The Bridgestone Weather Control A005 EVO has received mixed reviews in various tests, with some highlighting its good performance on wet and dry roads, while others noting its shortcomings in handling snow.
In tests conducted by AUTO-Strassenverkehr, the tire exhibited well-balanced performance on snow, good grip on wet surfaces, and relatively precise handling in dry conditions. However, it also showed a comparably narrower limit on snow, earlier aquaplaning in heavy rain, and weakly audible rolling noise at low speeds.
Autobild's tests showcased the tire as an all-rounder, with excellent driving characteristics on wet and dry tracks, good winter qualities, and fuel-saving rolling resistance. Nevertheless, the tire performed poorly on snow and ice, with delayed steering response and understeering snow handling. Another test by Autobild revealed great traction and short braking distances on snow, precise handling, and good safety margins in wet conditions, but with longer dry braking distances.
TyreReviews.com praised the tire's excellent grip in wet and dry conditions, good aquaplaning resistance, short dry braking, and low rolling resistance. However, its snow performance was extremely limited, with the longest braking distances, lowest traction, and most challenging snow handling lap. The tire also had the highest internal noise in this test.
In summary, the Bridgestone Weather Control A005 EVO offers good performance on wet and dry roads, with certain tests highlighting its fuel-saving rolling resistance and precise handling. However, its snow handling capabilities are inconsistent and it may not be the best choice for drivers who frequently encounter snowy conditions.
Bridgestone Weather Control A005 EVO is made in 89 sizes, starting from 175/65 R15 up to 275/45 R21.
2020
Bridgestone Weather Control A005 EVO was launched
2021
Bridgestone Weather Control A005 EVO was tested 4x (Autobild,...)
2022
Bridgestone Weather Control A005 EVO was tested 7x (Autobild,...) and won the Autobild 195/55 R16 test.
All tyre tests where Bridgestone Weather Control A005 EVO was featured:
Name | Wet | Dry | Snow |
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Best values in test | 2+ | 2+ | 2+ |
Bridgestone Weather Control A005 EVO | 2- | 2+ | 2 |
Name | Wet | Dry | Snow | Running costs |
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Best values in test | 1- | 2+ | 1- | 1 |
Bridgestone Weather Control A005 EVO | 2+ | 2 | 3 | 2- |
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Name | Points total | Wet | Dry | Snow | |||
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Best values in test | 102.7 | 104,8 | 104,5 | 102,7 | |||
Bridgestone Weather Control A005 EVO | 101,8 | 104,8 | 102,5 | 99,2 | |||
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Name | Winter | Wet | Dry | Rolling resistance | Noise | ||
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Best values in test | 63 | 64 | 46 | 19 | 9 | ||
Bridgestone Weather Control A005 EVO | 28 | 64 | 44 | 18 | 8 | ||
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Name | Stopping distance on dry | Stopping distance on wet |
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Best values in test | 39,9 | 44,4 |
Bridgestone Weather Control A005 EVO | 41,4 | 44,4 |
Name | Wet | Dry | Snow | ||||
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Best values in test | 1 | 2+ | 1 | ||||
Bridgestone Weather Control A005 EVO | 1- | 2+ | 2 | ||||
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Best values in test | 2+ | 1- | 1- | ||||
Bridgestone Weather Control A005 EVO | 2+ | 2- | 2+ | ||||
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Name | Stopping distance on dry | Stopping distance on wet | |||||
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Best values in test | 37,6 | 50 | |||||
Bridgestone Weather Control A005 EVO | 41,4 | 52,9 | |||||
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Name | Wet | Dry | Snow | Rolling resistance | Wear | ||
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Best values in test | 2+ | 2+ | 2+ | 1 | 1 | ||
Bridgestone Weather Control A005 EVO | 2 | 2+ | 2 | 2 | 3+ | ||
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100% (1x) | 90% (1x) | 85% (3x) | 75% (2x) |
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Exemplary | Good + | Satisfactory | Conditionally recommended |
1x | 1x | 3x | 2x |
R16 | R17 | R18 |
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87.5% (2x) | 81.7% (3x) | 87.5% (2x) |
195/xx Rxx | 205/xx Rxx | 215/xx Rxx | 225/xx Rxx | 235/xx Rxx |
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75% (1x) | 75% (1x) | 92.5% (2x) | 85% (2x) | 90% (1x) |
Bridgestone Weather Control A005 EVO is made in Hungary/Italy.
Yes, this tyre is also made in SUV sizes.