Bridgestone Turanza T001 vs Bridgestone Turanza T005A: the full picture
This comparison is built only from published independent tests — no manufacturer claims and no sponsored reviews. Between them, the Bridgestone Turanza T001 and Bridgestone Turanza T005A 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 Turanza T001 performs. It takes the win in wet. Its overall Tire Lab Score is 88/100, based on 1 test.
How the Bridgestone Turanza T005A performs. It takes the win in dry, noise / comfort, 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 Turanza T001 is the stronger all-round choice, leading in wet and Tire Lab Score. The Bridgestone Turanza T005A still wins on dry, making it the right pick if that matters most to you.
Which one should you buy?
Choose Bridgestone Turanza T001 if
- You prioritise wet
- You prioritise dry
- You prioritise noise / comfort
- You prioritise efficiency
Test profile
| Metric | Bridgestone Turanza T001 | Bridgestone Turanza T005A |
|---|---|---|
| Segment | Touring | Touring |
| Type | Summer | Summer |
| Tests used | 1 | 1 |
| Best rank | #1 | #1 |
| Avg rank | 4.6 | 3.5 |
| Latest test | 2018 | 2023 |
| Tire Lab Score | 88.2 | 87.6 |
Tire Lab Score
Bridgestone Turanza T001
Bridgestone Turanza T005A
Performance overview
Category-by-category results
| Category | Bridgestone Turanza T001 | Bridgestone Turanza T005A | Winner |
|---|---|---|---|
| 💧Wet | Avg rank 1.0 1 | Avg rank 2.7 2 | Bridgestone Turanza T001 |
| ☀️Dry | Avg rank 6.0 | Avg rank 3.7 1 | Bridgestone Turanza T005A |
| 🔇Noise / Comfort | No data | Avg rank 3.3 11 | Bridgestone Turanza T005A |
| 🔋Efficiency | Avg rank 3.0 1 | Avg rank 1.0 1 | Bridgestone Turanza T005A |
💧 Wet: Bridgestone Turanza T001 vs Bridgestone Turanza T005A
The Bridgestone Turanza T001 wins this category with an average rank of 1.0, compared to 2.7 for the Bridgestone Turanza T005A.
☀️ Dry: Bridgestone Turanza T001 vs Bridgestone Turanza T005A
The Bridgestone Turanza T005A wins this category with an average rank of 3.7, compared to 6.0 for the Bridgestone Turanza T001.
🔇 Noise / Comfort: Bridgestone Turanza T001 vs Bridgestone Turanza T005A
The Bridgestone Turanza T005A wins this category with an average rank of 3.3, compared to no data for the Bridgestone Turanza T001.
🔋 Efficiency: Bridgestone Turanza T001 vs Bridgestone Turanza T005A
The Bridgestone Turanza T005A wins this category with an average rank of 1.0, compared to 3.0 for the Bridgestone Turanza T001.
Frequently asked questions
Which is better in the wet, Bridgestone Turanza T001 or Bridgestone Turanza T005A?
Across independent wet-braking tests, the Bridgestone Turanza T001 ranks higher on average than the Bridgestone Turanza T005A.
Which has shorter dry braking distance?
The Bridgestone Turanza T005A averages a better dry-braking rank than the Bridgestone Turanza T001 across the tests where both appeared.
Which tire is quieter and more comfortable?
On combined noise and comfort metrics, the Bridgestone Turanza T005A ranks better than the Bridgestone Turanza T001.
How many tests were used in this comparison?
Bridgestone Turanza T001 appears in 1 independent tests, Bridgestone Turanza T005A 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 →