Bridgestone Turanza T005 vs Pirelli Diablo Rosso IV: 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 Pirelli Diablo Rosso IV 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 Pirelli Diablo Rosso IV 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 Pirelli Diablo Rosso IV 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 | Pirelli Diablo Rosso IV |
|---|---|---|
| Segment | Touring | Touring |
| Type | Summer | Summer |
| Tests used | 38 | 1 |
| Best rank | #1 | #4 |
| Avg rank | 6.7 | 6.5 |
| Latest test | 2025 | 2025 |
| Tire Lab Score | 86.8 | — |
Tire Lab Score
Bridgestone Turanza T005
Pirelli Diablo Rosso IV
Performance overview
Category-by-category results
| Category | Bridgestone Turanza T005 | Pirelli Diablo Rosso IV | Winner |
|---|---|---|---|
| 💧Wet | Avg rank 5.9 10109 | Avg rank 8.0 | Bridgestone Turanza T005 |
| ☀️Dry | Avg rank 5.7 576 | Avg rank 5.0 | Pirelli Diablo Rosso IV |
| 🔇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 Pirelli Diablo Rosso IV
The Bridgestone Turanza T005 wins this category with an average rank of 5.9, compared to 8.0 for the Pirelli Diablo Rosso IV.
☀️ Dry: Bridgestone Turanza T005 vs Pirelli Diablo Rosso IV
The Pirelli Diablo Rosso IV 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 Pirelli Diablo Rosso IV
The Bridgestone Turanza T005 wins this category with an average rank of 6.5, compared to no data for the Pirelli Diablo Rosso IV.
📏 Mileage: Bridgestone Turanza T005 vs Pirelli Diablo Rosso IV
The Bridgestone Turanza T005 wins this category with an average rank of 12.5, compared to no data for the Pirelli Diablo Rosso IV.
🔋 Efficiency: Bridgestone Turanza T005 vs Pirelli Diablo Rosso IV
The Bridgestone Turanza T005 wins this category with an average rank of 11.9, compared to no data for the Pirelli Diablo Rosso IV.
Frequently asked questions
Which is better in the wet, Bridgestone Turanza T005 or Pirelli Diablo Rosso IV?
Across independent wet-braking tests, the Bridgestone Turanza T005 ranks higher on average than the Pirelli Diablo Rosso IV.
Which has shorter dry braking distance?
The Pirelli Diablo Rosso IV 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 Pirelli Diablo Rosso IV.
Which tire lasts longer?
Based on wear and abrasion testing, the Bridgestone Turanza T005 shows better mileage performance than the Pirelli Diablo Rosso IV.
How many tests were used in this comparison?
Bridgestone Turanza T005 appears in 38 independent tests, Pirelli Diablo Rosso IV 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 →
