81
/ 100
Objective (60%)
–/100
No test data yet
User signal (40%)
81/100
4 owner reviews
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Head-to-head
Updated May 2026
Bridgestone RE11A vs Nitto NT05 — Compared (May 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
65
/ 100
Objective (60%)
–/100
No test data yet
User signal (40%)
68/100
8 owner reviews
Prices change daily — check the retailer for your size.
VerdictWinner: Bridgestone RE11A — better comfort, wet and treadwear. It leads or ties in every category we score.
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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)
RE11A leads by 6
Why this score
| Source | RE11A | NT05 |
|---|---|---|
| Tyre Reviews owners | 90 | 84 |
| SimpleTire owners | – | 97 |
Wet
Score (0–100)
RE11A leads by 22
Why this score
| Source | RE11A | NT05 |
|---|---|---|
| Tyre Reviews owners | 85 | 63 |
| SimpleTire owners | – | 69 |
Comfort
Score (0–100)
RE11A leads by 37
Why this score
| Source | RE11A | NT05 |
|---|---|---|
| Tyre Reviews owners | 80 | 43 |
| SimpleTire owners | – | 92 |
Treadwear
Score (0–100)
RE11A leads by 11
Why this score
| Source | RE11A | NT05 |
|---|---|---|
| Tyre Reviews owners | 70 | 59 |
| SimpleTire owners | – | 81 |
Handling
Score (0–100)
RE11A leads by 4
Why this score
| Source | RE11A | NT05 |
|---|---|---|
| Tyre Reviews owners | 88 | 84 |
Scores at a glance
| Category | Bridgestone RE11A | Nitto NT05 |
|---|---|---|
| Relative Score | 81 | 65 |
| Dry | 90 | 84 |
| Wet | 85 | 63 |
| Comfort | 80 | 43 |
| Treadwear | 70 | 59 |
| Handling | 88 | 84 |
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Headline score
81
/ 100
Tire A
65
/ 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 RE11A is highly regarded by enthusiasts for its exceptional dry grip and sharp handling characteristics. Users frequently praise its surprisingly refined noise levels and stiff sidewall construction, which provides superior steering feedback compared to other performance-oriented tires.
Pros
- Exceptional dry grip and cornering stability
- Surprisingly quiet and refined road noise levels
- Stiff sidewall construction providing sharp steering response
- Competent wet weather performance
Cons
- Stiff sidewalls may be perceived as harsh by some drivers
- Limited long-term tread life data available from current users
Observations
- Users transitioning from Michelin Pilot Super Sports (PSS) report a noticeable improvement in steering feel and refinement.
- The tire is noted for maintaining high performance levels even when purchased as used sets with significant remaining tread.
The Nitto NT05 is widely regarded as a specialized extreme performance tire that excels in track-day environments and spirited driving scenarios. While users appreciate its predictable handling and progressive feedback, it is frequently criticized for rapid tread wear and significant road noise, making it a polarizing choice for daily commuting.
Pros
- Predictable and balanced handling during track use
- Informative feedback near the limit of adhesion
- Strong cornering confidence and stability
- Aesthetically pleasing sidewall and tread design
Cons
- High levels of road noise during daily driving
- Rapid tread wear, particularly under high-torque applications
- Inconsistent dry grip performance for high-horsepower vehicles
- Not recommended for daily use due to comfort and longevity trade-offs
Observations
- High-horsepower vehicles (e.g., 360rwkw turbo applications) report that the tire struggles to manage power delivery effectively.
- Users with AWD platforms, such as the Audi A4, report satisfactory performance in wet conditions when driven conservatively.
Specifications
Specs side by side
| Attribute | A · Bridgestone RE11A | B · Nitto NT05 |
|---|---|---|
| Category | Summer Extreme Performance tires | Summer Extreme Performance tires |
| Vehicle type | Passenger Car / Crossover | Passenger Car / Crossover |
| Sizes available | — | 23 |
| Rim diameters | — | 15″ – 20″ |
| Tread depth | — | 7.2/32″ |
| UTQG | — | 200 A A |
| Sidewall | — | Blackwall |
| Max pressure | — | 50 psi |
Final verdict
Which one should you actually buy?
81
/ 100
Bridgestone
65
/ 100
Nitto
Winner: Bridgestone RE11A — better comfort, wet and treadwear. It leads or ties in every category we score.
Pick tire A
You want the most comfortable ride
Bridgestone RE11A scores 80 vs 43 on comfort.
Pick tire A
Your priority is wet-weather safety
Bridgestone RE11A scores 85 vs 63 on wet.
Pick tire A
You want the longest tread life
Bridgestone RE11A scores 70 vs 59 on treadwear.
Pick tire A
You want the most grip on dry roads
Bridgestone RE11A scores 90 vs 84 on dry.
Tire A · Bridgestone RE11A
Tire B · Nitto NT05
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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.