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Head-to-head Updated September 2026

Bridgestone Weather Control A005 EVO vs Pirelli P4 Four Seasons Plus — 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
Pirelli P4 Four Seasons Plus tread pattern
Objective (60%)
–/100
No test data yet
User signal (40%)
75/100
Owner ratings
Dry
88
Wet
86
Snow
73
Comfort
80
Noise
78
Treadwear
87
Handling
89

Prices change daily — check the retailer for your size.

VerdictWinner: Pirelli P4 Four Seasons Plus — better treadwear, handling and snow. Pick the Bridgestone Weather Control A005 EVO if comfort matters 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

Weight: Neutral
Score (0–100) P4 Four Seasons Plus leads by 3
A — Bridgestone Weather Control A005 EVO
85
B — Pirelli P4 Four Seasons Plus
88
Why this score
SourceWeather Control A005 EVOP4 Four Seasons Plus
Professional tests (TWG score) 85 –
Tyre Reviews owners 85 –

Wet

Weight: Important
Score (0–100) Weather Control A005 EVO leads by 2
A — Bridgestone Weather Control A005 EVO
88
B — Pirelli P4 Four Seasons Plus
86
Why this score
SourceWeather Control A005 EVOP4 Four Seasons Plus
Professional tests (TWG score) 89 –
Tyre Reviews owners 87 –

Snow

Weight: Neutral
Score (0–100) P4 Four Seasons Plus leads by 6
A — Bridgestone Weather Control A005 EVO
67
B — Pirelli P4 Four Seasons Plus
73
Why this score
SourceWeather Control A005 EVOP4 Four Seasons Plus
Professional tests (TWG score) 68 –
Tyre Reviews owners 65 –

Comfort

Weight: Neutral
Score (0–100) Weather Control A005 EVO leads by 4
A — Bridgestone Weather Control A005 EVO
84
B — Pirelli P4 Four Seasons Plus
80
Why this score
SourceWeather Control A005 EVOP4 Four Seasons Plus
Professional tests (TWG score) 89 –
Tyre Reviews owners 76 –

Noise

Weight: Neutral
Score (0–100) P4 Four Seasons Plus leads by 5
A — Bridgestone Weather Control A005 EVO
73
B — Pirelli P4 Four Seasons Plus
78
Why this score
SourceWeather Control A005 EVOP4 Four Seasons Plus
Professional tests (TWG score) 73 –

Treadwear

Weight: Important
Score (0–100) P4 Four Seasons Plus leads by 32
A — Bridgestone Weather Control A005 EVO
55
B — Pirelli P4 Four Seasons Plus
87
Why this score
SourceWeather Control A005 EVOP4 Four Seasons Plus
Tyre Reviews owners 55 –

Handling

Weight: Neutral
Score (0–100) P4 Four Seasons Plus leads by 12
A — Bridgestone Weather Control A005 EVO
77
B — Pirelli P4 Four Seasons Plus
89
Why this score
SourceWeather Control A005 EVOP4 Four Seasons Plus
Tyre Reviews owners 77 –
DriverReviews owners 86 –

Scores at a glance

Bridgestone Weather Control A005 EVO vs Pirelli P4 Four Seasons Plus: scores by category (0–100)
CategoryBridgestone Weather Control A005 EVOPirelli P4 Four Seasons Plus
Relative Score 75 84
Dry 85 88
Wet 88 86
Snow 67 73
Comfort 84 80
Noise 73 78
Treadwear 55 87
Handling 77 89

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Tire A

Tire B

From owners

Pros, cons & observations

Themes extracted from owner reviews across retailers and review sites — not the opinion of TireWheelGuide.

Tire A Bridgestone Weather Control A005 EVO

The Bridgestone Weather Control A005 EVO is widely regarded as a top-tier performer in wet conditions, offering exceptional grip and aquaplaning resistance that often exceeds competitor benchmarks. While users frequently praise its comfort, quiet ride, and initial performance, the consensus is heavily polarized by reports of rapid tread wear and a significant decline in performance as the tire ages.

Pros

  • Exceptional wet weather grip and aquaplaning resistance
  • High levels of ride comfort and low road noise
  • Strong initial performance in cold and damp conditions
  • Improved fuel efficiency compared to some summer-oriented tires

Cons

  • Rapid and sometimes uneven tread wear
  • Noticeable drop-off in performance as the tread wears down
  • Reports of tread block cracking and structural deformation
  • Increased noise levels as the tire ages

Observations

  • Users with FWD vehicles and EVs frequently reported faster-than-expected tread wear, often requiring replacement before 20,000 miles.
  • Drivers transitioning from run-flat tires or stiff summer tires noted a significant improvement in ride quality and suspension compliance.
  • Some users observed that moving to larger rim sizes (e.g., 17-inch) provided better handling stability compared to smaller 16-inch configurations.
Tire B Pirelli P4 Four Seasons Plus

Not enough owner reviews yet to extract themes.

Specifications

Specs side by side

Attribute A · Bridgestone Weather Control A005 EVO B · Pirelli P4 Four Seasons Plus
CategoryAll Season Premium Touring tires—
Vehicle typePassenger Car / Crossover—
Final verdict

Which one should you actually buy?

Bridgestone

Pirelli

Winner: Pirelli P4 Four Seasons Plus — better treadwear, handling and snow. Pick the Bridgestone Weather Control A005 EVO if comfort matters most to you.

Pick tire B You want the longest tread life

Pirelli P4 Four Seasons Plus scores 87 vs 55 on treadwear.

Pick tire B You enjoy sharp, responsive handling

Pirelli P4 Four Seasons Plus scores 89 vs 77 on handling.

Pick tire B You drive through snowy winters

Pirelli P4 Four Seasons Plus scores 73 vs 67 on snow.

Pick tire B You want a quieter cabin

Pirelli P4 Four Seasons Plus scores 78 vs 73 on noise.

Tire A · Bridgestone Weather Control A005 EVO
Tire B · Pirelli P4 Four Seasons Plus

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.