Bridgestone Turanza T005 vs Michelin XWX: 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 Michelin XWX 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 dry, mileage. Its overall Tire Lab Score is 87/100, based on 38 tests.
How the Michelin XWX performs. It takes the win in wet, noise / comfort, efficiency. Its overall Tire Lab Score is 83/100, 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 T005 is the stronger all-round choice, leading in dry and Tire Lab Score. The Michelin XWX still wins on wet, making it the right pick if that matters most to you.
Which one should you buy?
Choose Bridgestone Turanza T005 if
- You prioritise dry
- You prioritise mileage
- You prioritise wet
- You prioritise noise / comfort
- You prioritise efficiency
Test profile
| Metric | Bridgestone Turanza T005 | Michelin XWX |
|---|---|---|
| Segment | Touring | Touring |
| Type | Summer | Summer |
| Tests used | 38 | 1 |
| Best rank | #1 | #3 |
| Avg rank | 6.7 | 4.9 |
| Latest test | 2025 | 2024 |
| Tire Lab Score | 86.8 | 83 |
Tire Lab Score
Bridgestone Turanza T005
Michelin XWX
Performance overview
Category-by-category results
| Category | Bridgestone Turanza T005 | Michelin XWX | Winner |
|---|---|---|---|
| 💧Wet | Avg rank 5.9 10109 | Avg rank 4.8 1 | Michelin XWX |
| ☀️Dry | Avg rank 5.7 576 | Avg rank 6.0 | Bridgestone Turanza T005 |
| 🔇Noise / Comfort | Avg rank 6.5 1067 | Avg rank 4.0 1 | Michelin XWX |
| 📏Mileage | Avg rank 12.5 | No data | Bridgestone Turanza T005 |
| 🔋Efficiency | Avg rank 11.9 | Avg rank 5.0 | Michelin XWX |
💧 Wet: Bridgestone Turanza T005 vs Michelin XWX
The Michelin XWX wins this category with an average rank of 4.8, compared to 5.9 for the Bridgestone Turanza T005.
☀️ Dry: Bridgestone Turanza T005 vs Michelin XWX
The Bridgestone Turanza T005 wins this category with an average rank of 5.7, compared to 6.0 for the Michelin XWX.
🔇 Noise / Comfort: Bridgestone Turanza T005 vs Michelin XWX
The Michelin XWX wins this category with an average rank of 4.0, compared to 6.5 for the Bridgestone Turanza T005.
📏 Mileage: Bridgestone Turanza T005 vs Michelin XWX
The Bridgestone Turanza T005 wins this category with an average rank of 12.5, compared to no data for the Michelin XWX.
🔋 Efficiency: Bridgestone Turanza T005 vs Michelin XWX
The Michelin XWX 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 Michelin XWX?
Across independent wet-braking tests, the Michelin XWX ranks higher on average than the Bridgestone Turanza T005.
Which has shorter dry braking distance?
The Bridgestone Turanza T005 averages a better dry-braking rank than the Michelin XWX across the tests where both appeared.
Which tire is quieter and more comfortable?
On combined noise and comfort metrics, the Michelin XWX ranks better than the Bridgestone Turanza T005.
Which tire lasts longer?
Based on wear and abrasion testing, the Bridgestone Turanza T005 shows better mileage performance than the Michelin XWX.
How many tests were used in this comparison?
Bridgestone Turanza T005 appears in 38 independent tests, Michelin XWX 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 →