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Bridgestone Turanza T005

Replaced by the Turanza 6 Replaces the Turanza T001 Evo

The Bridgestone Turanza T005 is a summer touring tyre with low rolling resistance and generally strong wet and dry handling. Road noise is a common complaint, while wet braking, aquaplaning resistance and tread life are less consistent.

The quick answer

Owners say 72% from 200 owner reviews 57% would buy again Read the reviews
Tests say 4th average finish across 47 independent tests · 4 wins Latest: P4 of 7 · 2025 See every test
Strengths & weaknesses Value, Wet Comfort Relative to its rivals across every test we hold

Built from every independent test result and vetted owner review we hold for this tyre - the evidence is all further down the page. Data updated October 2026.

  • 200owner reviews
  • 2,906,122miles driven
  • 47professional tests

Tyre Reviews Score

Bridgestone Turanza T005

8.6/10

Better than 79% of summer tyres

  • High Confidence
  • 38 tests
  • 200 owner reviews
Scores of the 406 summer tyres we have tested

How this score is built

Source Better than Weight
Independent tests38 tests · 15 publications · 2018-2025 83% 87%
Owner reviews200 owner reviews · rated 72% 53% 13%
Combined 79% 8.6

A fixed curve turns the combined figure into the 0 to 10 score, so roughly the top 10% of a group score 9 or more.

Category by category

How it compares with other summer tyres in each area, and how much each area counts. 50 is the middle of the group.

Category Better than Weight Tests
WetBraking, handling and aquaplaning in the wet 80% 44% 36
DryBraking and handling on dry roads 76% 40% 35
ValueWear, efficiency and cost 88% 9% 29
ComfortNoise and ride comfort 28% 7% 29

Weights are shares of the test result. Owner reviews are blended in afterwards.

By discipline

The same results grouped by what the tyre was doing. They are not counted a second time.

BrakingEvery braking test, on any surface 80% 36
HandlingEvery handling test, on any surface 72% 30

Confidence

  1. Limited
  2. Medium
  3. High

Its own test results decide 99% of the test figure. The other 1% comes from its predecessor, the Bridgestone Turanza T001 Evo, and it shrinks as more tests arrive.

High needs at least 3 tests, with its own results deciding 90% or more. Medium needs 2 tests and 70%. Anything less is Limited: expect the number to move as tests arrive.

The tests behind it

Only measured results count. A test that published its placings alone is listed, but not scored.

  1. 2025 2025 Motor Low Rolling Resistance (AA) Tyre Test Motor · 205/55 R16 P4 / 7
  2. 2024 2024 Sport Auto Summer Tyre Test Sport Auto · 215/40 R18 P3 / 6
  3. 2023 2023 Motor Summer Tyre Test Motor · 205/55 R16 P3 / 8
  4. 2023 2023 ADAC Summer Tyre Test ADAC · 205/55 R16 P4 / 50
  5. 2023 Tyre Reviews Best Summer Touring Tyres Tyre Reviews · 205/55 R16 P3 / 13
  6. 2022 2022 Auto Express SUV Tyre Test Auto Express · 235/55 R18 P1 / 7 Placing only
Show all 47 tests
  1. 2022 2022 AZ SUV Tyre Test Auto Zeitung · 215/55 R17 P1 / 10
  2. 2022 2022 ViBilagare Eco vs Normal Tyre Test Vi Bilagare · 205/55 R16 P3 / 10
  3. 2022 2022/23 Tyre Reviews 17 Inch Summer Tyre Test Tyre Reviews · 225/45 R17 P5 / 9
  4. 2022 2022 AMS Performance Summer Tyre Test Auto Motor Und Sport · 245/45 R19 P2 / 10
  5. 2022 2022 Auto Bild Summer Tyre Test Auto Bild · 215/55 R17 P4 / 21
  6. 2022 2022 ADAC 16" SUV Summer Tyre Test ADAC · 215/60 R16 P3 / 18 Placing only
  7. 2022 2022 ADAC Summer Tyre Test - 15 Inch ADAC · 185/65 R15 P2 / 16 Placing only
  8. 2022 2022 Summer Tyre Market Overview Auto Bild · 215/55 R17 P1 / 50
  9. 2021 2021 Auto Express Summer Tyre Test Auto Express · 225/45 R17 P4 / 10 Placing only
  10. 2021 2021 Camper Van / SUV Tyre Test Pro Mobil · 235/55 R17 P4 / 8
  11. 2021 2021 Motor Summer Tyre Test Motor · 225/55 R17 P4 / 10
  12. 2021 2021 Auto Bild 16 Inch Summer Tyre Test Auto Bild · 205/55 R16 P5 / 20
  13. 2021 2021 Sport Auto Summer Tyre Test Sport Auto · 195/55 R16 P2 / 11
  14. 2021 2021 All Road SUV Summer Tyre Test Auto Bild Allrad · 215/60 R17 P3 / 10
  15. 2021 2021 ADAC Summer Tyre Test - 225/50 R17 ADAC · 225/50 R17 P4 / 17
  16. 2021 2021 ADAC Summer Tyre Test - 205/55 R16 ADAC · 205/55 R16 P3 / 15
  17. 2021 2021 53 Summer Tyre Braking Test Auto Bild · 205/55 R16 P7 / 53
  18. 2020 2020 Auto Express Summer Tyre Test Auto Express · 205/55 R16 P5 / 10 Placing only
  19. 2020 2020 Tyre Reviews Ultimate Summer Tyre Test Tyre Reviews · 205/55 R16 P6 / 12
  20. 2020 2020 New 17 Inch Summer Tyre Test Al Volante · 225/45 R17 P3 / 10
  21. 2020 2020 ViBilagare SUV Tyre Test Vi Bilagare · 225/60 R18 P4 / 8
  22. 2020 2020 AMS 18 Inch Summer Tyre Test Auto Motor Und Sport · 225/45 R18 P6 / 11
  23. 2020 2020 Auto Zeitung Summer Tyre Test Auto Zeitung · 225/50 R17 P2 / 20
  24. 2020 2020 ADAC SUV Summer Tyre Test ADAC · 235/55 R17 P2 / 12
  25. 2019 2019 Summer and All Season Tyre Test Auto Navigator · 205/55 R16 P3 / 15
  26. 2019 2019 NAF Summer Tyre Test 205/55 R16 P7 / 7
  27. 2019 2019 Swedish Summer Tyre Test Test World · 205/55 R16 P4 / 13
  28. 2019 2019 ACE Summer Tyre Test ACE · 205/55 R16 P4 / 9 Placing only
  29. 2019 2019 Auto Bild Sports Car Tyre Test Auto Bild Sportscars · 245/45 R18 P8 / 11
  30. 2019 2019 AMS Summer SUV Tyre Test Auto Motor Und Sport · 215/55 R17 P2 / 11
  31. 2019 2019 SUV 4x4 Summer Tyre Test Auto Bild Allrad · 225/55 R17 P6 / 10
  32. 2019 2019 Auto Bild Summer Tyre Test Auto Bild · 225/45 R17 P10 / 20
  33. 2019 2019 Gute Fahrt Summer 18 Inch Tyre Test Gute Fahrt · 225/40 R18 P7 / 10
  34. 2019 2019 Summer 53 Tyre Braking Shootout Auto Bild · 225/45 R17 P10 / 53
  35. 2019 2019 Auto Zeitung Summer Tyre Test Auto Zeitung · 235/45 R18 P5 / 10
  36. 2019 2019 ADAC Summer Tyre Test - 185/65 R15 ADAC · 185/65 R15 P1 / 16 Placing only
  37. 2018 2018 Auto Express Summer Tyre Test Auto Express · 225/45 R17 P7 / 10 Placing only
  38. 2018 2018 New and Worn Summer Tyre Test Auto Navigator · 205/55 R16 P2 / 16
  39. 2018 2018 Test World Summer Tyre Test Test World · 225/45 R17 P5 / 16
  40. 2018 2018 Auto Bild 15 inch Summer Tyre Test Auto Bild · 195/65 R15 P7 / 20
  41. 2018 2018 AutoBild Summer Tyre Overview Auto Bild · 195/65 R15 P2 / 51 Placing only

Tested 47 times by independent publications, the Bridgestone Turanza T005 has taken 4 test wins with an average finish of 4th.

47 Tests
4 Test Wins
4th Average
1st Best
10th Worst
Finishing position in each test1stLast20182025

Finishing position in each test

The latest test

2025 Motor Low Rolling Resistance (AA) Tyre Test P4 of 7

The Bridgestone Turanza T005, despite being a model being phased out of the market, delivers solid performance across most test categories. It particularly excels in aquaplaning resistance, winning the curved aquaplaning test with 2.98 m/sec² and placing second in straight aquaplaning. The Bridgestone also scores well in subjective dry handling assessment (second place with 6.9 points), showing good driver feedback and precision. Its main weaknesses appear in wet braking (sixth place at 54.2 meters) and external noise (last place at 66.8 dB). With respectable rolling resistance and good dry handling characteristics, the Turanza T005 demonstrates why it was a successful premium tyre, though its balanced but not class-leading performance in most categories explains its tied fourth-place finish despite its premium pricing (€437).

Strong: Subj. Dry Handling, Straight Aqua, Curved Aquaplaning Weak: Dry Braking, Wet Braking, Wet Handling, Noise Winner: Continental UltraContact NXT

Every independent test of the Bridgestone Turanza T005, newest first
YearTestResultAward
20252025 Motor Low Rolling Resistance (AA) Tyre TestMotor · 205/55 R16P4 / 7
20242024 Sport Auto Summer Tyre TestSport Auto · 215/40 R18P3 / 6
20232023 Motor Summer Tyre TestMotor · 205/55 R16P3 / 8
20232023 ADAC Summer Tyre TestADAC · 205/55 R16P4 / 50
2023Tyre Reviews Best Summer Touring TyresTyre Reviews · 205/55 R16P3 / 13Tested by Tyre Reviews Recommended
20222022 Auto Express SUV Tyre TestAuto Express · 235/55 R18P1 / 7
20222022 AZ SUV Tyre TestAuto Zeitung · 215/55 R17P1 / 10
20222022 ViBilagare Eco vs Normal Tyre TestVi Bilagare · 205/55 R16P3 / 10
20222022/23 Tyre Reviews 17 Inch Summer Tyre TestTyre Reviews · 225/45 R17P5 / 9Tested by Tyre Reviews
20222022 AMS Performance Summer Tyre TestAuto Motor Und Sport · 245/45 R19P2 / 10
20222022 Auto Bild Summer Tyre TestAuto Bild · 215/55 R17P4 / 21
20222022 ADAC 16" SUV Summer Tyre TestADAC · 215/60 R16P3 / 18
20222022 ADAC Summer Tyre Test - 15 InchADAC · 185/65 R15P2 / 16
20222022 Summer Tyre Market OverviewAuto Bild · 215/55 R17P1 / 50
20212021 Auto Express Summer Tyre TestAuto Express · 225/45 R17P4 / 10
20212021 Camper Van / SUV Tyre TestPro Mobil · 235/55 R17P4 / 8
20212021 Motor Summer Tyre TestMotor · 225/55 R17P4 / 10
20212021 Auto Bild 16 Inch Summer Tyre TestAuto Bild · 205/55 R16P5 / 20
20212021 Sport Auto Summer Tyre TestSport Auto · 195/55 R16P2 / 11
20212021 All Road SUV Summer Tyre TestAuto Bild Allrad · 215/60 R17P3 / 10
20212021 ADAC Summer Tyre Test - 225/50 R17ADAC · 225/50 R17P4 / 17
20212021 ADAC Summer Tyre Test - 205/55 R16ADAC · 205/55 R16P3 / 15
20212021 53 Summer Tyre Braking TestAuto Bild · 205/55 R16P7 / 53
20202020 Auto Express Summer Tyre TestAuto Express · 205/55 R16P5 / 10
20202020 Tyre Reviews Ultimate Summer Tyre TestTyre Reviews · 205/55 R16P6 / 12Tested by Tyre Reviews Recommended
20202020 New 17 Inch Summer Tyre TestAl Volante · 225/45 R17P3 / 10
20202020 ViBilagare SUV Tyre TestVi Bilagare · 225/60 R18P4 / 8
20202020 AMS 18 Inch Summer Tyre TestAuto Motor Und Sport · 225/45 R18P6 / 11
20202020 Auto Zeitung Summer Tyre TestAuto Zeitung · 225/50 R17P2 / 20
20202020 ADAC SUV Summer Tyre TestADAC · 235/55 R17P2 / 12
20192019 Summer and All Season Tyre TestAuto Navigator · 205/55 R16P3 / 15
20192019 NAF Summer Tyre TestNAF · 205/55 R16P7 / 7
20192019 Swedish Summer Tyre TestTest World · 205/55 R16P4 / 13
20192019 ACE Summer Tyre TestACE · 205/55 R16P4 / 9
20192019 Auto Bild Sports Car Tyre TestAuto Bild Sportscars · 245/45 R18P8 / 11
20192019 AMS Summer SUV Tyre TestAuto Motor Und Sport · 215/55 R17P2 / 11
20192019 SUV 4x4 Summer Tyre TestAuto Bild Allrad · 225/55 R17P6 / 10
20192019 Auto Bild Summer Tyre TestAuto Bild · 225/45 R17P10 / 20
20192019 Gute Fahrt Summer 18 Inch Tyre TestGute Fahrt · 225/40 R18P7 / 10
20192019 Summer 53 Tyre Braking ShootoutAuto Bild · 225/45 R17P10 / 53
20192019 Auto Zeitung Summer Tyre TestAuto Zeitung · 235/45 R18P5 / 10
20192019 ADAC Summer Tyre Test - 185/65 R15ADAC · 185/65 R15P1 / 16
20182018 Auto Express Summer Tyre TestAuto Express · 225/45 R17P7 / 10
20182018 New and Worn Summer Tyre TestAuto Navigator · 205/55 R16P2 / 16
20182018 Test World Summer Tyre TestTest World · 225/45 R17P5 / 16
20182018 Auto Bild 15 inch Summer Tyre TestAuto Bild · 195/65 R15P7 / 20
20182018 AutoBild Summer Tyre OverviewAuto Bild · 195/65 R15P2 / 51

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Running Costs
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In 215/55 R17, the Bridgestone Turanza T005 is projected to cost €23.95 per 1,000 km to buy and run - about €958 over 40,000 km - based on the price, wear and rolling resistance measured in the 2022 Auto Bild Summer Tyre Test.

Bridgestone Turanza T005€23.95
Tyre purchase + fittingExtra fuel vs the most efficient tyrecost per 1,000 km
Assumes a typical car using 8 l/100km (with rolling resistance causing 20% of fuel use), fuel at €1.65 per litre and €70 fitting per set of four. Purchase prices are from the time of the 2022 test; financing costs are excluded.
Dimensions & Label Scores
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Size Range189 sizes available

155-315Width30-70Profile14-22Rim74-112 T-YLoad/Speed Index2016First On Market

EU LabelAcross 189 sizes - the grade depends on the size you buy.

Noise

67-74dB A/B

US ratingsUTQG grade and the maker's mileage warranty

320-380UTQG treadwearATractionATemperature8-10/32"Tread depth (new)

Depends on the size and speed rating

Frequently Asked Questions
How good is the Bridgestone Turanza T005 in the wet?
Across the 36 wet-braking tests it has featured in, the Bridgestone Turanza T005 stops 1.6% longer than premium rivals, 2.7% shorter than mid-range rivals and 9.8% shorter than budget rivals. It has a Tyre Reviews wet score of 80/100, and owners rate it 7.7/10 in the wet from 200 reviews.
How good is the Bridgestone Turanza T005 in the dry?
Across the 35 dry-braking tests it has featured in, the Bridgestone Turanza T005 stops 0.3% shorter than premium rivals, 2.5% shorter than mid-range rivals and 6.7% shorter than budget rivals. It has a Tyre Reviews dry score of 76/100, and owners rate it 8.1/10 in the dry from 200 reviews.
How fuel efficient is the Bridgestone Turanza T005?
Across the 26 tests measuring rolling resistance, the Bridgestone Turanza T005's rolling resistance is 9.3% lower than premium rivals, 15.3% lower than mid-range rivals and 14.3% lower than budget rivals.
How many miles does the Bridgestone Turanza T005 last?
Based on test and owner data, the Bridgestone Turanza T005 is expected to last around 24,372 miles (39,223 km).
What treadwear rating and mileage warranty does the Bridgestone Turanza T005 have?
In the US, the Bridgestone Turanza T005 carries UTQG treadwear grades of 320 to 380, depending on size, with traction A and temperature A. UTQG treadwear is relative: a tyre graded 400 lasted four times as long as the reference tyre, graded 100, on the government test course. New tread depth is 8-10/32" (6.4-7.9 mm), depending on size.
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What do owners say about the Bridgestone Turanza T005?
Across 200 owner ratings the Bridgestone Turanza T005 averages 72%. Owners rate Dry Grip highest at 8.1 out of 10 and Wear lowest at 6.8. 92 of those reviews come from owners past 10,000 miles. 56% of owners score it 70% or better.
How much does the Bridgestone Turanza T005 cost to run?
In 215/55 R17, the Bridgestone Turanza T005 is projected to cost €23.95 per 1,000 km to buy and run - about €958 over 40,000 km - based on the price, wear and rolling resistance measured in the 2022 Auto Bild Summer Tyre Test. The cheapest to run in that test is the Goodyear EfficientGrip Performance 2, at €18.33.
What is the Bridgestone Turanza T005's EU tyre label rating?
Across its range, the Bridgestone Turanza T005 most commonly carries EU label ratings of B for fuel efficiency, A for wet grip and 71 dB for noise.
How comfortable and quiet are the Bridgestone Turanza T005?
Owners rate the Bridgestone Turanza T005 7.2 out of 10 for comfort and noise across 172 reviews.
How well do the Bridgestone Turanza T005 wear, according to owners?
Owners rate the Bridgestone Turanza T005 6.8 out of 10 for wear across 172 reviews. 92 of those reviews come from owners past 10,000 miles, and the typical review covers 12,000 miles.
Would owners buy the Bridgestone Turanza T005 again?
57% of owners say they would buy the Bridgestone Turanza T005 again, based on the 189 owner reviews that answered the question. 22% of them gave it the highest possible answer.
What do owners say about the Bridgestone Turanza T005's wet grip?
Of the 176 owner reviews analysed for the Bridgestone Turanza T005, 84 mention wet grip: 60 praise it (confident wet grip) and 24 criticise it (weak wet grip). One owner wrote: "Wet grip was impressive though". Read those reviews
What do owners say about the Bridgestone Turanza T005's dry grip?
Of the 176 owner reviews analysed for the Bridgestone Turanza T005, 80 mention dry grip: 62 praise it (strong dry grip) and 18 criticise it (limited dry grip). One owner wrote: "Very grippy tyres in all UK weather's, feels secure and stable on the road". Read those reviews
What do owners say about the Bridgestone Turanza T005's tread life?
Of the 176 owner reviews analysed for the Bridgestone Turanza T005, 79 mention tread life: 37 praise it (long-lasting) and 42 criticise it (wears quickly). One owner wrote: "my set only last me 20.000 miles (2022-2025)". Read those reviews
What does the Bridgestone Turanza T005 replace?
The Bridgestone Turanza T005 is the successor to the Bridgestone Turanza T001 Evo in Bridgestone's range.
Has the Bridgestone Turanza T005 been replaced?
The Bridgestone Turanza T005 has been replaced by the Bridgestone Turanza 6.
What sizes does the Bridgestone Turanza T005 come in?
The Bridgestone Turanza T005 is available in 676 sizes, ranging from 155-315/30-70 R14-22.
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Questions and Answers for the Bridgestone Turanza T005

I have a BMW 3 Series Sportline 1.6 170 hp with 225/50 R17 T005 star-marked tires, which came without run-flats. Show more I have a BMW 3 Series Sportline 1.6 170 hp with 225/50 R17 T005 star-marked tires, which came without run-flats. The tires feel comfortable and quiet, but since the car itself has good insulation, I can’t really tell how much of that is actually down to the tires.

What I’m wondering about is this: especially in hot weather, when I apply some power in a slight corner, the rear of the car sometimes feels like it slips slightly, almost as if it were on soap, and then it catches itself and stabilizes. I can’t tell whether this is simply a characteristic of a rear-wheel-drive car or whether the tires have relatively weak grip.

If I sell these tires and switch to Hankook Ventus Evo K137 tires, also with the BMW star marking, would I actually notice a difference in terms of grip and handling? Show less
August 18, 2026
Generally you won't notice any difference in dry grip between premium or OE tyres. I expect what you're feeling is a characteristic of the car.
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Hi, I want to replace tyres on my Hyundai Scoupe - 185/60 R14. I had the original Goodyear efficientgrip performance, they dont make Goodyear efficientgrip… Show more Hi, I want to replace tyres on my Hyundai Scoupe - 185/60 R14. I had the original Goodyear efficientgrip performance, they dont make Goodyear efficientgrip performance 2 in this size.... I can buy the same goodyear ones but Turanza T005 looks better as newer pattern. Some other options for me? Thank you ;) Show less
March 21, 2024
The Turanza T005 is an excellent tyre in the smaller sizes. Some people do report high wear, however if you don't drive a huge amount of miles it might not be an issue for you.
Why do my new Bridgestone tyres only have 6mm tread depth?
September 28, 2023
Some manufacturers are putting lower starting tread depths on their tyres in order to lower the rolling resistance and / or save money.
Can the 265/60R18 T005 be fitted to a Toyota Prado VX 4.0l 2018 model?
April 13, 2023
Sorry, we can't advise on specific vehicle fitment. Generally you need to match the tyre size and load rating in the handbook. The information can also be found on the door shuts.
I want to replace my E Class front Wheels with Tarunza T005 RFT’s but most websites show them as BMW tyres. Show more I want to replace my E Class front Wheels with Tarunza T005 RFT’s but most websites show them as BMW tyres. Is their a specific BMW variant or are they all the same and can I put them on my E Class? When I bought the car it had new Tarunza rears which I why I want to match the set up Show less
September 26, 2022
If they're showing it as a BMW tyre it will be a specific BMW runflat. IF you can't find an aftermarket version then it might be that it's a size only made in a BMW runflat. Usually the differences between BMW And Mercedes OE demands are pretty close so it probably wouldn't be the end of the world if you ended up running it.
I just mounted Turanza T005 to my Audi Q2 and ever since i feel the road resistance much more in low speeds and at high speeds the whole cabin is vibrating (not… Show more I just mounted Turanza T005 to my Audi Q2 and ever since i feel the road resistance much more in low speeds and at high speeds the whole cabin is vibrating (not very intensely but I can feel it) . I have balanced the tires in 3 different professionals 4 times in total but nothing changed. Am I suppose to feel this way while driving?. Are these tires directional tires and maybe are mounted the wrong way? Can i check if the tires are mounted the wrong way? Show less
November 29, 2019
No, the T005 cant be mounted backwards, but it must be mounted with the outside on the outside of the wheel. If the wheels are balancing fine it would indicate the potential for a damaged tyre, damaged wheel, or suspension issues with the car.
I just bought Traunza T005 195 /65 /15 for my Honda Civic 2005 VTI 1.6.
I feel that its noisy and side walls are very soft.
Can i get any explanation for this?
October 15, 2019
Nearly all modern touring tyres have thin, soft sidewalls as it helps reduce rolling resistance. It might seem louder than the tyres it replaced due to higher tread depth tyres being more noisy than very worn tyres.
Hi, I am thinking of changing from a 195/55/16 to a 205/55/16, would this effect the gearing or anything else with the car, as it would make it a taller tyre.
May 26, 2019
Yes is would make the car accelerate more slowly and change the accuracy of the speedo. If you google "tyre size calculator" you will be able to get accurate data on this change.
Hello! Thinking of T005 for my Q3 (235/55R17), or else I'll go for the FK510. In your opinion, what are the main differences between these two for such a car? Show more Hello! Thinking of T005 for my Q3 (235/55R17), or else I'll go for the FK510. In your opinion, what are the main differences between these two for such a car? Pls consider that the roads I drive provide minimum traction (slippery tarmac, esp. when light rain after several dry days), with lots of bumps as well. P.S. I guess you know you're doing a great job! Show less
April 26, 2019
In theory the T005 should be more comfort bias, and the FK510 a little more sporty but in reality they will be very close. The Falken seems to test a little more consistently.
Hi. I'm looking at a set of these in 195/50 R 16 for a current model MX5. Its my wife's daily car so sportiness isn't the main thing here but good wet performance… Show more Hi. I'm looking at a set of these in 195/50 R 16 for a current model MX5. Its my wife's daily car so sportiness isn't the main thing here but good wet performance is up there. It does get taken onto B roads for fun at the weekends so progressive handling is a secondary requirement if not ultimate handling grip. Is there any other tyre I should be considering? These are for summer use only. Show less
March 3, 2019
In that size, the Bridgestone is a good option. The only other possibility would be the Dunlop Sport BluResponse, but that's now an older pattern.
I got the Bridgestone Turanza T005 in size 225/40/18 with my new Golf GTI Performance which I drive since December. Show more I got the Bridgestone Turanza T005 in size 225/40/18 with my new Golf GTI Performance which I drive since December. I didn't use them yet, as I'm now on winter tyres. I'm a bit disappointed that I got touring tyres with a sporty car and I'm considering selling them and getting the Michelin PS4. Can I please have some advice? Some info about my driving habits:
I never go to a track,
I tend to drive carefully in suboptimal (ie. wet) conditions,
I don't care for wear as I'm typically driving around 9000 miles a year and will probably change my tyres due to age first, not wear
I don't care for mileage unless it's a crazy difference like 20%

I DO care for comfort and reasonable wet grip for daily driving (would be afraid to drive the Cup 2's just from looking at the tread) and I'd like to have some fun in dry conditions (grip when launching, mountain roads etc)

My question is, how much of the sportiness am I sacrificing with the Turanza's compared to PS4's? Along the lines of your test of PS4 vs PS4S vs Cup2, if PS4 is 100% sporty, how would you rate Turanza? How much comfort am I sacrificing going the other way around? Show less
February 18, 2019
A good question. Given the T005 just won the 2019 ADAC tyre test (now on the site) I would certainly try them before worrying about changing. It doesn't look like you'll get any extra grip from any other brands, and I'm not sure there would be a huge step in handling with something like the PS4. Give the T005 ago, you might be surprised!
Is there much rim protection on these? Do they offer even a small kerbing lip?
January 31, 2019
Rim protection can differ per size, so you would have to speak to Bridgestone to work out what rim protection your size of T005 might offer.
Well-known web tyre outlet currently has the 205/55 R16 91W cheaper than the 91V. Is there any potential disadvantage with going for the 91W? (Will the W be heavier? Show more Well-known web tyre outlet currently has the 205/55 R16 91W cheaper than the 91V. Is there any potential disadvantage with going for the 91W? (Will the W be heavier?) Show less
October 6, 2018
Without knowing the specifics of the tyre it's hard to say, but the differences will be tiny if there are in fact any at all. Just be sure one of the tyres isn't OE marked for a car manufacturer.
I'm about to buy a pair of tires to replace a set of very satisfying Goodyear Efficientgrip Performance 205/55 R16 91V I've been driving for the past 3 and a half… Show more I'm about to buy a pair of tires to replace a set of very satisfying Goodyear Efficientgrip Performance 205/55 R16 91V I've been driving for the past 3 and a half years.
I've been reading about the latest tests on this size, hoping to find the Goodyears still being good enough. But they seem to have been beaten by the latest generation of Michelins, Contis and Bridgestones.
I've looked at the current prices and have all but decided in choosing between a set of T005 or Primacy 4. The Bridgestone seem more satisfying overall but the Michelins are known for lasting longer and have better wet braking. They're slightly more expensive (10%) but do carry rim protection (whitch I sort of like).
Could you help me decide on whitch to go for a family estate driven mostly in town or B roads? Show less
September 24, 2018
Both are excellent tyres. Michelin perform very well through the whole life of the tyre which means I would probably side with them, however it is going to be super close between the two.
Would it be OK to have these on front with my conti premcontacts 5s on rear... On a Golf...
September 3, 2018
As long as you're changing in pairs that shouldn't be an issue. The usual advice is to put the newest tyres on the rear of the car.
Are these tyres suitable for the 2009 Honda F-rv cdti EX 2.0l diesel
August 10, 2018
As long as you match the size and load rating specified by Honda, there's no reason the T005 wouldn't be suitable.

Bridgestone Turanza T005 Owner Reviews

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What owners say summarised from 177 reviews

Owners most often praise the Bridgestone Turanza T005 for dry and wet grip, although some find wet grip lacking. Many also rate its comfort, dry handling and low rolling resistance. Around one in four owners complain about road noise, while roughly one in eight criticise steering feel. Tread life divides opinion, with around one in four reporting rapid wear and one in five praising longevity. Several repeat reviewers maintained or improved their ratings as mileage rose. Overall, just over half of reviews are positive, with an average owner score of 68.9%.

What owners mention most counted across 176 reviews

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Owner ratings averaged from 200 ratings

  • Owner score 72%
  • Dry Grip 81%
  • Wet Grip 77%
  • Road Feedback 73%
  • Handling 73%
  • Comfort 72%
  • Wear 68%

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“Update end of life review 15 July 2025. One pair of tires, currently at front have reached the legal limit and had to be replaced, photo 1,2. I could not source the Turanza and I ended up with efficient grip...”

  • BMW 320d efficient dynamics
  • 50,000 miles
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Most critical 16%

“I have to say I've never had so bad tires in my 25 years of driving on any of our cars than these Bridgestone Turanza T005 tires. Bought them 3 years ago, they only lasted 25000 miles. No grip at all, stopping power is...”

  • Audi A3 2.0 TDI 140
  • 25,000 miles
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Longest term 81%

“I had those tyres on my mitsubishi colt 2011 1.3 for about 4 years (Nov 2021- Sep 2025) and for about 106k kilometers on. In Greece all year around. They are exceptionally good in the wet, extremely long lasting, more...”

  • Mitsubishi Colt
  • 65,000 miles
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All 172 Bridgestone Turanza T005 reviews

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67%
Member
Initial Impressions

Eş zamanlı olarak hem turanza6 hem turanza5 kullanıyorum. Turanza6 kolay kolay kaymaz ve ABS açmazdı. Turanza5 daha 5000km olmasına rağmen ilk günden beri hem kuru, hem de ıslak zeminde orta/sert frende çok erken ABS açma meyilinde. Turanza6 ya göre belirgin daha sert ve konforsuz. Parasının hakkını veren bir lastik kesinlikle değil.

This owner's scores
  • Dry Grip 7
  • Wet Grip 8
  • Road Feedback 8
  • Handling 6
  • Wear 9
  • Comfort 6
  • Buy again 3
Helpful 4
83%
Member
Initial Impressions

Bought these tyres to replace the original Conti's that came with the car. The Bridgestone T005 come with a modern block tread pattern, about 7.5 mm of tread when new, and really suit the looks of the car.
Very grippy tyres in all UK weather's, feels secure and stable on the road, even when tyres were down to 3mm handling and grip were still excellent, the tyres lasted 25000 miles, 3 years and were rotated once during that time.
They wore evenly and there was no perishing or cracking of the rubber, that I've experienced with other brands.
Price wise these tyres are in line with other premium tyre brands, and I would definitely buy them again.

This owner's scores
  • Dry Grip 9
  • Wet Grip 7
  • Road Feedback 8
  • Handling 8
  • Wear 9
  • Comfort 9
  • Buy again 8
Helpful 2
97%
Member
End of Life

Overall, my experience with these tires has been excellent. The car is driven primarily outside the city on highways, covering long distances—well over 1,200 km—several times a year. My driving style is standard and cautious; it is not sporty, and I do not push the vehicle to its limits. At high speeds—consistently at the legal highway limit (120–130 km/h)—the Turanza proved to be outstanding. A minor drawback is the slightly higher road noise, especially on poor-quality pavement. The tire's responsiveness remains flawless, even now after significant mileage; its performance characteristics have stayed consistent with how they were when new. Grip and braking in the rain are excellent, as is its performance on dry roads—even in very hot weather and during extended periods of driving. It inspires a sense of safety and is forgiving of minor handling errors. About 1,200 km ago, a tear appeared on the sidewall, near the rim. The dealership attributed this to a technical issue—likely material fatigue due to high mileage—and offered a small amount of compensation. Nevertheless, I do not believe this diminishes the overall value or quality of the tire. It is worth noting that this is the second time I have fitted the same tires on the car, and I will likely do so again.

This owner's scores
  • Dry Grip 10
  • Wet Grip 10
  • Road Feedback 10
  • Handling 10
  • Wear 9
  • Comfort 9
  • Buy again 10
Helpful 6
  1. Initial Impressions91% 6,000 miles
    I have been fitting the tyres in the dimension 185/65/15 88T in Citroen Picasso for 2 months now and I have travelled 9000km. The driving sensation is very good, the information coming to the driver from the road complete. The tyre has a very good ride feel similar to the top of the genre, the noise is more intense, but not annoying. It resembles the noise level of a worn tire. In terms of comfort it is quite good but not the best I have felt with other tires (continental, Michelin, Hankook), the intense irregularities you feel the most.In its driving behavior the tire is excellent. On dry roads the ultimate grip, stability on straights (150km) and turns and on good to very good roads. Braking took once on a bad road it worked very well, with a 70km stop without abs in about 20m. In the wet you do not realize that it is wet if you are moving on a moderate - good road surface with a speed of up to 110km. In addition to excellent grip braking although it didn't take anything abrupt it was in a very high result. Conclusion was a very good purchase, I confirm the international assessment tests on this particular bridgestone t005 and it is highly recommended.

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43%
Member
Initial Impressions

It is unbelievable how premium tyres can only last this length of time. My wife is just an average driver with occasional motorway use but mainly shopping in the car on her own. These are probably the worst performing tyres we have ever owned. My wifes old Toyota with over 100k on it is on its 3rd set of tyres none have been Bridgestone.

This owner's scores
  • Dry Grip 6
  • Wet Grip 5
  • Road Feedback 5
  • Handling 6
  • Wear 2
  • Comfort 5
  • Buy again 1
Helpful 3
70%
Member
Initial Impressions

Tyres are mostly fine, although I expected more from them. They came pre installed with the car and I'd say that although I did not have any major problem, they are not suited for my driving style. Handling in dry is fine and have sporty feeling but in wet could be much better, specially at the end of life, moment in which the front tyres (car is FWD) started to lose a little bit of grip and started to "squawk" even at lower speeds.

For me, the worst is the comfort and noise. I have the feeling that they are too rigid and let vibrations come to the body of the car. For instance, in other car I had Goodyear Efficientgrip installed and they were way better. Now I decided to install Falken ZE320 and they are more adapted to my preferences.

This owner's scores
  • Dry Grip 10
  • Wet Grip 7
  • Road Feedback 8
  • Handling 8
  • Wear 9
  • Comfort 4
  • Buy again 3
Helpful 10
94%
LordMat
End of Life

These came factory-fitted on Malaysia's Perodua Ativa (equivalent of Daihatsu Rocky/Toyota Raize). Very generous of the manufacturer for fitting these on a RM73,000 (US$18,000) and below compact SUV. My brother-in-law who drives a new BMW was impressed by this, and thought it's me who "had upgraded". Even at this mileage (after 3.5 years) there's still enough rubber left to drive confidently on. I'll buy these again - or the new Turanza 6 - in a few months' time. Because they are proven on this particular vehicle especially, with other users also having had a positive experience.

This owner's scores
  • Dry Grip 10
  • Wet Grip 9
  • Road Feedback 8
  • Handling 9
  • Wear 10
  • Comfort 10
  • Buy again 10
Helpful 9
  1. Initial Impressions89% 30,000 miles
    It's a pleasant surprise that the manufacturers chose to fit these on a subcompact of this price category (Elsewhere it's known as the Daihatsu Rocky or Toyota Raize). My brother-in-law who drives a new BMW was impressed too - he thought I had replaced whatever the original was with these Turanza when I got the car (Would not have done that because it'd be too exxtravagant and wasteful in my books). Anyway, 31 months later, there looks to be significant life left with these tyres. They have been very good in the tropical climate where I am - hot days that could suddenly change to heavy rain within the hour. The car has handled well on these tyres on both bone dry and wet conditions. Most likely I'd replace these with Bridgestone again, but the latest iteration - Turanza 6.
90%
Member
Initial Impressions

The tyre was very good on dry and wet roads until the end when I replaced it. I would have kept it a little longer, but after 5 years when I went for the inspection, they told me to replace it due to age. Until then, I didn't notice any loss of grip; it was very good until the end, but it was quite noisy.

This owner's scores
  • Dry Grip 10
  • Wet Grip 9
  • Road Feedback 10
  • Handling 9
  • Wear 10
  • Comfort 7
  • Buy again 8
Helpful 9
90%
Member
Initial Impressions

Good manevrability on wer or drie roads. Good on emergency brakes also. My first set was from 2019 and lasted until 2024 on like 35 146 miles. On my car I have just Bridgestone tires, on my last job car I have Debica who lasted like max. 2 seasons and 9320 miles

This owner's scores
  • Dry Grip 9
  • Wet Grip 9
  • Road Feedback 9
  • Handling 9
  • Wear 9
  • Comfort 8
  • Buy again 10
Helpful 8
83%
Member
Initial Impressions

I've had these tires fitted by the manufacturer. I am overall happy with them so far, i've driven them two seasons, about 7000 kilometers and I am happy to say that it's not had any issues both in wet and in dry. I don't know for longevity, we will see, but overall it has gotten me out of some nasty breaking incidents too!

This owner's scores
  • Dry Grip 8
  • Wet Grip 8
  • Road Feedback 8
  • Handling 8
  • Comfort 10
  • Buy again 8
Helpful 10
76%
Member
End of Life

Tyres are clearly made to last long, good grip with mild and hot temperatures, but at low temperatures it was bad, so be careful when wet and cold.
Tyres were a bit stiff, but silent the first half of their lifespan, then became a bit noisy.
Anyhow, a decent tyre.

This owner's scores
  • Dry Grip 9
  • Wet Grip 7
  • Road Feedback 6
  • Handling 7
  • Wear 10
  • Comfort 6
  • Buy again 8
Helpful 17
  1. Initial Impressions74% 35,000 miles
    Very good longevity as I hit 60k km and tires looks nearly new, good rolling resistance, very good dry handling, only decent wet performance but keep in mind very low aquaplaning capabilities. With cold weather in wet conditions they become nearly dangerous, so not the ideal tire for winter. I would not buy them again as comfort is poor, car feels too rigid, on non perfect tarmac they are simply noisy.
74%
Member
Initial Impressions
I find that for tires around €140, similar in price to Michelin, Continental, Goodyear, the number of kilometers is low compared to other brands that have done about 50,000 km for €10 more. I'm considering buying GT Radial Sport Active2 or BF Goodrich Advantage 2, estimated at 45,000 km for less than €90 per tire.
This owner's scores
  • Dry Grip 9
  • Wet Grip 9
  • Road Feedback 9
  • Handling 7
  • Wear 6
  • Comfort 9
  • Buy again 3
Helpful 17
81%
Member
Initial Impressions

Over the 82.5K kilometres i have driven on them they have left a really good impression! Wear is uniform, wet grip is really nice, handling while overinflated is predictable and there is amazing steering feel, feedback when you are on the verge of losing grip is strong and gives you room to adjust, they are extremely fuel efficient and during the first 60K kilometres they were babied and had 6.5 millimeters left. There were a lot of aggressive pulls and a lot of spirited driving since that. Fuel economy is good, now at 3.5 or so millimeters all round they are still very good in heavy rain, and although I refuse to push it hard in the rain there is still really good feel even if there is slight or less slight understeer it still leaves you room to adjust and is a very feely tire to the point where it almost automatically finds it's sweet spot for grip for the speed you are traveling at. Replacing early due to high amounts of rain in Denmark and don't want to risk aquaplaining. Next tires are Nexen N'fera Primus

This owner's scores
  • Dry Grip 10
  • Wet Grip 7
  • Road Feedback 10
  • Handling 7
  • Wear 10
  • Comfort 5
  • Buy again 8
Helpful 16
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