BFGoodrich gGrip vs Bridgestone Turanza T005: the full picture
This comparison is built only from published independent tests — no manufacturer claims and no sponsored reviews. Between them, the BFGoodrich gGrip and Bridgestone Turanza T005 appear in 42 tests, 3 of which put both tires on the same track on the same day. Head-to-head results carry the most weight here, because surface, weather and test car all change between events and make raw numbers from different tests hard to compare directly.
How the BFGoodrich gGrip performs. It takes the win in mileage, efficiency. Its overall Tire Lab Score is 91/100, based on 4 tests.
How the Bridgestone Turanza T005 performs. It takes the win in wet, dry, noise / comfort. Its overall Tire Lab Score is 87/100, based on 38 tests.
What this means for you. Category wins matter more than the overall score when your driving is weighted toward one condition — a wet-climate commuter should follow the wet braking column, while a high-mileage driver should follow wear and rolling resistance. Also check that both tires are actually offered in your size and load rating: performance can shift between sizes, and availability differs between the European and North American markets.
Verdict
The BFGoodrich gGrip is the stronger all-round choice, leading in mileage and Tire Lab Score. The Bridgestone Turanza T005 still wins on wet, making it the right pick if that matters most to you.
Which one should you buy?
Choose BFGoodrich gGrip if
- You prioritise mileage
- You prioritise efficiency
- You prioritise wet
- You prioritise dry
- You prioritise noise / comfort
Test profile
| Metric | BFGoodrich gGrip | Bridgestone Turanza T005 |
|---|---|---|
| Segment | Touring | Touring |
| Type | Summer | Summer |
| Tests used | 4 | 38 |
| Best rank | #2 | #1 |
| Avg rank | 12.2 | 6.7 |
| Latest test | 2019 | 2025 |
| Tire Lab Score | 90.5 | 86.8 |
Tire Lab Score
BFGoodrich gGrip
Bridgestone Turanza T005
Performance overview
Category-by-category results
| Category | BFGoodrich gGrip | Bridgestone Turanza T005 | Winner |
|---|---|---|---|
| 💧Wet | Avg rank 13.3 1 | Avg rank 5.9 10109 | Bridgestone Turanza T005 |
| ☀️Dry | Avg rank 12.3 | Avg rank 5.7 576 | Bridgestone Turanza T005 |
| 🔇Noise / Comfort | Avg rank 9.0 | Avg rank 6.5 1067 | Bridgestone Turanza T005 |
| 📏Mileage | Avg rank 3.0 1 | Avg rank 12.5 | BFGoodrich gGrip |
| 🔋Efficiency | Avg rank 11.0 | Avg rank 11.9 | BFGoodrich gGrip |
Tests used in this comparison
Both tires were measured head-to-head in these 3 independent tests:
💧 Wet: BFGoodrich gGrip vs Bridgestone Turanza T005
The Bridgestone Turanza T005 wins this category with an average rank of 5.9, compared to 13.3 for the BFGoodrich gGrip.
☀️ Dry: BFGoodrich gGrip vs Bridgestone Turanza T005
The Bridgestone Turanza T005 wins this category with an average rank of 5.7, compared to 12.3 for the BFGoodrich gGrip.
🔇 Noise / Comfort: BFGoodrich gGrip vs Bridgestone Turanza T005
The Bridgestone Turanza T005 wins this category with an average rank of 6.5, compared to 9.0 for the BFGoodrich gGrip.
📏 Mileage: BFGoodrich gGrip vs Bridgestone Turanza T005
The BFGoodrich gGrip wins this category with an average rank of 3.0, compared to 12.5 for the Bridgestone Turanza T005.
🔋 Efficiency: BFGoodrich gGrip vs Bridgestone Turanza T005
The BFGoodrich gGrip wins this category with an average rank of 11.0, compared to 11.9 for the Bridgestone Turanza T005.
Frequently asked questions
Which is better in the wet, BFGoodrich gGrip or Bridgestone Turanza T005?
Across independent wet-braking tests, the Bridgestone Turanza T005 ranks higher on average than the BFGoodrich gGrip.
Which has shorter dry braking distance?
The Bridgestone Turanza T005 averages a better dry-braking rank than the BFGoodrich gGrip across the tests where both appeared.
Which tire is quieter and more comfortable?
On combined noise and comfort metrics, the Bridgestone Turanza T005 ranks better than the BFGoodrich gGrip.
Which tire lasts longer?
Based on wear and abrasion testing, the BFGoodrich gGrip shows better mileage performance than the Bridgestone Turanza T005.
How many tests were used in this comparison?
BFGoodrich gGrip appears in 4 independent tests, Bridgestone Turanza T005 in 38, with 3 head-to-head tests where both were measured.
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Data aggregated from independent testing organizations including ADAC, Auto Bild, TCS, and Auto Motor und Sport. Read our methodology →