Bridgestone Turanza T005 vs Maxxis M36: 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 Maxxis M36 appear in 39 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, noise / comfort, mileage, efficiency. Its overall Tire Lab Score is 87/100, based on 38 tests.
How the Maxxis M36 performs. It takes the win in dry. It has limited comparative test data, so treat its results as indicative.
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 and Maxxis M36 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 prioritise wet
- You prioritise noise / comfort
- You prioritise mileage
- You prioritise dry
Test profile
| Metric | Bridgestone Turanza T005 | Maxxis M36 |
|---|---|---|
| Segment | Touring | Touring |
| Type | Summer | Summer |
| Tests used | 38 | 1 |
| Best rank | #1 | #2 |
| Avg rank | 6.7 | 6.6 |
| Latest test | 2025 | 2017 |
| Tire Lab Score | 86.8 | — |
Tire Lab Score
Bridgestone Turanza T005
Maxxis M36
Performance overview
Category-by-category results
| Category | Bridgestone Turanza T005 | Maxxis M36 | Winner |
|---|---|---|---|
| 💧Wet | Avg rank 5.9 10109 | Avg rank 9.0 | Bridgestone Turanza T005 |
| ☀️Dry | Avg rank 5.7 576 | Avg rank 5.0 1 | Maxxis M36 |
| 🔇Noise / Comfort | Avg rank 6.5 1067 | No data | Bridgestone Turanza T005 |
| 📏Mileage | Avg rank 12.5 | No data | Bridgestone Turanza T005 |
| 🔋Efficiency | Avg rank 11.9 | No data | Bridgestone Turanza T005 |
💧 Wet: Bridgestone Turanza T005 vs Maxxis M36
The Bridgestone Turanza T005 wins this category with an average rank of 5.9, compared to 9.0 for the Maxxis M36.
☀️ Dry: Bridgestone Turanza T005 vs Maxxis M36
The Maxxis M36 wins this category with an average rank of 5.0, compared to 5.7 for the Bridgestone Turanza T005.
🔇 Noise / Comfort: Bridgestone Turanza T005 vs Maxxis M36
The Bridgestone Turanza T005 wins this category with an average rank of 6.5, compared to no data for the Maxxis M36.
📏 Mileage: Bridgestone Turanza T005 vs Maxxis M36
The Bridgestone Turanza T005 wins this category with an average rank of 12.5, compared to no data for the Maxxis M36.
🔋 Efficiency: Bridgestone Turanza T005 vs Maxxis M36
The Bridgestone Turanza T005 wins this category with an average rank of 11.9, compared to no data for the Maxxis M36.
Frequently asked questions
Which is better in the wet, Bridgestone Turanza T005 or Maxxis M36?
Across independent wet-braking tests, the Bridgestone Turanza T005 ranks higher on average than the Maxxis M36.
Which has shorter dry braking distance?
The Maxxis M36 averages a better dry-braking rank than the Bridgestone Turanza T005 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 Maxxis M36.
Which tire lasts longer?
Based on wear and abrasion testing, the Bridgestone Turanza T005 shows better mileage performance than the Maxxis M36.
How many tests were used in this comparison?
Bridgestone Turanza T005 appears in 38 independent tests, Maxxis M36 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 →
