Bridgestone Turanza T005

Name: Bridgestone Turanza T005
Brand: Bridgestone
Rating: 3.6 (149 reviews)

Developed and produced in Europe, Bridgestone Turanza T005 delivers outstanding wet performance and fuel economy, combined with high mileage, to give drivers full control in challenging daily situations, especially on rainy days.

Bridgestone Turanza T005 will be available in a wide line-up on the European replacement tyre market from January 2018 and will replace the current T001 EVO. Turanza T005 size line-up will provide almost complete coverage of touring tyre demand by 2019, with more than 140 sizes for 14" to 21" rims. At the same time, Bridgestone will simplify its touring tyre line-up, with Turanza T005 and DriveGuard covering the complete touring segment.

Tyre review data from 149 tyre reviews averaging 73% over 1,589,559 miles driven, and 46 tests with an average result of 4th.

Dry Grip 82%

Wet Grip 79%

Road Feedback 73%

Handling 73%

Wear 65%

Comfort 73%

Buy again 63%

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First On Market	January 2016
Wheel Size	14 - 22"
Width	155 - 315mm
Profile	30 - 70

Rolling Resistance	A - D
Wet Grip	A - C
Noise (dB)	66 - 74
Winter Rating	Not Winter Rated

The Turanza T005 is ranked 92nd of 153 Summer Premium Touring tyres.

This tyre replaced the Bridgestone Turanza T001 Evo and this tyre has been replaced by the Bridgestone Turanza 6.

In Depth Tyre Comparisons

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Best Result

1st

Worst Result

10th

Average Result

4th

Latest Tyre Test Results

2024 Sport Auto Summer Tyre Test

3rd of 6 tyres

The Turanza T005 AO, optimised for the Audi A1, is grippy on dry roads and when it rains. It has low rolling resistance, good rolling comfort, and high protection against longitudinal aquaplaning.
The rear axle is more susceptible to load changes at the limit.
Generally grippy and easy-rolling. Could be more balanced.

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2023 Tyre Reviews Best Summer Tyres

3rd of 13 tyres

Ok wet grip, good aquaplaning resistance, very good dry braking, extremely low rolling resistance.
Extended wet braking, sluggish dry handling, high external noise.
The Bridgestone lost a few points for wet braking, where it was pretty average, and dry handling where it felt sluggish and down on grip of the best, but this tyre absolutely crushed the rolling resistance test, a full 15% better than the second best tyre, which was the Goodyear. IF you drive an EV or plug in hybrid, this might be the best of the group. Highly recommended.

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2023 Motor Summer Tyre Test

3rd of 8 tyres

Securing the third place, this tyre confirmed the high quality of Bridgestone products. It stood out for its excellent rolling resistance score, which translates into noticeable fuel savings. It is a stable tyre with very good handling precision.

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Size	Fuel	Wet	Noise
14 inch
165/70 R14 81 T	C	A	70
175/65 R14 82 T	C	A	70
185/60 R14 82 H	C	A	70
15 inch
195/65 R15 95 H XL	B	A	72
195/55 R15 85 H	B	A	71
195/55 R15 85 V	B	A	71
185/65 R15 88 T	A	B	70
185/65 R15 88 T	A	B	70
185/65 R15 92 T XL	B	A	71
185/65 R15 88 T	B	A	70
195/65 R15 91 T	B	A	71
195/65 R15 95 T XL	B	A	72
185/65R15 92 T XL	B	A	71
195/65R15 95 H XL	B	A	71
195/65 R15 91 V	B	A	71
185/65 R15 88 H	A	B	70
185/65 R15 88 H	B	A	70
195/65 R15 91 H	B	A	71
195/65 R15 95 H XL	B	A	72
16 inch
205/55 R16 91 V	B	A	71
205/55 R16 94 V XL	B	A	71
205/55 R16 91 H	B	A	71
205/60 R16 96 H XL	B	A	72
215/60 R16 99 H XL	B	A	72
205/60 R16 92 H	B	A	71
205/60 R16 96 V XL	B	A	72
205/55 R16 91 V	A	A	71
205/55 R16 91 V	A	A	71
215/70 R16 100 H	B	A	71
215/60 R16 95 V	A	A	71
215/60 R16 95 V	A	A	71
205/60 R16 96 H XL	A	B	72
205/60 R16 96 H XL	A	B	72
205/55 R16 94 V XL	A	A	69
205/55 R16 94 V XL	A	A	69
205/55 R16 91 V	A	B	71
205/55 R16 91 V	A	B	71
215/60 R16 95 V	A	A	71
215/60 R16 95 V	A	A	71
205/60 R16 92 H	A	A	71
205/60 R16 92 H	A	A	71
205/60 R16 92 H	B	B	71
205/60 R16 92 H	B	B	71
215/60 R16 95 V	C	A	71
215/60 R16 95 V	A	B	72
215/60 R16 95 V	A	B	72
205/60 R16 96 W XL	B	B	70
205/60 R16 96 W XL	A	B	70
205/55 R16 91 W	B	B	70
205/55 R16 91 W	A	B	70
205/55R16 91 V	B	A	71
205/55R16 91 V	B	A	71
205/60 R16 92 V	B	A	71
215/60 R16 99 V XL	B	A	72
205/55 R16 91 V	A	B	69
205/55 R16 91 V	A	B	69
205/55 R16 91 W	C	B	71
205/55 R16 91 W	B	B	71
205/55 R16 91 W	C	B	71
205/55 R16 91 W	B	B	71
205/55 R16 94 W XL	B	A	71
205/55 R16 91 W	B	A	71
205/60 R16 96 W XL	B	B	70
205/60 R16 96 W XL	B	B	70
205/60 R16 96 W XL	A	B	70
205/60 R16 96 W XL	A	B	70
205/55 R16 91 W	A	B	70
205/55 R16 91 W	A	B	70
205/55 R16 91 W	B	B	70
205/55 R16 91 W	B	B	70
205/60 R16 92 H	B	B	71
17 inch
225/45 R17 91 V	B	A	71
225/45 R17 91 Y	B	A	71
225/45 R17 94 W XL	B	A	72
225/45 R17 94 Y XL	B	A	72
215/45 R17 91 W XL	C	A	72
215/45 R17 91 W XL	C	A	72
205/50 R17 89 V	B	A	71
215/45 R17 91 Y XL	B	A	72
235/65 R17 104 V	B	A	71
225/50 R17 98 W XL	B	A	72
215/55 R17 98 W XL	B	A	72
205/50 R17 93 V XL	B	A	72
215/45 R17 87 W	B	A	71
225/50 R17 98 Y XL	B	A	72
215/55 R17 94 W	B	A	71
235/65 R17 108 V XL	A	A	72
225/50 R17 94 Y	A	B	69
225/50 R17 94 Y	A	B	69
225/45 R17 91 Y	B	A	71
225/45 R17 91 Y	B	A	71
225/45 R17 91 W	B	A	71
225/45 R17 91 W	B	A	71
205/50 R17 89 V	B	A	71
205/50 R17 89 V	B	B	71
205/50 R17 89 V	B	A	71
205/50 R17 89 V	B	B	71
225/60 R17 99 V	B	A	71
265/65 R17 112 H	B	A	72
225/45 R17 91 W	C	A	71
215/55 R17 94 V	A	A	71
225/45 R17 91 W	C	A	71
215/55 R17 94 V	A	A	71
215/55 R17 98 H XL	A	A	72
215/55 R17 98 H XL	A	A	72
215/55 R17 94 V	A	B	70
215/55 R17 94 V	A	B	70
225/45 R17 94 V XL	A	A	69
225/45 R17 94 V XL	A	A	69
225/50 R17 94 Y	B	A	69
225/50 R17 94 Y	B	A	69
215/55 R17 94 V	A	A	71
215/55 R17 94 V	A	A	71
225/45 R17 94 Y XL	A	B	70
225/45 R17 91 W	B	A	71
215/55 R17 94 V	C	A	71
215/45 R17 91 W XL	B	A	70
215/45 R17 91 W XL	B	A	70
225/45 R17 91 W	C	A	71
225/45 R17 91 W	C	A	71
225/50 R17 98 Y XL	B	B	70
225/50 R17 98 Y XL	A	B	70
225/45 R17 94 Y XL	A	B	70
225/45 R17 94 Y	A	B	70
225/50 R17 94 Y	A	B	69
225/50 R17 94 Y	B	A	69
225/45 R17 94 Y XL	B	B	70
225/45R17 94 Y XL	B	A	71
225/45R17 94 Y XL	B	A	71
225/50R17 98 Y XL	B	A	71
205/50R17 93 W XL	B	A	71
215/55R17 94 V	A	B	68
225/50 R17 98 Y XL	C	A	71
225/50 R17 94 Y	C	A	71
225/50 R17 94 Y	C	A	71
225/45 R17 91 Y	C	B	71
225/45 R17 91 Y	C	B	71
225/45R17 94 Y XL	B	A	72
225/50R17 98 Y XL	B	A	72
215/55R17 94 W	B	A	71
205/50 R17 93 W XL	B	A	72
225/60 R17 99 Y	B	A	71
225/60 R17 99 Y	B	A	71
225/50 R17 98 Y XL	A	B	70
225/50 R17 98 Y XL	A	B	70
225/50 R17 98 Y XL	B	B	70
225/50 R17 98 Y XL	B	B	70
225/45 R17 94 Y XL	A	B	70
225/45 R17 94 Y XL	A	B	70
225/45 R17 94 Y XL	B	B	70
225/45 R17 94 Y XL	B	B	70
18 inch
225/40 R18 92 W XL	B	A	72
225/40 R18 92 Y XL	A	B	70
225/40 R18 92 Y XL	A	B	70
245/40 R18 93 Y	B	A	71
245/40 R18 97 Y XL	B	A	69
245/40 R18 97 Y XL	B	A	69
225/40 R18 92 Y XL	C	A	72
225/40 R18 92 Y XL	B	A	72
225/40 R18 92 Y XL	C	A	72
225/40 R18 92 Y XL	B	A	72
245/45 R18 100 Y XL	A	A	72
245/45 R18 100 Y XL	A	A	72
235/60 R18 107 W XL	B	A	72
225/40 R18 92 Y XL	C	A	72
225/40 R18 92 Y XL	C	A	72
245/45 R18 100 Y XL	A	B	70
245/45 R18 100 Y XL	A	B	70
245/45 R18 100 Y XL	A	A	72
245/45 R18 100 Y XL	A	A	72
245/40 R18 97 Y XL	A	B	69
225/40 R18 92 W XL	A	B	72
225/40 R18 92 Y XL	A	B	70
225/40 R18 92 W XL	A	B	71
225/40 R18 92 W XL	A	B	71
245/45 R18 100 Y XL	B	B	70
245/45 R18 100 Y XL	B	B	70
245/45 R18 100 Y XL	A	B	70
225/40 R18 92 Y XL	A	B	70
225/40 R18 92 Y XL	A	B	70
225/40 R18 92 W XL	A	B	72
225/40 R18 92 W XL	A	B	72
245/40 R18 97 Y XL	B	A	69
225/40 R18 92 Y XL	A	B	70
225/40 R18 92 Y XL	A	B	70
245/45 R18 100 Y XL	B	B	70
225/40 R18 92 Y XL	A	B	70
245/45 R18 100 Y XL	B	B	70
245/40R18 97 Y XL	B	A	71
245/40R18 97 Y XL	B	A	71
245/45R18 100 Y XL	B	A	71
245/45R18 100 Y XL	B	A	71
225/40R18 92 Y XL	B	A	71
225/40 R18 92 Y XL	C	B	71
225/40 R18 92 Y XL	C	B	71
245/45 R18 100 Y XL	B	A	72
255/35 R18 94 Y XL	B	A	72
245/40 R18 97 Y XL	B	A	72
245/40R18 97 Y XL	B	A	72
245/45 R18 100 Y XL	B	A	72
225/40 R18 92 Y XL	B	A	72
245/45 R18 96 W	C	A	70
225/40 R18 92 Y XL	A	B	70
225/40 R18 92 Y XL	A	B	70
245/45 R18 100 Y XL	A	B	70
245/45 R18 100 Y XL	A	B	70
245/45 R18 100 Y XL	B	B	70
245/45 R18 100 Y XL	B	B	70
19 inch
235/35 R19 91 Y XL	B	A	72
235/35 R19 91 Y XL	D	A	72
20 inch
255/45 R20 105 W XL	B	A	72

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Questions and Answers for the Bridgestone Turanza T005

2018-08-10 - Are these tyres suitable for the 2009 Honda F-rv cdti EX 2.0l diesel

As long as you match the size and load rating specified by Honda, there's no reason the T005 wouldn't be suitable.

2018-09-03 - Would it be OK to have these on front with my conti premcontacts 5s on rear... On a Golf...

As long as you're changing in pairs that shouldn't be an issue. The usual advice is to put the newest tyres on the rear of the car.

2018-09-24 - I'm about to buy a pair of tires to replace a set of very satisfying Goodyear Efficientgrip Performance 205/55 R16 91V I've been driving for the past 3 and a half years. I've been reading about the latest tests on this size, hoping to find the Goodyears still being good enough. But they seem to have been beaten by the latest generation of Michelins, Contis and Bridgestones. I've looked at the current prices and have all but decided in choosing between a set of T005 or Primacy 4. The Bridgestone seem more satisfying overall but the Michelins are known for lasting longer and have better wet braking. They're slightly more expensive (10%) but do carry rim protection (whitch I sort of like). Could you help me decide on whitch to go for a family estate driven mostly in town or B roads?

Both are excellent tyres. Michelin perform very well through the whole life of the tyre which means I would probably side with them, however it is going to be super close between the two.

2018-10-06 - Well-known web tyre outlet currently has the 205/55 R16 91W cheaper than the 91V. Is there any potential disadvantage with going for the 91W? (Will the W be heavier?)

Without knowing the specifics of the tyre it's hard to say, but the differences will be tiny if there are in fact any at all. Just be sure one of the tyres isn't OE marked for a car manufacturer.

2019-01-31 - Is there much rim protection on these? Do they offer even a small kerbing lip?

Rim protection can differ per size, so you would have to speak to Bridgestone to work out what rim protection your size of T005 might offer.

2019-02-18 - I got the Bridgestone Turanza T005 in size 225/40/18 with my new Golf GTI Performance which I drive since December. I didn't use them yet, as I'm now on winter tyres. I'm a bit disappointed that I got touring tyres with a sporty car and I'm considering selling them and getting the Michelin PS4. Can I please have some advice? Some info about my driving habits: I never go to a track, I tend to drive carefully in suboptimal (ie. wet) conditions, I don't care for wear as I'm typically driving around 9000 miles a year and will probably change my tyres due to age first, not wear I don't care for mileage unless it's a crazy difference like 20% I DO care for comfort and reasonable wet grip for daily driving (would be afraid to drive the Cup 2's just from looking at the tread) and I'd like to have some fun in dry conditions (grip when launching, mountain roads etc) My question is, how much of the sportiness am I sacrificing with the Turanza's compared to PS4's? Along the lines of your test of PS4 vs PS4S vs Cup2, if PS4 is 100% sporty, how would you rate Turanza? How much comfort am I sacrificing going the other way around?

A good question. Given the T005 just won the 2019 ADAC tyre test (now on the site) I would certainly try them before worrying about changing. It doesn't look like you'll get any extra grip from any other brands, and I'm not sure there would be a huge step in handling with something like the PS4. Give the T005 ago, you might be surprised!

2019-03-03 - Hi. I'm looking at a set of these in 195/50 R 16 for a current model MX5. Its my wife's daily car so sportiness isn't the main thing here but good wet performance is up there. It does get taken onto B roads for fun at the weekends so progressive handling is a secondary requirement if not ultimate handling grip. Is there any other tyre I should be considering? These are for summer use only.

In that size, the Bridgestone is a good option. The only other possibility would be the Dunlop Sport BluResponse, but that's now an older pattern.

2019-04-26 - Hello! Thinking of T005 for my Q3 (235/55R17), or else I'll go for the FK510. In your opinion, what are the main differences between these two for such a car? Pls consider that the roads I drive provide minimum traction (slippery tarmac, esp. when light rain after several dry days), with lots of bumps as well. P.S. I guess you know you're doing a great job!

In theory the T005 should be more comfort bias, and the FK510 a little more sporty but in reality they will be very close. The Falken seems to test a little more consistently.

2019-05-26 - Hi, I am thinking of changing from a 195/55/16 to a 205/55/16, would this effect the gearing or anything else with the car, as it would make it a taller tyre.

Yes is would make the car accelerate more slowly and change the accuracy of the speedo. If you google "tyre size calculator" you will be able to get accurate data on this change.

2019-10-14 - I just bought Traunza T005 195 /65 /15 for my Honda Civic 2005 VTI 1.6. I feel that its noisy and side walls are very soft. Can i get any explanation for this?

Nearly all modern touring tyres have thin, soft sidewalls as it helps reduce rolling resistance. It might seem louder than the tyres it replaced due to higher tread depth tyres being more noisy than very worn tyres.

2019-11-29 - I just mounted Turanza T005 to my Audi Q2 and ever since i feel the road resistance much more in low speeds and at high speeds the whole cabin is vibrating (not very intensely but I can feel it) . I have balanced the tires in 3 different professionals 4 times in total but nothing changed. Am I suppose to feel this way while driving?. Are these tires directional tires and maybe are mounted the wrong way? Can i check if the tires are mounted the wrong way?

No, the T005 cant be mounted backwards, but it must be mounted with the outside on the outside of the wheel. If the wheels are balancing fine it would indicate the potential for a damaged tyre, damaged wheel, or suspension issues with the car.

2019-12-04 - Hi,I live in Greece and i own a Toyota Corolla e12 1.6 (2004).I 'm about to replace after 35.000 km it's Vredestein Sportrac tyres.In the past I had the experience of Michelin Energy and I was very satisfied contrary to Vredestein Sportrac which I didn't like at all ..so the question is, should I go for Bridgestone Turanza T005, Hankook Ventus Prime 3 K125 or Michelin Energy again?Thank you

2022-09-26 - I want to replace my E Class front Wheels with Tarunza T005 RFT’s but most websites show them as BMW tyres. Is their a specific BMW variant or are they all the same and can I put them on my E Class? When I bought the car it had new Tarunza rears which I why I want to match the set up

If they're showing it as a BMW tyre it will be a specific BMW runflat. IF you can't find an aftermarket version then it might be that it's a size only made in a BMW runflat. Usually the differences between BMW And Mercedes OE demands are pretty close so it probably wouldn't be the end of the world if you ended up running it.

2023-04-13 - Can the 265/60R18 T005 be fitted to a Toyota Prado VX 4.0l 2018 model?

Sorry, we can't advise on specific vehicle fitment. Generally you need to match the tyre size and load rating in the handbook. The information can also be found on the door shuts.

2023-09-28 - Why do my new Bridgestone tyres only have 6mm tread depth?

Some manufacturers are putting lower starting tread depths on their tyres in order to lower the rolling resistance and / or save money.

2024-03-21 - Hi, I want to replace tyres on my Hyundai Scoupe - 185/60 R14. I had the original Goodyear efficientgrip performance, they dont make Goodyear efficientgrip performance 2 in this size.... I can buy the same goodyear ones but Turanza T005 looks better as newer pattern. Some other options for me? Thank you ;)

The Turanza T005 is an excellent tyre in the smaller sizes. Some people do report high wear, however if you don't drive a huge amount of miles it might not be an issue for you.

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Size	Price Range
195/45 R16	£108.18 - £108.18 (1 Prices)	Compare Prices >>
205/55 R16	£67.94 - £123.99 (26 Prices)	Compare Prices >>
225/40 R18	£95.50 - £139.15 (18 Prices)	Compare Prices >>
225/45 R17	£77.99 - £121.84 (24 Prices)	Compare Prices >>
225/45 R18	£122.15 - £177.99 (38 Prices)	Compare Prices >>
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Top 3 Bridgestone Turanza T005 Reviews

Given 88% while driving a Volkswagen golf 2.0 gt tdi (225/45 R17) on a combination of roads for 800 average miles

Fitted these to my Golf a few weeks ago...and v glad I did so. Drive back from Scotland in sleeting conditions, with slush on motorway...great traction on slushy road...and v sure footed during aqua planing. Road noise and mpg excellent Please sir...can I have some more!

Helpful 959 - tyre reviewed on February 14, 2018

Given 16% while driving a Audi A3 2.0 TDI 140 (205/55 R16 H) on a combination of roads for 25,000 average miles

I have to say I've never had so bad tires in my 25 years of driving on any of our cars than these Bridgestone Turanza T005 tires. Bought them 3 years ago, they only lasted 25000 miles. No grip at all, stopping power is basically zero (abs kicks in most of the times) at the smallest rain the tires are skidding in roundabouts, tires spinning out in wet conditions, these shouldn't be road legal! The 8mm thread went down to almost below legal now after 25000 miles. Had Michelin Primacy 3 before and they lasted for almost twice as long. Tyre on passenger side tends to spin out on our Audi A3 Sportback, these tires were made in Hungary and Turkey so don't buy any of these!. Never again.

Helpful 236 - tyre reviewed on February 21, 2020

Given 69% while driving a Hyundai i30 CRDi (205/55 R16) on mostly motorways for 28,000 spirited miles

Positive: Amazingly good grip on dry and wet roads. It is extremely safe to drive a car with these tires. The car’s fuel consumption is really very low with Turazna T005. Negative: I think it wears out relatively quickly. I was able to drive roughly 45,000 km (28,000 miles) with these. The grip is very temperature dependent. Excellent in warm and hot. Not bad in cool weather either. Around 8 degrees Celsius, it no longer feels safe. I use winter tires in winter, but it can be relatively cold in both fall and spring. I’ve never had a summer tire that has lost so much from gripping because of the temperature. The tire is very loud, which ruins comfort. In terms of safety, I am not satisfied with aquaplaning resistance alone. That could be better. I would only buy it again if the sound insulation of my car would be much better. I'm switching to Goodyear EfficientGrip Performance 2 now.

Helpful 163 - tyre reviewed on March 13, 2021

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Given 87% while driving a BMW 116i (205/55 R16) on mostly motorways for 19,000 average miles

Very good tyres and very good price

Helpful 5 - tyre reviewed on November 24, 2024

Given 50% while driving a Ford Focus mk2 (205/55 R16) on a combination of roads for 21,000 easy going miles

After 21000miles and 5years the tires have excessive wear The wet grip is non-existent from the 1st day. The dry grip is average while there spin a lot when accelerating sharply. Definitely I'll not buy again.

Helpful 7 - tyre reviewed on November 1, 2024

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Given 56% while driving a Audi Q5 (235/55 R19) on mostly motorways for 15 average miles

Fit a set of these Turanza T005 last year Sept. 2023 on my Audi Q5 and only have another 1-2000km left for each tyre. Swopped tyres around on 8000km and not as usual on 10 000km. Currently standing on 15 000km and searching for tyres. Really not happy, will not recommend.

Helpful 9 - tyre reviewed on October 28, 2024

Given 58% while driving a Lexus GS350 AWD (235/45 R17) on a combination of roads for 0 miles

These tires don’t last. Had to replace at around 10,000 miles. Inner tread wear was extreme.

Helpful 8 - tyre reviewed on September 17, 2024

Given 69% while driving a BMW X1 X Drive (225/50 R18) on mostly town for 15,000 average miles

Good tyre. I would definitely buy it again if it was on sale but I feel like for the price. It doesn't last long. My car is mainly forward wheel drive and the front ones lasted like 15k miles.. the back will probably last up to 20k miles.

Helpful 9 - tyre reviewed on August 2, 2024

Given 59% while driving a Nissan Qashqai (235/55 R18) on mostly town for 15,000 miles

2022 qashqai.15000 miles over 2years.Advised that tyre wear down to 3mm/4mm.Need changing soon.Where are people getting exaggerated miles recorded from.I am not a boy racer and try to slow down without excessive braking,so I cannot agree with wear achieved by some reviews.

Helpful 7 - tyre reviewed on July 24, 2024

Given 49% while driving a Mazda Mazda 6 GL Wagon (225/45 R19) on a combination of roads for 34,000 spirited miles

A hard wearing OEM factory original tyre that was used for 6 years and 55000 km. The tyre tread is still very sufficient, but it is already unsafe to drive on - the wet grip decidedly awful. You will get wheel spin just with a mist of water, or on a drying road, with only moderate throttle input. Dry grip is sufficient but you can feel that the car is just a little on edge if you brake too hard while cornering. The feedback is excellent, if only because you can feel every bump and dip in the road surface. Obviously the ride is extremely bumpy, and road noise was quite loud. The steering got very heavy as the tyres aged, and some brake screeching started to occur even at very light braking between 40km/h and 60km/h. All issues, including the steering and the brake screeching, were solved when replaced with new tyres. I would not recommend these tyres to anyone.

Helpful 12 - tyre reviewed on July 23, 2024

Given 41% while driving a Audi 1.8T Quattro (225/45 R17) on a combination of roads for 13 average miles

Factory fitted on an Audi Q2, 2 years old, checked depth at 11,000 miles and fronts were really low, had to rotate, tyres 3/4 worn. I don't drive fast, I'm a pensioner and I have never had tyres wear so fast and I only cover 6,000 miles a year and yes I check tyre pressures regularly. I have had all sorts of cars from a Lotus Sunbeam in the 70s to a VW Tiguan with 170 bhp and all top tyre brands I have used in the past have lasted longer than these. I could have been driving with illegal tyres if I hadn't checked them in less than 3 years.

Helpful 21 - tyre reviewed on June 7, 2024

Given 79% while driving a Peugeot 308 SW II BlueHDI 150 (225/45 R17) on mostly motorways for 20,000 easy going miles

I loved the tyre, but the wear is terrible. I have to replace them within 30,000km, while other tyres I used before on this car relatively easily managed 60k.. (Goodyear Efficientgrip performance)

Also I have the feeling the rolling resistance measured in tests is not applicable to real life. With the Goodyears I managed better fuel mileage.

Helpful 25 - tyre reviewed on May 16, 2024

Given 73% while driving a Mazda CX30 (215/65 R16) on a combination of roads for 30,000 average miles

Car came with Bridgestone fitted tyres, I’ve driven on them for 3 years /30k miles on motorways, B roads etc , very long journeys through UK and Europe.

When I bought the car UK had a massive amount of snow it handled the snow decently

Wet handling was superb confirmed by v good handling on very difficult wet weather where I couldn’t feel any loss of grip like I felt on different type of tyres albeit on a diferent car.

Dry Handling good nothing to write home about which I presume might be a positive.

Breaking good
Sound proofing average
Comfort average
Fuel consumption v average
Wear very good compared to my previous car ( Volvo S80D5) had Toyo tyres that needed changing every 10-15k or so ..

Helpful 16 - tyre reviewed on May 5, 2024

Given 53% while driving a Mazda 3 Astina M Hybrid Sedan (215/45 R18) on mostly country roads for 20,000 average miles

Worst tyre I have ever owned. I installed these tyres on. 2.2D Mazda 3 and honestly handled worse than with the Dunlop sp sports with 55000km at 5 years old. Have recently bought a brand new Mazda 3 with the same tyres and it has just confirmed my opinions. I wouldn't say they are any less comfortable or loud than other tyres but if you appreciate handling any more than just having a car take you from A to B I would avoid these tyres.

Helpful 19 - tyre reviewed on May 3, 2024

Given 36% while driving a Volkswagen T Roc (225/55 R17) on mostly motorways for 20,000 average miles

Worst tyre ever, not safe in bad conditions and the tyres crack all the way around which make any puncture repair impossible. Can’t understand why this tyre cracking is not a bigger issue and drivers compensated. And why vw and Audi use them?