76
/ 100
Objective (60%)
68/100
1 professional test
User signal (40%)
80/100
19 owner reviews
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Updated September 2026
Bridgestone Turanza QuietTrack vs Bridgestone Weather Control A005 EVO — Compared (September 2026)
Our Relative Score blends 60% objective test data with 40% owner-review signal — so any two tires can be compared even if they were never tested on the same day.
VS
75
/ 100
Objective (60%)
88/100
14 professional tests
User signal (40%)
71/100
45 owner reviews
Prices change daily — check the retailer for your size.
VerdictToo close to call: Bridgestone Turanza QuietTrack and Bridgestone Weather Control A005 EVO are within 2 points overall. Bridgestone Turanza QuietTrack is stronger on treadwear, noise and comfort. Bridgestone Weather Control A005 EVO is stronger on snow, dry and wet.
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Category breakdown
7 categories, side by side
Each bar is the Relative Score for that category. Expand a tile to see the test results and owner ratings behind it.
Dry
Score (0–100)
Weather Control A005 EVO leads by 11
Why this score
| Source | Turanza QuietTrack | Weather Control A005 EVO |
|---|---|---|
| Professional tests (TWG score) | 64 | 85 |
| Tire Rack owners | 91 | – |
| Tyre Reviews owners | 79 | 85 |
| SimpleTire owners | 95 | – |
| Dry Braking (% of best) | 92% | 97% |
Wet
Score (0–100)
Weather Control A005 EVO leads by 4
Why this score
| Source | Turanza QuietTrack | Weather Control A005 EVO |
|---|---|---|
| Professional tests (TWG score) | 84 | 89 |
| Tire Rack owners | 87 | – |
| Tyre Reviews owners | 73 | 87 |
| SimpleTire owners | 93 | – |
| Wet Braking (% of best) | 91% | 95% |
| Wet Handling (% of best) | 98% | 97% |
Snow
Score (0–100)
Weather Control A005 EVO leads by 15
Why this score
| Source | Turanza QuietTrack | Weather Control A005 EVO |
|---|---|---|
| Professional tests (TWG score) | 39 | 68 |
| Tire Rack owners | 71 | – |
| Tyre Reviews owners | 52 | 65 |
| SimpleTire owners | 83 | – |
| Snow Braking (% of best) | 79% | 88% |
| Snow Handling (% of best) | 93% | 96% |
| Snow Traction (% of best) | 88% | 97% |
Comfort
Score (0–100)
Turanza QuietTrack leads by 6
Why this score
| Source | Turanza QuietTrack | Weather Control A005 EVO |
|---|---|---|
| Professional tests (TWG score) | – | 89 |
| Tire Rack owners | 87 | – |
| Tyre Reviews owners | 76 | 76 |
| SimpleTire owners | 99 | – |
Noise
Score (0–100)
Turanza QuietTrack leads by 14
Why this score
| Source | Turanza QuietTrack | Weather Control A005 EVO |
|---|---|---|
| Professional tests (TWG score) | – | 73 |
| SimpleTire owners | 88 | – |
Treadwear
Score (0–100)
Turanza QuietTrack leads by 15
Why this score
| Source | Turanza QuietTrack | Weather Control A005 EVO |
|---|---|---|
| Tire Rack owners | 72 | – |
| Tyre Reviews owners | 32 | 55 |
| SimpleTire owners | 93 | – |
Handling
Score (0–100)
Weather Control A005 EVO leads by 3
Why this score
| Source | Turanza QuietTrack | Weather Control A005 EVO |
|---|---|---|
| Tyre Reviews owners | 74 | 77 |
| DriverReviews owners | – | 86 |
Scores at a glance
| Category | Bridgestone Turanza QuietTrack | Bridgestone Weather Control A005 EVO |
|---|---|---|
| Relative Score | 76 | 75 |
| Dry | 74 | 85 |
| Wet | 84 | 88 |
| Snow | 52 | 67 |
| Comfort | 90 | 84 |
| Noise | 87 | 73 |
| Treadwear | 70 | 55 |
| Handling | 74 | 77 |
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Headline score
76
/ 100
Tire A
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/ 100
Tire B
Test data
The professional test results behind the scores
Each result is shown as % of the best tire in that test. “Same test” rows are the strictest comparison: both tires were measured side by side.
| Discipline | Category | Tire A | Tire B | Δ | Both? |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Dry Braking | Dry | 92% #7/11 · 2024 TireRack All Season and Weather Tyre Test | 97% #5/31 · 2020 All Season Tyre Market Overview - 32 Tyre Braking Test | -5.3 | Different tests |
| Ice Braking | Ice | 80% #10/11 · 2024 TireRack All Season and Weather Tyre Test | 90% #14/16 · 2026 ADAC All Season Tyre Test - 185/65 R15 | -9.9 | Different tests |
| Overall Ranking | Overall | 13% #8/11 · 2024 TireRack All Season and Weather Tyre Test | 20% #5/9 · 2021 AZ All Season Tyre Test | -7.5 | Different tests |
| Snow Braking | Snow | 79% #6/11 · 2024 TireRack All Season and Weather Tyre Test | 88% #15/16 · 2026 ADAC All Season Tyre Test - 185/65 R15 | -8.4 | Different tests |
| Snow Handling | Snow | 93% #5/11 · 2024 TireRack All Season and Weather Tyre Test | 96% #12/16 · 2021 Auto Bild All Season Tyre Test | -3.1 | Different tests |
| Snow Traction | Snow | 88% #10/11 · 2024 TireRack All Season and Weather Tyre Test | 97% #13/16 · 2026 ADAC All Season Tyre Test - 185/65 R15 | -8.8 | Different tests |
| Wet Braking | Wet | 91% #6/11 · 2024 TireRack All Season and Weather Tyre Test | 95% #5/10 · 2021 Auto Bild SUV All Season Tyre Test | -4.4 | Different tests |
| Wet Handling | Wet | 98% #8/11 · 2024 TireRack All Season and Weather Tyre Test | 97% #8/12 · 2024 Minivan / SUV All Season Tyre Test | +1.4 | Different tests |
From owners
Pros, cons & observations
Themes extracted from owner reviews across retailers and review sites — not the opinion of TireWheelGuide.
The Bridgestone Turanza QUIETTRACK is highly regarded for its exceptional ride comfort and cabin noise reduction, making it a popular choice for daily commuters seeking a premium touring experience. However, user consensus is sharply divided regarding tread longevity and winter performance, with significant reports of premature wear and poor traction in snowy conditions.
Pros
- Industry-leading noise reduction and quiet operation
- Smooth and comfortable ride quality
- Reliable dry and wet road handling
- Strong value proposition when purchased during promotional events
Cons
- Significant underperformance in snow and winter conditions
- Inconsistent tread life, with multiple reports failing to meet the 80,000-mile warranty
- Increased road noise as the tread wears down
- Varying noise levels depending on road surface composition
Observations
- Users with low-profile tires on vehicles like the Kia Niro reported significant improvements in ride quality over OEM tires.
- Owners of older sedans, such as the 2014 Hyundai Elantra, noted that these tires effectively complemented aftermarket soundproofing efforts.
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
Observations
- 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.
Specifications
Specs side by side
| Attribute | A · Bridgestone Turanza QuietTrack | B · Bridgestone Weather Control A005 EVO |
|---|---|---|
| Category | All Season Premium Touring tires | All Season Premium Touring tires |
| Vehicle type | Passenger Car / Crossover | Passenger Car / Crossover |
| Sizes available | 29 | — |
| Rim diameters | 15″ – 19″ | — |
| Tread depth | 10/32″ | — |
| UTQG | 800 A A | — |
| Treadwear warranty | 80,000 mi | — |
| Sidewall | Blackwall | — |
| Max pressure | 44 psi | — |
Final verdict
Which one should you actually buy?
76
/ 100
Bridgestone
75
/ 100
Bridgestone
Too close to call: Bridgestone Turanza QuietTrack and Bridgestone Weather Control A005 EVO are within 2 points overall. Bridgestone Turanza QuietTrack is stronger on treadwear, noise and comfort. Bridgestone Weather Control A005 EVO is stronger on snow, dry and wet.
Pick tire A
You want the longest tread life
Bridgestone Turanza QuietTrack scores 70 vs 55 on treadwear.
Pick tire B
You drive through snowy winters
Bridgestone Weather Control A005 EVO scores 67 vs 52 on snow.
Pick tire A
You want a quieter cabin
Bridgestone Turanza QuietTrack scores 87 vs 73 on noise.
Pick tire B
You want the most grip on dry roads
Bridgestone Weather Control A005 EVO scores 85 vs 74 on dry.
Tire A · Bridgestone Turanza QuietTrack
Tire B · Bridgestone Weather Control A005 EVO
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How do we compare tires?
Every category score blends two independent signals. 60% comes from professional tire tests (braking distances, lap times, noise measurements) normalized against the best tire in each test and weighted toward recent tests. 40% comes from thousands of owner reviews collected from retailers and review sites. When a tire has only one of the two, we use what exists and say so.
Community buzz from Reddit and forums is shown for context only — it never changes the score.