Bridgestone Weather Control A005

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 tires, 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.

Tire review data from 75 tire reviews averaging 69% over 492,953 miles driven, and 13 tests with an average result of 5th.

Dry Grip 82%
Wet Grip 85%
Road Feedback 76%
Handling 73%
Wear 55%
Comfort 71%
Buy again 57%
Snow Grip 61%
Ice Grip 58%

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 tires.

This tire replaced the Bridgestone A001 and this tire has been replaced by the Bridgestone Weather Control A005 EVO.

Tests Included

13

Best Result

1st

Worst Result

10th

Average Result

5th

Latest Tire Test Results

2022 Sport Auto All Season Tire Test
4th of 8 tires
  • Quite balanced performance on snow for an all-season, decent grip in the wet, cornering, precise and quite similar to a summer tire in the dry.
  • Comparatively narrow threshold range on snow, low aquaplaning resistance, faintly audible, humming road noise at low speeds.
  • Good.
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2020 Tire Reviews All Season Tire Test
4th of 11 tires
  • Good in the dry, best on test in the wet, very low rolling resistance, highest levels of comfort, low noise.
  • Low grip in the snow for an all season tire, average aquaplaning resistance.
  • The WeatherControl A005 excels in the dry and wet, and has the highest levels of comfort. It is the all season tire to pick if you live in a climate which sees very little snow.

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2020 Sport Auto All Season Tire Test
1st of 9 tires
  • Very short braking distances and safe handling int he wet, easy controllable handling in the dry.
  • Limited snow performance for an all season tire.
  • Limited on snow but safest tire for cold and wet roads.
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Size Fuel Wet Noise
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
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Questions and Answers for the Bridgestone Weather Control A005

2018-07-13 - http://www.tirereviews.co.uk/Tire/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 tire 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 tires. I'll drive for 10k kilometers every year, so I guess the best choices it's a 4 season tires. 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 tire 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 tire buying guide? This should give you a good indication of what to buy!

2018-11-03 - I've never changed my cars tires for Winter before, but now have a performance car (leon cupra 300) with uhp summer tires 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 tire 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 tire. 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 tire 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 tires instead of winter tires in the south east of the UK. I have two sets of wheels for my car and experience of both summer and winter tires. Given the UK weather in the south east I typically put winter tires 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 tire 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 tires 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 tire like this or the Michelin CrossClimate can be used as a winter tire for the mild uk climate. They will still vastly out perform a summer tire 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 tire 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 tires can certainly offer slightly increased mud and grass traction thanks to more edges (sipes) and a chunkier tread pattern.

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YouTube Review

Top 3 Bridgestone Weather Control A005 Reviews

Opel Astra Hatch 1,0T (205/55 R16 H) on mostly town for 0 easy going miles
Brand new All Weather tires for the upcoming season.
Aprox. 7,3mm tread depth.
They are replacing the OEM Michelin Energy Saver+, an so far the feel more quiet, and a bit softer and giving a more comfortable ride.
They are priced in the same range as the Goodyear, Continental, and Michelin, so we will have to wait and see how long they will last.

Helpful 206 - tire reviewed on October 12, 2018