Comparison: Bridgestone Turanza T005 vs. Yokohama Advan Fleva V701 (2026)

Wet performance is where the gap opens up clearly. In the same 2019 Auto Bild braking test, the Turanza T005 stopped from wet tarmac in 30.9m against the Advan Fleva's 32.9m — a 2-metre advantage that is significant at any real-world speed. This is consistent with the T005's broader wet reputation: Auto Bild gave it top marks for wet and dry handling combined, and ADAC awarded it best-in-class on wet surfaces in 2022. The Turanza's aquaplaning resistance is solid, even if Auto Motor Sport flagged a small weakness in longitudinal aquaplaning. The Advan Fleva's Thunderbolt Grooves and Drop Point groove architecture are designed to clear water quickly, and its EU label shows an impressive uniform A wet grip rating — but in back-to-back testing, the T005 was the more assured performer in rain. Real-world Fleva owners generally report adequate wet confidence at normal speeds, but one owner cautioned that the tyre feels less composed above 120 km/h in wet conditions — something worth noting for motorway use.

Dry braking is where the two are at their closest. In the shared Auto Bild 2019 test, stopping distances on dry tarmac were almost identical — 35.2m for the Advan Fleva against 35.6m for the Turanza T005. In raw braking terms, the Yokohama just edges it, which aligns with its performance-focused character: solid outer and centre ribs increase block stiffness and deliver the on-centre feel Yokohama talks up in its official materials. Across the broader test record, however, the Turanza T005 has been consistently praised for dry precision and balance — ADAC called it well-rounded on dry tarmac, and Auto Motor Sport noted very short dry braking distances. Where the Turanza can feel slightly inert at the limit — its rear axle showing some sensitivity to throttle changes in SportAuto testing — the Advan Fleva owners on track-adjacent cars describe confident, predictable dry grip. For everyday roads the difference is academic; for drivers who push harder, the Fleva's character is more rewarding.

The Turanza T005's standout practical advantage is rolling resistance — it scores among the best in its class here, and multiple independent tests have confirmed genuinely low fuel consumption. ADAC awarded it top marks for efficiency, and owners frequently mention improved fuel economy as a highlight. Its mileage is acceptable though not exceptional, and a handful of owners have reported premature wear at higher mileages. Noise is a mild weakness — a few tests flag it as slightly louder than the best in class, even if everyday owners tend not to notice. The Advan Fleva V701's rolling resistance score is considerably poorer, which will translate to a meaningful fuel cost penalty over time. Tread wear is also a concern — owners report relatively short tyre life, and the performance-compound construction is the likely explanation. What the Fleva does offer, perhaps surprisingly for a sport-oriented tyre, is a composed, refined ride feel at normal speeds, which owners of sporty coupes like the Subaru BRZ have appreciated. It is a tyre that rewards the driver who values grip over economy.