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Bridgestone Turanza T005 RFT

The Bridgestone Turanza T005 RFT is a premium touring summer tire with some owner support for steering response. Noise and comfort divide opinion, while tread life is the clearest recurring concern.

The quick answer

Owners say 66% from 12 owner reviews 33% would buy again Read the reviews
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Built from every independent test result and vetted owner review we hold for this tire - the evidence is all further down the page. Data updated August 2026.

  • 12owner reviews
  • 79,012miles driven

Tire Reviews Score

Bridgestone Turanza T005 RFT

6.8/10

From owner reviews only: no measured test results yet.

  • Limited Confidence
  • 12 owner reviews

How this score is built

Source Better than Weight
Independent testsNo measured test results yet – 0%
Owner reviews12 owner reviews · rated 66% 36% 44%
Typical tireWhere every score starts before its own data counts – 56%
Combined 40% 6.8

A fixed curve turns the combined figure into the 0 to 10 score, so roughly the top 10% of a group score 9 or more.

Confidence

  1. Limited
  2. Medium
  3. High

Owner reviews decide 44% of this score. The other 56% is the typical starting point, and it shrinks as more reviews arrive.

Scored on owner reviews alone, a tire is High once the reviews decide 90% or more, and Medium from 70%. Anything less is Limited: expect the number to move as reviews arrive.

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Frequently Asked Questions
What do owners say about the Bridgestone Turanza T005 RFT?
Across 12 owner ratings the Bridgestone Turanza T005 RFT averages 66%. Owners rate Dry Grip highest at 8 out of 10 and Wear lowest at 5.5. 2 of those reviews come from owners past 10,000 miles. 11% of owners score it 70% or better.
How comfortable and quiet are the Bridgestone Turanza T005 RFT?
Owners rate the Bridgestone Turanza T005 RFT 5.8 out of 10 for comfort and noise across 9 reviews.
How well do the Bridgestone Turanza T005 RFT wear, according to owners?
Owners rate the Bridgestone Turanza T005 RFT 5.5 out of 10 for wear across 9 reviews. 2 of those reviews come from owners past 10,000 miles, and the typical review covers 5,000 miles.
Would owners buy the Bridgestone Turanza T005 RFT again?
33% of owners say they would buy the Bridgestone Turanza T005 RFT again, based on the 12 owner reviews that answered the question. 8% of them gave it the highest possible answer.
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Questions and Answers for the Bridgestone Turanza T005 RFT

Are these tires good it only has 3 reviews but its very positive.my vehicle is a bmw 3 series gt which has continental premium contact 6 RFT. Show more Are these tires good it only has 3 reviews but its very positive.my vehicle is a bmw 3 series gt which has continental premium contact 6 RFT. I want to know of its worth getting these over the continental. As the bmw has body roll when driving and the bridgestone are known to have greater resistance to rolls. Will this be a better fit Show less
September 17, 2021
I've never seen a runflat test, however Bridgestone Driveguard runflat technology is meant to be good, so in theory this could be a good option!

Bridgestone Turanza T005 RFT Owner Reviews

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What owners say summarised from 9 reviews

The Bridgestone Turanza T005 RFT has a small, mostly neutral owner record, with no clear agreement on noise or comfort. Quiet running and a comfortable ride receive praise, but an equal number of comments criticises each aspect. Tread life is a clearer concern, with no favorable mentions and later-life reports including short service or deterioration before replacement. Steering response has some support, although feedback is not universally liked. Dry and wet grip receive too few, and too divided, comments for a firm verdict, so the nine reviews support a cautious view rather than a consistent touring recommendation.

What owners mention most counted across 8 reviews

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Owner ratings averaged from 12 ratings

  • Owner score 66%
  • Dry Grip 80%
  • Wet Grip 73%
  • Road Feedback 73%
  • Handling 72%
  • Comfort 58%
  • Wear 55%

Featured reviews

Most helpful 66%

“I have recenrly fitted a set of Bridgestone Turanza T005 Run Flat on my BMW f30 330i. After 5000km I can say they're a pretty good touring tire. Quite than the Conti Sport contact 5 RF* I bought the car with. They have...”

  • BMW 330i
  • 3,000 miles
Read full review → 765 found this helpful
Most critical 27%

“Do not waste your money! I've driven with many many different tires over the last thirty years, and these are easily the worst! I would go so far as to say that they are actually unsafe and unfit for purpose. The...”

  • BMW 3 series
  • 5,000 miles
Read full review → 16 found this helpful
Longest term 60%

“Came on my Lexus UX F Sport. I am getting rid of them due to noise on some/many road surfaces. This is my first car with run flats and I don't think they have it right just yet as you definitely have a harsh ride, lack...”

  • Lexus UX
  • 19,000 miles
Read full review → 150 found this helpful

All 9 Bridgestone Turanza T005 RFT reviews

Score spread across 9 written reviews
27%
Driver
Initial Impressions

Do not waste your money! I've driven with many many different tires over the last thirty years, and these are easily the worst! I would go so far as to say that they are actually unsafe and unfit for purpose. The handling both in wet and dry is absolutely atrocious. I honestly don't understand any of the reviews where it states the tires as being acceptable; obviously whoever has written those reviews has either never own a decent set of tires in their life, or they drive like Miss Daisy and don't know any better. These tires are noise, they do not handle well at all, and honestly they are unsafe and should not be fitted to your vehicle if you value safety. I used to use the Bridgestone Potena RFT's and for a runflat they were beautiful; unfortunately they are discontinued and have been replaced with these. the quality is nowhere near where it should be and for the premium they charge for these tires, they're must be having a laugh. I'm replacing these with the Goodyear Eagle F1's, a much better alternative for a similar price. Seriously, DO NOT waste your time or money on these.

This owner's scores
  • Dry Grip 5
  • Wet Grip 3
  • Road Feedback 2
  • Handling 2
  • Wear 5
  • Comfort 1
  • Buy again 1
Helpful 16
50%
Member
Initial Impressions
After 30,000 km they started to fall apart, as if you had pulled pieces of rubber from them on the underside and you could see all the way to the wires inside the tire.
This owner's scores
  • Dry Grip 7
  • Wet Grip 9
  • Road Feedback 6
  • Handling 6
  • Wear 2
  • Comfort 3
  • Buy again 2
Helpful 42
60%
Rod
Initial Impressions
  • Lexus UX
  • 225/50 R18
  • 19,000 miles
  • A Combination of Roads
  • Average
Came on my Lexus UX F Sport. I am getting rid of them due to noise on some/many road surfaces. This is my first car with run flats and I don't think they have it right just yet as you definitely have a harsh ride, lack of feedback, far to much noise, to the point that you cant have a conversation at times as it is worse than opening all the windows at high speed. I shout less on my motorcycle. I have adjustable suspension and the car comes with reinforced alloys to handle the impact of RF's side walls being like fork lift truck tires.
I am going for All season XL tires.
This owner's scores
  • Dry Grip 7
  • Wet Grip 6
  • Road Feedback 6
  • Handling 7
  • Wear 9
  • Comfort 4
  • Buy again 3
Helpful 150

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66%
Member
  • BMW 330i
  • 225/45 R18
  • 3,000 miles
  • Mostly Motorways
  • Average
I have recenrly fitted a set of Bridgestone Turanza T005 Run Flat on my BMW f30 330i. After 5000km I can say they're a pretty good touring tire. Quite than the Conti Sport contact 5 RF* I bought the car with. They have slightly better fuel economy too. Quiter than the Contis and they provide much more direct steering feel too. No pretensions as a sporty tire, and with 185kw and 370nm of torque, I can get them to lose grip when provoked. Hard acceleration from pull away, gets the Traction control activated easily. But I wanted a less sporty tire this time. Comfort is nicer than "sportiness" as most of my driving is short inner city and long inter city drives of 150 to 400km trips. The Turanza T005 is maybe a bit soft, as I see it's already a bit worn with only 5000km on.
This owner's scores
  • Dry Grip 7
  • Wet Grip 7
  • Road Feedback 7
  • Handling 7
  • Wear 5
  • Comfort 7
  • Buy again 6
Helpful 765
61%
Member
12000 miles, noisy and hard, yuk
This owner's scores
  • Dry Grip 8
  • Wet Grip 8
  • Road Feedback 8
  • Handling 7
  • Wear 8
  • Comfort 3
  • Buy again 1
Helpful 992
60%
Member
  • BMW
  • 225/40 R19
  • Mostly Town
  • Average
These were factory issue for my BMW 330i G21.
Initially good ride quality (better than PZ4 RFT) however, towards the end of the their life they became very noisy and hard feeling. One tire developed a bulge. Poor wear.

Ended up replacing them with Goodyear Asymmetric 4 go flats and they are substantially quieter and better riding.
This owner's scores
  • Dry Grip 9
  • Wet Grip 8
  • Road Feedback 6
  • Handling 7
  • Wear 3
  • Comfort 6
  • Buy again 3
Helpful 1,006
39%
Member
  • BMW 530D
  • 245/40 R19
  • 5,000 miles
  • Mostly Motorways
  • Average
I have had to replace 2 front tires in 5,000 miles due to tire ruptures from potholes on motorways. Fortunately, the tires protected the rims which did not need replacement.
This owner's scores
  • Dry Grip 5
  • Wet Grip 5
  • Road Feedback 5
  • Handling 6
  • Wear 1
  • Comfort 4
  • Buy again 1
Helpful 927
69%
Member
Excellent dry grip and feedback, wet grip a little vague. Tire noise on motorways was exceptionally low. I've had these tires on for 8 months and covered 6000 miles and they're done. Expected nearer 10k for these.
This owner's scores
  • Dry Grip 10
  • Wet Grip 6
  • Road Feedback 10
  • Handling 7
  • Wear 1
  • Comfort 9
  • Buy again 5
Helpful 1,088
87%
Member
Well i'm pretty surprized by comfort of this RFT version that have a star sign on sidewall. This tire combines ruggedness with comfort and noise level. It feels very responsive while maneuvering while each changing of direction feels tight, grippy and very predictibale. Car follows traction with just a little more latency than potenza tires. Wet driving on these tires just fine but i suppose it has its limits but again fair enough for city drivers. Dry & Wet braking is excellent. I think it is a good choise for those who lives in urban conditions, suitable for highways very stable on high speeds 200+ km/h. This is touring tire for city and for long distances but obviously not for track.
This owner's scores
  • Dry Grip 9
  • Wet Grip 9
  • Road Feedback 9
  • Handling 8
  • Comfort 8
  • Buy again 9
Helpful 1,054
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