Drivers' experiences with the Bridgestone Turanza T001 are mixed: many report confident, stable dry-road handling and a generally comfortable, touring-focused feel, with some achieving very high mileage. However, a large share of owners complain about weak wet grip (especially in colder/wetter conditions), occasional aquaplaning/low confidence in rain, and a tendency toward higher noise or a firmer ride. Durability is inconsistent-some see excellent tread life, while many others report premature wear (often on the front axle) and would not repurchase.
What owners mention most counted across 80 reviews
After using these tires for 16 months 20k miles (Daily) on my MK4 VW GTTDI Golf im very impressed! I drive quite hard a lot of the time in dry/wet weather and have they never failed me unlike the previous Toyo T1R's which were rubbish.
The dry grip is astounding and you'll hardly notice the difference (if at all) when its wet and for around £110 for a pair fitted that's great value for money. I'm reviewing because i have just bought them again and as long as they make them my golf will always have them.
I also should mention i use the Bridgestone ER30's on the rear and they seem to be a excellent combo slightly less grippy which is good and very hard wearing mine have done 18K and still have 4-5MM tread after 14 months.
Front Tires:
Good grip in both dry and wet though feedback I found was very poor and handling seemed vague especially compared to the Michelin Premacy HP. Even worse was the tram lining with the road camber. Always seemed to pull hard towards the camber of the road, be it left or right. Never really found a nice middle ground. Wheel alignment checked three times to confirm it was the tires.
Back Tires:
These have been fine, quiet, good grip and excellent wear thus far.
Overall:
Great for a spare or rear tire but for the Octavia I just didn't like them at all when it came to road holding and feedback on what the tires are doing. Grip is good throughout though. Shame I am going to have to change them at 3k since I just can't get on with them.
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Popped a pair on the driven wheels of my car. Was impressed on the way home with grip, handling and feedback through the steering wheel. Now, My journey home was through snow and slush... Good tire.
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Just bought a set of four of these (Non-runflat version, i.e. normal tires). Compared to my previous tires (2x Michelin Primacy HP and 2x Nokian Z), they are considerably quieter than Nokians but slightly noisier than Michelins. They are softer than Nokians and on par with Michelins. Dry grip is as good as Nokians and Michelins. I haven't tested their wet grip yet and may update in a later stage if anything worth me to do tell. They are comfortable to ride, better than Nokians and on par with Michelin. They introduce slightly more body lean than both Nokians and Michelins. Road feedback is better than Nokians and slightly worse with Michelins. Tramlining is worse than Nokians but better than Michelins. In terms of cost, Nokian Z is discontinued so couldn't comment, but they are 28% cheaper than Michelin. I have been told Michelin lasts longer, but I don't think they can last 28% longer. So overall, I am happy with what I get from what I paid. If the wet grip isn't bad, and they lasts reasonably long, I will definitely buy again.
What can I say, great grip especially in the wet, but at the end of the day I would probably be a bit happier with something a bit longer wearing, but that is probably just my preference as I am doing 35k miles per year
Excellent Tires. Much better than the Dunlop Sport SP01 that was on my golf before. Noise reduction excellent. Car feels more responsive. Great value for money. Would defo buy again!
I just purchased these yesterday, so far them seem really impressive in both the wet and the dry, they are an improvement on the ER300 - so far I have put 300km (in rain, hail and sun) they are pretty quiet, they feel solid on the road giving good feed back. But so far thumbs up €95 a corner is just a bit hard on the wallet
Just bought & replaced with my winter tire Dunlop 3D.
Balanced and mounted - 75 euro a piece (DOT 0712).
Drived only 65km in wet condition (rain pouring / 9C).
Very satisfied. Quiet and comfortable (of course, after a winter tires).
Will report more at the end of the summer!
