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Comparison: Bridgestone Turanza T005 vs. CST Medallion MD-A1 (2026)

Bridgestone Turanza T005Premium
BridgestoneBridgestone

Turanza T005

8.8
R14 – R23
VS
CST Medallion MD-A1Budget
CSTCST

Medallion MD-A1

R13 – R20
1 mutual test(s) with detailed data
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In this comparison, we are comparing a tyre from a manufacturer from Japan (Bridgestone) against a tyre from a manufacturer from (CST). Generally, Bridgestone summer tyres are slightly better rated (89%) than CST (64%). The first tyre test of Bridgestone Turanza T005 was done in 2018, compared to 2019 when was the CST Medallion MD-A1 first tested. Important for this comparison is also the Autobild 2019 225/55 R17 test, where both the Turanza T005 and the Medallion MD-A1 were tested. See more mutual tests below. We also know where Turanza T005 is made - Hungary/Poland/France/Italy.

Test Profile

Bridgestone
Turanza T005
CST
Medallion MD-A1
Number of tests
33
2
Best position
#1
#10
Average position
4.1
21.5
Latest test
2025
2019
Available sizes
638
185

Performance comparison

Wet Performance
Confidence
Bridgestone Turanza T005
91%
Bridgestone
Turanza T005
CST Medallion MD-A1
65%
CST
Medallion MD-A1
Wet Braking
Bridgestone Turanza T005
84%
CST Medallion MD-A1
29%
Wet Handling
Bridgestone Turanza T005
97%
CST Medallion MD-A1
88%
Wet Circle Cornering
Bridgestone Turanza T005
82%
CST Medallion MD-A1
24%
Aquaplaning Longitudinal
Bridgestone Turanza T005
97%
CST Medallion MD-A1
99%
Aquaplaning Cross
Bridgestone Turanza T005
93%
CST Medallion MD-A1
87%
Dry Performance
Confidence
Bridgestone Turanza T005
81%
Bridgestone
Turanza T005
CST Medallion MD-A1
59%
CST
Medallion MD-A1
Dry Braking
Bridgestone Turanza T005
65%
CST Medallion MD-A1
22%
Dry Handling
Bridgestone Turanza T005
96%
CST Medallion MD-A1
95%
Comfort & Noise
Confidence
Bridgestone Turanza T005
25%
Bridgestone
Turanza T005
CST Medallion MD-A1
100%
CST
Medallion MD-A1
Noise Exterior
Bridgestone Turanza T005
25%
CST Medallion MD-A1
100%
Economy
Confidence
Bridgestone Turanza T005
100%
Bridgestone
Turanza T005
CST Medallion MD-A1
70%
CST
Medallion MD-A1
Rolling Resistance
Bridgestone Turanza T005
100%
CST Medallion MD-A1
70%

Performance spider chart

Tests used in comparison

OrganizationSeasonYearDimension
AutobildAutobild
Summer
2019225/55 R17View

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