76
/ 100
Objective (60%)
68/100
1 professional test
User signal (40%)
80/100
19 owner reviews
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Head-to-head
Updated September 2026
Bridgestone Turanza QuietTrack vs Bridgestone Weather Control A005 — 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
73
/ 100
Objective (60%)
86/100
9 professional tests
User signal (40%)
68/100
80 owner reviews
Prices change daily — check the retailer for your size.
VerdictWinner: Bridgestone Turanza QuietTrack — better treadwear and noise. Pick the Bridgestone Weather Control A005 if dry and snow matter most to you.
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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 leads by 12
Why this score
| Source | Turanza QuietTrack | Weather Control A005 |
|---|---|---|
| Professional tests (TWG score) | 64 | 89 |
| Tire Rack owners | 91 | – |
| Tyre Reviews owners | 79 | 82 |
| SimpleTire owners | 95 | – |
| Dry Braking (% of best) | 92% | 91% |
Wet
Score (0–100)
Weather Control A005 leads by 1
Why this score
| Source | Turanza QuietTrack | Weather Control A005 |
|---|---|---|
| Professional tests (TWG score) | 84 | 86 |
| Tire Rack owners | 87 | – |
| Tyre Reviews owners | 73 | 84 |
| SimpleTire owners | 93 | – |
| Wet Braking (% of best) | 91% | 84% |
| Wet Handling (% of best) | 98% | 99% |
Snow
Score (0–100)
Weather Control A005 leads by 7
Why this score
| Source | Turanza QuietTrack | Weather Control A005 |
|---|---|---|
| Professional tests (TWG score) | 39 | 59 |
| Tire Rack owners | 71 | – |
| Tyre Reviews owners | 52 | 60 |
| SimpleTire owners | 83 | – |
| Snow Braking (% of best) | 79% | 93% |
| Snow Handling (% of best) | 93% | 95% |
| Snow Traction (% of best) | 88% | 86% |
Comfort
Score (0–100)
Turanza QuietTrack leads by 2
Why this score
| Source | Turanza QuietTrack | Weather Control A005 |
|---|---|---|
| Professional tests (TWG score) | – | 100 |
| Tire Rack owners | 87 | – |
| Tyre Reviews owners | 76 | 71 |
| SimpleTire owners | 99 | – |
Noise
Score (0–100)
Turanza QuietTrack leads by 9
Why this score
| Source | Turanza QuietTrack | Weather Control A005 |
|---|---|---|
| Professional tests (TWG score) | – | 78 |
| SimpleTire owners | 88 | – |
Treadwear
Score (0–100)
Turanza QuietTrack leads by 17
Why this score
| Source | Turanza QuietTrack | Weather Control A005 |
|---|---|---|
| Tire Rack owners | 72 | – |
| Tyre Reviews owners | 32 | 53 |
| SimpleTire owners | 93 | – |
Handling
Score (0–100)
Turanza QuietTrack leads by 2
Why this score
| Source | Turanza QuietTrack | Weather Control A005 |
|---|---|---|
| Tyre Reviews owners | 74 | 72 |
| DriverReviews owners | – | 88 |
Scores at a glance
| Category | Bridgestone Turanza QuietTrack | Bridgestone Weather Control A005 |
|---|---|---|
| Relative Score | 76 | 73 |
| Dry | 74 | 86 |
| Wet | 84 | 85 |
| Snow | 52 | 59 |
| Comfort | 90 | 88 |
| Noise | 87 | 78 |
| Treadwear | 70 | 53 |
| Handling | 74 | 72 |
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Headline score
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/ 100
Tire A
73
/ 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 | 91% #2/7 · 2022 Sport Auto All Season Tyre Test | +0.5 | Different tests |
| Ice Braking | Ice | 80% #10/11 · 2024 TireRack All Season and Weather Tyre Test | 100% #3/7 · 2020 ADAC SUV All Season Tyre Test | -19.5 | Different tests |
| Overall Ranking | Overall | 13% #8/11 · 2024 TireRack All Season and Weather Tyre Test | 100% #1/31 · 2019 All Season Tyre Performance Overview | -87.5 | Different tests |
| Snow Braking | Snow | 79% #6/11 · 2024 TireRack All Season and Weather Tyre Test | 93% #5/7 · 2022 Sport Auto All Season Tyre Test | -14.1 | Different tests |
| Snow Handling | Snow | 93% #5/11 · 2024 TireRack All Season and Weather Tyre Test | 95% #10/10 · 2018 Auto Bild All Season Tyre Test | -1.6 | Different tests |
| Snow Traction | Snow | 88% #10/11 · 2024 TireRack All Season and Weather Tyre Test | 86% #7/9 · 2020 Tyre Reviews All Season Tyre Test | +1.6 | Different tests |
| Subj. Dry Handling | Subj | 91% #8/11 · 2024 TireRack All Season and Weather Tyre Test | 93% #6/9 · 2020 Tyre Reviews All Season Tyre Test | -1.2 | Different tests |
| Subj. Wet Handling | Subj | 87% #8/11 · 2024 TireRack All Season and Weather Tyre Test | 97% #3/9 · 2020 Tyre Reviews All Season Tyre Test | -9.6 | Different tests |
| Wet Braking | Wet | 91% #6/11 · 2024 TireRack All Season and Weather Tyre Test | 84% #3/7 · 2022 Sport Auto All Season Tyre Test | +7.4 | Different tests |
| Wet Handling | Wet | 98% #8/11 · 2024 TireRack All Season and Weather Tyre Test | 99% #2/10 · 2018 Auto Bild All Season Tyre Test | -1.3 | 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 is widely praised for its exceptional wet-weather grip and confident handling in temperate, rainy climates. However, user consensus is heavily polarized by significant reports of premature tread wear, durability issues such as rubber peeling or 'shards' detaching, and inconsistent performance in deep snow or icy conditions.
Pros
- Class-leading wet weather grip and aquaplaning resistance
- Strong dry road handling and steering precision
- High levels of ride comfort and low noise levels when new
- Effective performance in cold, damp, and light winter conditions
Cons
- Rapid and premature tread wear, often failing before 15,000 miles
- Structural durability issues including rubber peeling, cracking, and 'sawtoothing'
- Poor performance in heavy snow and ice compared to dedicated winter tires
- Increased road noise as the tire ages
Observations
- Users with higher-powered or heavier vehicles (e.g., BMW M140, C350) frequently report difficulty maintaining traction and accelerated wear.
- Drivers using XL (Extra Load) rated tires often report a harsh, 'bone-shaking' ride quality on uneven surfaces.
- Some users noted that the tire's performance is better suited to lighter, lower-powered vehicles rather than performance-oriented or heavy-duty models.
Specifications
Specs side by side
| Attribute | A · Bridgestone Turanza QuietTrack | B · Bridgestone Weather Control A005 |
|---|---|---|
| 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
73
/ 100
Bridgestone
Winner: Bridgestone Turanza QuietTrack — better treadwear and noise. Pick the Bridgestone Weather Control A005 if dry and snow matter most to you.
Pick tire A
You want the longest tread life
Bridgestone Turanza QuietTrack scores 70 vs 53 on treadwear.
Pick tire B
You want the most grip on dry roads
Bridgestone Weather Control A005 scores 86 vs 74 on dry.
Pick tire A
You want a quieter cabin
Bridgestone Turanza QuietTrack scores 87 vs 78 on noise.
Pick tire B
You drive through snowy winters
Bridgestone Weather Control A005 scores 59 vs 52 on snow.
Tire A · Bridgestone Turanza QuietTrack
Tire B · Bridgestone Weather Control A005
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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.