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Bridgestone Weather Control A005 Owner Reviews

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What owners say summarised from 75 reviews

Drivers report the Bridgestone Weather Control A005 delivers standout wet-weather grip and strong confidence in rain, with many also praising stable dry handling and generally good comfort when new. However, a substantial portion of reviews describe very short tread life and durability issues (rapid wear, uneven wear/cupping, and tread tearing/peeling), often leading to early replacement. Snow and ice performance is frequently criticized as below expectations for an all-season tire, especially on inclines or compacted snow.

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Owner ratings averaged from 82 ratings

  • Owner score 67%
  • Wet Grip 83%
  • Dry Grip 82%
  • Road Feedback 75%
  • Handling 72%
  • Comfort 70%
  • Snow Grip 59%
  • Ice Grip 55%
  • Wear 52%

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Score spread across 73 written reviews
83%
Member
Thoroughly pleased with these tires. Yes, they are expensive (in this size) and It's too early to tell as far as wear goes and I haven't had a chance to test their capabilities in snow/ice yet but in everything else in comparison with the OEM Continental SportContact 5 SUV Tires they are so much better.

The car feels smoother although slightly firmer. Steering is more direct. Overall the car feels nicer to drive and passengers have commented the same.

Economy is an area I wasn't expecting anything but the car has gone from struggling to achieve 30mpg, max of 34 of a perfect motorway run to returning 37mpg on a recent mixed journey! Color me impressed!

I just hope they are half as good in colder weather, I will be taking them on a trip to the French Alps this winter so we shall see.
This owner's scores
  • Dry Grip 8
  • Wet Grip 9
  • Road Feedback 9
  • Handling 7
  • Comfort 7
  • Buy again 10
Helpful 545
86%
Member
  • Audi A3
  • 205/55 R16 V
  • A Combination of Roads
  • Average
Fitted 4 new Bridgestone Weather Control A005 tires in my Audi A3
> Lovely drive and very comfortable
> In rain super confidence and fun to drive
> Dry control and breaking is v good.
> Hopefully it will perform well in the snow
> Tire grip is powerful
This owner's scores
  • Dry Grip 10
  • Wet Grip 10
  • Road Feedback 9
  • Handling 10
  • Wear 1
  • Comfort 10
  • Buy again 10
Helpful 453
76%
Member
These are replacing Michelin Primacy 3's. Was tempted to get cross climates but the Bridgestone where considerably cheaper at the time and I thought I'd give them a chance.

So far no worries been driving around like I would on the Michelin's and not noticed any difference in grip or comfort over bumps. The ride seems a little better, more direct steering (the Michelin's felt a little squishy).

Hopefully these will handle better in the cold than the Michelin's I had, I don't think they where great in slush or a dusting of snow.

Not noticed much difference in economy, to early. Will update when more miles have been covered.
This owner's scores
  • Dry Grip 7
  • Wet Grip 7
  • Road Feedback 8
  • Handling 8
  • Comfort 8
Helpful 489

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90%
Member
They replaced Yokohama all seasons. Outstanding, excellent road feedback, on wet road really impressive, very good cornering when compared to factory fitted tires -they also were Yokohama-. Quite riding. They do not look to be a compromise between summer and winter tires, good value for money if performance will stand -tread life 40,000 km?-.
Italian climate (no high mountain and extreme snow): definitely I do think these tires are the solution. Pretty sure they behave very good in snow as well (my car is 4x4, even with M+S tires in deep snow never had problem).
This owner's scores
  • Dry Grip 8
  • Wet Grip 10
  • Road Feedback 9
  • Handling 9
  • Comfort 8
  • Buy again 10
Helpful 500
Member
Brand new All Weather tires for the upcoming season.
Aprox. 7,3mm tread depth.
They are replacing the OEM Michelin Energy Saver+, an so far the feel more quiet, and a bit softer and giving a more comfortable ride.
They are priced in the same range as the Goodyear, Continental, and Michelin, so we will have to wait and see how long they will last.

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