Bridgestone Turanza T005 vs Goodride Solmax 1: the full picture
This comparison is built only from published independent tests — no manufacturer claims and no sponsored reviews. Between them, the Bridgestone Turanza T005 and Goodride Solmax 1 appear in 41 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 T005 performs. It takes the win in wet, dry, noise / comfort. Its overall Tire Lab Score is 87/100, based on 38 tests.
How the Goodride Solmax 1 performs. It takes the win in mileage, efficiency. Its overall Tire Lab Score is 79/100, based on 3 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 Bridgestone Turanza T005 is the stronger all-round choice, leading in wet and Tire Lab Score. The Goodride Solmax 1 still wins on mileage, making it the right pick if that matters most to you.
Which one should you buy?
Choose Bridgestone Turanza T005 if
- You prioritise wet
- You prioritise dry
- You prioritise noise / comfort
- You prioritise mileage
- You prioritise efficiency
Test profile
| Metric | Bridgestone Turanza T005 | Goodride Solmax 1 |
|---|---|---|
| Segment | Touring | Touring |
| Type | Summer | Summer |
| Tests used | 38 | 3 |
| Best rank | #1 | #1 |
| Avg rank | 6.7 | 8.3 |
| Latest test | 2025 | 2025 |
| Tire Lab Score | 86.8 | 79.2 |
Tire Lab Score
Bridgestone Turanza T005
Goodride Solmax 1
Performance overview
Category-by-category results
| Category | Bridgestone Turanza T005 | Goodride Solmax 1 | Winner |
|---|---|---|---|
| 💧Wet | Avg rank 5.9 10109 | Avg rank 7.8 12 | Bridgestone Turanza T005 |
| ☀️Dry | Avg rank 5.7 576 | Avg rank 9.0 1 | Bridgestone Turanza T005 |
| 🔇Noise / Comfort | Avg rank 6.5 1067 | Avg rank 8.9 | Bridgestone Turanza T005 |
| 📏Mileage | Avg rank 12.5 | Avg rank 7.7 1 | Goodride Solmax 1 |
| 🔋Efficiency | Avg rank 11.9 | Avg rank 5.0 1 | Goodride Solmax 1 |
💧 Wet: Bridgestone Turanza T005 vs Goodride Solmax 1
The Bridgestone Turanza T005 wins this category with an average rank of 5.9, compared to 7.8 for the Goodride Solmax 1.
☀️ Dry: Bridgestone Turanza T005 vs Goodride Solmax 1
The Bridgestone Turanza T005 wins this category with an average rank of 5.7, compared to 9.0 for the Goodride Solmax 1.
🔇 Noise / Comfort: Bridgestone Turanza T005 vs Goodride Solmax 1
The Bridgestone Turanza T005 wins this category with an average rank of 6.5, compared to 8.9 for the Goodride Solmax 1.
📏 Mileage: Bridgestone Turanza T005 vs Goodride Solmax 1
The Goodride Solmax 1 wins this category with an average rank of 7.7, compared to 12.5 for the Bridgestone Turanza T005.
🔋 Efficiency: Bridgestone Turanza T005 vs Goodride Solmax 1
The Goodride Solmax 1 wins this category with an average rank of 5.0, compared to 11.9 for the Bridgestone Turanza T005.
Frequently asked questions
Which is better in the wet, Bridgestone Turanza T005 or Goodride Solmax 1?
Across independent wet-braking tests, the Bridgestone Turanza T005 ranks higher on average than the Goodride Solmax 1.
Which has shorter dry braking distance?
The Bridgestone Turanza T005 averages a better dry-braking rank than the Goodride Solmax 1 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 Goodride Solmax 1.
Which tire lasts longer?
Based on wear and abrasion testing, the Goodride Solmax 1 shows better mileage performance than the Bridgestone Turanza T005.
How many tests were used in this comparison?
Bridgestone Turanza T005 appears in 38 independent tests, Goodride Solmax 1 in 3.
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Data aggregated from independent testing organizations including ADAC, Auto Bild, TCS, and Auto Motor und Sport. Read our methodology →