Bridgestone DriveGuard vs Bridgestone Turanza T001: the full picture
This comparison is built only from published independent tests — no manufacturer claims and no sponsored reviews. Between them, the Bridgestone DriveGuard and Bridgestone Turanza T001 appear in 2 tests, though they have not yet met head-to-head in the same test. 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 Bridgestone DriveGuard performs. It does not lead any single category outright in this matchup. It has limited comparative test data, so treat its results as indicative.
How the Bridgestone Turanza T001 performs. It takes the win in wet, efficiency. Its overall Tire Lab Score is 88/100, based on 1 test.
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 Bridgestone DriveGuard and Bridgestone Turanza T001 are closely matched. Pick based on the category that matters most to your driving — wet, dry, comfort, mileage, or price.
Which one should you buy?
- You prefer the Bridgestone DriveGuard's brand, sizing or price
- You prioritise wet
- You prioritise efficiency
Test profile
| Metric | Bridgestone DriveGuard | Bridgestone Turanza T001 |
|---|---|---|
| Segment | Touring | Touring |
| Type | Summer | Summer |
| Tests used | 1 | 1 |
| Best rank | #1 | #1 |
| Avg rank | 4.8 | 4.6 |
| Latest test | 2017 | 2018 |
| Tire Lab Score | — | 88.2 |
Tire Lab Score
Bridgestone DriveGuard
Bridgestone Turanza T001
Performance overview
Category-by-category results
| Category | Bridgestone DriveGuard | Bridgestone Turanza T001 | Winner |
|---|---|---|---|
| 💧Wet | Avg rank 6.0 1 | Avg rank 1.0 1 | Bridgestone Turanza T001 |
| ☀️Dry | Avg rank 6.0 1 | Avg rank 6.0 | Tie |
| 🔋Efficiency | No data | Avg rank 3.0 1 | Bridgestone Turanza T001 |
💧 Wet: Bridgestone DriveGuard vs Bridgestone Turanza T001
The Bridgestone Turanza T001 wins this category with an average rank of 1.0, compared to 6.0 for the Bridgestone DriveGuard.
☀️ Dry: Bridgestone DriveGuard vs Bridgestone Turanza T001
Both tires perform similarly in dry, with average ranks of 6.0 and 6.0.
🔋 Efficiency: Bridgestone DriveGuard vs Bridgestone Turanza T001
The Bridgestone Turanza T001 wins this category with an average rank of 3.0, compared to no data for the Bridgestone DriveGuard.
Frequently asked questions
Which is better in the wet, Bridgestone DriveGuard or Bridgestone Turanza T001?
Across independent wet-braking tests, the Bridgestone Turanza T001 ranks higher on average than the Bridgestone DriveGuard.
How many tests were used in this comparison?
Bridgestone DriveGuard appears in 1 independent tests, Bridgestone Turanza T001 in 1.
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Data aggregated from independent testing organizations including ADAC, Auto Bild, TCS, and Auto Motor und Sport. Read our methodology →