Bridgestone Turanza T005 vs Powertrac City Tour: 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 Powertrac City Tour appear in 39 tests, 1 of which put both tires on the same track on the same day. 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, mileage, efficiency. Its overall Tire Lab Score is 87/100, based on 38 tests.
How the Powertrac City Tour performs. It does not lead any single category outright in this matchup. 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 Powertrac City Tour 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 dry
- You prioritise noise / comfort
- You prefer the Powertrac City Tour's brand, sizing or price
Test profile
| Metric | Bridgestone Turanza T005 | Powertrac City Tour |
|---|---|---|
| Segment | Touring | Touring |
| Type | Summer | Summer |
| Tests used | 38 | 1 |
| Best rank | #1 | #7 |
| Avg rank | 6.7 | 39.3 |
| Latest test | 2025 | 2021 |
| Tire Lab Score | 86.8 | — |
Tire Lab Score
Bridgestone Turanza T005
Powertrac City Tour
Performance overview
Category-by-category results
| Category | Bridgestone Turanza T005 | Powertrac City Tour | Winner |
|---|---|---|---|
| 💧Wet | Avg rank 5.9 10109 | Avg rank 48.0 | Bridgestone Turanza T005 |
| ☀️Dry | Avg rank 5.7 576 | Avg rank 43.0 | Bridgestone Turanza T005 |
| 🔇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 |
Tests used in this comparison
Both tires were measured head-to-head in these 1 independent test:
💧 Wet: Bridgestone Turanza T005 vs Powertrac City Tour
The Bridgestone Turanza T005 wins this category with an average rank of 5.9, compared to 48.0 for the Powertrac City Tour.
☀️ Dry: Bridgestone Turanza T005 vs Powertrac City Tour
The Bridgestone Turanza T005 wins this category with an average rank of 5.7, compared to 43.0 for the Powertrac City Tour.
🔇 Noise / Comfort: Bridgestone Turanza T005 vs Powertrac City Tour
The Bridgestone Turanza T005 wins this category with an average rank of 6.5, compared to no data for the Powertrac City Tour.
📏 Mileage: Bridgestone Turanza T005 vs Powertrac City Tour
The Bridgestone Turanza T005 wins this category with an average rank of 12.5, compared to no data for the Powertrac City Tour.
🔋 Efficiency: Bridgestone Turanza T005 vs Powertrac City Tour
The Bridgestone Turanza T005 wins this category with an average rank of 11.9, compared to no data for the Powertrac City Tour.
Frequently asked questions
Which is better in the wet, Bridgestone Turanza T005 or Powertrac City Tour?
Across independent wet-braking tests, the Bridgestone Turanza T005 ranks higher on average than the Powertrac City Tour.
Which has shorter dry braking distance?
The Bridgestone Turanza T005 averages a better dry-braking rank than the Powertrac City Tour 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 Powertrac City Tour.
Which tire lasts longer?
Based on wear and abrasion testing, the Bridgestone Turanza T005 shows better mileage performance than the Powertrac City Tour.
How many tests were used in this comparison?
Bridgestone Turanza T005 appears in 38 independent tests, Powertrac City Tour in 1, with 1 head-to-head tests where both were measured.
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