Relative Score (0–100): the weighted average of the categories below, each 60% road tests and 40% owner reviews (comfort 40/60). Based on 18 + 23 road tests and 2,686 + 6,510 owner reviews. How we score
Pilot Sport 5 is ahead, 86–76
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Tests 79 · 18 tests Owners 73 · 2,686 reviews
Best test result: #1 of 16 in 2024 ADAC Summer Tyre Test (straight aquaplaning)
“Bridgestone Turanza 6 cracked and perished within 18 months. 9k miles and 6mm of tread and all four of my Bridgestone Turanza 6 (summer) tyres have perished and cracked. Now an advisory on my MOT. This can't be normal can it? So any way, I'm looking for recommendations.”
Tests 86 · 23 tests Owners 87 · 6,510 reviews
Best test result: #1 of 20 in 2026 Autobild Summer Tyre Test (dry handling (tester's mark))
“Put some 235/45 R17 ps5’s on my 9-5 They fill up the arches quite nice!”
Relative Score per category, 0–100. Open “Why this score” for the tests and owner ratings behind it.
| Source | Turanza 6 | Pilot Sport 5 |
|---|---|---|
| Professional tests (TWG score) · 17 / 23 tests | 79 | 93 |
| Reviews found online | 75 | 90 |
| Dry Braking (% of best) · 2 shared tests · wins 0–2 | 93% | 97% |
| Dry Handling (% of best) · 1 shared test · wins 0–1 | 97% | 98% |
Turanza 6: 60% × 79.1 + 40% × 74.5 = 77
Pilot Sport 5: 60% × 93.2 + 40% × 90.2 = 92
| Source | Turanza 6 | Pilot Sport 5 |
|---|---|---|
| Professional tests (TWG score) · 17 / 23 tests | 82 | 94 |
| Reviews found online | 81 | 93 |
| Straight Aquaplaning (% of best) · 1 shared test · wins 0–1 | 92% | 95% |
| Wet Braking (% of best) · 2 shared tests · wins 0–2 | 90% | 95% |
| Wet Handling (% of best) · 1 shared test · wins 0–1 | 96% | 98% |
Turanza 6: 60% × 81.6 + 40% × 81 = 81
Pilot Sport 5: 60% × 93.7 + 40% × 93.3 = 94
| Source | Turanza 6 | Pilot Sport 5 |
|---|---|---|
| Professional tests (TWG score) · 3 / 9 tests | 75 | 71 |
| Reviews found online | 71 | 83 |
Turanza 6: 40% × 75.1 + 60% × 71.2 = 73
Pilot Sport 5: 40% × 70.9 + 60% × 83.4 = 78
| Source | Turanza 6 | Pilot Sport 5 |
|---|---|---|
| Professional tests (TWG score) · 13 / 15 tests | 77 | 33 |
| Reviews found online | ≈ 66 (est.) | ≈ 66 (est.) |
| Noise (% of best) · 1 shared test · wins 1–0 | 99% | 97% |
Turanza 6: 60% × 76.8 + 40% × 66.4 (est.) = 73
Pilot Sport 5: 60% × 33.3 + 40% × 66.4 (est.) = 47
No owner ratings of noise for Turanza 6 or Pilot Sport 5. The owner half is the owners’ average (66): owners’ noise ratings barely follow the road tests, so the tests say nothing about how owners would rate it.
| Source | Turanza 6 | Pilot Sport 5 |
|---|---|---|
| Professional tests (TWG score) · 6 / 6 tests | 79 | 92 |
| Reviews found online | 64 | 78 |
| Wear (% of best) · 1 shared test · wins 0–1 | 64% | 88% |
Turanza 6: 60% × 78.7 + 40% × 64.3 = 73
Pilot Sport 5: 60% × 92 + 40% × 77.9 = 86
| Source | Turanza 6 | Pilot Sport 5 |
|---|---|---|
| Reviews found online | 74 | 89 |
| Source | Turanza 6 | Pilot Sport 5 |
|---|---|---|
| Professional tests (TWG score) · 15 / 17 tests | 89 | 63 |
| Rolling Resistance (% of best) · 1 shared test · wins 1–0 | 100% | 88% |
| Category | Bridgestone Turanza 6 | Michelin Pilot Sport 5 |
|---|---|---|
| Relative Score | 76 | 86 |
| Dry | 77 | 92 |
| Wet | 81 | 94 |
| Comfort | 73 | 78 |
| Noise | 73 | 47 |
| Treadwear | 73 | 86 |
| Handling (owners) | 74 | 89 |
| Efficiency | 89 | 63 |
Higher is better. The Relative Score follows your weights below; category scores do not change.
Wet grip and treadwear start at “Important” — the two things buyers rank highest. Move the sliders and the scores update instantly.
Turanza 6
Pilot Sport 5
Per discipline: the average % of the best tire over every test both tires were in, and how many of those tests each one won. “Different tests” rows compare results from separate tests.
In the overall rankings of 2 tests that ran both, Bridgestone Turanza 6 finished ahead 0 times and Michelin Pilot Sport 5 2 times.
| Discipline | Category | Turanza 6 | Pilot Sport 5 | Δ | Head-to-head |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Dry Braking | Dry | 93% | 97% | −4.4 | 0–2 in 2 shared tests Newest: 2023 Summer Tyre Market Overview · 225/45 R18 |
| Dry Handling | Dry | 97% | 98% | −0.8 | 0–1 in 1 shared test Newest: 2023 AutoBild UHP Summer Tyre Test · 225/45 R18 |
| Dry Handling (tester's mark) | Dry | 92% #5/6 · 2026 Die Reifentester Summer Tyre Test - 235/55 R18 | 100% #1/4 · 2026 AutoView Value Sport Tyre Test | – | Different tests |
| Curved Aquaplaning | Wet | 89% #2/6 · 2026 Die Reifentester Summer Tyre Test - 235/55 R18 | 87% #6/7 · 2026 Sport Auto Summer Tyre Test | – | Different tests |
| Straight Aquaplaning | Wet | 92% | 95% | −3.0 | 0–1 in 1 shared test Newest: 2023 AutoBild UHP Summer Tyre Test · 225/45 R18 |
| Wet Braking | Wet | 90% | 95% | −5.6 | 0–2 in 2 shared tests Newest: 2023 Summer Tyre Market Overview · 225/45 R18 |
| Wet Braking (concrete) | Wet | 80% #12/16 · 2026 ADAC Summer Tyre Test | 97% #3/18 · 2025 ADAC Summer Tyre Test | – | Different tests |
| Wet Circle | Wet | 98% #4/10 · 2026 Vi Bilagare Summer Tyre Test | 97% #5/7 · 2026 Sport Auto Summer Tyre Test | – | Different tests |
| Wet Handling | Wet | 96% | 98% | −2.1 | 0–1 in 1 shared test Newest: 2023 AutoBild UHP Summer Tyre Test · 225/45 R18 |
| Wet Handling (tester's mark) | Wet | 93% #4/6 · 2026 Die Reifentester Summer Tyre Test - 235/55 R18 | 100% #1/7 · Top Tire Review 2026 UHP Tyre Test: Big Brands vs Challengers | – | Different tests |
| Comfort (tester's mark) | Comfort | 95% #4/6 · 2026 Die Reifentester Summer Tyre Test - 235/55 R18 | 90% #4/4 · 2026 AutoView Value Sport Tyre Test | – | Different tests |
| Exterior Noise | Noise | 98% #3/4 · 2024 Auto Express Crossover All-Season Tire Test R18 | 71% #7/9 · 2023 ACE/ARBÖ/GTÜ 2023 Summer Tire Test R18 | – | Different tests |
| Interior Noise | Noise | 100% #1/12 · 2025 UTAC / Aftonbladet Summer & All-Season Tire Test R17 | 95% #3/8 · 2024 Auto Express Summer Tyre Test | – | Different tests |
| Noise | Noise | 99% | 97% | +1.9 | 1–0 in 1 shared test Newest: 2023 AutoBild UHP Summer Tyre Test · 225/45 R18 |
| Noise (tester's mark) | Noise | 96% #2/6 · 2026 Die Reifentester Summer Tyre Test - 235/55 R18 | 87% #8/9 · 2025 Auto Express Summer Tyre Test | – | Different tests |
| Abrasion | Treadwear | 82% #3/16 · 2026 ADAC Summer Tyre Test | 83% #5/20 · 2026 Autobild Summer Tyre Test | – | Different tests |
| Wear | Treadwear | 64% | 88% | −24.1 | 0–1 in 1 shared test Newest: 2023 AutoBild UHP Summer Tyre Test · 225/45 R18 |
| Fuel Consumption | Efficiency | 98% #6/16 · 2026 ADAC Summer Tyre Test | 95% #8/18 · 2025 ADAC Summer Tyre Test | – | Different tests |
| Rolling Resistance | Efficiency | 100% | 88% | +11.9 | 1–0 in 1 shared test Newest: 2023 AutoBild UHP Summer Tyre Test · 225/45 R18 |
| Also published by the testers (not in the score) | |||||
| Price | Cost | 64% | 58% | +6.4 | 1–0 in 1 shared test Newest: 2023 AutoBild UHP Summer Tyre Test · 225/45 R18 |
| Total Cost of Ownership | Cost | #5/20 | #6/20 | – | 1–0 in 1 shared test Newest: 2023 AutoBild UHP Summer Tyre Test · 225/45 R18 |
| Value | Cost | 56% | 70% | −13.4 | 0–1 in 1 shared test Newest: 2023 AutoBild UHP Summer Tyre Test · 225/45 R18 |
| Overall Ranking | Overall | #16/48 | #6/48 | – | 0–2 in 2 shared tests Newest: 2023 Summer Tyre Market Overview · 225/45 R18 |
Themes extracted from owner reviews found online — not the opinion of TireWheelGuide.
From Reddit, forums and review threads. Not part of our score
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.
“I have the same, 205/55 R16 Turanza 6 Enliten, the new ones that are supposed to be EV-ready. The noise level does feel higher than Conti UC6/7, even though it's supposed to be better. Grip and handling are good tho.”
“I have the Turanza 6, albeit 255/45/R18 (8.5 front & rear) Nothing to compare to other than the OEM 16" wheels with Continentals.”
“They're both similar tires with low rolling resistance and good longevity. There are better tires in both wet/dry conditions so you're not really doing anything wrong with either tire. I'd pick the cheaper option. I have turanza 6 tires on one of my cars. Nothing negative I could report but I've only driven them for about 4000km.”
Based on 35 community posts
Community sentiment towards the Michelin Pilot Sport 5 is largely positive, with drivers frequently praising its outstanding wet grip, daily driving comfort, and impressive tread life. While widely recommended as a dependable, premium all-round performance tire, some enthusiasts criticize it for having a slightly numb steering feel, softer sidewalls, and poor heat resistance during track use compared to more aggressive alternatives.
“Tyres: Ps5’s initial impression Tyres seem to be a common question across a few forums so I thought ide share. So after 12 months (27,000kms) with my i20n, I was (over) due to replace my tyres. While I loved the p-zeros, I wasn’t keen on the short life, so went with the pilot sport 5. My impressions as follows: Initial impression: a lot less road noise than the p-zero City drive: no noticeable difference (apart from the reduced noise) Highway drive: handling is not noticeably changed, but the reduced noise is really appreciated here! Twisty’s: the difference here is notable, ps5’s don’t provide quite the same aggressive limitless grip feel as the p-zeros. Still holds the line perfectly but noted a bit of slip on the inside front wheel under heavy throttle. I do approx 100km on back roads commuting to and from work every day, so I’ll update this thread if I find anything worth reporting Read more”
“PS5 is a very good allround, comfortable but grippy tire. PS4S has a stiffer sidewall and is way sportier but harsher. There is to date no successor for the PS4S. I switched from PS4S to PS5 on my mustang and its a way better fit for a daily tire. I would remommend to get PS5 for the rear aswell.”
“Anyone else greatly disappointed with their Michelin Pilot sport 5? My 10th anniversary recently got a set of 16 inch ND wheels (due to better tires being available on 16s) and a set of brand new PS5s. It’s on the original bilstein suspension with H&R sway bars and poly bushings all around. After having driven the PS5s for around 4k km i have to say i really don’t like them most of the time. Pros: They’re numb, which is amazing for highway driving. You really can’t feel anything from the tires and they’re super quiet. Cons: They’re numb. I literally can’t feel what they’re doing, they just don’t give any useable feedback from the road and the main thing i do is spirited driving. They also overheat extremely fast? I take five to six quicker turns and on the next turn in the entire car is just sliding around doing whatever the fuck it wants all while there still being no feedback whatsoever.. I’m frustrated af because i thought i’d treat myself to a good nice quality set of tires for once and thats the result.. I have driven on Kumho PS71s for i think a thousand km’s last year and they were waaay grippier and gave very good feedback. The car just isn’t as fun to drive now and it sucks hard. Rant over, thanks for listening. Tldr: Tyre bad :(”
Based on 173 community posts
| Attribute | A · Bridgestone Turanza 6 | B · Michelin Pilot Sport 5 |
|---|---|---|
| Category | Summer | Summer |
| Vehicle type | Passenger Car / Crossover | Passenger Car / Crossover |
| Sizes available | 148 | 66 |
| Rim diameters | 15″ – 22″ | 16″ – 22″ |
| Tread depth | 8/32″ | — |
| UTQG | 320 A A | 320 - 340 A - B A |
| Sidewall | Blackwall | — |
| Max pressure | 51 psi | — |
| Sizes in common | 52 | 52 |
Bridgestone Turanza 6
Michelin Pilot Sport 5
Winner: Michelin Pilot Sport 5 — better dry, handling and wet. Pick the Bridgestone Turanza 6 if noise and efficiency matter most to you.
Bridgestone Turanza 6 scores 73 vs 47 on noise.
Bridgestone Turanza 6 scores 89 vs 63 on efficiency.
Michelin Pilot Sport 5 scores 92 vs 77 on dry.
Michelin Pilot Sport 5 scores 89 vs 74 on handling.
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Michelin Pilot Sport 5, 94 vs 81 on our wet score.
Michelin Pilot Sport 5, 92 vs 77 on our dry score.
Bridgestone Turanza 6, 73 vs 47 on our noise score.
Michelin Pilot Sport 5, 78 vs 73 on our comfort score.
Michelin Pilot Sport 5, 86 vs 73 on our treadwear score.
Bridgestone Turanza 6, 89 vs 63 on our efficiency score.
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.
Handling is the exception: road tests measure it inside the dry and wet scores, so its own row comes from owner ratings only and starts as less important.
Community buzz from Reddit and forums is shown for context only — it never changes the score. Full methodology
