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Bridgestone Weather Control A005 EVO - Test Results

Test Statistics

13

Tests Completed

7th

Average Position

1st

Best Result

15th

Worst Result

Performance Analysis

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The Bridgestone Weather Control A005 EVO excels in wet braking and efficiency, frequently topping wet-stop categories and leading rolling resistance, but shows a persistent weakness on snow and only average aquaplaning. Across 13 tests it averages 6.6th overall, mixing standout wet/dry braking and low RR with multiple bottom-tier snow results and variable wet handling/aquaplaning. Awards in braking shootouts (1/33 in 2020, 1/37 braking composite in 2022) underscore its stopping power, yet full-test rankings slip when snow weightings increase.
Overall, it suits milder climates prioritizing wet safety and fuel economy. Drivers facing regular snow should consider alternatives, as repeated last-place snow handling/traction results and below-average aquaplaning limit its all-weather balance.

Performance Strengths
  • Wet Braking Performance Strong
    • 1st place wet braking in 2020 Auto Bild full test (205/55 R16)
    • 1st place wet braking in 2020 32-tire braking test (1/33)
    • 2nd place wet braking in 2022 Auto Bild All Season (2/17, +2.5% from best)
    • 2nd place wet braking in 2020 Auto Bild SUV (2/13, +0.4% from best)
  • Dry Braking/Handling (cool-to-moderate) Moderate
    • 1st place dry braking (cool) in 2021 AZ test (1/9)
    • 2nd place dry braking in 2021 AZ (2/9, +0.5% from best)
    • 3rd place dry braking and handling in 2022 Tire Reviews (3/10 in both, near best)
    • 2nd place dry handling in 2020 Auto Bild full test (2/16, +0.3% from best)
  • Rolling Resistance / Efficiency Strong
    • 1st place rolling resistance in 2020 Auto Bild full test (1/16)
    • 1st place rolling resistance in 2020 Auto Bild SUV (1/13)
    • 1st place rolling resistance in 2022 Auto Bild SUV (1/13)
    • Top-3 rolling resistance 2022 Auto Bild All Season (3/17, +3.2% from best)
  • Comfort/Noise Moderate
    • Article: high marks for comfort in 2024 Minivan/SUV test
    • 1st place noise in 2021 AZ test (70 dB, 1/9)
Performance Weaknesses
  • Snow Performance (braking, traction, handling) Strong
    • Last place across snow braking/traction/handling in 2022 Tire Reviews (10/10, +14-73%)
    • 16th/17th in multiple snow metrics in 2022 Auto Bild (e.g., snow braking 16/17, +20.8%)
    • Bottom-tier snow across 2020 Auto Bild full test (14/16 snow braking/handling)
    • 2024 AutoBild Camper: 13/14 in snow braking/traction/handling
  • Aquaplaning Resistance (straight and curved) Strong
    • Straight aquaplaning 17/18 and curved 17/18 in 2021 Auto Bild (both bottom 2)
    • Straight aquaplaning 10/13 in 2020 Auto Bild SUV (+10.8% from best)
    • Straight aquaplaning 10/13 and curved 9/13 in 2022 Auto Bild SUV
    • Straight aquaplaning 12/16 in 2020 Auto Bild full test (+7.4% from best)
  • Wet Handling Consistency Moderate
    • 2022 Tire Reviews: wet handling 6/10 (+2.1% from best) despite strong braking
    • 2021 AZ: wet handling 7/9 (+2.6% from best) while wet braking was 1-2/9
    • 2024 Camper: wet handling 9/14 (+3.2% from best)
  • Value/Pricing Moderate
    • Value last place in 2020 Auto Bild full test (14/14)
    • High price positions: 2022 Auto Bild SUV 10/11 (+150% from best), 2024 Camper 9/12 (+58.2% from best)
Performance Over Time

Test History

10
of 14
2024 Minivan / SUV All Season Tire Test

2024
Winner: Michelin CrossClimate 2

Weak:
Snow Braking, Snow Handling, Snow Slalom, Snow Traction
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15
of 17
2022 Auto Bild All Season Tire Test

2022
Winner: Goodyear Vector 4Seasons Gen 3

Conditionally recommended.
Strong:
Tire Weight, Wet Braking, Wet Circle
Weak:
Snow Braking, Snow Handling, Snow Slalom, Snow Traction
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1
of 37
2022 All Season Tire Market Overview

2022

Strong:
Wet Braking
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5
of 10
2022/23 Tire Reviews All Season Tire Test

2022
Winner: Michelin CrossClimate 2

The Bridgestone WeatherControl A005 EVO might just be the all season of the group designed specially for climates which get minimal snow, as in the balanced score weighting it finished fifth but in...
Strong:
Rolling Resistance
Weak:
Noise, Snow Braking, Snow Handling, Snow Traction
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8
of 13
2022 Auto Bild SUV All Season Tire Test

2022
Winner: Michelin CrossClimate SUV

Adequate.
Strong:
Dry Handling, Rolling Resistance
Weak:
Price
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9
of 18
2021 Auto Bild All Season Tire Test

2021
Winner: Goodyear Vector 4Seasons Gen 3

Weak:
Curved Aquaplaning, Straight Aqua
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8
of 34
2021 All Season Tire Market Overview

2021
Winner: Michelin CrossClimate 2

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6
of 11
2021 Tire Reviews All Season Tire Test

2021
Winner: Michelin CrossClimate 2

The Bridgestone WeatherControl A005 Evo continues Bridgestone dominance in the the shallow water tests, and it had good braking in nearly all conditions, but the tire had a high rolling resistance...
Strong:
Wet Braking - Cool
Weak:
Curved Aquaplaning
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5
of 12
2021 Auto Bild SUV All Season Tire Test

2021
Winner: Hankook Kinergy 4S 2 X

Strong:
Wet Handling
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5
of 9
2021 AZ All Season Tire Test

2021
Winner: Continental AllSeasonContact

Whether cold or warm: The Bridgestone Weather Control A005 Evo is ideal wet and dry conditions. In the snow, however only average grip
Strong:
Noise, Dry Braking, Dry Braking - Cool, Wet Braking, Wet Braking - Cool, Wet Handling - Cool
Weak:
Snow Handling, Snow Traction
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3
of 13
2020 Auto Bild SUV All Season Tire Test

2020
Winner: Hankook Kinergy 4S2

Strong:
Rolling Resistance, Wet Braking
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10
of 16
2020 Auto Bild All Season Tire Test

2020
Winner: Goodyear Vector 4Seasons Gen 3

Strong:
Dry Handling, Rolling Resistance, Wet Braking
Weak:
Value
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1
of 33
2020 All Season Tire Market Overview - 32 Tire Braking Test

2020

Strong:
Wet Braking
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