Bridgestone Turanza T005 vs Yokohama BluEarth AE50: 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 Yokohama BluEarth AE50 appear in 40 tests, 2 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 Yokohama BluEarth AE50 performs. It does not lead any single category outright in this matchup. Its overall Tire Lab Score is 85/100, based on 2 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 Bridgestone Turanza T005 is the stronger all-round choice, leading in wet and Tire Lab Score. The Yokohama BluEarth AE50 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
- You prefer the Yokohama BluEarth AE50's brand, sizing or price
Test profile
| Metric | Bridgestone Turanza T005 | Yokohama BluEarth AE50 |
|---|---|---|
| Segment | Touring | Touring |
| Type | Summer | Summer |
| Tests used | 38 | 2 |
| Best rank | #1 | #3 |
| Avg rank | 6.7 | 9.1 |
| Latest test | 2025 | 2020 |
| Tire Lab Score | 86.8 | 84.5 |
Tire Lab Score
Bridgestone Turanza T005
Yokohama BluEarth AE50
Performance overview
Category-by-category results
| Category | Bridgestone Turanza T005 | Yokohama BluEarth AE50 | Winner |
|---|---|---|---|
| 💧Wet | Avg rank 5.9 10109 | Avg rank 8.8 | Bridgestone Turanza T005 |
| ☀️Dry | Avg rank 5.7 576 | Avg rank 10.6 | Bridgestone Turanza T005 |
| 🔇Noise / Comfort | Avg rank 6.5 1067 | Avg rank 9.2 1 | Bridgestone Turanza T005 |
| 📏Mileage | Avg rank 12.5 | No data | Bridgestone Turanza T005 |
| 🔋Efficiency | Avg rank 11.9 | Avg rank 13.0 | Bridgestone Turanza T005 |
Tests used in this comparison
Both tires were measured head-to-head in these 2 independent tests:
💧 Wet: Bridgestone Turanza T005 vs Yokohama BluEarth AE50
The Bridgestone Turanza T005 wins this category with an average rank of 5.9, compared to 8.8 for the Yokohama BluEarth AE50.
☀️ Dry: Bridgestone Turanza T005 vs Yokohama BluEarth AE50
The Bridgestone Turanza T005 wins this category with an average rank of 5.7, compared to 10.6 for the Yokohama BluEarth AE50.
🔇 Noise / Comfort: Bridgestone Turanza T005 vs Yokohama BluEarth AE50
The Bridgestone Turanza T005 wins this category with an average rank of 6.5, compared to 9.2 for the Yokohama BluEarth AE50.
📏 Mileage: Bridgestone Turanza T005 vs Yokohama BluEarth AE50
The Bridgestone Turanza T005 wins this category with an average rank of 12.5, compared to no data for the Yokohama BluEarth AE50.
🔋 Efficiency: Bridgestone Turanza T005 vs Yokohama BluEarth AE50
The Bridgestone Turanza T005 wins this category with an average rank of 11.9, compared to 13.0 for the Yokohama BluEarth AE50.
Frequently asked questions
Which is better in the wet, Bridgestone Turanza T005 or Yokohama BluEarth AE50?
Across independent wet-braking tests, the Bridgestone Turanza T005 ranks higher on average than the Yokohama BluEarth AE50.
Which has shorter dry braking distance?
The Bridgestone Turanza T005 averages a better dry-braking rank than the Yokohama BluEarth AE50 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 Yokohama BluEarth AE50.
Which tire lasts longer?
Based on wear and abrasion testing, the Bridgestone Turanza T005 shows better mileage performance than the Yokohama BluEarth AE50.
How many tests were used in this comparison?
Bridgestone Turanza T005 appears in 38 independent tests, Yokohama BluEarth AE50 in 2, with 2 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 →