Owner feedback on the Bridgestone Turanza T005 is mixed (average 68.6%), but most agree it delivers dependable everyday grip, particularly on dry roads and often in the wet too. Comfort and fuel efficiency are also frequent highlights, with many describing an easy, relaxed touring feel. The main drawbacks are refinement and longevity: around a third of owners complain about road noise, while tread life is debated and slightly leans negative overall, with many reporting quicker-than-expected wear. A smaller but notable group (around one in five) also dislike the steering feel, often describing it as light or lacking feedback, and a few report weak performance in cold weather.
What owners mention most counted across 176 reviews
Decent tyre when new, low rolling resistance etc.
When the tyre gets below 3mm tread it turns to ice even in the dry. Surprised by the lack of grip with low tread compared to how they were new.
Low rolling resistance so you get mpg so for an eco car its a good buy.
They were mounted on a Seat Exeo and produce a lot of noise at temperatures below 20 degrees. At a normal use after about 6000 Km they started to exfoliate the tread and became practically unusable, they were made in France. Too bad I can't attach the pictures. I don't want to hear about Bridgestone anymore.
I noticed that at their launch they had a better review and now after 2 years their rating has dropped a lot.
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Bought these with 65% thread. Quite surprise with the road feedback, better than Michelin P3 and P4 (my choice of tyre). Wet performance is good, no aquaplaning 90kph about 1cm of water. Will buy again
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Dry performance is extremely good and on the wet those tire are the queen of the road. Wear rate is above average and Turanza T005 are the quietest summer tires I have ever had. Very comfortable and low level of noise in the cabin. 100% would recommend not only for the outrageous performance but also for the reliability and convenience during high speed cornering.
Got new Turanza's fitted on my Citroen C3 Picasso in April and managed to accumulate ~12 000km in that period. Overall, I am very happy with the purchase - a very reliant and responsive tyre. I've driven them in a variety of weather - dry, hot and dry, slight rain, heavy rain and they never let me down nor disappoint. I am not a big tyre expert, but I haven't seen any wear so far. Mind that this is family car and I normally drive with two kids in the back, so no aggressive of fast driving. One thing to note is that they are indeed noisier compared to my previous tyres, but they compensate with reliability. Overall, if I had to buy new summer tyres today, I'll definitely go back to Bridgestone.
I switched to these tyres after purchasing an audi a4 black edition. The car originally came with cheap jinju tyres which where awful! Spinning in the wet. Under steering in the wet and abs kicking in on the motorway. These tyres are night and day difference. I have never had any issues with under steering. They brake very well in the wet and dry. I have full confidence in these tyres after experiencing the quality at the other end of the spectrum. They are slightly noisy but that is a small gripe for the sure footed stability they provide. I will be purchasing again.
At 10k Miles, these are the worst tyres I have ever had. Factory fitted at new to a Citroen Aircross, they have the worst handling I have ever experienced.
The wheels slip and slide at junctions, have absolutely no traction on muddy roads, are horrendously noisy and I have no faith in them whatsoever. I believe Citroen have gone back to fitting Michelins again - Amen to that.
More importantly, after a year old, these tyres have started cracking all over the outer inch and a half of the tyre. They are spider like cracks and these also extend into the grooves. It is as if they have started to age prematurely and this is happening on both the fronts and is just starting to happen on the rears too.
I can't put up with them anymore, so am having them removed tomorrow and getting Michelin CrossClimate + tyres fitted all round.
These replaced Toyo Proxes on my Auris 1.6. They got installed just before spring and would spin up when it was cold and raining. Once it warmed up they were great even when it was wet. To be honest handling I would not be able to judge based on the Auris, the car was just not built for that. Braking and acceleration were way better compared to the previous tyres. Fuel economy was improved as well. Covered about 3000 miles before selling the car, tread was still around 7.9- 8 mm on all corners.
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Skoda
205/55 R16
10,000 miles
A Combination of Roads
Easy Going
comming from Rains Sport 3 these tyres seems to be less effective on wet however a bit more comfortable on long journey. I was expecting to last better. It seems an improvement on durability but is not a jump. The negatives are on the wet anf sudden moves. on straight line they do not make a big difference but steering in wet is less effective comparing with Rain Sport 3 and sportier starts are a no go with Touranza. The wheels are spining every time regardles wet, dry, sandy or clean surface.
It seems that the highway comfort (road performance and stability on straight line) and the fuel consumption are the best points of the tyre.
Best tyre I've ever had been driving 32 years all types of car all tyre makes sizes .with Bridgestone t005 wow makes car wet dry road a better ride feel very safe driving at 70mph in very wet conditions excellent tyre definitely buy again
Not the most comfortable tyre, yes its low profile but its rigid and hard side wall makes ride and comfort terrible... add this with the 320 tread wear rating it is a fast wearing tyre that i only managed to get 25000km off of...
Prices for these tyres are ridiculous as well doesnt justify the quality of tyre... won't recommend this tyre to anyone...
