Bridgestone Turanza T001 Evo review
The Bridgestone Turanza T001 Evo is generally regarded as a high-performing summer tire that excels in dry and wet grip, offering a stable and comfortable driving experience. While users praise its handling characteristics and road feedback, the tire is subject to criticism regarding its fuel efficiency and a notable lack of clear sidewall branding to distinguish it from the previous generation T001.
Owners rate it 11.8 points lower than the instrumented road tests do — see the two score breakdowns below for where they disagree.
Two scoring systems, side by side
Owner scores come from reviews on retailer and review sites; road-test scores come from instrumented tests. Where they disagree, it is usually a discipline owners rarely push to the limit.
By owner reviews
82%By road tests
93.8%What owners like and dislike
Themes extracted from 7 owner reviews across retailers and review sites.
The Bridgestone Turanza T001 Evo is generally regarded as a high-performing summer tire that excels in dry and wet grip, offering a stable and comfortable driving experience. While users praise its handling characteristics and road feedback, the tire is subject to criticism regarding its fuel efficiency and a notable lack of clear sidewall branding to distinguish it from the previous generation T001.
Pros
- Excellent grip in both dry and wet road conditions
- High levels of ride comfort and stability
- Strong road feedback and handling performance
Cons
- Poor fuel economy compared to competitor ratings
- Lack of 'Evo' branding on the sidewall causes confusion with the older T001 model
- Reports of audible humming or noise at town speeds
- Inconsistent tread wear performance
Worth knowing
- Users noted that tread wear can be accelerated during winter months, suggesting the compound may be sensitive to temperature fluctuations.
- The physical identification of the 'Evo' variant requires counting longitudinal grooves (four) rather than relying on sidewall markings.
3 published test appearances
Placement within each field. Open a test for the discipline-by-discipline result.
2018 Auto Review 225/45 R17 tire Test · 225/45 R17
5th of 11
| Discipline | Placement | Field position |
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2018 ADAC Summer tire Test - 205/55 R16 · 205/55 R16
2nd of 16
| Discipline | Placement | Field position |
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2017 ADAC 195/65 R15 Summer tire Test
2nd of 16
| Discipline | Placement | Field position |
|---|---|---|
| Wear | 5th of 16 | |
| Inside Noise level | 6th of 16 | |
| Rolling Resistance | 3rd of 16 | |
| Side G-Force on Wet surface | 3rd of 16 | |
| Wet Handling | 3rd of 16 | |
| Wet Braking | 3rd of 16 | |
| Curved Aquaplaning | 3rd of 16 | |
| Straight Aquaplaning | 3rd of 16 | |
| Dry Braking | 3rd of 16 | |
| Subj. Dry Handling | 3rd of 16 | |
| Dry Handling | 3rd of 16 |