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Bridgestone Turanza T005A

The Bridgestone Turanza T005A is a summer touring tire with consistent support for comfort, generally quiet running and owner-reported tread life. Wet braking was strong in its one test, but wet handling, aquaplaning resistance, dry braking and rolling resistance were less competitive.

The quick answer

Owners say 79% from 10 owner reviews 70% would buy again Read the reviews
Tests say 4th average finish across 1 independent tests Latest: P4 of 6 · 2023 See every test
Strengths & weaknesses Value, Dry Wet Relative to its rivals across every test we hold

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 March 2026.

  • 10owner reviews
  • 295,092miles driven
  • 1professional tests

Tire Reviews Score

Bridgestone Turanza T005A

7.5/10

Better than 54% of summer tires

  • Limited Confidence
  • 1 test
  • 10 owner reviews
Scores of the 406 summer tires we have tested

How this score is built

Source Better than Weight
Independent tests1 test · 1 publication · 2023 50% 86%
Owner reviews10 owner reviews · rated 79% 80% 14%
Combined 54% 7.5

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.

Category by category

How it compares with other summer tires in each area, and how much each area counts. 50 is the middle of the group.

Category Better than Weight Tests
WetBraking, handling and aquaplaning in the wet 34% 44% 1
DryBraking and handling on dry roads 53% 40% 1
ValueWear, efficiency and cost 95% 9% 1
ComfortNoise and ride comfort 39% 7% 1

Weights are shares of the test result. Owner reviews are blended in afterwards. Faded bars rest on one or two tests.

By discipline

The same results grouped by what the tire was doing. They are not counted a second time.

BrakingEvery braking test, on any surface 43% 1
HandlingEvery handling test, on any surface 35% 1

Confidence

  1. Limited
  2. Medium
  3. High

Its own test results decide 88% of the test figure. The other 12% is the average for its group, and it shrinks as more tests arrive.

High needs at least 3 tests, with its own results deciding 90% or more. Medium needs 2 tests and 70%. Anything less is Limited: expect the number to move as tests arrive.

The tests behind it

  1. 2023 2023 APAC Tire Test TopTireReview · 225/45 R18 P4 / 6
1 Tests
0 Test Wins
4th Average
4th Best
4th Worst
The latest test

2023 APAC Tire Test P4 of 6

Strong: Wet Braking, Subj. Comfort, Noise Weak: Dry Braking, Wet Handling, Straight Aqua, Rolling Resistance Winner: Michelin Primacy 4 ST

Every independent test of the Bridgestone Turanza T005A, newest first
YearTestResultAward
20232023 APAC Tire TestTopTireReview · 225/45 R18P4 / 6
Dimensions & Label Scores
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Size Range78 sizes available

175-275Width35-70Profile14-20Rim82-104 H-YLoad/Speed Index2017First On Market

EU LabelAcross 78 sizes - the grade depends on the size you buy.

Noise

68-73dB A/B

Frequently Asked Questions
How good is the Bridgestone Turanza T005A in the wet?
Across the 1 wet-braking test it has featured in, the Bridgestone Turanza T005A stops 2.4% shorter than premium rivals, 1% shorter than mid-range rivals and 8.1% shorter than budget rivals. It has a Tire Reviews wet score of 34/100, and owners rate it 7.6/10 in the wet from 10 reviews.
How good is the Bridgestone Turanza T005A in the dry?
Across the 1 dry-braking test it has featured in, the Bridgestone Turanza T005A stops 7% longer than premium rivals, 3.5% longer than mid-range rivals and 1.8% shorter than budget rivals. It has a Tire Reviews dry score of 53/100, and owners rate it 8.2/10 in the dry from 10 reviews.
How fuel efficient is the Bridgestone Turanza T005A?
Across the 1 test measuring rolling resistance, the Bridgestone Turanza T005A's rolling resistance is 14.3% higher than premium rivals, 11.5% higher than mid-range rivals and 13.6% higher than budget rivals.
How many miles does the Bridgestone Turanza T005A last?
Based on test and owner data, the Bridgestone Turanza T005A is expected to last around 42,179 miles (67,880 km).
What do owners say about the Bridgestone Turanza T005A?
Across 10 owner ratings the Bridgestone Turanza T005A averages 79%. Owners rate Comfort highest at 8.6 out of 10 and Handling lowest at 7.5. 8 of those reviews come from owners past 10,000 miles. 90% of owners score it 70% or better.
More questions about the Bridgestone Turanza T005A (5)
What is the Bridgestone Turanza T005A's EU tire label rating?
Across its range, the Bridgestone Turanza T005A most commonly carries EU label ratings of D for fuel efficiency, C for wet grip and 71 dB for noise.
How comfortable and quiet are the Bridgestone Turanza T005A?
Owners rate the Bridgestone Turanza T005A 8.6 out of 10 for comfort and noise across 10 reviews.
How well do the Bridgestone Turanza T005A wear, according to owners?
Owners rate the Bridgestone Turanza T005A 8.5 out of 10 for wear across 10 reviews. 8 of those reviews come from owners past 10,000 miles, and the typical review covers 38,000 miles.
Would owners buy the Bridgestone Turanza T005A again?
70% of owners say they would buy the Bridgestone Turanza T005A again, based on the 10 owner reviews that answered the question. 20% of them gave it the highest possible answer.
What sizes does the Bridgestone Turanza T005A come in?
The Bridgestone Turanza T005A is available in 113 sizes, ranging from 175-275/35-70 R14-20.
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What owners say summarised from 10 reviews

The Bridgestone Turanza T005A is most consistently praised for ride comfort, quiet running and tread life, with eight of ten reviews positive overall. Mid-life and end-of-life accounts support the favorable wear reports, including long service with tread remaining. Grip is less settled: dry comments are divided and wet grip draws slightly more criticism than praise, with concerns in around a third of reviews. One returning owner reports declining grip and increasing noise, while another later-life account describes poorer cold wet performance. These are useful cautions, but do not establish a universal ageing pattern.

What owners mention most counted across 8 reviews

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Owner ratings averaged from 10 ratings

  • Owner score 79%
  • Comfort 86%
  • Wear 85%
  • Dry Grip 82%
  • Wet Grip 76%
  • Road Feedback 75%
  • Handling 75%

Featured reviews

Most helpful 76%

“My car was running these on car manufacturer's original 16 inch rim before I upgraded to 18 inch. These tires were made in Japan. Compared to T005, the T005A is designated for Asia, hence the A suffix. These tires are...”

  • Toyota VOXY petrol
  • 30,000 miles
Read full review → 798 found this helpful
Most critical 61%

“Tires at 22k km. Wear is good, but the dry and wet grip performance dropped. Noise increases significantly especially on coarse road, it got that "roaring" sound keeps coming into the cabin. Current measured Db is at...”

  • Mazda 3 Series
  • 22,000 miles
Read full review → 98 found this helpful
Longest term 83%

“I’ve been using the Turanza T005A since day one — they came stock with the car. After about 80,000 km and four and a half years, there’s still roughly 20% tread left. I rotate the tires every 10k km, so that probably...”

  • Toyota Raize
  • 49,710 miles
Read full review → 181 found this helpful

All 10 Bridgestone Turanza T005A reviews

Score spread across 10 written reviews
61%
Member
Initial Impressions
Tires at 22k km. Wear is good, but the dry and wet grip performance dropped. Noise increases significantly especially on coarse road, it got that "roaring" sound keeps coming into the cabin. Current measured Db is at 70db to 71db on coarse road, previously is quieter at 66db to 68db. The cornering grip has dropped significantly, it has some wobbles and feels like throwing you out from the cornering line. Not having confidence in Turanza series, will not repurchase.
This owner's scores
  • Dry Grip 5
  • Wet Grip 6
  • Road Feedback 7
  • Handling 6
  • Wear 9
  • Comfort 7
  • Buy again 3
Helpful 98
74%
Member
Initial Impressions
Tires came stock with the car. Thinking of changing to another brand but in the end I thought I might just give it a try. First 1000km was unimpressive (perhaps the tires havent break in yet), the tires were slippery on dry and wet roads. The grip was horrible, cornering feels unsafe (genuinely thinking to swap these off after my vacation). After 1000km, the tires' grip starting to come online on both dry and wet roads, yet still not as impressive as the Hankook VP4 I've used on another car. The tires were bouncy through corners, it can take fast corners but have to be cautious with the entering speed. The tire performed moderately (score of 7/10) in the wet with minimal aquaplaning. As a touring tire, it is very quiet and comfortable. If you enjoy relaxing long distance road trip with music or chit chatting with family/friends in the car, this tire performed extremely well and it absorbs vibration of the rough roads very well too. The wear is okay at 20k km mileage (acceptable but not impressive). In my honest opinion: I would recommend this tire for those who enjoys a relaxing drive. If you love spirited driving or does partial spirited driving (sometimes), this is not the tire for you.
This owner's scores
  • Dry Grip 8
  • Wet Grip 7
  • Road Feedback 7
  • Handling 7
  • Wear 7
  • Comfort 9
  • Buy again 7
Helpful 96
83%
Member
  • Toyota Raize
  • 205/60 R17
  • 49,710 miles
  • A Combination of Roads
  • Spirited
I’ve been using the Turanza T005A since day one — they came stock with the car. After about 80,000 km and four and a half years, there’s still roughly 20% tread left. I rotate the tires every 10k km, so that probably helped, but still… the longevity is pretty impressive.

I don’t really push the tires to their limit, but I definitely take corners faster than the average driver because I enjoy it. The T005A holds up well and I always feel in control. Dry grip is solid with nothing to complain about. Wet grip is decent too, though you can feel a bit of aquaplaning when hitting bigger puddles.

Overall, great tire life, good comfort, and reliable performance — just not the sportiest or the grippiest in heavy rain.

For the average driver, it’s pretty much the best bang for the buck. I mean… who’s really pushing an ordinary SUV like a sports car anyway?
This owner's scores
  • Dry Grip 8
  • Wet Grip 8
  • Road Feedback 8
  • Handling 7
  • Wear 10
  • Comfort 8
  • Buy again 9
Helpful 181

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90%
Member
size 205 65 r15 for my innova and its been 35k km and 25% wear,i changed tire rarely,before t005a,BS AR10 same size,more improvement on comfort and noise,superb rolling resistence,and prices slightly cheaper than cont max and a lot cheaper than mic primacy,i dont know about ventus prime or LM705 btw i live in indonesia
This owner's scores
  • Dry Grip 10
  • Wet Grip 8
  • Road Feedback 8
  • Handling 9
  • Wear 9
  • Comfort 9
  • Buy again 10
Helpful 249
79%
Majlen
I was fairly happy with these tires most of their lifetime. They managed to do over 60 000 km (The car has done 100k, swapping summer and winter tires). These tires came with the car from new.

For the 4 seasons, the tires worked ok in dry and fairly well in wet as well. The longevity I'd say is pretty exceptional (considering the reviews of others) as now when I'm writing this review, they still have slightly over 5mm of tread depth, so in that regard, they would work for a couple more seasons... Unfortunately, during this last year they've become very sensitive to temperatures and driving in the wet below 15 °C is a very unpleasant experience, which is why I'm considering this being the end of life. If I lived in a warmer climate, I'd probably consider using them further.

This is a 2nd review of these tires from me. The other review I wrote was when the tires were still fairly new on the T005 tire (there wasn't T005A tire listed here before).

I'm thinking of replacing them with Hankook Ventus Evo or Falken Ziex 320 following spring...
This owner's scores
  • Dry Grip 9
  • Wet Grip 8
  • Road Feedback 6
  • Handling 8
  • Wear 10
  • Comfort 8
  • Buy again 6
Helpful 258
87%
Member
  • Mazda CX30
  • 215/55 R18
  • 38,000 miles
  • A Combination of Roads
  • Average
all ok
This owner's scores
  • Dry Grip 9
  • Wet Grip 9
  • Road Feedback 9
  • Handling 8
  • Wear 10
  • Comfort 8
  • Buy again 8
Helpful 550
86%
Member
Quiet, comfortable confidence inspiring tires.
This owner's scores
  • Dry Grip 9
  • Wet Grip 9
  • Road Feedback 6
  • Handling 8
  • Wear 8
  • Comfort 10
  • Buy again 10
Helpful 728
76%
Member
My car was running these on car manufacturer's original 16 inch rim before I upgraded to 18 inch. These tires were made in Japan. Compared to T005, the T005A is designated for Asia, hence the A suffix. These tires are quiet and comfortable, and quite capable of handling both dry and wet stormy surfaces in Asia where the air temperatures are higher.
This owner's scores
  • Dry Grip 8
  • Wet Grip 7
  • Road Feedback 8
  • Handling 7
  • Wear 7
  • Comfort 8
  • Buy again 8
Helpful 798
70%
Member
I have done 40,000 km and I think I can do another 10,000. In the dry they are fine, in the wet they are a disaster.
On the highway they are quiet and comfortable.
This owner's scores
  • Dry Grip 8
  • Wet Grip 6
  • Road Feedback 8
  • Handling 7
  • Wear 8
  • Comfort 9
  • Buy again 3
Helpful 932
83%
Member
Done 2000km on it and best tire I have.
This owner's scores
  • Dry Grip 8
  • Wet Grip 8
  • Road Feedback 8
  • Handling 8
  • Wear 7
  • Comfort 10
  • Buy again 9
Helpful 936
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