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.
Head-to-head
Updated September 2026
Bridgestone Weather Control A005 vs Firestone MultiSeason Gen 02 — 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
80
/ 100
Objective (60%)
70/100
14 professional tests
User signal (40%)
84/100
10 owner reviews
Prices change daily — check the retailer for your size.
VerdictWinner: Firestone MultiSeason Gen 02 — better treadwear, snow and handling. Pick the Bridgestone Weather Control A005 if comfort, dry and wet matter most to you.
Read full
TireWheelGuide may earn a commission from purchases made via links on this page.
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 10
Why this score
| Source | Weather Control A005 | MultiSeason Gen 02 |
|---|---|---|
| Professional tests (TWG score) | 89 | 69 |
| Tyre Reviews owners | 82 | 87 |
| Dry Braking (% of best) | 91% | 88% |
| Dry Handling (% of best) | 100% | 99% |
Wet
Score (0–100)
Weather Control A005 leads by 5
Why this score
| Source | Weather Control A005 | MultiSeason Gen 02 |
|---|---|---|
| Professional tests (TWG score) | 86 | 77 |
| Tyre Reviews owners | 84 | 84 |
| Wet Braking (% of best) | 100% | 92% |
| Wet Handling (% of best) | 99% | 98% |
Snow
Score (0–100)
MultiSeason Gen 02 leads by 21
Why this score
| Source | Weather Control A005 | MultiSeason Gen 02 |
|---|---|---|
| Professional tests (TWG score) | 59 | 77 |
| Tyre Reviews owners | 60 | 83 |
| Snow Braking (% of best) | 96% | 94% |
| Snow Handling (% of best) | 96% | 96% |
| Snow Slalom (% of best) | 88% | 91% |
| Snow Traction (% of best) | 86% | 99% |
Comfort
Score (0–100)
Weather Control A005 leads by 28
Why this score
| Source | Weather Control A005 | MultiSeason Gen 02 |
|---|---|---|
| Professional tests (TWG score) | 100 | 45 |
| Tyre Reviews owners | 71 | 81 |
Noise
Score (0–100)
MultiSeason Gen 02 leads by 6
Why this score
| Source | Weather Control A005 | MultiSeason Gen 02 |
|---|---|---|
| Professional tests (TWG score) | 78 | 84 |
Treadwear
Score (0–100)
MultiSeason Gen 02 leads by 34
Why this score
| Source | Weather Control A005 | MultiSeason Gen 02 |
|---|---|---|
| Tyre Reviews owners | 53 | 87 |
Handling
Score (0–100)
MultiSeason Gen 02 leads by 16
Why this score
| Source | Weather Control A005 | MultiSeason Gen 02 |
|---|---|---|
| Tyre Reviews owners | 72 | 88 |
| DriverReviews owners | 88 | – |
Scores at a glance
| Category | Bridgestone Weather Control A005 | Firestone MultiSeason Gen 02 |
|---|---|---|
| Relative Score | 73 | 80 |
| Dry | 86 | 76 |
| Wet | 85 | 80 |
| Snow | 59 | 80 |
| Comfort | 88 | 60 |
| Noise | 78 | 84 |
| Treadwear | 53 | 87 |
| Handling | 72 | 88 |
Higher is better. The Relative Score follows your weights below; category scores do not change.
Personalize
Weight the categories that matter to you
Wet grip and treadwear start at “Important” — the two things buyers rank highest. Move the sliders and the scores update instantly.
Neutral
NoneLessNeutralMoreMost
Important
NoneLessNeutralMoreMost
Neutral
NoneLessNeutralMoreMost
Neutral
NoneLessNeutralMoreMost
Neutral
NoneLessNeutralMoreMost
Important
NoneLessNeutralMoreMost
Neutral
NoneLessNeutralMoreMost
Recomputed
Headline score
73
/ 100
Tire A
80
/ 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? |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Curved Aquaplaning | Curved | 84% #6/9 · 2020 Tyre Reviews All Season Tyre Test | 74% #15/16 · 2023 Auto Bild All Season Tyre Test | +10.7 | Different tests |
| Dry Braking | Dry | 91% #2/7 · 2022 Sport Auto All Season Tyre Test | 88% #19/37 · 2024 All Season Tyre Market Overview | +3.3 | Different tests |
| Dry Handling | Dry | 100% #1/10 · 2018 Auto Bild All Season Tyre Test | 99% #7/14 · 2020 Auto Bild All Season Tyre Test | +0.8 | Different tests |
| Rolling Resistance | Efficiency | 99% #2/9 · 2020 Tyre Reviews All Season Tyre Test | 91% #5/8 · 2024 Motorhome Camper Van All Season Tyre Test | +8.6 | Different tests |
| Ice Braking | Ice | 100% #3/7 · 2020 ADAC SUV All Season Tyre Test | 92% #7/16 · 2024 ADAC All Season Tyre Test | +7.9 | Different tests |
| Noise | Other | 94% #3/10 · 2019 Auto Bild 4x4 All Season Tyre Test | 99% #11/14 · 2020 Auto Bild All Season Tyre Test | -4.7 | Different tests |
| Price | Other | 86% #5/9 · 2020 Tyre Reviews All Season Tyre Test | 73% #7/16 · 2021 Auto Bild All Season Tyre Test | +13 | Different tests |
| Value | Other | 82% #7/10 · 2018 Auto Bild All Season Tyre Test | 62% #3/14 · 2020 Auto Bild All Season Tyre Test | +20.5 | Different tests |
| Wear | Other | 55% #10/10 · 2019 Auto Bild All Season Tyre Test | 90% #5/14 · 2020 Auto Bild All Season Tyre Test | -35.2 | Different tests |
| Overall Ranking | Overall | 100% #1/27 · 2018 27 All Season Tyre Shootout | 8% #13/16 · 2021 Auto Bild All Season Tyre Test | +92.3 | Different tests |
| Snow Braking | Snow | 96% #4/7 · 2020 Sport Auto All Season Tyre Test | 94% #8/16 · 2021 Auto Bild All Season Tyre Test | +2.3 | Different tests |
| Snow Handling | Snow | 96% #10/10 · 2019 Auto Bild All Season Tyre Test | 96% #9/14 · 2020 Auto Bild All Season Tyre Test | +0.5 | Different tests |
| Snow Slalom | Snow | 88% #6/7 · 2022 Sport Auto All Season Tyre Test | 91% #7/9 · 2023 Auto Zeitung All Season Tyre Test | -3.5 | Different tests |
| Snow Traction | Snow | 86% #7/9 · 2020 Tyre Reviews All Season Tyre Test | 99% #2/10 · 2023 Tyre Reviews All Season Tyre Test | -12.8 | Different tests |
| Straight Aqua | Straight | 91% #7/7 · 2022 Sport Auto All Season Tyre Test | 95% #9/16 · 2024 ADAC All Season Tyre Test | -3.5 | Different tests |
| Subj. Comfort | Subj | 100% #1/9 · 2020 Tyre Reviews All Season Tyre Test | 92% #7/10 · 2023 Tyre Reviews All Season Tyre Test | +8 | Different tests |
| Subj. Dry Handling | Subj | 93% #6/9 · 2020 Tyre Reviews All Season Tyre Test | 92% #6/10 · 2023 Tyre Reviews All Season Tyre Test | +0.6 | Different tests |
| Subj. Snow Handling | Subj | 63% #8/9 · 2020 Tyre Reviews All Season Tyre Test | 98% #3/10 · 2023 Tyre Reviews All Season Tyre Test | -35.5 | Different tests |
| Subj. Wet Handling | Subj | 97% #3/9 · 2020 Tyre Reviews All Season Tyre Test | 90% #6/10 · 2023 Tyre Reviews All Season Tyre Test | +6.8 | Different tests |
| Total Cost of Ownership | Total | 0% #5/10 · 2019 Auto Bild All Season Tyre Test | 0% #4/14 · 2020 Auto Bild All Season Tyre Test | 0 | Different tests |
| Wet Braking | Wet | 100% #1/10 · 2018 Auto Bild All Season Tyre Test | 92% #13/16 · 2021 Auto Bild All Season Tyre Test | +7.6 | Different tests |
| Wet Handling | Wet | 99% #3/7 · 2020 Sport Auto All Season Tyre Test | 98% #7/14 · 2020 Auto Bild All Season Tyre Test | +1 | Different tests |
From owners
Pros, cons & observations
Themes extracted from owner reviews across retailers and review sites — not the opinion of TireWheelGuide.
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.
The Firestone MultiSeason Gen 02 is widely regarded as a high-value all-season tire that excels in cold, wet, and snowy conditions. While most users praise its longevity and consistent performance across varied climates, some report concerns regarding increased road noise and significant performance degradation in extreme summer heat.
Pros
- Excellent traction and stability in wet, snowy, and icy conditions
- Strong tread longevity and durability over high mileage
- High value-for-money proposition compared to premium competitors
- Reliable dry handling and braking performance in moderate temperatures
Cons
- Noticeable road noise, particularly at higher speeds
- Poor braking performance and safety concerns in high-temperature summer conditions
- Potential for premature dry rotting or tread degradation in specific climates
Observations
- Users across various compact vehicle platforms, including the Dacia Logan and Suzuki Splash, report consistent satisfaction with the tire's multi-season versatility.
- The tire demonstrates reliable performance for high-mileage drivers, with several users reporting over 20,000 miles of use while maintaining adequate tread depth.
Specifications
Specs side by side
| Attribute | A · Bridgestone Weather Control A005 | B · Firestone MultiSeason Gen 02 |
|---|---|---|
| Category | All Season Premium Touring tires | All Season Touring tires |
| Vehicle type | Passenger Car / Crossover | Passenger Car / Crossover |
Final verdict
Which one should you actually buy?
73
/ 100
Bridgestone
80
/ 100
Firestone
Winner: Firestone MultiSeason Gen 02 — better treadwear, snow and handling. Pick the Bridgestone Weather Control A005 if comfort, dry and wet matter most to you.
Pick tire B
You want the longest tread life
Firestone MultiSeason Gen 02 scores 87 vs 53 on treadwear.
Pick tire A
You want the most comfortable ride
Bridgestone Weather Control A005 scores 88 vs 60 on comfort.
Pick tire B
You drive through snowy winters
Firestone MultiSeason Gen 02 scores 80 vs 59 on snow.
Pick tire B
You enjoy sharp, responsive handling
Firestone MultiSeason Gen 02 scores 88 vs 72 on handling.
Tire A · Bridgestone Weather Control A005
Tire B · Firestone MultiSeason Gen 02
More comparisons
Also compared with
Bridgestone Weather Control A005 also compared with
Firestone MultiSeason Gen 02 also compared with
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.