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2. Yokohama BluEarth-4S AW21 Upper-middle
Comparison: Bridgestone Weather Control A005 vs. Yokohama BluEarth-4S AW21
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Today we are comparing two all-round tyres: Bridgestone Weather Control A005 by Bridgestone and Yokohama BluEarth-4S AW21 by Yokohama. All data analysed in this comparison is from various impartial tests including Autoklub ČR and Autobild.
The Yokohama BluEarth-4S AW21 has a rating of 31%, marking its strength in certain areas such as Comfort & Snow acceleration. Nonetheless, when compared against the Bridgestone Weather Control A005 in Autoklub ČR, it landed the 5th position out of 7 tested tyres.
On the other hand, the Bridgestone Weather Control A005 scored the 4th position in the same test, beating Yokohama BluEarth-4S AW21. This despite it not having a rating score. Its best features were observed to be Dry braking & Wet circle cornering.
Considering data from Autobild, Bridgestone Weather Control A005 outperformed the majority and landed in the 1st position out of a total of 31 tyres. Its strengths included Dry handling, Exterior Noise Reduction, Rolling Resistance, Wet & Dry braking . Meanwhile, the Yokohama BluEarth-4S AW21 did average and got positioned at number 15.
A summary from autobild 2020 highlights Bridgestone Weather Control A005's strengths as sporty-dynamic performance on both wet and dry track, precise steering, and low rolling resistance. The criticism was directed at its weak side guidance and traction on the snow along with satisfactory mileage. Information for Yokohama BluEarth-4S AW21 from the same source was not available.
So the Bridgestone Weather Control A005 stands out when it comes to dry and wet handling and braking, while the Yokohama BluEarth-4S AW21 seems to offer greater comfort and better snow acceleration. Thus, consumers may prefer one tyre over another depending on their unique driving environments and expectations.
In conclusion, although both tyres have their strengths, the data suggests that the Bridgestone Weather Control A005 outperforms the Yokohama BluEarth-4S AW21 in different test parameters, making it the preferred choice according to the overall test results.
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Number of tests
Best position in test
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Year of the last test
Best rating in test
1. Bridgestone Weather Control A005 Recommended2. Yokohama BluEarth-4S AW21 Satisfactory
Worst rating in test
1. Bridgestone Weather Control A005 Recommended2. Yokohama BluEarth-4S AW21 Satisfactory
Snow
(Overall rating)Wet
(Overall rating)Wet braking according to EU label
Dry
(Overall rating)Comfort
(Overall rating)Outside noise accoring to EU label
Costs
(Overall rating)Fuel consumption according to EU label
Ice
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Mutual tests
| Name | Points total | Wet | Dry | Snow | |||
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| Best values in test | 99,8 | 99,3 | 106,9 | 98,3 | |||
| Bridgestone Weather Control A005 | 98,3 | 98,4 | 106,9 | 89,7 | |||
| Yokohama BluEarth-4S AW21 | 96,2 | 91,3 | 101,3 | 95,9 | |||
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| Name | Stopping distance on dry | Stopping distance on wet | |||||
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| Best values in test | 39,7 | 45 | |||||
| Bridgestone Weather Control A005 | 40,9 | 45 | |||||
| Yokohama BluEarth-4S AW21 | 44 | 52,9 | |||||
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| Name | Stopping distance on dry | Stopping distance on wet | |||||
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| Best values in test | 39,5 | 46,3 | |||||
| Bridgestone Weather Control A005 | 39,7 | 46,3 | |||||
| Yokohama BluEarth-4S AW21 | 44,1 | 52,1 | |||||
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