Comparison: BF Goodrich g-Grip vs. Bridgestone Turanza T005

BF Goodrich g‑Grip vs. Bridgestone Turanza T005 is a classic budget-versus-premium summer-tyre comparison. Below we summarise the available independent test data, core strengths and weaknesses, and which model is the better choice overall for everyday drivers.

Head-to-head in the major Autobild 51-tyre summer test, the Bridgestone Turanza T005 finished 2nd of 51, while the BF Goodrich g‑Grip placed 20th of 51. The T005’s highlighted strengths in that test were wet handling and rolling resistance, underlining a blend of safety and efficiency that consistently earns it top-tier placements.

What the tests say overall

• Bridgestone Turanza T005: multiple-plant European production (HU/PL/FR/IT) and a strong consolidated score on our site of 91% indicate proven, well-rounded performance. In the shared Autobild test it excelled in wet handling and low rolling resistance, helping it secure a podium result.


• BF Goodrich g‑Grip: no consolidated site rating is available at the moment, but its mid-field finish (20/51) in the same large-scale test suggests competent, everyday capability without class-leading highlights.

Model life-cycle and successors
The Turanza T005 has been superseded by the newer Bridgestone Turanza 6, which aims to advance wet performance and efficiency even further. For the BF Goodrich g‑Grip, we have no direct successor listed in our database currently.

Strengths and weaknesses at a glance

• Bridgestone Turanza T005 (summer touring)
  
  
  
  • Strengths: Outstanding wet handling, very low rolling resistance, and consistently high test placements (2/51 in Autobild).
  
  
  • Trade-offs: With a successor now available, some sizes may be transitioning in the market; consider the Turanza 6 if you want the latest generation.
  
  
  
  


• BF Goodrich g‑Grip (summer)
  
  
  
  • Strengths: Respectable mid-pack performance in a crowded field; a viable option for drivers prioritising basic summer competence.
  
  
  • Trade-offs: Lacks standout test strengths versus leading touring tyres; performance margin is noticeable in wet and efficiency metrics compared to T005.
  
  
  
  

Which tyre is better in tests overall?
Based on the shared test evidence, the Bridgestone Turanza T005 is the clear overall winner. Its 2nd-place finish out of 51 and highlighted competencies in key safety (wet) and cost-of-ownership (rolling resistance) metrics set it apart from the BF Goodrich g‑Grip’s mid-field result. If you want proven, well-balanced performance for daily use, the T005 is the safer bet—and if you’re shopping new today, the Turanza 6 is worth a look as the T005’s direct replacement.

Learn more about the brands: Bridgestone and BF Goodrich.