P4 of 7
Beat 33% of the field
Bridgestone Weather Control A005 Test Results
Tested 13 times by independent publications, the Bridgestone Weather Control A005 has taken 4 test wins with an average finish of 5th. Its strongest discipline is Wet Braking, beating 91% of the field across 9 tests; its weakest is Snow Braking, at 27% across 7 tests.
- 13Independent tests
- 4Test wins
- 4Podium finishes
- 5thAverage finish
- 47%Field beaten on average
- 8Publications
13 tests, 2018 to 2022
- Test win
- Second
- Third
- Average 47%
Record by discipline
Where the Bridgestone Weather Control A005 finished in each measured discipline, across every test that measured it against at least two other tires. Field beaten is the share of the other tires it outranked in that measurement.
| Discipline | Tests | Avg finish | Field beaten | Firsts |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Dry | ||||
| Dry Braking | 9 | P3 of 13.4 | 81% | - |
| Dry Handling | 7 | P3.7 of 11.7 | 75% | - |
| Subj. Dry Handling | 1 | P5 of 11 | 60% | - |
| Wet | ||||
| Wet Braking Strong | 9 | P2.1 of 13.4 | 91% | 5 |
| Wet Handling | 7 | P3.4 of 11.7 | 74% | - |
| Subj. Wet Handling | 1 | P4 of 11 | 70% | - |
| Wet Circle | 1 | P3 of 8 | 71% | - |
| Straight Aqua | 6 | P7 of 10.7 | 34% | - |
| Curved Aquaplaning | 2 | P8 of 9.5 | 15% | - |
| Snow | ||||
| Snow Braking Weak | 7 | P7.9 of 10.3 | 27% | - |
| Snow Traction | 2 | P6.5 of 11.5 | 47% | - |
| Snow Handling | 6 | P8 of 10.3 | 26% | - |
| Subj. Snow Handling | 1 | P9 of 11 | 20% | - |
| Snow Slalom | 1 | P6 of 8 | 29% | - |
| Ice | ||||
| Ice Braking | 1 | P3 of 8 | 71% | - |
| Comfort | ||||
| Subj. Comfort | 1 | P1 of 11 | 100% | 1 |
| Noise | 7 | P5.9 of 11.7 | 54% | - |
| Rough Noise | 1 | P2 of 11 | 90% | - |
| Value | ||||
| Wear | 2 | P8.5 of 10 | 17% | - |
| Value | 2 | P8.5 of 10 | 17% | - |
| Rolling Resistance | 6 | P2.7 of 10.7 | 81% | 1 |
Head-to-head record
Overall finishing position against the tires that have most often shared a test with the Bridgestone Weather Control A005. Only tires tested alongside it at least three times are listed.
| Rival | Shared tests | Ahead | Behind | Level | Finished ahead |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
 Continental AllSeasonContact
13 shared: 4 ahead, 9 behind
|
13 | 4 | 9 | - | 31% |
 Michelin CrossClimate+
11 shared: 4 ahead, 7 behind
|
11 | 4 | 7 | - | 36% |
 Hankook Kinergy 4S2
8 shared: 3 ahead, 4 behind
|
8 | 3 | 4 | 1 | 43% |
 Goodyear Vector 4 Seasons Gen 2
8 shared: 2 ahead, 6 behind
|
8 | 2 | 6 | - | 25% |
 Falken EUROALL SEASON AS210
7 shared: 5 ahead, 1 behind
|
7 | 5 | 1 | 1 | 83% |
 Nexen N Blue 4 Season
7 shared: 4 ahead, 3 behind
|
7 | 4 | 3 | - | 57% |
 Nokian WeatherProof
7 shared: 2 ahead, 5 behind
|
7 | 2 | 5 | - | 29% |
 Vredestein Quatrac Pro
6 shared: 3 ahead, 3 behind
|
6 | 3 | 3 | - | 50% |
 Cooper Discoverer All Season
4 shared: 4 ahead, 0 behind
|
4 | 4 | 0 | - | 100% |
 Vredestein Quatrac 5
4 shared: 2 ahead, 2 behind
|
4 | 2 | 2 | - | 50% |
 Toyo Celsius
3 shared: 3 ahead, 0 behind
|
3 | 3 | 0 | - | 100% |
 BFGoodrich g Grip All Season 2
3 shared: 3 ahead, 0 behind
|
3 | 3 | 0 | - | 100% |
 Kleber Quadraxer 2
3 shared: 3 ahead, 0 behind
|
3 | 3 | 0 | - | 100% |
 Uniroyal AllSeasonExpert 2
3 shared: 2 ahead, 1 behind
|
3 | 2 | 1 | - | 67% |
 Pirelli Cinturato All Season+
3 shared: 2 ahead, 1 behind
|
3 | 2 | 1 | - | 67% |
 Fulda MultiControl
3 shared: 2 ahead, 1 behind
|
3 | 2 | 1 | - | 67% |
 Maxxis Premitra All Season AP3
3 shared: 2 ahead, 1 behind
|
3 | 2 | 1 | - | 67% |
Against its own line
The same record for the tire it replaced and the tire that replaced it.
| Tire | Tests | Wins | Avg finish | Field beaten |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Bridgestone A001 Predecessor | 7 | 1 | 5th | 36% |
| Bridgestone Weather Control A005 This tire | 13 | 4 | 5th | 47% |
| Bridgestone Weather Control A005 EVO Successor | 14 | 2 | 7th | 48% |
Performance Analysis
Drawn from 13 tests. Updated September 18, 2025.
Across 13 tests, the Bridgestone Weather Control A005 consistently excels in wet and dry braking/handling, frequently topping wet braking and placing near the front in dry metrics. It achieved multiple overall wins (1/9 in 2020 Sport Auto, 1/12 in 2019 Auto Bild 4x4, 1/31 in 2019 overview, 1/27 in 2018 braking shootout) and several top-5 finishes, driving a strong average position of 4.8. However, it repeatedly underperforms on snow and in aquaplaning, and can be noisy with middling wear/value in certain tests.
Performance Strengths
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Wet Weather Performance
Strong
Details
- 1st place wet braking in 2020 Sport Auto (30.2 m, 1/9)
- 1st place wet braking in 2020 Tire Reviews (36.5 m, 1/11) and 2nd wet handling (70.72 s, 2/11)
- 1st place wet braking in 2020 ADAC SUV (34.6 m, 1/8) with "impressive advantage"
- 1st place wet braking in 2019 Auto Bild (46.3 m, 1/31 overview)
- 1st place wet braking in 2019 Auto Bild 4x4 (46.9 m, 1/12) and 2nd wet handling (+1.5%)
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Dry Braking and Handling
Strong
Details
- 3rd dry braking in 2020 Tire Reviews (37.6 m, +7.4%) and 5th dry handling (+1.4%)
- 3rd dry braking in 2019 Auto Bild (39.7 m, +4.7%) and 5th dry handling (+2.2%)
- 2nd dry braking (39.4 m, +1%) and 2nd dry handling (+1.8%) in 2018 Auto Bild
- Top all-season in dry braking vs summers in 2019 mixed test (15.2 m, 5/18; only A005 and CC+ troubled summers)
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Rolling Resistance/Efficiency
Moderate
Details
- 1st rolling resistance in 2019 Auto Bild (8.45 kg/t, 1/12)
- 2nd rolling resistance in 2019 Auto Bild 4x4 (6.91 kg/t, 2/12)
- 3rd rolling resistance in 2020 Tire Reviews (8.01 kg/t, 3/11)
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Awards and Overall Results
Strong
Details
- Overall winner 2020 Sport Auto (1/9)
- Overall winner 2019 Auto Bild 4x4 (1/12, tied with Michelin CCSUV)
- Overall winner 2019 All Season Overview (1/31)
- Overall winner 2018 27-tire braking shootout (1/27)
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Comfort/Noise (specific tests)
Minor
Details
- 1st place subjective comfort in 2020 Tire Reviews (10/10)
- Low noise in 2020 Tire Reviews (57.6 dB, 3/11; rough noise 66.9 dB, 2/11)
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Wet braking
Strong
in 5 of 7 tests
Details
Very short braking distances and safe handling int he wet
- 2020 Sport Auto All Season Tire Test (2020)short wet and dry braking distances
- 2019 Auto Bild 4x4 All Season Tire Test (2019)Good wet and dry braking
- 2019 Auto Express All Season Tire Test (2019)- 2019 Auto Bild All Season Tire Test (2019)
shortest braking distances on wet and dry roads
- 2018 Auto Bild All Season Tire Test (2018)
-
Wet grip
Strong
in 4 of 7 tests
Details
decent grip in the wet
- 2022 Sport Auto All Season Tire Test (2022)best on test in the wet
- 2020 Tire Reviews All Season Tire Test (2020)Limited on snow but safest tire for cold and wet roads
- 2020 Sport Auto All Season Tire Test (2020)high grip in all conditions
- 2019 Auto Bild 4x4 All Season Tire Test (2019)
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Dry handling
Strong
in 4 of 7 tests
Details
precise and quite similar to a summer tire in the dry
- 2022 Sport Auto All Season Tire Test (2022)easy controllable handling in the dry
- 2020 Sport Auto All Season Tire Test (2020)sport handling in the wet and dry
- 2019 Auto Bild All Season Tire Test (2019)Dynamic wet and dry handling
- 2018 Auto Bild All Season Tire Test (2018)
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Dry braking
Strong
in 3 of 7 tests
Details
short wet and dry braking distances
- 2019 Auto Bild 4x4 All Season Tire Test (2019)Good wet and dry braking
- 2019 Auto Express All Season Tire Test (2019)shortest braking distances on wet and dry roads
- 2018 Auto Bild All Season Tire Test (2018)
Performance Weaknesses
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Snow Performance
Strong
Details
- 2018 Auto Bild: 11/12 snow braking (+23.4%) and 11/12 snow handling (+5.3%)
- 2019 Auto Bild: 11/12 snow braking (+16.3%) and 11/11 snow handling (+3.7%)
- 2020 Tire Reviews: 8/11 snow braking (+10.9%), 8/11 traction (+17.2%), 9/11 handling (+21.6%)
- 2022 Sport Auto: mid-pack to poor snow metrics (5/8 braking +11.1%, 5/8 handling +5.8%, 6/8 slalom +11.7%)
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Aquaplaning Resistance
Strong
in 1 of 7 tests
Details
- 2022 Sport Auto: 8/8 straight aquaplaning (+9.1%) and 8/8 curved aquaplaning (+33.3%)
- 2020 Sport Auto: 8/9 straight aquaplaning (+8.3%)
- 2020 Tire Reviews: 9/11 straight aquaplaning (+12.2%) and 8/11 curved (+15.4%)
low aquaplaning resistance
- 2022 Sport Auto All Season Tire Test (2022)
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Noise/Wear/Value (select tests)
Moderate
Details
- 2018 Auto Bild: Noise 12/12 (+6%)
- 2019 Auto Bild: Wear 10/10 (+44.9% from best) and Value 10/10 (+92.1%)
- 2019 Auto Bild 4x4: Price 7/10 (+17.8% from best)
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Snow traction
Strong
in 5 of 7 tests
Details
Limited snow performance for an all season tire
- 2020 Sport Auto All Season Tire Test (2020)Low grip in the snow for an all season tire
- 2020 Tire Reviews All Season Tire Test (2020)Very weak in the snow
- 2019 Auto Express All Season Tire Test (2019)Average performance in the snow
- 2019 Auto Bild All Season Tire Test (2019)Poor winter performance on snow and ice
- 2018 Auto Bild All Season Tire Test (2018)
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Tread life
Minor
in 1 of 7 tests
Details
very poor wear
- 2019 Auto Bild All Season Tire Test (2019)
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Ice grip
Minor
in 1 of 7 tests
Details
Poor winter performance on snow and ice
- 2018 Auto Bild All Season Tire Test (2018)
Do owners agree with the tests?
Every tester write-up on the Bridgestone Weather Control A005 (7 tests) and 77 owner reviews were tagged for the aspects they judge. Where both have spoken, this is how they line up.
Where owners and testers agree
- Wet grip strength in 4 of 7 tests 34 praise, 4 criticise of 77 reviews · Read those reviews
- Tread life weakness in 1 of 7 tests 4 praise, 25 criticise of 77 reviews · Read those reviews
- Dry grip strength in 2 of 7 tests 18 praise, 2 criticise of 77 reviews · Read those reviews
- Dry handling strength in 4 of 7 tests 9 praise, 2 criticise of 77 reviews · Read those reviews
- Wet braking strength in 5 of 7 tests 4 praise, 1 criticise of 77 reviews · Read those reviews
- Ride comfort strength in 1 of 7 tests 12 praise, 4 criticise of 77 reviews · Read those reviews
Every test, newest first 13
Strong = top two of the field in that measurement. Weak = bottom two.
2022 1 test
2020 3 tests
P1 of 7
Beat 100% of the field
2020 Sport Auto All Season Tire Test
Limited on snow but safest tire for cold and wet roads.
P4 of 9
Beat 63% of the field
2020 Tire Reviews All Season Tire Test
The WeatherControl A005 excels in the dry and wet, and has the highest levels of comfort. It is the all season tire to pick if you live in a climate which sees very little snow.
P7 of 7
Beat 0% of the field
2019 6 tests
P1 of 10
Beat 89% of the field
P9 of 10
Beat 11% of the field
2019 Auto Bild All Season Tire Test
Average.
P7 of 8
Beat 14% of the field
P5 of 11
Beat 50% of the field
P1 of 31
Beat 100% of the field
P8 of 15
Beat 50% of the field
2018 3 tests
P10 of 10
Beat 0% of the field
P1 of 27
Beat 100% of the field
P5 of 10
Beat 0% of the field
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