Bridgestone Turanza 6 vs Michelin Primacy 4 — Compared
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 + 13,422 owner reviews. How we score
Best test result: #1 of 16 in 2024 ADAC Summer Tyre Test (straight aquaplaning)
“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.”
Best test result: #1 of 20 in 2020 Auto Zeitung Summer Tyre Test (wet braking)
“Well my answer is none of the above. You choose, they are all a lottery imo. I just bought some Michelin Primacy 4 for mine today. Size 215/55 R18”
Category by category
Relative Score per category, 0–100. Open “Why this score” for the tests and owner ratings behind it.
77
Dry
Primacy 4 +5
82
Why this score
Source
Turanza 6
Primacy 4
Professional tests (TWG score) · 17 / 21 tests
79
86
Reviews found online
75
75
Turanza 6:60% × 79.1 + 40% × 74.5 = 77
Primacy 4:60% × 85.9 + 40% × 75.4 = 82
81
Wet
Primacy 4 +2
83
Why this score
Source
Turanza 6
Primacy 4
Professional tests (TWG score) · 17 / 22 tests
82
85
Reviews found online
81
80
Turanza 6:60% × 81.6 + 40% × 81 = 81
Primacy 4:60% × 85.5 + 40% × 79.5 = 83
73
Comfort
Primacy 4 +3
76
Why this score
Source
Turanza 6
Primacy 4
Professional tests (TWG score) · 3 / 5 tests
75
75
Reviews found online
71
76
Turanza 6:40% × 75.1 + 60% × 71.2 = 73
Primacy 4:40% × 75.4 + 60% × 75.8 = 76
73
Noise
Turanza 6 +2
71
Why this score
Source
Turanza 6
Primacy 4
Professional tests (TWG score) · 13 / 15 tests
77
74
Reviews found online
≈ 66 (est.)
≈ 66 (est.)
Turanza 6:60% × 76.8 + 40% × 66.4 (est.) = 73
Primacy 4:60% × 73.6 + 40% × 66.4 (est.) = 71
No owner ratings of noise for Turanza 6 or Primacy 4. 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.
73
Treadwear
Primacy 4 +8
81
Why this score
Source
Turanza 6
Primacy 4
Professional tests (TWG score) · 6 / 3 tests
79
85
Reviews found online
64
75
Turanza 6:60% × 78.7 + 40% × 64.3 = 73
Primacy 4:60% × 84.8 + 40% × 75.4 = 81
74
Handling (owners)
Primacy 4 +1
75
Why this score
Source
Turanza 6
Primacy 4
Reviews found online
74
75
89
Efficiency
Primacy 4 +4
93
Why this score
Source
Turanza 6
Primacy 4
Professional tests (TWG score) · 15 / 15 tests
89
93
Scores at a glance
Bridgestone Turanza 6 vs Michelin Primacy 4: scores by category (0–100)
Category
Bridgestone Turanza 6
Michelin Primacy 4
Relative Score
76
80
Dry
77
82
Wet
81
83
Comfort
73
76
Noise
73
71
Treadwear
73
81
Handling (owners)
74
75
Efficiency
89
93
Higher is better. The Relative Score follows your weights below; category scores do not change.
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Recomputed
Headline score
76
/ 100
± 4
Turanza 6
80
/ 100
± 4
Primacy 4
The professional test results behind the scores
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.
Discipline
Category
Turanza 6
Primacy 4
Δ
Head-to-head
Dry Braking
Dry
94%#3/6 · 2026 Die Reifentester Summer Tyre Test - 235/55 R18
99%#3/8 · 2022 Motor Crossover Summer Tire Test R17
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Different tests
Dry Handling
Dry
96%#9/9 · 2026 Motor Summer Tyre Test
99%#5/8 · 2022 Motor Crossover Summer Tire Test R17
–
Different tests
Dry Handling (tester's mark)
Dry
92%#5/6 · 2026 Die Reifentester Summer Tyre Test - 235/55 R18
63%#12/20 · 2020 Auto Zeitung Summer Tyre Test
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Different tests
Curved Aquaplaning
Wet
89%#2/6 · 2026 Die Reifentester Summer Tyre Test - 235/55 R18
96%#2/8 · 2022 Motor Crossover Summer Tire Test R17
–
Different tests
Straight Aquaplaning
Wet
95%#6/6 · 2026 Die Reifentester Summer Tyre Test - 235/55 R18
99%#2/8 · 2022 Motor Crossover Summer Tire Test R17
–
Different tests
Wet Braking
Wet
93%#5/6 · 2026 Die Reifentester Summer Tyre Test - 235/55 R18
96%#2/8 · 2022 Motor Crossover Summer Tire Test R17
–
Different tests
Wet Circle
Wet
98%#4/10 · 2026 Vi Bilagare Summer Tyre Test
92%#13/21 · 2022 Auto Bild Summer Tyre Test
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Different tests
Wet Handling
Wet
98%#5/10 · 2026 Vi Bilagare Summer Tyre Test
98%#4/8 · 2022 Motor Crossover Summer Tire Test R17
–
Different tests
Wet Handling (tester's mark)
Wet
93%#4/6 · 2026 Die Reifentester Summer Tyre Test - 235/55 R18
93%#2/20 · 2020 Auto Zeitung Summer Tyre Test
–
Different tests
Wet Lateral Stability
Wet
100%#1/4 · 2024 Auto Express Crossover All-Season Tire Test R18
98%#3/8 · 2022 Motor Crossover Summer Tire Test R17
–
Different tests
Comfort (tester's mark)
Comfort
95%#4/6 · 2026 Die Reifentester Summer Tyre Test - 235/55 R18
92%#4/8 · 2022 Motor Crossover Summer Tire Test R17
–
Different tests
Exterior Noise
Noise
98%#3/4 · 2024 Auto Express Crossover All-Season Tire Test R18
100%#1/8 · 2022 Motor Crossover Summer Tire Test R17
–
Different tests
Noise
Noise
100%#2/9 · 2026 Motor Summer Tyre Test
98%#4/21 · 2022 Auto Bild Summer Tyre Test
–
Different tests
Noise (tester's mark)
Noise
96%#2/6 · 2026 Die Reifentester Summer Tyre Test - 235/55 R18
60%#7/8 · 2021 ViBilagare Summer Tyre Test
–
Different tests
Wear
Treadwear
96%#3/16 · 2026 ADAC Summer Tyre Test
87%#2/21 · 2022 Auto Bild Summer Tyre Test
–
Different tests
Fuel Consumption
Efficiency
98%#6/16 · 2026 ADAC Summer Tyre Test
96%#7/10 · 2022 ViBilagare Eco vs Normal Tyre Test
–
Different tests
Rolling Resistance
Efficiency
100%#1/6 · 2026 Die Reifentester Summer Tyre Test - 235/55 R18
83%#2/21 · 2022 Auto Bild Summer Tyre Test
–
Different tests
Also published by the testers (not in the score)
Price
Cost
56%#14/16 · 2024 ADAC Summer Tyre Test
63%#10/10 · 2022 AutoBild SUV 4x4 Summer Tyre Test
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Different tests
Total Cost of Ownership
Cost
#11/202024 AutoBild Summer Tyre Test
#3/212022 Auto Bild Summer Tyre Test
–
Different tests
Value
Cost
50%#14/16 · 2024 ADAC Summer Tyre Test
83%#8/21 · 2022 Auto Bild Summer Tyre Test
–
Different tests
Grass Traction
Off-road
88%#7/10 · 2025 Autobild SUV Off-Road Summer Tyre Test
99%#3/10 · 2022 AutoBild SUV 4x4 Summer Tyre Test
–
Different tests
Gravel Handling
Off-road
98%#7/10 · 2025 Autobild SUV Off-Road Summer Tyre Test
100%#3/10 · 2022 AutoBild SUV 4x4 Summer Tyre Test
–
Different tests
Gravel Traction
Off-road
92%#2/10 · 2025 Autobild SUV Off-Road Summer Tyre Test
87%#9/10 · 2022 AutoBild SUV 4x4 Summer Tyre Test
–
Different tests
Mud Traction
Off-road
90%#6/12 · 2023 Best SUV Tyres Tested
88%#6/10 · 2022 AutoBild SUV 4x4 Summer Tyre Test
–
Different tests
Sand Traction
Off-road
82%#10/10 · 2025 Autobild SUV Off-Road Summer Tyre Test
94%#9/10 · 2022 AutoBild SUV 4x4 Summer Tyre Test
–
Different tests
Overall Ranking
Overall
#5/62026 Die Reifentester Summer Tyre Test - 235/55 R18
#4/62025 Wybór Kierowców Summer Tire Test R16
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Different tests
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
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.
#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
Michelin Primacy 4
Positive
The Michelin Primacy 4 is generally praised for its comfortable ride, low road noise, and strong braking and safety in both dry and wet conditions. While many users report excellent tread longevity across tens of thousands of kilometers, some note faster wear on heavier electric vehicles or rough surfaces. It is viewed as a premium touring tire that is unsuitable for winter conditions, prompting some drivers to weigh its high price against newer models like the Primacy 5 or cheaper alternatives.
#ride comfort and low noise#tread life and durability#wet and dry grip#EV tire compatibility#Primacy 4 vs Primacy 5#poor winter and snow performance#premium pricing and alternatives
Based on 43 community posts
Specs side by side
Attribute
A · Bridgestone Turanza 6
B · Michelin Primacy 4
Category
Summer
Summer
Vehicle type
Passenger Car / Crossover
Passenger Car / Crossover
Sizes available
148
57
Rim diameters
15″ – 22″
15″ – 20″
Tread depth
8/32″
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UTQG
320 A A
340 A A
Sidewall
Blackwall
—
Max pressure
51 psi
—
Sizes in common
44
44
Which one should you actually buy?
76
/ 100
Bridgestone Turanza 6
80
/ 100
Michelin Primacy 4
Narrow edge: Michelin Primacy 4 — better treadwear, dry and efficiency. Where the Bridgestone Turanza 6 is ahead, it is by less than 3 points.
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