Bridgestone Weather Control A005 - Test Results

Test Statistics

13

Tests Completed

5^th

Average Position

1^st

Best Result

10^th

Worst Result

Performance Analysis

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Across 13 tests, the Bridgestone Weather Control A005 consistently excels in wet and dry braking/handling, frequently topping wet braking and placing near the front in dry metrics. It achieved multiple overall wins (1/9 in 2020 Sport Auto, 1/12 in 2019 Auto Bild 4x4, 1/31 in 2019 overview, 1/27 in 2018 braking shootout) and several top-5 finishes, driving a strong average position of 4.8. However, it repeatedly underperforms on snow and in aquaplaning, and can be noisy with middling wear/value in certain tests.

Performance Strengths

Wet Weather Performance Strong Details
• 1st place wet braking in 2020 Sport Auto (30.2 m, 1/9)
• 1st place wet braking in 2020 Tyre Reviews (36.5 m, 1/11) and 2nd wet handling (70.72 s, 2/11)
• 1st place wet braking in 2020 ADAC SUV (34.6 m, 1/8) with "impressive advantage"
• 1st place wet braking in 2019 Auto Bild (46.3 m, 1/31 overview)
• 1st place wet braking in 2019 Auto Bild 4x4 (46.9 m, 1/12) and 2nd wet handling (+1.5%)
Dry Braking and Handling Strong Details
• 3rd dry braking in 2020 Tyre Reviews (37.6 m, +7.4%) and 5th dry handling (+1.4%)
• 3rd dry braking in 2019 Auto Bild (39.7 m, +4.7%) and 5th dry handling (+2.2%)
• 2nd dry braking (39.4 m, +1%) and 2nd dry handling (+1.8%) in 2018 Auto Bild
• Top all-season in dry braking vs summers in 2019 mixed test (15.2 m, 5/18; only A005 and CC+ troubled summers)
Rolling Resistance/Efficiency Moderate Details
• 1st rolling resistance in 2019 Auto Bild (8.45 kg/t, 1/12)
• 2nd rolling resistance in 2019 Auto Bild 4x4 (6.91 kg/t, 2/12)
• 3rd rolling resistance in 2020 Tyre Reviews (8.01 kg/t, 3/11)
Awards and Overall Results Strong Details
• Overall winner 2020 Sport Auto (1/9)
• Overall winner 2019 Auto Bild 4x4 (1/12, tied with Michelin CCSUV)
• Overall winner 2019 All Season Overview (1/31)
• Overall winner 2018 27-tyre braking shootout (1/27)
Comfort/Noise (specific tests) Minor Details
• 1st place subjective comfort in 2020 Tyre Reviews (10/10)
• Low noise in 2020 Tyre Reviews (57.6 dB, 3/11; rough noise 66.9 dB, 2/11)

Performance Weaknesses

Snow Performance Strong Details
• 2018 Auto Bild: 11/12 snow braking (+23.4%) and 11/12 snow handling (+5.3%)
• 2019 Auto Bild: 11/12 snow braking (+16.3%) and 11/11 snow handling (+3.7%)
• 2020 Tyre Reviews: 8/11 snow braking (+10.9%), 8/11 traction (+17.2%), 9/11 handling (+21.6%)
• 2022 Sport Auto: mid-pack to poor snow metrics (5/8 braking +11.1%, 5/8 handling +5.8%, 6/8 slalom +11.7%)
Aquaplaning Resistance Strong Details
• 2022 Sport Auto: 8/8 straight aquaplaning (+9.1%) and 8/8 curved aquaplaning (+33.3%)
• 2020 Sport Auto: 8/9 straight aquaplaning (+8.3%)
• 2020 Tyre Reviews: 9/11 straight aquaplaning (+12.2%) and 8/11 curved (+15.4%)
Noise/Wear/Value (select tests) Moderate Details
• 2018 Auto Bild: Noise 12/12 (+6%)
• 2019 Auto Bild: Wear 10/10 (+44.9% from best) and Value 10/10 (+92.1%)
• 2019 Auto Bild 4x4: Price 7/10 (+17.8% from best)

Performance Over Time

Test History

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2022 Sport Auto All Season Tyre Test

2022
Winner: Michelin CrossClimate 2

Good.

Weak:
Curved Aquaplaning, Straight Aqua

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2020 Sport Auto All Season Tyre Test

2020

Limited on snow but safest tyre for cold and wet roads.

Strong:
Noise, Dry Handling, Wet Braking

Weak:
Snow Handling, Straight Aqua

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2020 Tyre Reviews All Season Tyre Test

2020
Winner: Goodyear Vector 4Seasons Gen 3

The WeatherControl A005 excels in the dry and wet, and has the highest levels of comfort. It is the all season tyre to pick if you live in a climate which sees very little snow.

Strong:
Rough Noise, Subj. Comfort, Wet Braking, Wet Handling

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