Bridgestone all weather tyres

[Kenisted]

Has anyone had problems with the Bridgestone all weather tyres fitted from the factory
Took delivery of my Ocean January 23
I’ve had 3 punchers resulting in two new tyres, one in Scotland the other in Norway, some of the finest roads you’ll come across

 

[Corradobrit]

Has anyone had problems with the Bridgestone all weather tyres fitted from the factory
Took delivery of my Ocean January 23
I’ve had 3 punchers resulting in two new tyres, one in Scotland the other in Norway, some of the finest roads you’ll come across

You are not the first. The Bridgestones are terrible. Soft sidewalls, and tread pattern that is stone and rock magnet. I can't wait for these to wear down a bit so I can be some pucka rubber.

 

[pluc99]

I am happy with my MICHELIN CROSSCLIMATE + 235/55 R17 103Y. Mind you, they're not suited for off road/muddy tracks but for normal road use they are excellent. Don't wait for yours to wear down, just put them on eBay and get yourself some better ones.

 

[Aubisque]

Intruiging...All weather factory/dealer fit were Goodyear Vector 4 Seasons when I got mine and have been great.

 

[Nick from Bath]

Spilt a sidewall on our 255/45 R18 Bridgestones in Ireland when I bumped a curb coming out of a petrol station. VW assistance were pretty useless but fortunately the insurers support was impeccable- new tyre fitted on a Sunday at the roadside within 2 hours of it happening.

Will probably swap them all in a year to something more resilient.

 

[Kenisted]

You are not the first. The Bridgestones are terrible. Soft sidewalls, and tread pattern that is stone and rock magnet. I can't wait for these to wear down a bit so I can be some pucka rubber.

Thank you

 

[Corradobrit]

Thank you

Where was the damage and what caused it, sharp stones, impacts with curbs/potholes, road debris like nails? It must have been quite extensive or in the sidewall or shoulder to have required 2 replacements. I think the carcass on these Turanza's is especially weak. Certainly not up to the task of supporting a 3 tonne campervan.

 

[Hedley Wright]

Try a search, you’ll find plenty of bad reviews of the A005 for punctures. I had three in a few months. Swapped to Latitude Cross and puncture free after twice the mileage.

 

[pjm-84]

Happy that mine are now off the Cali. Only 4 season tyre available in 2019 in the 255/45/18 size so no choice. I had a few punctures over the years but the camber pull is really annoying. I thought it was the VW but I got a great deal on A005 for my Volvo last November so put a set on that. Lo and behold I have the same camber pull (which wasnt there intially or before on the old tyres) . Rotating the tyres helps

 

[pjm-84]

And the wear rate is horrific. Have 5k miles on the CC and they look as new on the front. 9 to 11k on the A005 and kaput

 

[Kenisted]

Where was the damage and what caused it, sharp stones, impacts with curbs/potholes, road debris like nails? It must have been quite extensive or in the sidewall or shoulder to have required 2 replacements. I think the carcass on these Turanza's is especially weak. Certainly not up to the task of supporting a 3 tonne campervan.

1st was a nail on the outside, unrepaiable
2nd hole in middle of tread repaired
3rd hole in middle again, went bang as driving, probably run flat for 50 yds completely shredded inside walls to dust

 

[Corradobrit]

1st was a nail on the outside, unrepaiable
2nd hole in middle of tread repaired
3rd hole in middle again, went bang as driving, probably run flat for 50 yds completely shredded inside walls to dust

That confirms the construction is woeful and should never be specced for a 3t van. I don't understand why we don't get Conti's. The factory is literally across the road.

 

[Pollewop]

I don't understand why we don't get Conti's. The factory is literally across the road.

I got Conti’s , the VanContact 4Season. Very happy with them. Still look and feel new after 25000 km.

 

[lohr500]

Hummmm????!!!

Two Bridgestone All Season punctures in the space of two weeks and with only 1200 miles on the Cali. Both caused by picking up screws and not at the same time. Fortunately both were repairable.

With the first I was able to re-inflate the partially flat tyre and limp to a local tyre fitter to get it fixed.

The second went flat on me whilst parked miles from a garage so I had the pleasure of getting the spare out of the cradle and changing the wheel. I wouldn't fancy doing that in the pouring rain in the dark. My main takeaway from the experience was to sort out a cheap disposable boiler suit or set of overalls to keep in the van.

I can't remember the last time I had a puncture in any of my other vehicles covering well over a 100,000 mies of motoring.

Perhaps I am just unlucky or perhaps as others are suggesting this tyre design is prone to picking up screws and nails.

 

[Roger Boeken]

I agree : this tyre design is prone to picking up screws and nails. Moreover, this tire is no longer available in the same speed index (only V not H anymore). Since the MOT does not allow tires with different speed index on the same axle this means you have to replace 2 in case 1 is not repairable.

 

[Corradobrit]

Hummmm????!!!

Two Bridgestone All Season punctures in the space of two weeks and with only 1200 miles on the Cali. Both caused by picking up screws and not at the same time. Fortunately both were repairable.

With the first I was able to re-inflate the partially flat tyre and limp to a local tyre fitter to get it fixed.

The second went flat on me whilst parked miles from a garage so I had the pleasure of getting the spare out of the cradle and changing the wheel. I wouldn't fancy doing that in the pouring rain in the dark. My main takeaway from the experience was to sort out a cheap disposable boiler suit or set of overalls to keep in the van.

I can't remember the last time I had a puncture in any of my other vehicles covering well over a 100,000 mies of motoring.

Perhaps I am just unlucky or perhaps as others are suggesting this tyre design is prone to picking up screws and nails.

You're not alone.

Bridgestone all season

We just toured northern Sweden and Norway in our cali 4motion. tires where standard Bridgestone all seasons and the roads where a mix of gravel roads an tarmac. Tires where at the correct inflated. We had 6 punctures on 5000 km and had to replace 2 tires with 10000 km on them. The guy at the...

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The Bridgestone OEM's are the absolute pits of a tyre.

 

[This_one_goes_to_eleven]

I had Bridgestone A005 on a Tesla model for 35k and they were really good. No punctures. Good grip and rolling resistance.

Unsure why they seem to be so sh*t on Cali or maybe I got lucky.

 

[Van Diesel VW]

Collected this the other day in my tyre, just repairable, will more than likely ditch the factory Bridgestones in next 12 months and fit some Michelins, not sure which ones yet.