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Bridgestone Turanza 6 vs Hankook Ventus S1 evo 3 ev — Compared

Relative Score (0–100): 60% professional tests, 40% owner reviews.

Turanza 6 is ahead, 76–68

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Turanza 6

Summer

Tests 79 · 15 tests Owners 73 · 2,594 reviews

“Not in US, but typically in my country, there are 2 favorite tires for comfort and noise: Michelin Primacy 5 for better comfort and noise. Bridgestone Turanza 6 for almost the same quality of Michelin Primacy 5, but with cheaper pricing (better price to performance) However, if you want to step up even further, you can go with Michelin ePrimacy for even better noise reduction. However, price is even higher than the Primacy 5”

Category by category

Relative Score per category, 0–100. Open “Why this score” for the tests and owner ratings behind it.

  1. 77

    Dry

    Turanza 6 +7
    70
    Why this score
    SourceTuranza 6Ventus S1 evo 3 ev
    Professional tests (TWG score)78–
    Reviews found online7571
  2. 80

    Wet

    Turanza 6 +11
    69
    Why this score
    SourceTuranza 6Ventus S1 evo 3 ev
    Professional tests (TWG score)81–
    Reviews found online7969
  3. 74

    Comfort

    Turanza 6 +6
    68
    Why this score
    SourceTuranza 6Ventus S1 evo 3 ev
    Professional tests (TWG score)75–
    Reviews found online7268
  4. 71

    Noise

    No comparison
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    Why this score
    SourceTuranza 6Ventus S1 evo 3 ev
    Professional tests (TWG score)73–
  5. 73

    Treadwear

    Turanza 6 +11
    62
    Why this score
    SourceTuranza 6Ventus S1 evo 3 ev
    Professional tests (TWG score)80–
    Reviews found online6460
  6. 75

    Handling

    Turanza 6 +5
    70
    Why this score
    SourceTuranza 6Ventus S1 evo 3 ev
    Reviews found online7570
Scores at a glance
Bridgestone Turanza 6 vs Hankook Ventus S1 evo 3 ev: scores by category (0–100)
CategoryBridgestone Turanza 6Hankook Ventus S1 evo 3 ev
Relative Score 76 68
Dry 77 70
Wet 80 69
Comfort 74 68
Noise 71 –
Treadwear 73 62
Handling 75 70

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Headline score

Turanza 6

Ventus S1 evo 3 ev

Only categories both tires have data for count toward the headline score.

Pros, cons & observations

Themes extracted from owner reviews found online — not the opinion of TireWheelGuide.

Tire A Turanza 6

Pros

  • Outstanding wet and dry grip, providing exceptional confidence in heavy rain and standing water
  • Noticeably lower road noise and a comfortable, plush ride quality
  • Reduced rolling resistance leading to improved fuel economy (MPG)

Cons

  • Faster-than-expected tread wear or uneven wear reported by some aggressive drivers
  • Soft sidewalls can cause a slightly floaty feel or reduced steering feedback at higher speeds
  • Occasional reports of higher-than-expected noise on certain rough road surfaces
All owner themes in the Turanza 6 review

Tire B Ventus S1 evo 3 ev

Pros

  • Excellent grip and handling in both dry and wet conditions
  • Low road noise and quiet operation suitable for EVs
  • Responsive steering with solid cornering stability and short braking distances

Cons

  • High purchase price relative to some expectations
  • Rapid tread wear reported by some high-torque EV drivers
  • Stiffer ride quality that can feel bouncy or noisy on rough roads
All owner themes in the Ventus S1 evo 3 ev review

What real owners are saying

From Reddit, forums and review threads. Not part of our score

Tire A

Bridgestone Turanza 6

Mixed

Community sentiment regarding the Bridgestone Turanza 6 is mixed to moderately positive, with owners often praising its competitive pricing, low rolling resistance, and dependable wet and dry grip. However, opinions diverge sharply on ride comfort and cabin noise, with some praising its quietness while others report harshness or road roar. Additionally, several drivers voice frustration over steering feedback, describing a soft or twitchy sensation, along with isolated reports of premature cracking.

Top themes
#Cabin noise levels#Ride comfort and softness#Wet and dry grip#Rolling resistance efficiency#Price to performance value#Steering feel and stability#Tread wear and cracking

Based on 35 community posts

Tire B

Hankook Ventus S1 evo 3 ev

We haven't collected enough community discussion about this tire yet.

Specs side by side

Attribute A · Bridgestone Turanza 6 B · Hankook Ventus S1 evo 3 ev
CategorySummerSummer
Vehicle typePassenger Car / Crossover—
Sizes available14825
Rim diameters15″ – 22″17″ – 22″
Tread depth8/32″—
UTQG320 A A—
SidewallBlackwall—
Max pressure51 psi—

Which one should you actually buy?

Bridgestone Turanza 6

Hankook Ventus S1 evo 3 ev

Winner: Bridgestone Turanza 6 — better wet, treadwear and dry. It leads or ties in every category we score.

Pick tire A Your priority is wet-weather safety

Bridgestone Turanza 6 scores 80 vs 69 on wet.

Pick tire A You want the longest tread life

Bridgestone Turanza 6 scores 73 vs 62 on treadwear.

Pick tire A You want the most grip on dry roads

Bridgestone Turanza 6 scores 77 vs 70 on dry.

Pick tire A You want the most comfortable ride

Bridgestone Turanza 6 scores 74 vs 68 on comfort.

Tire A · Bridgestone Turanza 6
Tire B · Hankook Ventus S1 evo 3 ev

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How do we compare tires?

Every category score blends two independent signals. 60% comes from professional tire tests (braking distances, lap times, noise measurements), each result compared with every other tire in the same test and newer tests counting more. 40% comes from owner reviews found online, adjusted for how generously each site rates. Both use one scale: the average tested tire gets 70, the best 100. When a tire has only one of the two, the missing half is estimated from the other and the score stays closer to average; with no road test and fewer than five owner reviews it gets no score yet.

Community buzz from Reddit and forums is shown for context only — it never changes the score.

76

Leads

Turanza 6

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