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Bridgestone Weather Control A005 EVO review
The Bridgestone Weather Control A005 EVO is widely regarded as a top-tier performer in wet conditions, offering exceptional grip and aquaplaning resistance that often exceeds competitor benchmarks. While users frequently praise its comfort, quiet ride, and initial performance, the consensus is heavily polarized by reports of rapid tread wear and a significant decline in performance as the tire ages.
Relative score
75/100
tests + owners
Owner reviews
71/100
45 reviews
Road tests
88/100
14 published tests
Owners rate it 17.4 points lower than the instrumented road tests do — see the two score breakdowns below for where they disagree.
Scores
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
71%
Would buy again
62%
Dry
Wet
Snow & ice
Comfort
Treadwear
Handling
By source
DriverReviews90%1,076 reviews
Tyre Reviews71%45 reviews
By road tests
88.4%By discipline (% of best in test)
From owners
What owners like and dislike
Themes extracted from 45 owner reviews across retailers and review sites.
The Bridgestone Weather Control A005 EVO is widely regarded as a top-tier performer in wet conditions, offering exceptional grip and aquaplaning resistance that often exceeds competitor benchmarks. While users frequently praise its comfort, quiet ride, and initial performance, the consensus is heavily polarized by reports of rapid tread wear and a significant decline in performance as the tire ages.
Pros
- Exceptional wet weather grip and aquaplaning resistance
- High levels of ride comfort and low road noise
- Strong initial performance in cold and damp conditions
- Improved fuel efficiency compared to some summer-oriented tires
Cons
- Rapid and sometimes uneven tread wear
- Noticeable drop-off in performance as the tread wears down
- Reports of tread block cracking and structural deformation
- Increased noise levels as the tire ages
Worth knowing
- Users with FWD vehicles and EVs frequently reported faster-than-expected tread wear, often requiring replacement before 20,000 miles.
- Drivers transitioning from run-flat tires or stiff summer tires noted a significant improvement in ride quality and suspension compliance.
- Some users observed that moving to larger rim sizes (e.g., 17-inch) provided better handling stability compared to smaller 16-inch configurations.
Test results
14 published test appearances
Placement within each field. Open a test for the discipline-by-discipline result.
2026 ADAC All Season tire Test - 185/65 R15 · 185/65 R15
13th of 16
Best: Wet Braking - Concrete · 1st
Weakest: Snow Braking · 15th
| Discipline | Placement | Field position |
|---|---|---|
| Wet Braking | 2nd of 16 | |
| Dry Braking | 9th of 16 | |
| Snow Braking | 15th of 16 | |
| Snow Traction | 13th of 16 | |
| Ice Braking | 14th of 16 | |
| Straight Aqua | 2nd of 16 | |
| Curved Aquaplaning | 5th of 16 | |
| Noise | 6th of 16 | |
| Wear | 7th of 16 | |
| Fuel Consumption | 8th of 16 | |
| Abrasion | 7th of 16 | |
| Wet Braking - Concrete | 1st of 16 |
2024 Minivan / SUV All Season tire Test · 235/55 R17
10th of 12
Best: Rolling Resistance · 3rd
Weakest: Snow Braking · 12th
| Discipline | Placement | Field position |
|---|---|---|
| Wet Braking | 6th of 12 | |
| Wet Handling | 8th of 12 | |
| Wet Circle | 8th of 12 | |
| Dry Braking | 7th of 12 | |
| Dry Handling | 5th of 12 | |
| Snow Braking | 12th of 12 | |
| Snow Traction | 12th of 12 | |
| Snow Handling | 12th of 12 | |
| Rolling Resistance | 3rd of 12 | |
| Straight Aqua | 9th of 12 | |
| Noise | 7th of 12 | |
| Price | 10th of 12 | |
| Snow Slalom | 12th of 12 |
2022 Auto Bild All Season tire Test · 195/55 R16
15th of 15
Best: Wet Braking · 1st
Weakest: Snow Braking · 15th
| Discipline | Placement | Field position |
|---|---|---|
| Wet Braking | 1st of 15 | |
| Wet Handling | 6th of 15 | |
| Dry Braking | 3rd of 15 | |
| Dry Handling | 6th of 15 | |
| Snow Braking | 15th of 15 | |
| Snow Traction | 15th of 15 | |
| Snow Handling | 15th of 15 | |
| Rolling Resistance | 3rd of 15 | |
| Straight Aqua | 11th of 15 | |
| Noise | 14th of 15 | |
| Value | 13th of 15 | |
| Price | 10th of 15 | |
| Wear | 10th of 15 | |
| Fuel Consumption | 3rd of 15 | |
| Abrasion | 12th of 15 | |
| Total Cost of Ownership | 4th of 15 |
2022 All Season tire Market Overview · 195/55 R16
1st of 35
Best: Wet Braking · 1st
Weakest: Dry Braking · 3rd
| Discipline | Placement | Field position |
|---|---|---|
| Wet Braking | 1st of 35 | |
| Dry Braking | 3rd of 35 |
2022/23 Tyre Reviews All Season tire Test · 225/45 R17
5th of 10
Best: Rolling Resistance · 1st
Weakest: Snow Traction · 10th
| Discipline | Placement | Field position |
|---|---|---|
| Wet Handling | 6th of 10 | |
| Dry Handling | 3rd of 10 | |
| Snow Traction | 10th of 10 | |
| Snow Handling | 10th of 10 | |
| Rolling Resistance | 1st of 10 | |
| Straight Aqua | 6th of 10 | |
| Noise | 10th of 10 | |
| Price | 6th of 10 |
2022 Auto Bild SUV All Season tire Test · 225/50 R18
8th of 11
Best: Dry Handling · 1st
Weakest: Price · 10th
| Discipline | Placement | Field position |
|---|---|---|
| Wet Braking | 5th of 11 | |
| Wet Handling | 8th of 11 | |
| Dry Braking | 4th of 11 | |
| Dry Handling | 1st of 11 | |
| Snow Braking | 6th of 11 | |
| Snow Traction | 9th of 11 | |
| Snow Handling | 9th of 11 | |
| Rolling Resistance | 1st of 11 | |
| Straight Aqua | 9th of 11 | |
| Noise | 5th of 11 | |
| Price | 10th of 11 |
2021 Auto Bild All Season tire Test · 225/50 R17
10th of 16
Best: Dry Handling · 2nd
Weakest: Straight Aqua · 15th
| Discipline | Placement | Field position |
|---|---|---|
| Wet Braking | 8th of 16 | |
| Wet Handling | 5th of 16 | |
| Dry Braking | 5th of 16 | |
| Dry Handling | 2nd of 16 | |
| Snow Braking | 12th of 16 | |
| Snow Traction | 9th of 16 | |
| Snow Handling | 12th of 16 | |
| Rolling Resistance | 6th of 16 | |
| Straight Aqua | 15th of 16 | |
| Noise | 9th of 16 | |
| Value | 13th of 16 | |
| Price | 12th of 16 | |
| Wear | 13th of 16 | |
| Total Cost of Ownership | 13th of 16 |
2021 All Season tire Market Overview · 225/50 R17
8th of 32
| Discipline | Placement | Field position |
|---|---|---|
| Wet Braking | 8th of 32 | |
| Dry Braking | 8th of 32 |
2021 Tyre Reviews All Season tire Test · 205/55 R16
6th of 9
Best: Wet Handling · 2nd
Weakest: Straight Aqua · 8th
| Discipline | Placement | Field position |
|---|---|---|
| Wet Handling | 2nd of 9 | |
| Dry Handling | 6th of 9 | |
| Snow Traction | 7th of 9 | |
| Snow Handling | 6th of 9 | |
| Rolling Resistance | 6th of 9 | |
| Straight Aqua | 8th of 9 | |
| Subj. Comfort | 6th of 9 | |
| Noise | 6th of 9 | |
| Snow Circle | 7th of 9 |
2021 Auto Bild SUV All Season tire Test · 215/65 R17
5th of 10
Best: Wet Handling · 2nd
Weakest: Dry Braking · 8th
| Discipline | Placement | Field position |
|---|---|---|
| Wet Braking | 5th of 10 | |
| Wet Handling | 2nd of 10 | |
| Dry Braking | 8th of 10 | |
| Dry Handling | 4th of 10 | |
| Snow Braking | 7th of 10 | |
| Snow Traction | 5th of 10 | |
| Snow Handling | 7th of 10 | |
| Rolling Resistance | 4th of 10 | |
| Straight Aqua | 4th of 10 | |
| Noise | 6th of 10 | |
| Price | 8th of 10 |
2021 AZ All Season tire Test · 205/55 R16
5th of 9
Best: Wet Braking - Cool · 1st
Weakest: Snow Handling · 9th
| Discipline | Placement | Field position |
|---|---|---|
| Wet Braking | 2nd of 9 | |
| Wet Handling | 7th of 9 | |
| Dry Braking | 2nd of 9 | |
| Dry Handling | 7th of 9 | |
| Snow Braking | 7th of 9 | |
| Snow Traction | 8th of 9 | |
| Snow Handling | 9th of 9 | |
| Rolling Resistance | 5th of 9 | |
| Straight Aqua | 3rd of 9 | |
| Noise | 3rd of 9 | |
| Price | 6th of 9 | |
| Dry Handling - Cool | 6th of 9 | |
| Wet Braking - Cool | 1st of 9 | |
| Dry Braking - Cool | 1st of 9 | |
| Wet Handling - Cool | 3rd of 9 |
2020 Auto Bild SUV All Season tire Test · 215/60 R16
3rd of 11
Best: Rolling Resistance · 1st
Weakest: Snow Braking · 10th
| Discipline | Placement | Field position |
|---|---|---|
| Wet Braking | 2nd of 11 | |
| Wet Handling | 3rd of 11 | |
| Dry Braking | 3rd of 11 | |
| Dry Handling | 3rd of 11 | |
| Snow Braking | 10th of 11 | |
| Snow Traction | 10th of 11 | |
| Snow Handling | 10th of 11 | |
| Rolling Resistance | 1st of 11 | |
| Straight Aqua | 8th of 11 | |
| Noise | 9th of 11 | |
| Price | 7th of 11 |
2020 Auto Bild All Season tire Test · 205/55 R16
10th of 14
Best: Wet Braking · 1st
Weakest: Value · 14th
| Discipline | Placement | Field position |
|---|---|---|
| Wet Braking | 1st of 14 | |
| Wet Handling | 5th of 14 | |
| Dry Braking | 5th of 14 | |
| Dry Handling | 1st of 14 | |
| Snow Braking | 13th of 14 | |
| Snow Handling | 13th of 14 | |
| Rolling Resistance | 1st of 14 | |
| Straight Aqua | 10th of 14 | |
| Noise | 8th of 14 | |
| Value | 14th of 14 | |
| Wear | 12th of 14 | |
| Total Cost of Ownership | 6th of 14 |
2020 All Season tire Market Overview - 32 tire Braking Test · 205/55 R16
1st of 31
Best: Wet Braking · 1st
Weakest: Dry Braking · 5th
| Discipline | Placement | Field position |
|---|---|---|
| Wet Braking | 1st of 31 | |
| Dry Braking | 5th of 31 |
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