74
/ 100
Objective (60%)
72/100
1 professional test
User signal (40%)
67/100
108 owner reviews
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Head-to-head
Updated September 2026
Bridgestone Turanza T001 vs Goodyear Excellence — 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.
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73
/ 100
Objective (60%)
–/100
No test data yet
User signal (40%)
71/100
127 owner reviews
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VerdictToo close to call: Bridgestone Turanza T001 and Goodyear Excellence are within 2 points overall. Bridgestone Turanza T001 is stronger on wet. Goodyear Excellence is stronger on treadwear and handling.
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Category breakdown
5 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)
Why this score
| Source | Turanza T001 | Excellence |
|---|---|---|
| Professional tests (TWG score) | 78 | – |
| Tire Rack owners | – | 81 |
| Tyre Reviews owners | 80 | 79 |
Wet
Score (0–100)
Turanza T001 leads by 18
Why this score
| Source | Turanza T001 | Excellence |
|---|---|---|
| Professional tests (TWG score) | 100 | – |
| Tire Rack owners | – | 77 |
| Tyre Reviews owners | 70 | 70 |
Comfort
Score (0–100)
Excellence leads by 1
Why this score
| Source | Turanza T001 | Excellence |
|---|---|---|
| Tire Rack owners | – | 80 |
| Tyre Reviews owners | 72 | 73 |
Treadwear
Score (0–100)
Excellence leads by 9
Why this score
| Source | Turanza T001 | Excellence |
|---|---|---|
| Tire Rack owners | – | 66 |
| Tyre Reviews owners | 63 | 72 |
Handling
Score (0–100)
Excellence leads by 4
Why this score
| Source | Turanza T001 | Excellence |
|---|---|---|
| Tyre Reviews owners | 67 | 71 |
| DriverReviews owners | 84 | – |
Scores at a glance
| Category | Bridgestone Turanza T001 | Goodyear Excellence |
|---|---|---|
| Relative Score | 74 | 73 |
| Dry | 79 | 79 |
| Wet | 88 | 70 |
| Comfort | 72 | 73 |
| Treadwear | 63 | 72 |
| Handling | 67 | 71 |
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74
/ 100
Tire A
73
/ 100
Tire B
From owners
Pros, cons & observations
Themes extracted from owner reviews across retailers and review sites — not the opinion of TireWheelGuide.
The Bridgestone Turanza T001 receives a polarized reception from users, often serving as a divisive factory-fitted tire. While many drivers appreciate its dry-weather handling, steering feedback, and comfort, a significant portion of the user base reports concerns regarding inconsistent wet-weather performance and premature tread wear.
Pros
- Solid dry-weather grip and handling
- Responsive steering feedback
- Generally comfortable ride quality
- Good value for money at certain price points
Cons
- Inconsistent or poor wet-weather traction and aquaplaning resistance
- Rapid and uneven tread wear reported by many users
- High road noise levels on certain surfaces
- Susceptibility to punctures and sidewall softness
Observations
- Users with FWD vehicles frequently report understeer and rapid front-tire wear compared to rear-axle longevity.
- Drivers of heavier vehicles or those with high-performance driving styles noted significantly lower mileage expectations than the tire's touring classification suggests.
- Some users on 17-inch and larger wheels noted that the tire's sidewall stiffness can lead to a harsh ride on imperfect road surfaces.
The Goodyear Excellence is viewed as a polarizing premium touring tire that excels in comfort and noise reduction but suffers from inconsistent durability and wet-weather performance. While many users praise its smooth ride and dry-road handling, a significant portion of the user base reports premature tread wear and a notable decline in grip as the tread depth approaches the 3-4mm mark.
Pros
- High levels of ride comfort and low road noise
- Strong dry-weather grip and handling
- Predictable and stable performance when new
- Good rim protection on specific run-flat variants
Cons
- Rapid and inconsistent tread wear
- Significant loss of wet-weather traction as the tire wears
- Soft sidewalls prone to bulging or damage from road hazards
- Tendency to tramline on uneven road surfaces
Observations
- Users with heavy vehicles like the Ford Galaxy and VW Tiguan report varied experiences, with some achieving high mileage while others note rapid wear.
- Drivers of performance-oriented vehicles (e.g., Focus ST, BMW 5-series) frequently criticize the soft sidewalls for lacking the necessary feedback and stability for spirited driving.
- Run-flat versions are noted for being surprisingly comfortable compared to competitors, though they are frequently cited for sidewall bulging issues when encountering potholes.
Specifications
Specs side by side
| Attribute | A · Bridgestone Turanza T001 | B · Goodyear Excellence |
|---|---|---|
| Category | Summer Premium Touring tires | Summer Premium Touring tires |
| Vehicle type | Passenger Car / Crossover | Passenger Car / Crossover |
| Tread depth | — | 9 - 10/32″ |
| UTQG | — | 240 A A |
| Sidewall | Blackwall | Black Side Wall |
| Max pressure | — | 50 - 51 psi |
Final verdict
Which one should you actually buy?
74
/ 100
Bridgestone
73
/ 100
Goodyear
Too close to call: Bridgestone Turanza T001 and Goodyear Excellence are within 2 points overall. Bridgestone Turanza T001 is stronger on wet. Goodyear Excellence is stronger on treadwear and handling.
Pick tire A
Your priority is wet-weather safety
Bridgestone Turanza T001 scores 88 vs 70 on wet.
Pick tire B
You want the longest tread life
Goodyear Excellence scores 72 vs 63 on treadwear.
Pick tire B
You enjoy sharp, responsive handling
Goodyear Excellence scores 71 vs 67 on handling.
Tire A · Bridgestone Turanza T001
Tire B · Goodyear Excellence
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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.