Bridgestone has designed the Weather Control A005 to meet the needs of consumers who are looking for year-round convenience and safety - For drivers who want to stay in control, with the same tyres, all year round regardless of sun, rain or occasional snow.
Bridgestone Weather Control A005 is legally compliant 365 days a year thanks to its qualified performance on snow, certified by the 3 Peak Mountain Snow Flake (3PMSF) marking.
The A005 is available in 68 sizes for 15†to 20†rims, it will immediately cover demand for 94% of passenger cars and on-road SUVs, with additional sizes being made available in 2019.
Tyre review data from 74 tyre reviews averaging 69% over 482,953 miles driven, and 13 tests with an average result of 5th.
First On Market | May 2018 |
Wheel Size | 15 - 20" |
Width | 175 - 275mm |
Profile | 35 - 70 |
Rolling Resistance | A - C |
Wet Grip | A - B |
Noise (dB) | 69 - 73 |
Winter Rating | 3PMSF Rated |
The Weather Control A005 is ranked 40th of 59 All Season Premium Touring tyres.
This tyre replaced the Bridgestone A001 and this tyre has been replaced by the Bridgestone Weather Control A005 EVO.
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Size | Fuel | Wet | Noise |
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15 inch | |||
185/65R15 92 V XL | C | A | 69 |
195/65 R15 91 H | C | A | 71 |
185/65 R15 92 V XL | C | A | 70 |
195/55 R15 89 V XL | C | A | 71 |
195/65 R15 95 V XL | C | A | 71 |
16 inch | |||
205/55R16 94 V XL | C | A | 72 |
205/60 R16 96 V XL | B | A | 71 |
205/60 R16 96 V XL | B | A | 71 |
205/60 R16 96 V XL | B | A | 71 |
205/60 R16 96 V XL | B | A | 71 |
205/60 R16 96 H XL | A | B | 71 |
205/60 R16 96 H XL | A | B | 71 |
215/60 R16 99 V XL | C | A | 71 |
215/70 R16 100 H | C | A | 71 |
205/55 R16 94 V XL | C | A | 71 |
205/60 R16 96 V XL | C | A | 71 |
205/55 R16 91 H | C | A | 71 |
17 inch | |||
215/55 R17 98 H XL | A | B | 71 |
205/50 R17 93 V XL | C | A | 71 |
225/45 R17 94 W XL | C | A | 71 |
225/50 R17 98 V XL | C | A | 71 |
215/55 R17 98 H XL | A | B | 71 |
225/45 R17 94 V XL | C | A | 71 |
225/60 R17 103 V XL | C | A | 71 |
215/45 R17 91 W XL | C | A | 71 |
205/50 R17 93 W XL | C | A | 71 |
215/55 R17 98 W XL | C | A | 72 |
235/65 R17 108 V XL | B | A | 71 |
215/55R17 98 W XL | C | A | 72 |
225/45R17 94 W XL | C | A | 72 |
18 inch | |||
225/40 R18 92 Y XL | C | A | 71 |
245/40 R18 97 Y XL | C | A | 71 |
235/60 R18 107 V XL | B | A | 71 |
245/45 R18 100 Y XL | C | A | 71 |
255/35 R18 94 Y XL | C | A | 72 |
19 inch | |||
235/35 R19 91 Y XL | C | A | 71 |
2018-07-13 - http://www.tyrereviews.co.uk/Tyre/Bridgestone/Weather-Control-A005.htm/price/195-45-16 This size seems very expensive. What are they made of - silk and gold?
I would hope so at that price! It might just be that the A005 is a new tyre and they haven't actually got prices for 195/45 R16 yet.
2018-09-21 - I'm buying a new car, it has 205/45r17 tyres. I'll drive for 10k kilometers every year, so I guess the best choices it's a 4 season tyres. I live in Italy and there is always high temps, we go under ten degrees for two months a year more or less. It's a strange tyre configuration..there aren't michelin crossclimate or goodyear 4 season for that size. I found just Nokian weatherproof, this Bridgestone and Vredestein Quatrac 5. Umm. Can you give me an advice? Maybe I can take this 4 wheels for summer and i'll take another 4 for winter, maybe with an higher shoulder of the tire, but I don't know if the shopping will be worth it. Thank you in advance!
Have you seen the latest all season tyre buying guide? This should give you a good indication of what to buy!
2018-11-03 - I've never changed my cars tyres for Winter before, but now have a performance car (leon cupra 300) with uhp summer tyres and have been told I must get them off before the really cold weather to avoid them cracking up. I want the maximum performance possible but a tyre that I can leave on through the winter whether it falls below -10°c or sneaks back up over 10°c. Not bothered about snow/ice performance as I live in south east and always drove through snow/ice before on pilot sports without any trouble lol. My only choice for all weather is these, otherwise it has to be a winter tyre. Michelin alpine 4's also fit but cost loads more. Do you think these Bridgestones are my best option? Thanks
These seem to be a good all season option if dry and wet is your priority, however any siped tyre designed to work in snow is going to reduce the dry handling of a sports car / hot hatch, so don't expect too much from them!
2018-12-18 - I'm curious about the low score for wear - could I ask where this comes from as they've not been around long and the reviews are all low miles. They seem a good alternative to the michelin cross climate+, but not if they wear much quicker.
Looking at the database entries for each review, the wear marks for the A005 seem to be guesses. I'd wait until there's more data or a magazine test which tests wear to make up your mind (or buy a set and let me know!)
2019-05-17 - My question is about the suitability of these all season tyres instead of winter tyres in the south east of the UK. I have two sets of wheels for my car and experience of both summer and winter tyres. Given the UK weather in the south east I typically put winter tyres on for only a a few months (Nov-March) and during that you often get days where the temp is above the circa 7 degrees where winters are best. So would an all season tyre like this one be better for my normal winter conditions which do not involve snow but where you do have lots of rain and cold and frosty days? Also would all season tyres extend the optimum period so that I could use for them for a longer period say start October to end April?
Yes, I believe a wet optimised all season tyre like this or the Michelin CrossClimate can be used as a winter tyre for the mild uk climate. They will still vastly out perform a summer tyre if we see any snow.
2019-10-03 - Hello, just got a Mercedes Marco Polo campervan (RWD) and am interested as to whether an all season tyre like this would give better traction on wet grass / mud? I need 245/45 r19's and this is the only premium option I can find to fit. Currently shod with Pirelli P Zeros. As it’s a campervan, I’m not bothered about dynamic handling, but it doesn’t need to be any Wobblier! Any thoughts?
All season tyres can certainly offer slightly increased mud and grass traction thanks to more edges (sipes) and a chunkier tread pattern.
Size | Price Range | |
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Available in 8 tyre sizes - View all. |
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