tyre Test | 99% #11/20 · 2020 Auto Bild Performance Winter Tyre Test | – | Different tests |
| Dry Handling (tester's mark) | Dry | 97% #2/7 · 2025 Motor Low Rolling Resistance (AA) Tyre Test | 80% #6/11 · 2019 AMS Winter SUV Tyre Test | – | Different tests |
| Straight Aquaplaning | Wet | 97% #2/7 · 2025 Motor Low Rolling Resistance (AA) Tyre Test | 94% #15/20 · 2020 Auto Bild Performance Winter Tyre Test | – | Different tests |
| Wet Braking | Wet | 93% #6/7 · 2025 Motor Low Rolling Resistance (AA) Tyre Test | 86% #18/48 · 2020 Winter Tyre Market Overview - 52 Tyre Braking Test | – | Different tests |
| Wet Handling | Wet | 97% #6/7 · 2025 Motor Low Rolling Resistance (AA) Tyre Test | 95% #17/20 · 2020 Auto Bild Performance Winter Tyre Test | – | Different tests |
| Wet Handling (tester's mark) | Wet | 100% #1/9 · 2022 AUTO Straßenverkehr Summer Tire Test R19 | 70% #6/11 · 2019 AMS Winter SUV Tyre Test | – | Different tests |
| Comfort (tester's mark) | Comfort | 93% #4/7 · 2025 Motor Low Rolling Resistance (AA) Tyre Test | 90% #2/11 · 2019 AMS Winter SUV Tyre Test | – | Different tests |
| Noise | Noise | 95% #7/7 · 2025 Motor Low Rolling Resistance (AA) Tyre Test | 97% #11/20 · 2020 Auto Bild Performance Winter Tyre Test | – | Different tests |
| Wear | Treadwear | 57% #17/50 · 2023 ADAC Summer Tyre Test | 83% #13/20 · 2020 Auto Bild Performance Winter Tyre Test | – | Different tests |
| Rolling Resistance | Efficiency | 90% #4/7 · 2025 Motor Low Rolling Resistance (AA) Tyre Test | 100% #1/20 · 2020 Auto Bild Performance Winter Tyre Test | – | Different tests |
| Also published by the testers (not in the score) | |||||
| Price | Cost | 94% #4/8 · 2023 Motor Summer Tyre Test | 54% #8/11 · 2019 AMS Winter SUV Tyre Test | – | Different tests |
| Total Cost of Ownership | Cost | #5/21 2022 Auto Bild Summer Tyre Test | #5/20 2020 Auto Bild Performance Winter Tyre Test | – | Different tests |
| Value | Cost | 37% #43/50 · 2023 ADAC Summer Tyre Test | 64% #20/20 · 2020 Auto Bild Performance Winter Tyre Test | – | Different tests |
| Overall Ranking | Overall | #5/6 2025 Wybór Kierowców Summer Tire Test R16 | #13/15 2022 Consumer Reports Winter Tires | – | Different tests |
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.
“You might like the Pirelli Cinturato P7 The Goodyears are sold out on both Amazon and Walmart but could come back in stock I found some other good options: Dunlop SP Sport 01 Gislaved Ultra Speed (Gislaved is now owned by Continental, more klnown for their winter tires but also make summer tires) Unfortunately, the Bridgestone Turanza T005 and Michelin Primacy 3 are too expensive”
“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”
“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.”
Based on 33 community posts
We haven't collected enough community discussion about this tire yet.
| Attribute | A · Bridgestone Turanza T005 | B · Pirelli Winter Sottozero 3 |
|---|---|---|
| Category | Summer | Winter |
| Vehicle type | Passenger Car / Crossover | Passenger Car / Crossover |
| Sizes available | 140 | 98 |
| Rim diameters | 14″ – 22″ | 16″ – 21″ |
| Tread depth | — | 10/32″ |
| UTQG | 340 A A | — |
| Sidewall | Blackwall | Blackwall |
| Max pressure | — | 50 psi |
| Sizes in common | 69 | 69 |
Bridgestone Turanza T005
Pirelli Winter Sottozero 3
Built for different seasons: Pirelli Winter Sottozero 3 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.
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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
