205/60 R16 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 R16, which means it fits to a 16 inch/406.4mm diameter wheel. 205/60 R16 is 30mm wider than the narrowest dimension (175) and 40mm narrower than the widest one (245). This tyre profile of 60 means the sidewall height of the tyre is 60% of the tyre width (205mm), which results in 123mm sidewall height. In 205/60 R16, there are 2 possible speed indexes for Bridgestone Weather Control A005 - "H","V", which are good for speeds up to 210, 240 km/h. In 205/60 R16, Weather Control A005 usually competes against AllSeasonContact, which is a tyre from Continental with a rating of 83%, compared to 0% of the Bridgestone in question. Latest test in 205/60 R16 was held by ACE in 2019, where Weather Control A005 received rating "Recommended" and finished on the 7. place. It was tested on a Citroën BERLINGO;BERLINGO Van.
205/60 R16 96 H
205/60 R16 96 V XL
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205/60 R16 96 V
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 (205/60 R16)
| 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 | |||||
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| 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 | |||
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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 | |||
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| 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 | |
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| Best values in test | 200 | 66 | 66 | 49 | 18 | 8 | |
| Bridgestone Weather Control A005 | 187 | 43 | 65 | 47 | 18 | 8 | |
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