Bridgestone Turanza T005 - Test Results

Test Statistics

47

Tests Completed

4th

Average Position

1st

Best Result

10th

Worst Result

Performance Analysis

Bridgestone Turanza T005 - Official Image

Across 47 summer tests, the Bridgestone Turanza T005 consistently delivers top-tier efficiency and strong wet-road capability, earning frequent podiums and several test wins, especially in 2022-2023. It routinely sets the benchmark for rolling resistance and often excels in wet handling and wet braking, translating to low fuel use and solid safety margins in the rain. Dry performance is generally secure with competitive braking, though ultimate dry handling pace varies by size and OE tune. The main trade-offs are external noise and aquaplaning margins, plus above-average pricing in many tests.
Overall, the T005 is a well-rounded touring tire skewed toward efficiency and wet safety. Its recurring weaknesses are louder noise ratings and inconsistent aquaplaning performance, while straight-line wet grip and class-leading economy make it a dependable everyday choice.

Performance Strengths
  • Rolling Resistance / Fuel Efficiency Strong
    • 1st place rolling resistance in 2023 Tire Reviews Best Summer Touring Tires (205/55 R16)
    • 1st place rolling resistance in 2022 AMS Performance Tire Test (245/45 R19)
    • 1st place rolling resistance in 2021 Auto Bild 16 Inch Test (205/55 R16)
    • 1st place rolling resistance in 2020 Auto Zeitung (225/50 R17) and 2020 AMS 18" (225/45 R18)
    • Multiple class wins for lowest fuel use (2019 Auto Bild 225/45 R17; 2021 All Road SUV 215/60 R17)
  • Wet Weather Performance Strong
    • 1st wet braking, wet handling, and wet circle in 2022 Auto Bild (215/55 R17)
    • 1st wet braking in 2020 Auto Zeitung (225/50 R17); led wet handling in 2020 New 17" Test
    • 1st wet handling and subjective wet handling in 2018 Test World (225/45 R17)
    • Top-tier wet braking in 2024 Sport Auto (2nd/6) and repeated 'best in wet braking' mentions (2022 Auto Bild Overview 1/44 wet braking)
  • Overall Consistency / Awards Moderate
    • Average overall position 4.1 across 47 tests
    • Wins and podiums in SUV and touring tests: 2022 Auto Express SUV 1/7; 2022 AZ SUV 1/10; 2023 ADAC 4/50; 2023 Tire Reviews 3/13; 2022 ADAC 15" 2/16; 2022 ADAC 16" SUV 3/18
    • 2022 Auto Bild Market Overview 1/44 (dry and wet braking aggregate entry stage)
  • Dry Braking / Secure Dry Performance Moderate
    • 2nd place dry braking in 2023 Tire Reviews (205/55 R16, +0.1% from best)
    • 1st place dry braking and handling in 2021 Auto Bild All Road SUV (215/60 R17)
    • Competitive dry braking mid-top placements across multiple tests (e.g., 2023 ADAC dry braking 9/50)
Performance Weaknesses
  • External Noise / NVH Strong
    • Last place noise 7/7 in 2025 Motor LRR test (+5.4% from best)
    • 9/9 noise in 2022/23 Tire Reviews 17" (+6.9% from best)
    • 20/20 noise in 2019 Auto Bild 225/45 R17 (+5.2% from best)
    • Unusually loud comment in 2021 ProMobil Camper Van test
  • Aquaplaning Resistance Moderate
    • Straight aquaplaning lower-mid: 12/22 in 2022 Auto Bild (215/55 R17, +4.3% from best)
    • 17/20 straight aquaplaning in 2019 Auto Bild 225/45 R17 (+8%)
    • Bottom-half straight aqua 7/8 in 2023 Motor (75.3 km/h, +6.6% from best); 10/10 in 2021 All Road SUV (79.4 km/h, +9.2%)
  • Wet Braking Variability by Size/Tune Moderate
    • 2025 Motor LRR test wet braking 6/7 (+8%) and wet handling 6/7 (+2.7%)
    • 2023 Tire Reviews wet braking 8/13 (+10.6%) despite strong wet handling/circle
    • 2019 Gute Fahrt wet braking 12/12 (+6%)
  • Price / Value Moderate
    • High price positions: 2023 ADAC price 46/50 (+146.7% from best); 2022 Auto Bild value 19/21
    • Multiple tests show above-average pricing (e.g., 2019 Auto Bild 225/45 R17 price 15/20; 2021 Sport Auto 11/11 price)
Performance Over Time

Test History

4
of 7
2025 Motor Low Rolling Resistance (AA) Tire Test

2025
Winner: Continental UltraContact NXT

The Bridgestone Turanza T005, despite being a model being phased out of the market, delivers solid performance across most test categories. It particularly excels in aquaplaning resistance, winning...
Strong:
Subj. Dry Handling, Curved Aquaplaning, Straight Aqua
Weak:
Noise, Dry Braking, Wet Braking, Wet Handling
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3
of 6
2024 Sport Auto Summer Tire Test

2024
Winner: Continental PremiumContact 7

Generally grippy and easy-rolling. Could be more balanced.
Strong:
Rolling Resistance, Straight Aqua, Wet Braking
Weak:
Dry Handling
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3
of 8
2023 Motor Summer Tire Test

2023
Winner: Continental PremiumContact 7

Securing the third place, this tire confirmed the high quality of Bridgestone products. It stood out for its excellent rolling resistance score, which translates into noticeable fuel savings. It is...
Strong:
Rolling Resistance
Weak:
Straight Aqua
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of 50
2023 ADAC Summer Tire Test

2023
Winner: Goodyear EfficientGrip Performance 2

Driving safety: The Bridgestone Turanza T005 secures an overall good rating for driving safety. The Bridgestone Turanza T005 offers the driver decent feedback on the steering wheel on dry roads, sh...
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3
of 13
Tire Reviews Best Summer Touring Tires

2023
Winner: Continental PremiumContact 7

The Bridgestone lost a few points for wet braking, where it was pretty average, and dry handling where it felt sluggish and down on grip of the best, but this tire absolutely crushed the rolling re...
Strong:
Subj. Comfort, Dry Braking, Rolling Resistance
Weak:
Noise
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of 7
2022 Auto Express SUV Tire Test

2022

The T005 has the lowest rolling resistance, best overall in the dry, very good in the wet. Not the sharpest on the handling track, needing more steering.
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1
of 10
2022 AZ SUV Tire Test

2022

The Bridgestone Turanza T005 is number one in this test. Longitudinal wet grip, cornering, aquaplaning, the key to this success are top scores in all safety-related criteria - regardless of whethe...
Strong:
Rolling Resistance
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3
of 10
2022 ViBilagare Eco vs Normal Tire Test

2022
Winner: Continental Premium Contact 6

Japanese Bridgestone offers an excellent mix between driving pleasure and relatively low consumption. Turanza T005 reacts quickly to steering input and can avoid sudden obstacles without significan...
Strong:
Dry Handling, Curved Aquaplaning, Straight Aqua
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5
of 9
2022/23 Tire Reviews 17 Inch Summer Tire Test

2022
Winner: Goodyear Eagle F1 Asymmetric 6

The Bridgestone Turanza T005 might be a touring tire in an ultra high performance test (Bridgestones choice, not ours), but it did hold its own in wet handling and dry braking, had a significant le...
Strong:
Subj. Comfort, Rolling Resistance
Weak:
Noise, Subj. Dry Handling, Straight Aqua
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of 10
2022 AMS Performance Summer Tire Test

2022
Winner: Goodyear Eagle F1 Asymmetric 6

With no significant weaknesses, the T005 is still worth recommending.
Strong:
Dry Handling, Rolling Resistance, Curved Aquaplaning, Wet Braking, Wet Handling
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4
of 22
2022 Auto Bild Summer Tire Test

2022
Winner: Goodyear EfficientGrip Performance 2

Strong:
Wet Braking, Wet Circle, Wet Handling
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2
of 16
2022 ADAC Summer Tire Test - 15 Inch

2022
Winner: Goodyear EfficientGrip Performance 2

The Bridgestone Turanza T005 shines with good performance on both dry and wet roads. In the wear test, it just barely gets a good rating. Overall, the tire is classified as particularly recommendable.
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of 18
2022 ADAC 16" SUV Summer Tire Test

2022
Winner: Continental Premium Contact 6

The Bridgestone Turanza T005 gets good ratings for safety-related driving maneuvers on both dry and wet roads. The tire can also get a good rating in terms of wear. The tire is therefore well-balan...
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of 44
2022 Summer Tire Market Overview

2022

Strong:
Wet Braking
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4
of 10
2021 Auto Express Summer Tire Test

2021
Winner: Hankook Ventus S1 evo 3

The T005 has very low rolling resistance but struggled in the wet.
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4
of 8
2021 Camper Van / SUV Tire Test

2021
Winner: Michelin Primacy 4

A top performer with noise issues.
Strong:
Dry Braking, Rolling Resistance, Straight Aqua
Weak:
Noise
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4
of 10
2021 Motor Summer Tire Test

2021
Winner: Continental Premium Contact 6

Strong:
Rolling Resistance
Weak:
Noise
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5
of 20
2021 Auto Bild 16 Inch Summer Tire Test

2021
Winner: Kumho Ecsta HS51

Exemplary.
Strong:
Rolling Resistance
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2
of 11
2021 Sport Auto Summer Tire Test

2021
Winner: Michelin Primacy 4

Very good.
Strong:
Tire Weight, Dry Handling, Rolling Resistance
Weak:
Noise, Price
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3
of 10
2021 All Road SUV Summer Tire Test

2021
Winner: Goodyear EfficientGrip 2 SUV

Highly Recommended.
Strong:
Dry Braking, Dry Handling, Mud Traction, Rolling Resistance, Wet Handling
Weak:
Grass Traction, Straight Aqua
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of 17
2021 ADAC Summer Tire Test - 225/50 R17

2021
Winner: Falken Azenis FK510

The Bridgestone Turanza T005 is strong in the dry with short braking distances and precise cornering behavior. ADAC describe it as "inconspicuous" in the wet, it's not outstanding in any category b...
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of 15
2021 ADAC Summer Tire Test - 205/55 R16

2021
Winner: Continental Premium Contact 6

The Bridgestone Turanza T005 delivers good grip in the dry, with particularly short braking distances. In the wet, it again excels in braking, but could only manage an average curved aquaplaning re...
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7
of 53
2021 53 Summer Tire Braking Test

2021
Winner: Hankook Ventus Prime 3 K125

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5
of 10
2020 Auto Express Summer Tire Test

2020
Winner: Goodyear EfficientGrip Performance 2

A winner at the pumps from the Bridgestone Turanza T005.
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6
of 12
2020 Tire Reviews Ultimate Summer Tire Test

2020
Winner: Continental Premium Contact 6

The T005 is a well rounded tire with excellent low fuel use.
Strong:
Rolling Resistance
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3
of 10
2020 New 17 Inch Summer Tire Test

2020
Winner: Continental Premium Contact 6

Strong:
Rolling Resistance, Wet Handling
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4
of 8
2020 ViBilagare SUV Tire Test

2020
Winner: Michelin Pilot Sport 4 SUV

Strong:
Dry Braking, Dry Handling, Rolling Resistance, Wet Braking
Weak:
Subj. Comfort
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6
of 11
2020 AMS 18 Inch Summer Tire Test

2020
Winner: Goodyear Eagle F1 Asymmetric 5

Good - Comfortable all-rounder with a very low rolling resistance.
Strong:
Rolling Resistance
Weak:
Noise, Wet Braking
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2
of 20
2020 Auto Zeitung Summer Tire Test

2020
Winner: Continental Premium Contact 6

Strong:
Wet Braking
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2
of 12
2020 ADAC SUV Summer Tire Test

2020
Winner: Michelin Primacy 4

Highly Recommended
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3
of 18
2019 Summer and All Season Tire Test

2019
Winner: Michelin Primacy 4

Strong:
Noise, Wet Braking
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7
of 8
2019 NAF Summer Tire Test

2019
Winner: Continental Premium Contact 6

Strong:
Noise, Dry Braking, Rolling Resistance
Weak:
Straight Aqua, Wet Braking
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4
of 13
2019 Swedish Summer Tire Test

2019
Winner: Nokian Hakka Blue 2

Strong:
Subj. Dry Handling
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4
of 9
2019 ACE Summer Tire Test

2019
Winner: Nokian WetProof

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8
of 11
2019 Auto Bild Sports Car Tire Test

2019
Winner: Pirelli P Zero PZ4

Satisfactory.
Strong:
Subj. Comfort, Rolling Resistance
Weak:
Dry Handling, Wet Braking
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2
of 11
2019 AMS Summer SUV Tire Test

2019
Winner: Nokian WetProof

Strong:
Rolling Resistance, Subj. Wet Handling, Wet Handling
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6
of 10
2019 SUV 4x4 Summer Tire Test

2019
Winner: Goodyear Eagle F1 Asymmetric 5

Exemplary.
Strong:
Rolling Resistance
Weak:
Noise, Grass Traction, Mud Traction
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10
of 20
2019 Auto Bild Summer Tire Test

2019
Winner: Michelin Pilot Sport 4

Recommended.
Strong:
Rolling Resistance
Weak:
Noise
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7
of 12
2019 Gute Fahrt Summer 18 Inch Tire Test

2019
Winner: Continental Premium Contact 6

Good.
Weak:
Wet Braking
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10
of 45
2019 Summer 53 Tire Braking Shootout

2019
Winner: Goodyear Eagle F1 Asymmetric 5

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5
of 10
2019 Auto Zeitung Summer Tire Test

2019
Winner: Continental Premium Contact 6

Strong:
Rolling Resistance, Straight Aqua
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1
of 16
2019 ADAC Summer Tire Test - 185/65 R15

2019

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7
of 10
2018 Auto Express Summer Tire Test

2018
Winner: Continental Premium Contact 6

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2
of 17
2018 New and Worn Summer Tire Test

2018
Winner: Michelin Primacy 4

Strong:
Dry Braking, Dry Handling, Wet Handling
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5
of 16
2018 Test World Summer Tire Test

2018
Winner: Michelin Pilot Sport 4

Strong:
Subj. Wet Handling, Wet Handling
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7
of 20
2018 Auto Bild 15 inch Summer Tire Test

2018
Winner: Hankook Ventus Prime 3 K125

Strong:
Rolling Resistance, Wet Braking, Wet Handling
Weak:
Noise, Price
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2
of 47
2018 AutoBild Summer Tire Overview

2018
Winner: Hankook Ventus Prime 3 K125

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