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Bridgestone Turanza T001 - Test Results

Test Statistics

28

Tests Completed

8th

Average Position

3rd

Best Result

15th

Worst Result

Performance Analysis

Bridgestone Turanza T001 - Official Image

Across 28 summer tests, the Bridgestone Turanza T001 delivers mid-pack overall performance with standout wet safety in select evaluations but inconsistent results elsewhere. It peaks with class-leading wet braking and aquaplaning in 2018 (3rd overall, 1st wet braking, 1st straight aquaplaning) and posts several top-6 overall finishes (2015-2013), yet is frequently relegated to lower-mid positions, especially in SUV and some premium touring comparisons. Rolling resistance and wear occasionally undermine its ranking, and wet performance varies notably by size and test context.

Performance Strengths
  • Wet Weather Performance Moderate
    • 1st place wet braking in 2018 Gute Fahrt (42.5 m)
    • 1st place straight aquaplaning in 2018 Gute Fahrt (81.9 km/h)
    • 5th overall with solid wet showing in 2013 Auto Zeitung (215/55 R16)
  • Braking Performance (Mixed tests) Moderate
    • 4/52 in 2015 Auto Bild braking test (185/60 R15)
    • 6/50 in 2014 Auto Bild 50-tyre braking shootout (225/50 R17)
    • 8/50 in 2016 Auto Bild braking overview (205/55 R16)
  • General Touring Competence Moderate
    • 3/12 overall in 2018 Gute Fahrt (205/55 R16)
    • 6/19 overall in 2015 European test (205/55 R16)
    • 5/16 overall in 2013 ACE (195/65 R15)
    • 4/14 overall in 2012 European test (205/55 R16)
Performance Weaknesses
  • Wear/Longevity Impact on Overall Strong
    • 14/15 overall due to high wear in 2014 Auto Bild Top 15 (225/50 R17) with note 'finished second to last, again thanks to high wear'
    • Penalised for wear in 2014 ADAC 195/65 R15 (12/17)
  • Rolling Resistance/Efficiency Moderate
    • 10/12 rolling resistance (+23.7% from best) in 2018 Gute Fahrt
    • Frequent mid-to-low overall finishes where efficiency weighted (e.g., 2014 AMS 205/55 R16: 9/11)
  • Consistency in Wet Across Sizes Moderate
    • 2017 Auto Zeitung notes: 'good all round apart from the wet performance' (7/10 overall, 215/55 R17)
    • 2015 AMS (225/50 R17) remark on poor wet braking (8/9 overall)
  • SUV/4x4 Performance Strong
    • 8/9 overall in 2016 AMS SUV/4x4 (215/60 R17)
    • Lower-tier results in larger rim tests (e.g., 2015 Auto Review 225/45 R17: 8/9)
Performance Over Time

Test History

3
of 12
2018 Gute Fahrt Summer Tyre Test

2018
Winner: Goodyear EfficientGrip Performance

Very Good.
Strong:
Straight Aqua, Wet Braking
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7
of 10
2017 AZ Summer Tyre Test

2017
Winner: Michelin Primacy 3

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8
of 9
2016 AMS SUV / 4x4 Tyre Test

2016
Winner: Goodyear EfficientGrip SUV

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9
of 15
2016 AutoBild Summer Tyre Test

2016
Winner: Hankook Ventus Prime 3 K125

Satisfactory
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8
of 50
2016 Market Overview - Braking Test

2016
Winner: Pirelli Cinturato P7 Blue

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7
of 14
2016 GTU Performance Summer Tyre Test

2016
Winner: Continental Sport Contact 5

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12
of 16
2016 ADAC Tyre Test - 185/65 R15

2016
Winner: Vredestein Sportrac 5

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9
of 11
2015 Auto Express Tyre Test

2015
Winner: Continental Sport Contact 5

Again, the worlds biggest tyre maker ends a test with a disappointing result. The T001 had the worst wet grip on test, finishing last in wet handling, braking and cornering, and felt subjectively w...
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8
of 9
2015 Auto Review Summer Tyre Test

2015
Winner: Continental Sport Contact 5

Bridgestones reputation has been somewhat saved by Dunlop, as the Bridgestone T001 proved to be average in nearly all areas. Slow in the dry and wet, the only good result was in the aquaplaning ...
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8
of 18
2015 Auto Bild Top 18 Summer Tyre Test

2015
Winner: Continental Premium Contact 5

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8
of 9
2015 AMS Performance Tyre Test

2015
Winner: Continental Sport Contact 5

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7
of 14
2015 AZ 225/40 R18 Summer Tyre Test

2015
Winner: Goodyear Eagle F1 Asymmetric 2

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4
of 52
2015 Market Overview - Braking Test

2015
Winner: Pirelli Cinturato P1 Verde

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6
of 19
2015 European Tyre Test 205/55 R16

2015
Winner: Michelin Primacy 3

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6
of 10
2014 Auto Express Summer Tyre Test

2014
Winner: Dunlop Sport BluResponse

Bridgestone are due to update the T001 soon, and it's showing. While it managed a respectable fourth in the rolling resistance tests, the tyre ended up last in both dry and wet braking. Joint third...
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of 16
2014 Auto Review Summer Tyre Test - 205/55 R16

2014
Winner: Continental Premium Contact 5

A year ago, tyres Bridgestone Potenza S001 showed good results in the comparative test tyres UHP class . But more mass model Turanza T001, the hopes of a good result were dashed. Major problems - o...
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9
of 11
2014 AMS Summer Tyre Test - 205/55 R16

2014
Winner: Continental Premium Contact 5

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10
of 12
2014 Auto Zeitung Summer Tyre Test

2014
Winner: Continental Sport Contact 5

Long braking distances and the low driving safety on wet roads damaged the result of the Bridgestone Turanza T001
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12
of 17
2014 ADAC 195/65 R15 Summer Tyre Test

2014
Winner: Goodyear EfficientGrip Performance

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14
of 15
2014 Auto Bild Top 15 Summer Tyre Test

2014
Winner: Michelin Primacy 3

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6
of 50
2014 Auto Bild 50 Summer Tyre Shootout

2014
Winner: Pirelli Cinturato P 7 Ecoimpact

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11
of 13
2013 Test World Summer Tyre Test

2013
Winner: Goodyear EfficientGrip Performance

Bridgestone became the main disappointment of this test. These tyres are not enough good in wet conditions for the product of such a major manufacturer, and the situation on dry pavement isn't m...
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5
of 12
2013 Auto Zeitung Summer Tyre Test

2013
Winner: Dunlop Sport BluResponse

The Turanza T001 is a very well balanced tyre and very close to the Vredestein
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15
of 54
2013 54 Tyre Braking Test

2013
Winner: Dunlop Sport BluResponse

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6
of 19
2013 European Summer Touring Tyre Test

2013
Winner: Michelin Energy Saver Plus

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5
of 16
2013 ACE Summer Touring Tyre Test

2013
Winner: Dunlop Sport BluResponse

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7
of 8
2012 Auto Express Summer Tyre Test

2012
Winner: Goodyear EfficientGrip

The new Bridgestone T001 was the strongest tyre in the dry handling test, but its relatively inconsistent wet performance left it down in 7th place
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4
of 14
2012 European Summer Tyre Test - 205/55 R16

2012
Winner: Continental Premium Contact 5

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