Bridgestone Turanza T005 vs Nokian Wetproof
Ahead in each discipline
The Bridgestone Turanza T005 and the Nokian Wetproof have met in 14 independent tests and the record is level at 7-7. The Turanza T005 was stronger in value and environment, the Wetproof in dry, wet and comfort.
Performance profile
18 measurements from the 14 shared tests, each tyre shown as its share of the better figure in every test.
Where each is furthest ahead
Turanza T005
Wetproof
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In each test the better of the two figures counts as 100% and the other as its share of it, so a 36 m stop against 34.2 m is 95%; each spoke averages the shared tests that recorded it.
Where each scores higher
Turanza T005
Wetproof
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Category scores are percentiles among tyres of the same season and class: 90 means this tyre out-performs 90% of them, measured across every test we hold, not only the ones it appeared in.
Where owners rate each higher
Turanza T005
Wetproof
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Owners rate the Turanza T005 73% from 201 reviews and the Wetproof 81% from 25. Each spoke is one question owners answer out of 10; reviews are vetted by hand before publication.
Every measurement, side by side
Averages of the figures both tyres posted in the same tests. The gap is the average of each test's own gap, so figures from different cars and years are never mixed. Wins count the tests in which each tyre did better.
| Measurement | Turanza T005 | Gap | Wetproof | Wins |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Dry Wetproof ahead | ||||
| Dry Braking m | 36.16 | 0.7% | 35.91 | 1-9 |
| Dry Handling (s) | 81.74 | 0.4% | 82.07 | 2-0 |
| Dry Handling (km/h) | 108.3 | 0.1% | 108.4 | 2-2 |
| Subj. Dry Handling pts | scored | 2.3% | scored | 0-1 |
| Wet Wetproof ahead | ||||
| Wet Braking m | 37.21 | 2.2% | 36.46 | 4-6 |
| Wet Braking - Concrete m | 39.1 | 4.6% | 37.3 | 0-1 |
| Wet Handling (s) | 87.12 | 0.5% | 87.58 | 2-1 |
| Wet Handling (km/h) | 77.85 | 0.2% | 77.93 | 2-2 |
| Subj. Wet Handling pts | scored | 1.2% | scored | 0-1 |
| Straight Aqua km/h | 80.49 | 1.4% | 81.57 | 3-5 |
| Curved Aquaplaning m/sec2 | 3.5 | = | 3.5 | 0-0 |
| Comfort Wetproof ahead | ||||
| Subj. Comfort pts | scored | 23% | scored | 2-1 |
| Noise dB | 70.85 | 1.6 dB | 69.28 | 1-7 |
| Tyre Weight kg | 7.99 | 0.7% | 7.92 | 1-2 |
| Value Turanza T005 ahead | ||||
| Wear km | 36,558 | 19.4% | 30,980 | 4-0 |
| Rolling Resistance kg / t | 7.3 | 15.8% | 8.69 | 7-0 |
| Fuel Consumption l/100km | 5.6 | 3.4% | 5.8 | 1-0 |
| Environment Turanza T005 ahead | ||||
| Abrasion mg/km/t | 73.3 | 19.4% | 90.9 | 1-0 |
Braking distances and lap times are better when lower; speeds, wear and grip figures when higher. A test's figures are its own: sizes, cars, surfaces and temperatures differ from one to the next, which is why the averages here are only ever of tests the two tyres shared.
Head to head in 14 tests, 2019 to 2023
Each row is one published test in which both tyres ran on the same car, in the same size, on the same day. The line is the whole field, winner on the left.
| Test | Turanza T005 | Field | Wetproof |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2023 ADAC Summer Tyre Test | P4 of 50 | P5 of 50 | |
| 2022 AZ SUV Tyre Test | P1 of 10 | P6 of 10 | |
| 2022 ADAC 16" SUV Summer Tyre Test | P3 of 18 | P6 of 18 | |
| 2021 Auto Bild 16 Inch Summer Tyre Test | P5 of 20 | P17 of 20 | |
| 2021 Sport Auto Summer Tyre Test | P2 of 11 | P3 of 11 | |
| 2021 ADAC Summer Tyre Test - 205/55 R16 | P3 of 15 | P11 of 15 | |
| 2021 53 Summer Tyre Braking Test | P7 of 53 | P6 of 53 | |
| 2020 Auto Express Summer Tyre Test | P5 of 10 | P3 of 10 | |
| 2020 Tyre Reviews Ultimate Summer Tyre Test | P6 of 12 | P5 of 12 | |
| 2020 New 17 Inch Summer Tyre Test | P3 of 10 | P5 of 10 | |
| 2019 ACE Summer Tyre Test | P4 of 9 | P1 of 9 | |
| 2019 AMS Summer SUV Tyre Test | P2 of 11 | P1 of 11 | |
| 2019 Auto Bild Summer Tyre Test | P10 of 20 | P7 of 20 | |
| 2019 Summer 53 Tyre Braking Shootout | P10 of 53 | P5 of 53 |
Turanza T005 vs Wetproof: your questions
Is the Bridgestone Turanza T005 or the Nokian Wetproof the better tyre?
The Bridgestone Turanza T005 and the Nokian Wetproof have met in 14 independent tests and the record is level at 7-7. On the Tyre Reviews Score, which weighs every test and review we hold, the Turanza T005 scores 8.6 and the Wetproof 8.9 out of 10.
Which is better in the wet, the Turanza T005 or the Wetproof?
The Wetproof led 16 of the 29 wet measurements the shared tests recorded. On average it stopped 2.2% shorter in the wet across 10 tests.
Which is better in the dry?
The Wetproof led 12 of the 18 dry measurements the shared tests recorded. On average it stopped 0.7% shorter in the dry across 10 tests.
Which lasts longer and costs less to run?
The Turanza T005 lasted 19.4% longer in the wear tests (4 tests), had 15.8% lower rolling resistance (7 tests) and used 3.4% less fuel (1 test). Owners rate wear 6.8/10 for the Turanza T005 and 6.5/10 for the Wetproof.
Which sheds less rubber as it wears?
The Turanza T005 shed 19.4% less rubber in the abrasion test (1 test). Abrasion tests measure the rubber a tyre sheds as it wears.
Which is quieter and more comfortable?
The Wetproof was 1.6 dB quieter (8 tests). Owners rate comfort 7.1/10 for the Turanza T005 and 7.7/10 for the Wetproof.
What do owners say?
Owners rate the Turanza T005 73% from 201 reviews and the Wetproof 81% from 25. 57% of Turanza T005 owners would buy it again, against 72% for the Wetproof.
Which is more expensive?
In the 6 tests that listed prices, the Turanza T005 was the dearer tyre in 6 of them, by 17.1% on average. Prices are the test's own at the time, in its own market.
Are they available in the same sizes?
The Turanza T005 is made in 138 sizes (14 to 22 inch) and the Wetproof in 33 (14 to 20 inch). 29 sizes are available in both. On the EU label the Turanza T005 is graded A for wet grip and B for rolling resistance in most sizes; the Wetproof A and C.
Which is the newer tyre?
The Wetproof is the newer design: it reached the market in 2018, the Turanza T005 in 2016. The Turanza T005 replaced the Bridgestone Turanza T001 EVO. The Wetproof replaced the Nokian Line.
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Where this data comes from
Finishing positions and measurements are transcribed from each published test. A test only counts here when both tyres ran in it, so every figure was recorded on the same car, size and day as the one it is compared to.
About the TR Score
The Tyre Reviews Score rates each tyre out of 10 from every independent test result and vetted owner review we hold, so two tyres can be compared even before a test has run them together.
Who does the testing
Every test published as a Tyre Reviews test is run by Jonathan Benson, who has been testing tyres independently since 2007.
