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    Bridgestone Turanza T005 vs Rotalla RU01 S Pace

    2026 test data · 45 independent tests · 3 head-to-head

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    Bridgestone Turanza T005 vs Rotalla RU01 S Pace: 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 Rotalla RU01 S Pace appear in 45 tests, 3 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. Its overall Tire Lab Score is 87/100, based on 38 tests.

    How the Rotalla RU01 S Pace performs. It takes the win in mileage, efficiency. Its overall Tire Lab Score is 87/100, based on 7 tests.

    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 Rotalla RU01 S Pace is the stronger all-round choice, leading in mileage and Tire Lab Score. The Bridgestone Turanza T005 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 wet
    • You prioritise dry
    • You prioritise noise / comfort

    Choose Rotalla RU01 S Pace if

    Overall winner
    • You prioritise mileage
    • You prioritise efficiency

    Test profile

    MetricBridgestone Turanza T005Rotalla RU01 S Pace
    SegmentTouringTouring
    TypeSummerSummer
    Tests used387
    Best rank#1#1
    Avg rank6.716.0
    Latest test20252023
    Tire Lab Score86.887.2

    Tire Lab Score

    86.8
    Very Good · Summer
    87.2
    Very Good · Summer

    Performance overview

    Category-by-category results

    CategoryBridgestone Turanza T005Rotalla RU01 S PaceWinner
    💧Wet
    Avg rank 5.9
    10109
    Avg rank 17.2
    11
    Bridgestone Turanza T005
    ☀️Dry
    Avg rank 5.7
    576
    Avg rank 17.5
    1
    Bridgestone Turanza T005
    🔇Noise / Comfort
    Avg rank 6.5
    1067
    Avg rank 9.2
    1
    Bridgestone Turanza T005
    📏Mileage
    Avg rank 12.5
    Avg rank 10.0
    Rotalla RU01 S Pace
    🔋Efficiency
    Avg rank 11.9
    Avg rank 2.5
    11
    Rotalla RU01 S Pace

    Tests used in this comparison

    Both tires were measured head-to-head in these 3 independent tests:

    💧 Wet: Bridgestone Turanza T005 vs Rotalla RU01 S Pace

    The Bridgestone Turanza T005 wins this category with an average rank of 5.9, compared to 17.2 for the Rotalla RU01 S Pace.

    ☀️ Dry: Bridgestone Turanza T005 vs Rotalla RU01 S Pace

    The Bridgestone Turanza T005 wins this category with an average rank of 5.7, compared to 17.5 for the Rotalla RU01 S Pace.

    🔇 Noise / Comfort: Bridgestone Turanza T005 vs Rotalla RU01 S Pace

    The Bridgestone Turanza T005 wins this category with an average rank of 6.5, compared to 9.2 for the Rotalla RU01 S Pace.

    📏 Mileage: Bridgestone Turanza T005 vs Rotalla RU01 S Pace

    The Rotalla RU01 S Pace wins this category with an average rank of 10.0, compared to 12.5 for the Bridgestone Turanza T005.

    🔋 Efficiency: Bridgestone Turanza T005 vs Rotalla RU01 S Pace

    The Rotalla RU01 S Pace wins this category with an average rank of 2.5, compared to 11.9 for the Bridgestone Turanza T005.

    Frequently asked questions

    Which is better in the wet, Bridgestone Turanza T005 or Rotalla RU01 S Pace?

    Across independent wet-braking tests, the Bridgestone Turanza T005 ranks higher on average than the Rotalla RU01 S Pace.

    Which has shorter dry braking distance?

    The Bridgestone Turanza T005 averages a better dry-braking rank than the Rotalla RU01 S Pace 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 Rotalla RU01 S Pace.

    Which tire lasts longer?

    Based on wear and abrasion testing, the Rotalla RU01 S Pace shows better mileage performance than the Bridgestone Turanza T005.

    How many tests were used in this comparison?

    Bridgestone Turanza T005 appears in 38 independent tests, Rotalla RU01 S Pace in 7, with 3 head-to-head tests where both were measured.

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    Data aggregated from independent testing organizations including ADAC, Auto Bild, TCS, and Auto Motor und Sport. Read our methodology →