205/45 R17 Bridgestone Weather Control A005 variants
Bridgestone Weather Control A005 is a allround tyre made in total of 87 sizes, ranging from R15 to R15 - this particular dimension is R17, which means it fits to a 17 inch/431.8mm diameter wheel. 205/45 R17 is 30mm wider than the narrowest dimension (175) and 40mm narrower than the widest one (245). This tyre profile of 45 means the sidewall height of the tyre is 45% of the tyre width (205mm), which results in 92.25mm sidewall height. In 205/45 R17, there is only one possible speed index for Bridgestone Weather Control A005 - "V", which is good for speeds up to 240 km/h. In 205/45 R17, Weather Control A005 usually competes against AllSeasonContact, which is a tyre from Continental with a rating of 76%, compared to 45% of the Bridgestone in question.
205/45 R17 88 V XL
Bridgestone Weather Control A005 is made in 87 sizes, starting from 175/65 R15 up to 245/45 R20.
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Bridgestone Weather Control A005 in tyre tests
Relevant tyre tests in same or similiar dimension (205/45 R17)
| Name | Stopping distance on dry | Stopping distance on wet | |||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Best values in test | 39,7 | 45 | |||||
| Bridgestone Weather Control A005 | 40,9 | 45 | |||||
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| Name | Points total | Wet | Dry | Snow | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Best values in test | 99,8 | 99,3 | 106,9 | 98,3 | |||
| Bridgestone Weather Control A005 | 98,3 | 98,4 | 106,9 | 89,7 | |||
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Ranked #10 of 14
The Bridgestone Weather Control A005 emerged victorious in a competitive field, securing the top spot among 14 contenders. It distinguished itself with sports-like dynamic handling on both wet and dry surfaces, featuring short braking distances in those conditions and precise steering response. An added advantage was its low rolling resistance. However, it didn't perform as well in terms of lateral grip and traction on snow, with its durability receiving a moderate rating. Notable strengths of this tyre included leading the pack in dry handling, exterior noise, rolling resistance, and wet braking, showcasing its versatility and performance across various aspects, despite the mentioned weaknesses.
| Name | Wet | Dry | Snow | Running costs | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Best values in test | 1 | 2+ | 1 | 1 | |||
| Bridgestone Weather Control A005 | 1- | 2+ | 2- | 2- | |||
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| Name | Points total | Winter | Wet | Dry | Rolling resistance | Noise | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Best values in test | 200 | 66 | 66 | 49 | 18 | 8 | |
| Bridgestone Weather Control A005 | 187 | 43 | 65 | 47 | 18 | 8 | |
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205/45 R17 - Best allround tyres (according to tests)
| # | Name | Our rating | Tested in this dimension | Tested in same width dimension | Segment | Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1. | GoodYear Vector 4Seasons Gen-3 | Premium | £143 88 W + 1 | |||
| 2. | Continental AllSeasonContact | Premium | £152 88 V | |||
| 3. | Michelin CrossClimate 2 | Premium | £135 88 V + 1 | |||
| 4. | Hankook Kinergy 4S2 H750 | Upper-middle | £112 88 V | |||
| 5. | Michelin CrossClimate+ | Premium | ||||
| 6. | Bridgestone Weather Control A005 EVO | Premium | ||||
| 7. | Nokian Seasonproof | Upper-middle | £135 88 V | |||
| 8. | Pirelli Cinturato All Season SF2 | Premium | £134 88 V + 1 | |||
| 9. | Falken EuroALL Season AS210 | Upper-middle | £99 88 V | |||
| 10. | Nokian Weatherproof | Upper-middle | ||||
| 11. | Falken EUROALL SEASON AS200 | Upper-middle | ||||
| 12. | Kumho HA32 Solus 4S | Upper-middle | £103 88 V | |||
| 13. | Kleber Quadraxer 3 | Upper-middle | £121 88 V | |||
| 14. | BFGoodrich G-Grip All Season 2 | Upper-middle | ||||
| 15. | Bridgestone Weather Control A005 | Premium | ||||
| 16. | Kleber Quadraxer 2! Newer model available: Kleber Quadraxer 3 | Upper-middle | ||||
| 17. | Uniroyal AllSeasonExpert 2 | Upper-middle | £104 88 V |
