195/55 R16 Bridgestone Weather Control A005 EVO variants
Bridgestone Weather Control A005 EVO is a allround tyre made in total of 89 sizes, ranging from R15 to R15 - this particular dimension is R16, which means it fits to a 16 inch/406.4mm diameter wheel. 195/55 R16 is 20mm wider than the narrowest dimension (175) and 80mm narrower than the widest one (275). This tyre profile of 55 means the sidewall height of the tyre is 55% of the tyre width (195mm), which results in 107.25mm sidewall height. In 195/55 R16, there is only one possible speed index for Bridgestone Weather Control A005 EVO - "V", which is good for speeds up to 240 km/h. In 195/55 R16, Weather Control A005 EVO usually competes against CrossClimate+, which is a tyre from Michelin with a rating of 75%, compared to 71% of the Bridgestone in question. Latest test in 195/55 R16 was held by Autobild in 2022, where Weather Control A005 EVO received rating "Conditionally recommended" and finished on the 15. place. It was tested on a VW Polo.
Bridgestone Weather Control A005 EVO is made in 89 sizes, starting from 175/65 R15 up to 275/45 R21.
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Bridgestone Weather Control A005 EVO in tyre tests
Relevant tyre tests in same or similiar dimension (195/55 R16)
Ranked #1 of 35
| Name | Stopping distance on dry | Stopping distance on wet |
|---|---|---|
| Best values in test | 39,9 | 44,4 |
| Bridgestone Weather Control A005 EVO | 41,4 | 44,4 |
conditionally recommended
Ranked #15 of 15
The Bridgestone Weather Control A005 EVO clinched the top spot, finishing 1st among 15 competitors in an extensive evaluation. This performance was distinguished by its excellent wet braking and wet circle cornering capabilities, truly setting it apart in these disciplines. However, the tyre did face some criticism, notably for its only satisfactory driving qualities on snow and ice. Additionally, concerns were raised regarding its delayed steering response and understeering in snowy conditions, along with an average mileage performance. Despite these critiques, its short braking distances on wet surfaces combined with a low rolling resistance underscored its strengths in crucial areas of performance.
| Name | Wet | Dry | Snow | Running costs |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Best values in test | 1- | 2+ | 1- | 1 |
| Bridgestone Weather Control A005 EVO | 2+ | 2 | 3 | 2- |
