Bridgestone Turanza T005 Reviews - Page 7

Given 77% while driving a Toyota Auris (205/50 R16) on mostly country roads for 2,000 spirited miles
These replaced Toyo Proxes on my Auris 1.6. They got installed just before spring and would spin up when it was cold and raining. Once it warmed up they were great even when it was wet. To be honest handling I would not be able to judge based on the Auris, the car was just not built for that. Braking and acceleration were way better compared to the previous tires. Fuel economy was improved as well. Covered about 3000 miles before selling the car, tread was still around 7.9- 8 mm on all corners.
Helpful 13 - tire reviewed on July 27, 2021
Given 74% while driving a Skoda (205/55 R16) on a combination of roads for 10,000 easy going miles
comming from Rains Sport 3 these tires seems to be less effective on wet however a bit more comfortable on long journey. I was expecting to last better. It seems an improvement on durability but is not a jump. The negatives are on the wet anf sudden moves. on straight line they do not make a big difference but steering in wet is less effective comparing with Rain Sport 3 and sportier starts are a no go with Touranza. The wheels are spining every time regardles wet, dry, sandy or clean surface. It seems that the highway comfort (road performance and stability on straight line) and the fuel consumption are the best points of the tire.
Helpful 15 - tire reviewed on May 25, 2021
Given 90% while driving a Peugeot 207 1.4 16v (185/65 R15) on a combination of roads for 10,000 miles
Best tire I've ever had been driving 32 years all types of car all tire makes sizes .with Bridgestone t005 wow makes car wet dry road a better ride feel very safe driving at 70mph in very wet conditions excellent tire definitely buy again
Helpful 22 - tire reviewed on May 15, 2021
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Given 50% while driving a Volkswagen Polo GTI (215/40 R18) on for 15,000 miles
Not the most comfortable tire, yes its low profile but its rigid and hard side wall makes ride and comfort terrible... add this with the 320 tread wear rating it is a fast wearing tire that i only managed to get 25000km off of... Prices for these tires are ridiculous as well doesnt justify the quality of tire... won't recommend this tire to anyone...
Helpful 23 - tire reviewed on March 26, 2021
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 - tire reviewed on March 13, 2021
Given 91% while driving a Volkswagen Golf 1.9 Tdi (205/55 R16 V) on mostly town for 45,000 average miles
One of the best tires i had. Replacing 2 Goodyear efficent grip performance ( good tires but awkward road feedback). They suit the car very well. They grip extremely well both dry and wet, even when pushed hard. They seem to perform much better on warm weather than on cold conditions. Great confort and great mpg. Excelent road feedback. Maybe i'll change for 4 seasons tires. Maybe i'll try the new brigestone a005 Evo which seem to BE more summer tires with winter performance and more peace of mind on winter conditions.
Helpful 17 - tire reviewed on December 31, 2020
Given 97% while driving a Opel Astra K 1.4T 150 (205/55 R16 V) on mostly motorways for 6,213 spirited miles
Great wet and dry handling. Good response. Comfortable and trustable at high speed and performance using.
Helpful 12 - tire reviewed on December 23, 2020
Given 77% while driving a Mercedes Benz A180 1.6turbo 2013 (225/45 R17) on a combination of roads for 5,000 spirited miles
Used these to replace a set of OEM T001 Runflats 3 months ago and essentially transformed the car comfort-wise. However, it's obviously difficult to attribute as to how much the change is due to the change from the T001 to T005 or due to the fact that my replacement set are not runflats. The T001 RFTs did give a sharper initiall steering response, though as cornering loads increased, the steering response move back to normal. Levels of dry grip did not live up to the sporty nature of the initial steering response, but was adequate. The T005s on the had feel a tad slower to react, but have a more linear performance when it comes to response and grip, which is good for a comfort-biased touring tire. Driven responsibly, the T005s also behave well in the wet. They clear water thin sheets of standing water well, but of course my set should, as they are quite new. They give ample warning of impending loss of cornering grip, which is as equally as important as outright grip. As most people have noticed, these tires are premium comfort biased tires, so it should be no surprise that comfort is their forte. They run quietly on all surfaces, and even on course surfaces, road roar appears well controlled. Even with the relatively high tire pressures Mercedes specify for what is quite a small car (36.5/33 psi), road shock absorbtion is adequate. This was where the factory fitted T001 RFTs were atrocious. I am so far very satisfied with my purchase, and do not regret the slight premium I paid for these tires.
Helpful 24 - tire reviewed on December 2, 2020
Hyundai (205/55 R16) on mostly motorways for 15,000 average miles
Had a try of a few different brands on my i30 after I hit the wear bars on the Hancock OEMs a bit to quickly. First tried 4 Falken’s that were pretty good but eclipsed by a set of Good Year Efficient Grip Perfomance. The Bridgestone’s are as good as the a Good Year in all weathers and driving situations, however they are significantly louder. It only says 2db difference on the tire labels, but at low speed it is really noticeable. I’m 1/2 way through the front and have just swapped them around, the ones from the rear are the same noise wise so it’s definitely not a bad tire. Overall not too bad, but as I do around 50,000 miles a year I’ll probably go back to the Good Years in a few months time.
Helpful 17 - tire reviewed on November 29, 2020
Given 77% while driving a Nissan LEAF Tekna (215/50 R17 W) on mostly country roads for 2,500 average miles
The tire appears to grip quite well, however one drawback appears that it is too soft. During 3-4 months of usage number of stones embedded in it, with one eventually puncturing it causing deflation. I have never experienced a puncture before that could be caused by a small stone.
Helpful 20 - tire reviewed on November 11, 2020
Given 46% while driving a Ford Fiesta ST180 (205/40 R17 W) on mostly country roads for 3,000 spirited miles
Been on fiesta st-2 2016 for 8 months and after alignment and checked pressures have found lacking grip in dry and wet. Very disappointing as had potenza previously which good but no longer make for this size. Very hard tire and takes a long time to reach temperature and gives no feed back or confidence to push. I will not be buying again and eventhough 5mm left on 4 thinking of buying new tires michelin. My tires cost £105 each and frustrating as a lot to spend.
Helpful 16 - tire reviewed on October 13, 2020
Given 62% while driving a Opel insignia (245/45 R18 W) on mostly town for 3,000 easy going miles
Pros: good grip and braking, comfortable around town, low fuel use, okeyish handling, good price compared to other premium brands. Cons: it's an eco tire so terrible road feedback. I never know what the wheels are doing. Very noisy at speed. Not so comfortable when you hit a pothole or a bump at cruising speeds. Haven't driven them yet in the rain nd can't comment on wear rate. All an all an eco tire for almost exclusive city or low speed use and very good on fuel. I drive 95% around town so i would buy again as it's cheaper compared to other premium tires in my size (245/45/18). Those who enjoy/prefer spirited driving, stay away.
Helpful 21 - tire reviewed on October 2, 2020