60
/ 100
Objective (60%)
–/100
No test data yet
User signal (40%)
61/100
1 owner review
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Head-to-head
Updated September 2026
Bridgestone Turanza ER70 vs Bridgestone Turanza T005 — 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
74
/ 100
Objective (60%)
88/100
36 professional tests
User signal (40%)
72/100
181 owner reviews
Prices change daily — check the retailer for your size.
VerdictWinner: Bridgestone Turanza T005 — better treadwear and wet. Pick the Bridgestone Turanza ER70 if comfort, handling and dry matter most to you.
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Category breakdown
6 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)
Turanza ER70 leads by 6
Why this score
| Source | Turanza ER70 | Turanza T005 |
|---|---|---|
| Professional tests (TWG score) | – | 87 |
| Tire Rack owners | – | 86 |
| Tyre Reviews owners | 90 | 80 |
Wet
Score (0–100)
Turanza T005 leads by 11
Why this score
| Source | Turanza ER70 | Turanza T005 |
|---|---|---|
| Professional tests (TWG score) | – | 83 |
| Tire Rack owners | – | 82 |
| Tyre Reviews owners | 70 | 77 |
Comfort
Score (0–100)
Turanza ER70 leads by 11
Why this score
| Source | Turanza ER70 | Turanza T005 |
|---|---|---|
| Professional tests (TWG score) | – | 67 |
| Tire Rack owners | – | 83 |
| Tyre Reviews owners | 80 | 72 |
Noise
Score (0–100)
Why this score
| Source | Turanza ER70 | Turanza T005 |
|---|---|---|
| Professional tests (TWG score) | – | 81 |
Treadwear
Score (0–100)
Turanza T005 leads by 56
Why this score
| Source | Turanza ER70 | Turanza T005 |
|---|---|---|
| Tire Rack owners | – | 67 |
| Tyre Reviews owners | 10 | 66 |
Handling
Score (0–100)
Turanza ER70 leads by 8
Why this score
| Source | Turanza ER70 | Turanza T005 |
|---|---|---|
| Tyre Reviews owners | 80 | 72 |
| DriverReviews owners | – | 84 |
Scores at a glance
| Category | Bridgestone Turanza ER70 | Bridgestone Turanza T005 |
|---|---|---|
| Relative Score | 60 | 74 |
| Dry | 90 | 84 |
| Wet | 70 | 81 |
| Comfort | 80 | 69 |
| Noise | – | 81 |
| Treadwear | 10 | 66 |
| Handling | 80 | 72 |
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Headline score
60
/ 100
Tire A
74
/ 100
Tire B
Only categories both tires have data for count toward the headline score.
From owners
Pros, cons & observations
Themes extracted from owner reviews across retailers and review sites — not the opinion of TireWheelGuide.
The Bridgestone Turanza ER70 receives a mixed reception, primarily due to significant concerns regarding premature tread wear. While the user has a history of brand loyalty to Bridgestone, the specific experience with this tire indicates a notable failure in longevity.
Cons
- Extremely short tread life
- Potential quality control inconsistencies
Observations
- The reported mileage of 7,800 miles suggests the tire may not meet expected durability standards for standard passenger vehicle usage.
The Bridgestone Turanza T005 is a polarizing touring tire that excels in wet-weather safety and fuel efficiency but faces significant criticism regarding its longevity and ride comfort. While many users praise its wet-road confidence and predictable handling, a substantial portion of the user base reports premature tread wear, sidewall cracking, and high road noise, leading to a highly divided consensus.
Pros
- Exceptional wet-weather grip and aquaplaning resistance
- High fuel efficiency and low rolling resistance
- Predictable and safe handling for daily commuting
- Strong dry-road braking performance
Cons
- Rapid and uneven tread wear reported by many users
- High levels of road noise and cabin resonance
- Reports of sidewall cracking and premature aging
- Soft sidewalls leading to vague steering feedback and lack of precision
Observations
- Users with high-torque EVs and performance-oriented vehicles frequently report excessive wheel spin and rapid wear due to the tire's compound.
- Drivers of premium sedans (BMW, Audi) often note a significant improvement in comfort when switching from run-flat tires to the T005, though some find the ride still too firm.
- Owners of heavier vehicles or those driving on poor-quality road surfaces report that the soft sidewalls are vulnerable to impact damage and bubbling.
Community buzz
What real owners are saying
From Reddit, forums and review threads. Not part of our score
Tire A
Bridgestone Turanza ER70
We haven't collected enough community discussion about this tire yet.
Tire B
Mixed
Bridgestone Turanza T005
Community opinions on the Bridgestone Turanza T005 are divided. While some drivers praise its wet-weather performance, highway stability, and value compared to competitors like Michelin, others report issues with excessive road noise, stiff comfort levels, rapid wear, and poor grip in certain conditions.
r/TyreReviews
·6 upvotes ·2025-06-06
“Lateral dry rot - Bridgestone Turanza T005 DOT 21, 3rd summer on service - all 4 tires have these cracks on their laterals, should I be worried?”
r/BMWI4
·4 upvotes ·2025-08-18
“The Bridgestone Turanza T005 UHP Summer tires suck My BMW i4 e40 has 8k miles on it. I usually never get flats, but in the past 8 months I have almost been stranded 3 times by flats, and I have had to replace two of tires because they were completely worn. These Bridgestone Turanza T005 UHP Summer tires are terrible. I've been replacing the worn tires with run-flats, but probably time to move to a different brand and all-season tire.”
r/TyreReviews
·4 upvotes ·2025-02-13
“I drove my friend’s Leon Cupra fitted with these Turanza T005 18” last summer to Croatia. Rountrip plus some local driving, all in all 2k km, the tyres were totally okay driving on highways and local roads. Not noisy. Good tyres for sure.”
r/CarTalkUK
·3 upvotes ·2022-12-15
“Bridgestone Turanza T005 tyres... Are they really shit or is there something wrong with my car? I've just had brand new ones fitted, I don't expect them to be amazing in this weather but I'm slipping and sliding all over the place. My car has less grip than my old tyres with 2mm left. Seriously, I went round a roundabout last night at 20mph and drifted out from the inner lane. Could there be something I need to get checked because I don't feel quite safe with them on... Read more”
Top themes
#Wet and dry grip#Road noise and comfort#Treadwear and durability#Run-flat performance#Price and value
Based on 23 community posts
Specifications
Specs side by side
| Attribute | A · Bridgestone Turanza ER70 | B · Bridgestone Turanza T005 |
|---|---|---|
| Category | Summer Premium Touring tires | Summer Premium Touring tires |
| Vehicle type | Passenger Car / Crossover | Passenger Car / Crossover |
| Sizes available | — | 24 |
| Rim diameters | — | 16″ – 22″ |
| UTQG | — | 340 A A |
| Sidewall | — | Blackwall |
Final verdict
Which one should you actually buy?
60
/ 100
Bridgestone
74
/ 100
Bridgestone
Winner: Bridgestone Turanza T005 — better treadwear and wet. Pick the Bridgestone Turanza ER70 if comfort, handling and dry matter most to you.
Pick tire B
You want the longest tread life
Bridgestone Turanza T005 scores 66 vs 10 on treadwear.
Pick tire A
You want the most comfortable ride
Bridgestone Turanza ER70 scores 80 vs 69 on comfort.
Pick tire B
Your priority is wet-weather safety
Bridgestone Turanza T005 scores 81 vs 70 on wet.
Pick tire A
You enjoy sharp, responsive handling
Bridgestone Turanza ER70 scores 80 vs 72 on handling.
Tire A · Bridgestone Turanza ER70
Tire B · Bridgestone Turanza T005
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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.