The Bridgestone Weather Control A005 EVO is a premium touring all-season that's at its best in the wet, delivering very strong wet braking and a reassuring, comfortable feel in cold, rainy conditions. Drivers commonly praise its confidence and grip on damp roads, while tests also highlight excellent rolling resistance for good fuel efficiency. The trade-off is that its “all-season” breadth is limited: snow performance is regularly weak in independent tests, and many owners report fast wear and a noticeable drop in refinement and wet performance as the tread ages.
The quick answer
Owners say71%from 46 owner reviews62% would buy againRead the reviews
Strengths & weaknessesWet, DrySnow, IceRelative 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 August 2026.
The Bridgestone Weather Control A005-Evo is an ageing design that no longer keeps pace: strong wet performance cannot offset winter grip weak enough to cap its overall grade, and ADAC advises against buying it. Its successor has already moved on to larger sizes, and in this dimension the older tire shows its age.
In 195/55 R16, the Bridgestone Weather Control A005 EVO is projected to cost €18.49 per 1,000 miles to buy and run - about €462 over 25,000 miles - based on the price, wear and rolling resistance measured in the 2022 Auto Bild All Season Tire Test.
Tire purchase + fittingExtra fuel vs the most efficient tirecost per 1,000 miles
Assumes a typical car doing 29 mpg (rolling resistance causing 20% of fuel use), fuel at €6.25 per gallon and €70 fitting per set of four. Purchase prices are from the time of the 2022 test; financing costs are excluded.
How good is the Bridgestone Weather Control A005 EVO in the wet?
Across the 14 wet-braking tests it has featured in, the Bridgestone Weather Control A005 EVO stops 3.8% shorter than premium rivals, 6.6% shorter than mid-range rivals and 9.4% shorter than budget rivals. It has a Tire Reviews wet score of 91/100, and owners rate it 8.8/10 in the wet from 46 reviews.
How good is the Bridgestone Weather Control A005 EVO in the dry?
Across the 14 dry-braking tests it has featured in, the Bridgestone Weather Control A005 EVO stops 0.8% shorter than premium rivals, 2.8% shorter than mid-range rivals and 2.3% shorter than budget rivals. It has a Tire Reviews dry score of 83/100, and owners rate it 8.5/10 in the dry from 46 reviews.
How good is the Bridgestone Weather Control A005 EVO in the snow?
Across the 11 snow-braking tests it has featured in, the Bridgestone Weather Control A005 EVO stops 5.1% longer than premium rivals, 3.1% longer than mid-range rivals and 21.4% shorter than budget rivals. Across the 10 snow-traction tests, it is 10% worse than premium rivals, 5.3% worse than mid-range rivals and 15.5% better than budget rivals. It has a Tire Reviews snow score of 29/100, and owners rate it 6.5/10 in the snow from 46 reviews.
How good is the Bridgestone Weather Control A005 EVO on ice?
Across the 1 ice-braking test it has featured in, the Bridgestone Weather Control A005 EVO stops 6.3% longer than premium rivals, 4.8% longer than mid-range rivals and 3% longer than budget rivals. It has a Tire Reviews ice score of 16/100, and owners rate it 5.6/10 on ice from 46 reviews.
How fuel efficient is the Bridgestone Weather Control A005 EVO?
Across the 10 tests measuring rolling resistance, the Bridgestone Weather Control A005 EVO's rolling resistance is 2.4% lower than premium rivals, 9.9% lower than mid-range rivals and 7.1% lower than budget rivals.
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How many miles does the Bridgestone Weather Control A005 EVO last?
Based on test and owner data, the Bridgestone Weather Control A005 EVO is expected to last around 26,270 miles (42,277 km).
What do owners say about the Bridgestone Weather Control A005 EVO?
Across 46 owner ratings the Bridgestone Weather Control A005 EVO averages 71%. Owners rate Wet Grip highest at 8.8 out of 10 and Wear lowest at 5.5. 14 of those reviews come from owners past 10,000 miles. 57% of owners score it 70% or better.
How much does the Bridgestone Weather Control A005 EVO cost to run?
In 195/55 R16, the Bridgestone Weather Control A005 EVO is projected to cost €18.49 per 1,000 miles to buy and run - about €462 over 25,000 miles - based on the price, wear and rolling resistance measured in the 2022 Auto Bild All Season Tire Test. Of the tires compared in that test, that makes it the cheapest to run.
What is the Bridgestone Weather Control A005 EVO's EU tire label rating?
Across its range, the Bridgestone Weather Control A005 EVO most commonly carries EU label ratings of C for fuel efficiency, A for wet grip and 71 dB for noise.
How comfortable and quiet are the Bridgestone Weather Control A005 EVO?
Owners rate the Bridgestone Weather Control A005 EVO 7.6 out of 10 for comfort and noise across 43 reviews.
How well do the Bridgestone Weather Control A005 EVO wear, according to owners?
Owners rate the Bridgestone Weather Control A005 EVO 5.5 out of 10 for wear across 43 reviews. 14 of those reviews come from owners past 10,000 miles, and the typical review covers 3,500 miles.
Would owners buy the Bridgestone Weather Control A005 EVO again?
62% of owners say they would buy the Bridgestone Weather Control A005 EVO again, based on the 45 owner reviews that answered the question. 38% of them gave it the highest possible answer.
What do owners say about the Bridgestone Weather Control A005 EVO's wet grip?
Of the 42 owner reviews analyzed for the Bridgestone Weather Control A005 EVO, 26 mention wet grip: 21 praise it (confident wet grip) and 5 criticise it (weak wet grip). One owner wrote: "excellent grip in the wet". Read those reviews
What do owners say about the Bridgestone Weather Control A005 EVO's road noise?
Of the 42 owner reviews analyzed for the Bridgestone Weather Control A005 EVO, 15 mention road noise: 11 praise it (quiet) and 4 criticise it (noisy). One owner wrote: "Very stable, comfortable, and quiet in all UK weather conditions". Read those reviews
What do owners say about the Bridgestone Weather Control A005 EVO's tread life?
Of the 42 owner reviews analyzed for the Bridgestone Weather Control A005 EVO, 13 mention tread life: 1 praise it (long-lasting) and 12 criticise it (wears quickly). One owner wrote: "worn down to the point of just under 2mm with the outer edges well below that". Read those reviews
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Questions and Answers for the Bridgestone Weather Control A005 EVO
Does the size 245/45/19 have rim protection? Some sellers say yes, some dont mention. Thanks
September 5, 2025
I've not tested this size so don't know for sure, but generally you can rely on Bridgestone for a good rim protector.
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Is this a van tire I am looking for a tire for my LWB transporter van
April 17, 2023
No, i don't believe there are van load ratings available for the A005 EVO all season tire.
Please can you clarify the legal position on fitting these tires for winter use, relative to sizing. Show morePlease can you clarify the legal position on fitting these tires for winter use, relative to sizing. Example: normal tire is 225/50/R17 on alloys, but looking at a set of steel rims (for winter use only), that the dealer says will need to be R16, so the winter tire size they recommended would be 215/60/R16. This should give the same rolling radius for the speedometer, but are there any legal or insurance implications? Thanks for any guidance you can offer. Show less
January 2, 2021
Assuming the manufacturer recommended this size in the handbook there will be no legal issues. It might be prudent to notify your insurance as UK insurers can be very uptight about wheel size changes for winter tires.
Bridgestone Weather Control A005 EVO Owner Reviews
Overall, drivers report that the Bridgestone Weather Control A005 EVO delivers strong wet grip and aquaplaning resistance with a comfortable, confidence-inspiring ride, often feeling secure in cold-wet conditions and adequate in light snow. However, many note rapid wear and a marked drop-off in performance (especially wet grip) and rising noise as the tread wears. A subset also report tread block damage or delamination and a soft, somewhat vague steering feel. If you prioritize wet safety and comfort and accept shorter tread life, it can be a solid choice.
What owners mention most counted across 42 reviews
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Owner ratings averaged from 46 ratings
Owner score71%
Wet Grip88%
Dry Grip85%
Handling77%
Road Feedback76%
Comfort76%
Snow Grip65%
Ice Grip56%
Wear55%
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Most helpful 54%
“Approximately 15k miles and still have 4mm tread remaining. These tires were good when first fitted October 2023 and remained good for 14 months. They do not feel as good on the car as a summer tire, much softer, but I...”
“we're not particularly experienced drivers and especially not of this type of off-road SUV so I haven't rated for all the other traits. A year and a half in, of mostly town driving, some motorway long hauls and some...”
“Nice on wet. Nice but could be better on wet braking. Nice on dry. Nice but could be better or dry braking. After 2 and a half years they are worn, even some parts are torn apart.”
The tires were very good at first. I wanted sporty, summer-oriented all-season tires, and I found them in these tires. BUT: These are mounted for approx. 20.000km now and the wet grip and noise level have deteriorated considerably. Although I regularly changed the tires between front and rear. Would not recommend these tires.
Approximately 15k miles and still have 4mm tread remaining. These tires were good when first fitted October 2023 and remained good for 14 months. They do not feel as good on the car as a summer tire, much softer, but I suppose that is the compromise. The wet weather performance was also not as good as a summer tire which suprised me. Performance in snow was notably good compared with summer tires. I had 4 tires fitted and after 14 months 2 of those tires have deformed with raised bumps on the outer edge of the tread all around the tire, giving the impression that some part of the tread has delaminated. For the limited winter snow and ice we get here in the north of england I do not think the compromise is worth the lack of performance in dry and wet weather. I will be switching back to summer tires.
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Initially, everything was fine with the Bridgestone tires. But after about 15,000 km, the tires became increasingly loud. The tread was wearing somewhat unevenly. Currently, after only 26,000 km, we're switching to Michelin Cross Climate tires. While the tread depth at the front is still 3-4 mm, the rear is almost completely gone. The cracking of the tread blocks at the front when turning the wheels has also increased significantly. We are very disappointed with these tires!!! (Front 245/45/19, rear 275/40/19)
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My experience of these tires is much as the review and others thoughts, generally very capable, however as time has gone on the performance has dropped particularly in the wet and cold to freezing conditions where as previously when much less miles on them I had full confidence driving in those conditions, I’ve reached the point of easing up rather more than I’d prefer, so it seems to me that after a certain amount of wear, the extreme performance of the tires drops off quite sharply and after 18months and close to 18,000 miles the biggest disappointment with them is that they now need replacement as they have worn down to the point of just under 2mm with the outer edges well below that, I do about 1000 miles a month through the year and my previous Vredesteins managed close to 30,000 miles so I won’t be returning to these Bridgestones in a hurry, I know they have been replaced by another model let’s hope they are longer lasting
Installed those in mid-2023, used them intensively mostly in warm weather. They are comfortable because the sidewalls are softer (I have the H speed index version), but this also means that the car will incline more in curves or even more when doing dangerous maneuvers, sometimes making you think that the car will tip over on the side (even a low car). Driving on the highway feels a little unsafe because the of this softness that makes the steering be very soft.
Ignoring the understeer and the peeling of the profile on the front tires, the grip and braking in normal road conditions (wet and dry) was almost as good as the one from a summer tire.
In the first winter, I saw that the handling and grip left much to be desired but somehow acceptable, and the driving was stressful because of this but I got used to driving slower.
Afterwards in the warm season, it continued to be okay, no matter the road type.
But when the snow came, I got stuck in a slightly inclined intersection that would not have been a problem in the first year. I was the only car getting stuck there. Also, the driving was very dangerous event with a thin layer of snow. Driving as carefully as possible made the car uncontrollable. Steering was not possible without the rear of the car going sideways. Gently braking did not prevent the car from sliding forward.
For me, this is the first time I am getting rid of some tires after before two years.
So, after one year, this becomes basically a mediocre summer tire quite dangerous even with little snow. I find it unacceptable for a company like Bridgestone to sell this product of such low quality.
New Tire = Bridgestone Weather Control A005 EVO 215/50R17 95W XL
I would not say that Pirelli was a bad tire.
But as soon as I had replaced the front 2 old Pirelli tire with the new Bridgestone Weather Control A005 EVO 215/50R17 95W XL, I could see a drastic positive difference in my car.
Road grip was excellent and superb - Both dry and wet !
Noise inside the car was reduced.
I started enjoying my rides.
Look forward to replace my tires for the rear two wheels.
These tires have been fitted to my Toyota Rav4 for the last few years.
I choose Bridgestones over the Cross climates for the comfort, wet performance and lower rolling resistance.
Good-
Assured in the wet and dry, very comfortable, not found the limit of grip yet.
Bad-
Tires started cracking around the tread blocks within 12months, louder than expected on the road, snow performance best described as lacking (short of what I'd expected).
Verdict-
Wouldn't buy again, would pick quieter tires next time with better cold weather performance.
Dangerous steer and grip, while driving on highway, on wet.
Average on dry.
Average on snow.
Then changed the rim from 16'' to 17''. A lot better. But this shouldnt be happening, it was dangerous on 16'' wheels.
On 17'' the grip was a lot better compared to 16'' overall, but again not good enough.
A little better than average on wet (many times abs was activated).
A little better than average on dry.
Average on snow
After 25000 km on 225/45/17 some parts were torn apart.
Wouldnt buy them again.
An awful tire.
Got weared-out for less than 2 years and less than 15000 km.
Even during its first year, the performance was questionable.
Not worth for the money or at all.
Not recommended. Won't by ever again. It even made me hate Bridgestone and Japan brands in general, although I'm a lifetime Honda owner and fan.
93%
Member
Renault
205/55 R17
10,000 miles
A Combination of Roads
Easy Going
I purchased these Bridgestone tires from a certain online supermarket chain at a nice price and with almost 10,000 miles covered in 18 months these tires have seen action in all weathers and have never failed me. Amazing traction in the snow and excellent grip in the wet.
