Bridgestone Turanza T005 vs Nereus NS805 Plus: 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 Nereus NS805 Plus 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, noise / comfort, mileage. Its overall Tire Lab Score is 87/100, based on 38 tests.
How the Nereus NS805 Plus performs. It takes the win in wet, snow, ice, 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 Nereus NS805 Plus 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 noise / comfort
- You prioritise mileage
- You prioritise wet
- You prioritise snow
- You prioritise ice
Test profile
| Metric | Bridgestone Turanza T005 | Nereus NS805 Plus |
|---|---|---|
| Segment | Touring | Touring |
| Type | Summer | Summer |
| Tests used | 38 | 1 |
| Best rank | #1 | #1 |
| Avg rank | 6.7 | 5.3 |
| Latest test | 2025 | 2020 |
| Tire Lab Score | 86.8 | 83 |
Tire Lab Score
Bridgestone Turanza T005
Nereus NS805 Plus
Performance overview
Category-by-category results
| Category | Bridgestone Turanza T005 | Nereus NS805 Plus | Winner |
|---|---|---|---|
| 💧Wet | Avg rank 5.9 10109 | Avg rank 2.5 11 | Nereus NS805 Plus |
| ☀️Dry | Avg rank 5.7 576 | Avg rank 7.0 | Bridgestone Turanza T005 |
| ❄️Snow | No data | Avg rank 4.5 1 | Nereus NS805 Plus |
| 🧊Ice | No data | Avg rank 6.0 | Nereus NS805 Plus |
| 🔇Noise / Comfort | Avg rank 6.5 1067 | Avg rank 8.0 | Bridgestone Turanza T005 |
| 📏Mileage | Avg rank 12.5 | No data | Bridgestone Turanza T005 |
| 🔋Efficiency | Avg rank 11.9 | Avg rank 3.0 1 | Nereus NS805 Plus |
💧 Wet: Bridgestone Turanza T005 vs Nereus NS805 Plus
The Nereus NS805 Plus wins this category with an average rank of 2.5, compared to 5.9 for the Bridgestone Turanza T005.
☀️ Dry: Bridgestone Turanza T005 vs Nereus NS805 Plus
The Bridgestone Turanza T005 wins this category with an average rank of 5.7, compared to 7.0 for the Nereus NS805 Plus.
❄️ Snow: Bridgestone Turanza T005 vs Nereus NS805 Plus
The Nereus NS805 Plus wins this category with an average rank of 4.5, compared to no data for the Bridgestone Turanza T005.
🧊 Ice: Bridgestone Turanza T005 vs Nereus NS805 Plus
The Nereus NS805 Plus wins this category with an average rank of 6.0, compared to no data for the Bridgestone Turanza T005.
🔇 Noise / Comfort: Bridgestone Turanza T005 vs Nereus NS805 Plus
The Bridgestone Turanza T005 wins this category with an average rank of 6.5, compared to 8.0 for the Nereus NS805 Plus.
📏 Mileage: Bridgestone Turanza T005 vs Nereus NS805 Plus
The Bridgestone Turanza T005 wins this category with an average rank of 12.5, compared to no data for the Nereus NS805 Plus.
🔋 Efficiency: Bridgestone Turanza T005 vs Nereus NS805 Plus
The Nereus NS805 Plus wins this category with an average rank of 3.0, compared to 11.9 for the Bridgestone Turanza T005.
Frequently asked questions
Which is better in the wet, Bridgestone Turanza T005 or Nereus NS805 Plus?
Across independent wet-braking tests, the Nereus NS805 Plus 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 Nereus NS805 Plus 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 Nereus NS805 Plus.
Which tire lasts longer?
Based on wear and abrasion testing, the Bridgestone Turanza T005 shows better mileage performance than the Nereus NS805 Plus.
How many tests were used in this comparison?
Bridgestone Turanza T005 appears in 38 independent tests, Nereus NS805 Plus 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 →