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The Bridgestone Weather Control A005 EVO is a premium all-season touring tyre aimed at drivers in milder climates who prioritise wet-road safety. It consistently delivers very strong wet braking with a reassuring, comfortable feel, and it also scores well for efficiency. The trade-offs are limited snow ability and some real-world reports of faster wear and rising noise as the tyre ages.

8.5
Tyre Reviews Score Based on Professional Tests & User Reviews
High Confidence View Breakdown
Dry Grip
85%
Wet Grip
87%
Road Feedback
75%
Handling
77%
Wear
55%
Comfort
76%
Buy again
62%
Snow Grip
65%
Ice Grip
56%
45 Reviews
71% Average
347,134 miles driven
13 Tests (avg: 7th)
Bridgestone Weather Control A005 EVO

Bridgestone Weather Control A005 EVO

All Season Premium
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8.5 / 10
Based on Professional Tests & User Reviews · High Confidence · Updated 23 Feb 2026

The Tyre Reviews Score is the most comprehensive tyre scoring system available. It aggregates professional test data from multiple independent publications, user reviews, and consistency analysis using Bayesian statistical methods, weighted normalisation, and recency-adjusted scoring to produce a single, reliable performance rating.

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Category Scores
Wet
80.7
1.93x / 46 tests
Dry
77.8
1.5x / 25 tests
Snow
73.9
1.38x / 33 tests
Value
73
0.42x / 27 tests
Comfort
72.1
0.32x / 12 tests
Cross-Category Performance

Cross-category scores are derived metrics that combine data from multiple test disciplines to evaluate real-world performance characteristics.

Braking
83.4
39 tests
Traction
75.5
9 tests
Handling
74.8
32 tests
Score Components
Professional Tests
Weight: 80%
Tests: 13
Publications: 4
Period: 2020 - 2024
User Reviews
Weight: 15%
Reviews: 45
Avg Rating: 70.9%
Min Required: 5
Consistency
Weight: 5%
Score Std Dev: 0.41
History Points: 10
Methodology & Configuration
Scoring Process
  1. Collect Test Data: Gather results from professional tyre tests across multiple publications. Minimum 1 test(s) required.
  2. Normalize Positions: Convert test positions to percentile scores using exponential weighting (factor: 1.2).
  3. Apply Recency Weighting: More recent tests are weighted higher with a decay rate of 0.95.
  4. Incorporate User Reviews: Factor in user review data (minimum 5 reviews). Weight: 15%.
  5. Bayesian Smoothing: Apply Bayesian prior (score: 7, weight: 1.5) to prevent extreme scores with limited data.
  6. Calculate Final Score: Combine all components using normalization factor of 1.1. Max score with limited data: 9.5.
Component Weights
Test Data
80%
User Reviews
15%
Consistency
5%
All Configuration Parameters
ParameterValueDescription
safety_weight 0.7 Weight multiplier for safety-related metrics
performance_weight 0.55 Weight multiplier for performance metrics
comfort_weight 0.4 Weight multiplier for comfort metrics
value_weight 0.45 Weight multiplier for value-for-money metrics
user_reviews_weight 0.15 How much user reviews contribute to the final score
test_data_weight 0.8 How much professional test data contributes to the final score
consistency_weight 0.05 How much score consistency contributes to the final score
recency_decay_rate 0.95 Rate at which older test results lose influence (higher = slower decay)
min_test_count 1 Minimum number of professional tests required
min_review_count 5 Minimum number of user reviews required
score_version 1.9 Current version of the scoring algorithm
score_normalization_factor 1.1 Factor used to normalize raw scores to the 0-10 scale
confidence_factor_weight 0.2 How much data confidence affects the final score
position_penalty_weight 0.2 Penalty applied for poor test positions
gap_penalty_threshold 12 Score gap (%) that triggers additional penalties
min_metrics_count 2 Minimum number of test metrics needed per test
limited_data_threshold 2 Number of tests below which data is considered limited
single_test_penalty 0.75 Score multiplier when only one test is available
critical_metric_penalty 0.7 Penalty for poor performance on critical safety metrics
critical_metric_threshold 70 Score below which a critical metric penalty applies
position_exponential_factor 1.2 Exponent used to amplify position-based scoring
position_exponential_threshold 0.9 Position percentile below which exponential scoring applies
gap_multiplier_critical 3 Multiplier for critical gap penalties
max_category_weight 2 Maximum weight any single category can have
max_score_limited_data 9.5 Score cap when data is limited
bayesian_prior_weight 1.5 Weight of the Bayesian prior in smoothing
bayesian_prior_score 7 Prior score used for Bayesian smoothing
evidence_test_multiplier 1.9 Multiplier for test evidence in confidence calculation
evidence_metric_divisor 3 Divisor for metric count in evidence calculation
evidence_review_divisor 10 Divisor for review count in evidence calculation
combined_penalty_floor 0.2
Data Sources
TestPublicationDateSizePositionMetrics
2024 Minivan / SUV All Season Tyre Test Auto Bild Allrad 2024 235/55 R17 10/14 13 metrics
2022 Auto Bild All Season Tyre Test Auto Bild 2022 195/55 R16 15/17 19 metrics
2022 All Season Tyre Market Overview Auto Bild 2022 195/55 R16 1/37 2 metrics
2022/23 Tyre Reviews All Season Tyre Test Tyre Reviews 2022 225/45 R17 5/10 12 metrics
2022 Auto Bild SUV All Season Tyre Test Auto Bild Allrad 2022 225/50 R18 8/13 14 metrics
2021 Auto Bild All Season Tyre Test Auto Bild 2021 225/50 R17 9/18 15 metrics
2021 All Season Tyre Market Overview Auto Bild 2021 225/50 R17 8/34 2 metrics
2021 Tyre Reviews All Season Tyre Test Tyre Reviews 2021 205/55 R16 6/11 14 metrics
2021 Auto Bild SUV All Season Tyre Test Auto Bild Allrad 2021 215/65 R17 5/12 12 metrics
2021 AZ All Season Tyre Test Auto Zeitung 2021 205/55 R16 5/9 15 metrics
2020 Auto Bild SUV All Season Tyre Test Auto Bild 2020 215/60 R16 3/13 11 metrics
2020 Auto Bild All Season Tyre Test Auto Bild 2020 205/55 R16 10/16 12 metrics
2020 All Season Tyre Market Overview - 32 Tyre Braking Test Auto Bild 2020 205/55 R16 1/33 2 metrics

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Latest Tyre Test Results
2024 Minivan / SUV All Season Tyre Test
235/55 R17 • 2024
10th/14
Premium brand with direct steering and agile driving behavior on wet and dry roads, short dry braking distances, good rolling comfort, fuel-saving rolling resistance.
Weak driving performance and lack of lateral guidance on snow and ice, satisfactory aquaplaning qualities, high price level.
2022/23 Tyre Reviews All Season Tyre Test
225/45 R17 • 2022
5th/10
Excellent grip in the wet and dry, good aquaplaning resistance, short dry braking, lowest rolling resistance on test.
Extremely limited snow performance with the longest braking, lowest traction and most difficult snow handling lap. Highest internal noise.
The Bridgestone WeatherControl A005 EVO might just be the all season of the group designed specially for climates which get minimal snow, as in the balanced score weighting it finished fifth but in the mild climate score weighting it jumped up to second place overall! As the results imply, this tire was great in the dry, pretty good in the wet and it had the joint lowest rolling resistance on test, BUT it was a firm last in the snow. Even though there wasn't a summer reference tire in this test, we cna be sure that the Bridgestone will still vastly outperform any summer tire on snow, however compared to a good all season tire its performance was extremely limited. Definitely an all season tyre for a climate where snow is the exception rather than the rule.
2022 Auto Bild SUV All Season Tyre Test
225/50 R18 • 2022
8th/13
Dry specialist with precise handling and short dry braking distances, low rolling resistance.
Moderate steering precision and understeer on snow and wet roads.
Adequate.
Size Fuel Wet Noise
15 inch
185/65 R15 92 V XL C A 70
195/55 R15 89 V XL C A 71
195/65 R15 91 H C A 71
195/65 R15 95 V XL C A 71
195/65R15 95 V XL C A 72
185/65R15 92 V XL C A 70
16 inch
205/55 R16 91 H C A 71
205/55 R16 94 V XL C A 71
205/60 R16 96 V XL C A 71
215/60 R16 99 V XL C A 71
215/70 R16 100 H C A 71
205/60R16 96 V XL C A 72
205/55R16 94 V XL C A 71
17 inch
205/50 R17 93 V XL C A 71
205/50 R17 93 W XL C A 71
215/45 R17 91 W XL C A 71
215/55 R17 98 W XL C A 71
225/45 R17 94 V XL C A 71
225/45 R17 94 W XL C A 71
225/50 R17 98 V XL C A 71
225/60 R17 103 V XL C A 71
235/65 R17 108 V XL B A 71
225/50R17 98 V XL C A 72
215/55R17 98 W XL C A 71
225/45R17 94 W XL C A 71
18 inch
225/40 R18 92 Y XL C A 71
235/60 R18 107 V XL B A 71
245/40 R18 97 Y XL C A 71
245/45 R18 100 Y XL C A 71
255/35 R18 94 Y XL C A 72
225/40R18 92 Y XL C A 71
19 inch
235/35 R19 91 Y XL C A 72
20 inch
255/45 R20 105 Y XL C A 72
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Questions and Answers for the Bridgestone Weather Control A005 EVO

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January 2, 2021

Please can you clarify the legal position on fitting these tyres for winter use, relative to sizing. Example: normal tyre is 225/50/R17 on alloys, but looking at a set of steel rims (for winter use only), that the dealer says will need to be R16, so the winter tyre size they recommended would be 215/60/R16. This should give the same rolling radius for the speedometer, but are there any legal or insurance implications? Thanks for any guidance you can offer.

Assuming the manufacturer recommended this size in the handbook there will be no legal issues. It might be prudent to notify your insurance as UK insurers can be very uptight about wheel size changes for winter tyres.
April 17, 2023

Is this a van tyre I am looking for a tyre for my LWB transporter van

No, i don't believe there are van load ratings available for the A005 EVO all season tyre.
September 5, 2025

Does the size 245/45/19 have rim protection? Some sellers say yes, some dont mention. Thanks

I've not tested this size so don't know for sure, but generally you can rely on Bridgestone for a good rim protector.
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Size Price Range  
205/45 R17 £180.99 - £180.99 (1 Price) Compare Prices >>
205/55 R16 £104.99 - £104.99 (1 Price) Compare Prices >>
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Review Summary

Based on 43 user reviews

Overall, drivers report that the Bridgestone Weather Control A005 EVO delivers strong wet grip and aquaplaning resistance with a comfortable, confidence-inspiring ride, often feeling secure in cold-wet conditions and adequate in light snow. However, many note rapid wear and a marked drop-off in performance (especially wet grip) and rising noise as the tread wears. A subset also report tread block damage or delamination and a soft, somewhat vague steering feel. If you prioritize wet safety and comfort and accept shorter tread life, it can be a solid choice.

Strengths
  • Excellent wet grip
  • Strong aquaplaning resistance
  • Comfortable/quiet ride
  • Secure handling in cold/wet
  • Adequate light-snow traction
  • Good dry grip for an all-season
Areas for Improvement
  • Rapid tread wear/short longevity
  • Performance and wet grip deteriorate noticeably as they wear
  • Increased road noise with mileage
  • Instances of tread block damage/delamination
  • Soft sidewalls/vague steering feel

Top 3 Bridgestone Weather Control A005 EVO Reviews

Given 54% while driving a Volkswagen Passat 2.0TDI [150PS] DSG (235/45 R18) on mostly motorways for 15,000 average miles
Approximately 15k miles and still have 4mm tread remaining. These tyres were good when first fitted October 2023 and remained good for 14 months. They do not feel as good on the car as a summer tyre, much softer, but I suppose that is the compromise. The wet weather performance was also not as good as a summer tyre which suprised me. Performance in snow was notably good compared with summer tyres. I had 4 tyres fitted and after 14 months 2 of those tyres have deformed with raised bumps on the outer edge of the tread all around the tyre, giving the impression that some part of the tread has delaminated. For the limited winter snow and ice we get here in the north of england I do not think the compromise is worth the lack of performance in dry and wet weather. I will be switching back to summer tyres.
Helpful 975
July 3, 2025
Given 45% while driving a Hyundai GENESIS G80 electrified (275/40 R19) on mostly country roads for 16,000 easy going miles
Initially, everything was fine with the Bridgestone tires. But after about 15,000 km, the tires became increasingly loud. The tread was wearing somewhat unevenly. Currently, after only 26,000 km, we're switching to Michelin Cross Climate tires.
While the tread depth at the front is still 3-4 mm, the rear is almost completely gone. The cracking of the tread blocks at the front when turning the wheels has also increased significantly. We are very disappointed with these tires!!! (Front 245/45/19, rear 275/40/19)
Helpful 921
April 8, 2025
Given 56% while driving a Land Rover Freelander 2 (235/65 R17) on mostly country roads for 18,000 average miles
My experience of these tyres is much as the review and others thoughts, generally very capable, however as time has gone on the performance has dropped particularly in the wet and cold to freezing conditions where as previously when much less miles on them I had full confidence driving in those conditions, I’ve reached the point of easing up rather more than I’d prefer, so it seems to me that after a certain amount of wear, the extreme performance of the tyres drops off quite sharply and after 18months and close to 18,000 miles the biggest disappointment with them is that they now need replacement as they have worn down to the point of just under 2mm with the outer edges well below that, I do about 1000 miles a month through the year and my previous Vredesteins managed close to 30,000 miles so I won’t be returning to these Bridgestones in a hurry, I know they have been replaced by another model let’s hope they are longer lasting
Helpful 1035
January 12, 2025

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Given 54% while driving a Tesla Model 3 standard plus (235/45 R18) on mostly motorways for 12,500 average miles
The tires were very good at first. I wanted sporty, summer-oriented all-season tires, and I found them in these tires. BUT: These are mounted for approx. 20.000km now and the wet grip and noise level have deteriorated considerably. Although I regularly changed the tires between front and rear. Would not recommend these tyres.
Helpful 228
December 21, 2025
Given 38% while driving a Honda 1.8 VTi (205/55 R16) on a combination of roads for 1,300 average miles
Installed those in mid-2023, used them intensively mostly in warm weather. They are comfortable because the sidewalls are softer (I have the H speed index version), but this also means that the car will incline more in curves or even more when doing dangerous maneuvers, sometimes making you think that the car will tip over on the side (even a low car). Driving on the highway feels a little unsafe because the of this softness that makes the steering be very soft.
Ignoring the understeer and the peeling of the profile on the front tires, the grip and braking in normal road conditions (wet and dry) was almost as good as the one from a summer tire.
In the first winter, I saw that the handling and grip left much to be desired but somehow acceptable, and the driving was stressful because of this but I got used to driving slower.
Afterwards in the warm season, it continued to be okay, no matter the road type.
But when the snow came, I got stuck in a slightly inclined intersection that would not have been a problem in the first year. I was the only car getting stuck there. Also, the driving was very dangerous event with a thin layer of snow. Driving as carefully as possible made the car uncontrollable. Steering was not possible without the rear of the car going sideways. Gently braking did not prevent the car from sliding forward.
For me, this is the first time I am getting rid of some tires after before two years.
So, after one year, this becomes basically a mediocre summer tire quite dangerous even with little snow. I find it unacceptable for a company like Bridgestone to sell this product of such low quality.
Helpful 847
November 23, 2024
Given 100% while driving a Toyota Prius (225/50 R17) on a combination of roads for 150 average miles
MY Car = Toyota Prius Plus.

Old Tyre - Pirelli.

New Tyre = Bridgestone Weather Control A005 EVO 215/50R17 95W XL

I would not say that Pirelli was a bad tyre.
But as soon as I had replaced the front 2 old Pirelli tyre with the new Bridgestone Weather Control A005 EVO 215/50R17 95W XL, I could see a drastic positive difference in my car.

Road grip was excellent and superb - Both dry and wet !
Noise inside the car was reduced.
I started enjoying my rides.

Look forward to replace my tyres for the rear two wheels.

WIill always recommend and will buy again !
Helpful 942
April 21, 2024
Given 51% while driving a MG ZS EV (215/55 R17) on mostly country roads for 45,000 average miles
Wear was pretty poor, fitted to a FWD EV with 150ps, fronts lasted 8k miles a set.

Wet grip when part worn was poor.
Helpful 946
March 30, 2024
Given 60% while driving a Toyota RAV4 (235/55 R18) on a combination of roads for 10,000 average miles
These tyres have been fitted to my Toyota Rav4 for the last few years.
I choose Bridgestones over the Cross climates for the comfort, wet performance and lower rolling resistance.
Good-
Assured in the wet and dry, very comfortable, not found the limit of grip yet.
Bad-
Tyres started cracking around the tread blocks within 12months, louder than expected on the road, snow performance best described as lacking (short of what I'd expected).
Verdict-
Wouldn't buy again, would pick quieter tyres next time with better cold weather performance.
Helpful 718
March 12, 2024
Given 49% while driving a Ford Focus MK3 (205/55 R16) on a combination of roads for 10,000 spirited miles
Dangerous steer and grip, while driving on highway, on wet.
Average on dry.
Average on snow.

Then changed the rim from 16'' to 17''. A lot better. But this shouldnt be happening, it was dangerous on 16'' wheels.

On 17'' the grip was a lot better compared to 16'' overall, but again not good enough.
A little better than average on wet (many times abs was activated).
A little better than average on dry.
Average on snow

After 25000 km on 225/45/17 some parts were torn apart.
Wouldnt buy them again.
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Helpful 866
March 6, 2024
Given 56% while driving a Ford Falcon XF X_PAK (225/45 R17) on a combination of roads for 35,000 spirited miles
Nice on wet.
Nice but could be better on wet braking.
Nice on dry.
Nice but could be better or dry braking.

After 2 and a half years they are worn, even some parts are torn apart.
Helpful 878
February 28, 2024
Given 34% while driving a Honda Civic 1.5T (235/45 R17) on a combination of roads for 10,000 average miles
An awful tire.
Got weared-out for less than 2 years and less than 15000 km.
Even during its first year, the performance was questionable.
Not worth for the money or at all.
Not recommended. Won't by ever again. It even made me hate Bridgestone and Japan brands in general, although I'm a lifetime Honda owner and fan.
Helpful 823
February 7, 2024
Given 93% while driving a Renault (205/55 R17) on a combination of roads for 10,000 easy going miles
I purchased these Bridgestone tyres from a certain online supermarket chain at a nice price and with almost 10,000 miles covered in 18 months these tyres have seen action in all weathers and have never failed me. Amazing traction in the snow and excellent grip in the wet.
Helpful 838
January 25, 2024
Given 62% while driving a Jeep Cherokee Limited 2015 (225/55 R18) on a combination of roads for 17 average miles
Four EVOs were fitted in October 2021, and the wheels aligned. Initially, the tyres were very good, especially when combined with the Jeep Active Drive I 4x4 system. Very stable, comfortable, and quiet in all UK weather conditions, with no grip problems in the snow and ice, and no significant changes in previous fuel performance.  

The tyres were rotated twice throughout their life, and the 4 wheels aligned again in early 2023.  The tyres were worn to 3 mm by 17,000 miles (27,358 km). By this point there was notable slippage on the front tyres when turning at slow speeds, especially in wetter conditions and overall, the tyres did not feel as planted on the road as they once were.

With low confidence in their grip ability at 3 mm, they were replaced with CC2s in December 2023. Hopefully, the longevity of the CC2s will be significantly better than the disappointing EVO’s.
Helpful 954
January 23, 2024
Given 78% while driving a BMW (225/60 R17) on a combination of roads for 20 easy going miles
These seem as good as the BMW * rated Pirelli P7 that came as original equipment as a summer tyre and have the advantage of being much safer in cold/snowy weather. Overall, they’ve been a good choice for someone who lives on the south coast with frequent trips up north to see family. But, and this a big one for me, they wear much more quickly at around 25k miles a set compared to the 40k from the Pirelli’s. I’d probably replace them with Michelin Crossclimates or the new Bridgestone Turanza Allseason 6 as/when they become available +/- price at the time.
Helpful 876
January 6, 2024
Given 20% while driving a Volkswagen TOUAREG V6 TDI (235/65 R17) on a combination of roads for 22 average miles
we're not particularly experienced drivers and especially not of this type of off-road SUV so I haven't rated for all the other traits.

A year and a half in, of mostly town driving, some motorway long hauls and some camping and dirt/track and shitty roads, the front right tyre is severely peeling.
The other front is well worn and the rears are on their way out.

I realise no brand is 100% dependable but we are not happy with the condition after a year and a half.
I realise that other conditions MAY be responsible for the state of the peeling but its most likely manufacturer error.

Its not like the other front looks like it has a couple more years left in it and the rear ones still good to go
- then we could just replace the one but this is looking like a full replacement and that doesn't seem right.
Helpful 930
September 13, 2023
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