Segment
1. Bridgestone Turanza T001 Premium2. Nokian zLine Upper-middle
Comparison: Bridgestone Turanza T001 vs. Nokian zLine
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Bridgestone Turanza T001 vs Nokian zLine — a comparison based on published test positions. This short review summarizes how each tyre placed across the three tests in our dataset, highlights strengths and weaknesses suggested by those results, and gives a clear verdict to help readers choose.
Quick note on model status: neither tyre in the data set shows a listed replacement, so there is no newer model link for either the Bridgestone Turanza T001 or the Nokian zLine. Manufacturer pages: Bridgestone and Nokian.
Test summary (positions)
- Autozeitung (10 tyres): Bridgestone T001 — 7th; Nokian zLine — 5th.
- Autobild (52 tyres): Bridgestone T001 — 5th; Nokian zLine — 20th.
- GTÜ (14 tyres): Bridgestone T001 — 7th; Nokian zLine — 6th.
These three independent tests produce a mixed picture: in two of the tests (Autozeitung and GTÜ) the Nokian zLine finished ahead of the Bridgestone Turanza T001, while in the largest comparison (Autobild, 52 tyres) the Turanza recorded a far stronger result. When averaging relative positions across the three events, the scores are very close — effectively a draw with a slight edge to the Nokian in aggregate ranking. This suggests both tyres sit in a similar performance band but excel under different test conditions and criteria.
What the positions imply — strengths & weaknesses
- Bridgestone Turanza T001 — Strengths: its high placement in Autobild’s broad, competitive field (5th of 52) indicates it can be a top performer in comprehensive, multi-criteria assessments. That suggests balanced performance across a range of metrics valued in larger comparison groups. Weaknesses: lower placements in the smaller Autozeitung and GTÜ tests (7th in both) indicate it may not always outscore rivals in more focused test conditions or on specific wet/dry handling measures used by those testers.
- Nokian zLine — Strengths: consistently ahead of Bridgestone in Autozeitung and GTÜ (5th and 6th respectively), showing reliable mid-to-top finishes in those evaluations. This consistency hints at strong handling and predictable performance under the conditions emphasized by those organizations. Weaknesses: a notably lower placement in Autobild (20th of 52) suggests it can fall behind when competing in larger, more diverse tyre pools or when Autobild’s weighting of certain criteria favors different attributes.
Verdict — which tyre is better?
Overall the comparison is close. If you prioritize performance in very large, comprehensive tests and want a tyre that scored near the top in Autobild’s broad comparison, the Bridgestone Turanza T001 is the standout choice. If you prefer a tyre that showed slightly better average positioning across the smaller test sets (Autozeitung and GTÜ), then the Nokian zLine carries a small overall edge.
Recommendation: treat this as a tie-break based on your priorities — choose Bridgestone for broad-field top-tier results, Nokian for consistent mid-to-top placements in the tests where it excelled. For full data and the individual test reports, see the tyre pages: Bridgestone Turanza T001 and Nokian zLine, and visit the manufacturers at Bridgestone and Nokian.
Number of sizes available
Number of tests
Best position in test
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2. Nokian zLine 20.
Average position in tests
2. Nokian zLine 7.38
Year of the last test
Best rating in test
2. Nokian zLine Recommended
Worst rating in test
1. Nokian zLine Recommended2. Bridgestone Turanza T001 Satisfactory
Wet
(Overall rating)Wet braking according to EU label
Comfort
(Overall rating)Outside noise accoring to EU label
Dry
(Overall rating)Costs
(Overall rating)Fuel consumption according to EU label
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Mutual Tests Available
These tyres were tested together in 3 test(s). Click to view detailed head-to-head results.
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Mutual tests
| Name | Points total | Wet | Dry | ||||
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| Best values in test | 256 | 131 | 133 | ||||
| Bridgestone Turanza T001 | 224 | 97 | 127 | ||||
| Nokian zLine | 237 | 119 | 118 | ||||
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| Name | Stopping distance on dry | Stopping distance on wet | |||||
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| Best values in test | 34,1 | 34,6 | |||||
| Bridgestone Turanza T001 | 36,2 | 34,6 | |||||
| Nokian zLine | 36,1 | 40,2 | |||||
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| Name | Points total | Wet | Dry | Rolling resistance | Noise | ||
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| Best values in test | 278 | 146 | 143 | 25 | 10 | ||
| Bridgestone Turanza T001 | 235 | 109 | 126 | 19 | 8 | ||
| Nokian zLine | 240 | 119 | 121 | 22 | 9 | ||
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