Bridgestone Weather Control A005 vs Bridgestone Weather Control A005 EVO

    2026 test data · 22 independent tests

    Bridgestone Weather Control A005 vs Bridgestone Weather Control A005 EVO: the full picture

    This comparison is built only from published independent tests — no manufacturer claims and no sponsored reviews. Between them, the Bridgestone Weather Control A005 and Bridgestone Weather Control A005 EVO appear in 22 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 Weather Control A005 performs. It takes the win in wet, dry, snow, ice, noise / comfort, mileage, efficiency. Its overall Tire Lab Score is 85/100, based on 9 tests.

    How the Bridgestone Weather Control A005 EVO performs. It does not lead any single category outright in this matchup. Its overall Tire Lab Score is 88/100, based on 13 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 Weather Control A005 EVO is the stronger all-round choice, leading in overall performance and Tire Lab Score. The Bridgestone Weather Control A005 still wins on wet, making it the right pick if that matters most to you.

    Which one should you buy?

    • You prioritise wet
    • You prioritise dry
    • You prioritise snow
    • You prefer the Bridgestone Weather Control A005 EVO's brand, sizing or price

    Test profile

    MetricBridgestone Weather Control A005Bridgestone Weather Control A005 EVO
    SegmentTouringTouring
    TypeAll SeasonAll Season
    Tests used913
    Best rank#1#1
    Avg rank4.76.7
    Latest test20222024
    Tire Lab Score84.587.5

    Tire Lab Score

    84.5
    Very Good · All Season
    87.5
    Very Good · All Season

    Performance overview

    Category-by-category results

    CategoryBridgestone Weather Control A005Bridgestone Weather Control A005 EVOWinner
    💧Wet
    Avg rank 3.3
    823
    Avg rank 5.4
    633
    Bridgestone Weather Control A005
    ☀️Dry
    Avg rank 2.9
    372
    Avg rank 4.1
    317
    Bridgestone Weather Control A005
    ❄️Snow
    Avg rank 6.4
    11
    Avg rank 8.6
    31
    Bridgestone Weather Control A005
    🧊Ice
    Avg rank 2.0
    1
    No data
    Bridgestone Weather Control A005
    🔇Noise / Comfort
    Avg rank 4.8
    322
    Avg rank 6.3
    211
    Bridgestone Weather Control A005
    📏Mileage
    Avg rank 8.5
    Avg rank 9.8
    Bridgestone Weather Control A005
    🔋Efficiency
    Avg rank 7.5
    Avg rank 9.8
    Bridgestone Weather Control A005

    💧 Wet: Bridgestone Weather Control A005 vs Bridgestone Weather Control A005 EVO

    The Bridgestone Weather Control A005 wins this category with an average rank of 3.3, compared to 5.4 for the Bridgestone Weather Control A005 EVO.

    ☀️ Dry: Bridgestone Weather Control A005 vs Bridgestone Weather Control A005 EVO

    The Bridgestone Weather Control A005 wins this category with an average rank of 2.9, compared to 4.1 for the Bridgestone Weather Control A005 EVO.

    ❄️ Snow: Bridgestone Weather Control A005 vs Bridgestone Weather Control A005 EVO

    The Bridgestone Weather Control A005 wins this category with an average rank of 6.4, compared to 8.6 for the Bridgestone Weather Control A005 EVO.

    🧊 Ice: Bridgestone Weather Control A005 vs Bridgestone Weather Control A005 EVO

    The Bridgestone Weather Control A005 wins this category with an average rank of 2.0, compared to no data for the Bridgestone Weather Control A005 EVO.

    🔇 Noise / Comfort: Bridgestone Weather Control A005 vs Bridgestone Weather Control A005 EVO

    The Bridgestone Weather Control A005 wins this category with an average rank of 4.8, compared to 6.3 for the Bridgestone Weather Control A005 EVO.

    📏 Mileage: Bridgestone Weather Control A005 vs Bridgestone Weather Control A005 EVO

    The Bridgestone Weather Control A005 wins this category with an average rank of 8.5, compared to 9.8 for the Bridgestone Weather Control A005 EVO.

    🔋 Efficiency: Bridgestone Weather Control A005 vs Bridgestone Weather Control A005 EVO

    The Bridgestone Weather Control A005 wins this category with an average rank of 7.5, compared to 9.8 for the Bridgestone Weather Control A005 EVO.

    Frequently asked questions

    Which is better in the wet, Bridgestone Weather Control A005 or Bridgestone Weather Control A005 EVO?

    Across independent wet-braking tests, the Bridgestone Weather Control A005 ranks higher on average than the Bridgestone Weather Control A005 EVO.

    Which has shorter dry braking distance?

    The Bridgestone Weather Control A005 averages a better dry-braking rank than the Bridgestone Weather Control A005 EVO across the tests where both appeared.

    Which tire is quieter and more comfortable?

    On combined noise and comfort metrics, the Bridgestone Weather Control A005 ranks better than the Bridgestone Weather Control A005 EVO.

    Which tire lasts longer?

    Based on wear and abrasion testing, the Bridgestone Weather Control A005 shows better mileage performance than the Bridgestone Weather Control A005 EVO.

    How many tests were used in this comparison?

    Bridgestone Weather Control A005 appears in 9 independent tests, Bridgestone Weather Control A005 EVO in 13.

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