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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

Primacy 4 leads, 80–76 Narrow edge

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Bridgestone Turanza 6

Turanza 6

Summer

± 4

Tests 79 · 18 tests Owners 73 · 2,686 reviews

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.”

Michelin Primacy 4
Tire BMichelin

Primacy 4

Summer

± 4

Tests 84 · 23 tests Owners 77 · 13,422 reviews

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.

  1. 77

    Dry

    Primacy 4 +5
    82
    Why this score
    SourceTuranza 6Primacy 4
    Professional tests (TWG score) · 17 / 21 tests7986
    Reviews found online7575

    Turanza 6: 60% × 79.1 + 40% × 74.5 = 77

    Primacy 4: 60% × 85.9 + 40% × 75.4 = 82

  2. 81

    Wet

    Primacy 4 +2
    83
    Why this score
    SourceTuranza 6Primacy 4
    Professional tests (TWG score) · 17 / 22 tests8285
    Reviews found online8180

    Turanza 6: 60% × 81.6 + 40% × 81 = 81

    Primacy 4: 60% × 85.5 + 40% × 79.5 = 83

  3. 73

    Comfort

    Primacy 4 +3
    76
    Why this score
    SourceTuranza 6Primacy 4
    Professional tests (TWG score) · 3 / 5 tests7575
    Reviews found online7176

    Turanza 6: 40% × 75.1 + 60% × 71.2 = 73

    Primacy 4: 40% × 75.4 + 60% × 75.8 = 76

  4. 73

    Noise

    Turanza 6 +2
    71
    Why this score
    SourceTuranza 6Primacy 4
    Professional tests (TWG score) · 13 / 15 tests7774
    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.

  5. 73

    Treadwear

    Primacy 4 +8
    81
    Why this score
    SourceTuranza 6Primacy 4
    Professional tests (TWG score) · 6 / 3 tests7985
    Reviews found online6475

    Turanza 6: 60% × 78.7 + 40% × 64.3 = 73

    Primacy 4: 60% × 84.8 + 40% × 75.4 = 81

  6. 74

    Handling (owners)

    Primacy 4 +1
    75
    Why this score
    SourceTuranza 6Primacy 4
    Reviews found online7475
  7. 89

    Efficiency

    Primacy 4 +4
    93
    Why this score
    SourceTuranza 6Primacy 4
    Professional tests (TWG score) · 15 / 15 tests8993
Scores at a glance
Bridgestone Turanza 6 vs Michelin Primacy 4: scores by category (0–100)
CategoryBridgestone Turanza 6Michelin 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

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Turanza 6

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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.

DisciplineCategoryTuranza 6Primacy 4ΔHead-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 – 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 – 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 – 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 – Different tests
Total Cost of Ownership Cost #11/20 2024 AutoBild Summer Tyre Test #3/21 2022 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 #5/6 2026 Die Reifentester Summer Tyre Test - 235/55 R18 #4/6 2025 Wybór Kierowców Summer Tire Test R16 – 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
All owner themes in the Turanza 6 review

Tire B Primacy 4

Pros

  • Exceptional tread life and long-lasting durability
  • Low road noise and a very quiet, comfortable ride
  • Reliable and consistent wet and dry grip

Cons

  • Vague, numb, or floaty steering feel with soft sidewalls under hard cornering
  • High price point compared to competitors
  • Occasional reports of increased road noise or harsher ride as the tread wears down
All owner themes in the Primacy 4 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

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.

r/ItalyMotori ·1 upvote ·2026-03-26

“Gomme alternative a Primacy 4 Buongiorno, ho una Peugeot 208 del 2020 con delle Michelin Primacy 4 205/45 R 17 88 V, le ho da 4 anni, circa 20000km all’anno tranne quest’anno che non le ho sostituite con le invernali e che quindi dovrei portarle ad usura completa con il prossimo “giro” delle gomme per altri 20000km. In totale arriverò a quasi 100000km, quindi super ammortizzate e le consiglierei sempre anche per la tenuta. Visto che entro fine estate pensavo di sostituirle tutte e quattro, vorrei capire se ci fossero delle alternative un più economiche ma altrettanto valide (un cambio gomme al momento mi costa circa €650-700). Read more”

vwvortex.com ·2026-09-12

“I might try to have a look at one today. There are two Uniroyal shops near me. Whether they have one in stock to look at though...? The trouble is they look really nice online but I'd like to see them in the flesh first. The old tyres (above photo) that were on these wheels were that nice square edged profile that I like, much the same as the Michelin Pilot Sports. These are going on my sons Golf EV so I'm also trying to consider if they are A rated for fuel, the best wet grip I can find and the lowest decibel level. The best choice I can find is the Michelin Primacy 4 which are A, A and 68. But on Black Circles it says they were designed for BMW. I'm sure they fit any wheel but do those properties still hold? I've always bought Pilots but B, B and 72, and its this 72 that really bugs me, is whats making me invest so much time into getting the right tyre for Toms EV. I'm getting a Tesla this Tuesday which does in fact come with the Pilots so they must be good on EV's anyway. Who knew buying tyres was so complicated.”

r/carIndia ·7 upvotes ·2026-03-26

“Michelin Primacy 4 or Conti UC6 - Virtus GT Hey, i recently got a Virtus GT with stock Apollo alnac 4g tyres - looking to upgrade them. As per ChatGPT my options are Michelin Primacy 4 and Continental UC6 - budget is not really a problem. Overall i want good grip, handling, comfort and low cabin noise. Not going for Pilot Sport 4, because don't want to compromise on comfort for performance when i am not going to push my car too much, hence PS4 is a no no. But read it somewhere that with Primacy 4, there is a noticeable difference in mileage not sure if it means going up or down. Need recommendations on what i should get! Thanks in advance”

Top themes
#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
CategorySummerSummer
Vehicle typePassenger Car / CrossoverPassenger Car / Crossover
Sizes available14857
Rim diameters15″ – 22″15″ – 20″
Tread depth8/32″—
UTQG320 A A340 A A
SidewallBlackwall—
Max pressure51 psi—
Sizes in common4444

Which one should you actually buy?

Bridgestone Turanza 6

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.

Pick tire B You want the longest tread life

Michelin Primacy 4 scores 81 vs 73 on treadwear.

Pick tire B You want the most grip on dry roads

Michelin Primacy 4 scores 82 vs 77 on dry.

Pick tire B You want lower fuel or energy use

Michelin Primacy 4 scores 93 vs 89 on efficiency.

Pick tire B You want the most comfortable ride

Michelin Primacy 4 scores 76 vs 73 on comfort.

Tire A · Bridgestone Turanza 6
Tire B · Michelin Primacy 4

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Turanza 6 or Primacy 4?

Which is better in the wet, Turanza 6 or Primacy 4?

Neither, by our numbers: 81 vs 83 on the wet score, within 3 points.

Which grips better on dry roads, Turanza 6 or Primacy 4?

Michelin Primacy 4, 82 vs 77 on our dry score.

Which is quieter, Turanza 6 or Primacy 4?

Neither, by our numbers: 73 vs 71 on the noise score, within 3 points.

Which is more comfortable, Turanza 6 or Primacy 4?

Michelin Primacy 4, 76 vs 73 on our comfort score.

Which lasts longer, Turanza 6 or Primacy 4?

Michelin Primacy 4, 81 vs 73 on our treadwear score.

Which rolls more easily, Turanza 6 or Primacy 4?

Michelin Primacy 4, 93 vs 89 on our efficiency score.

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.

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