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Bridgestone Turanza EL400-02 RFT vs Michelin Pilot Sport A/S 3+ — Compared
Relative Score (0–100): 60% professional tests, 40% owner reviews.
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“I had the OEM Bridgestone Potenza with at least 6/9 thread left on the tires and got rid of them because I didnt like how hard they ride. I ended up getting Michelin Pilot Sport A/S 3+ All Season (245/40/19 and 275/35/19) and its a completely different car now. It rides much smoother and quieter than the Bridgestones. I got them at costco for around 950 installed. They are running an instant 70 dollar rebate on 4 Michelin and 1 penny install per tire.”
Category by category
Relative Score per category, 0–100. Open “Why this score” for the tests and owner ratings behind it.
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Dry
No comparison74Why this score
Source Turanza EL400-02 RFT Pilot Sport A/S 3+ Reviews found online – 78 -
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Wet
No comparison77Why this score
Source Turanza EL400-02 RFT Pilot Sport A/S 3+ Reviews found online – 80 -
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Snow
No comparison63Why this score
Source Turanza EL400-02 RFT Pilot Sport A/S 3+ Reviews found online – 59 -
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Comfort
No comparison67Why this score
Source Turanza EL400-02 RFT Pilot Sport A/S 3+ Reviews found online – 65 -
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Noise
No comparison67Why this score
Source Turanza EL400-02 RFT Pilot Sport A/S 3+ Reviews found online – 67 -
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Treadwear
No comparison70Why this score
Source Turanza EL400-02 RFT Pilot Sport A/S 3+ Professional tests (TWG score) – 72 Reviews found online – 66 -
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Handling
No comparison71Why this score
Source Turanza EL400-02 RFT Pilot Sport A/S 3+ Reviews found online – 71
Scores at a glance
| Category | Bridgestone Turanza EL400-02 RFT | Michelin Pilot Sport A/S 3+ |
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| Relative Score | – | 71 |
| Dry | – | 74 |
| Wet | – | 77 |
| Snow | – | 63 |
| Comfort | – | 67 |
| Noise | – | 67 |
| Treadwear | – | 70 |
| Handling | – | 71 |
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Headline score
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/ 100
Turanza EL400-02 RFT
71
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Pilot Sport A/S 3+
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 EL400-02 RFT
Not enough owner reviews yet to extract themes.
Tire B Pilot Sport A/S 3+
Pros
- Exceptional grip and cornering stability in both dry and wet conditions
- Crisp, highly responsive steering and handling feel
- Substantial upgrade in performance and wet weather confidence compared to OEM tires
Cons
- Significantly faster tread wear than expected, often failing to reach the mileage warranty
- High levels of road noise, buzzing, and droning that increase noticeably as the tread wears down
- Stiff sidewalls leading to a harsher, less comfortable ride over bumps and road imperfections
What real owners are saying
From Reddit, forums and review threads. Not part of our score
Tire A
Bridgestone Turanza EL400-02 RFT
We haven't collected enough community discussion about this tire yet.
Tire B
Positive
Michelin Pilot Sport A/S 3+
Community members widely praise the Michelin Pilot Sport A/S 3+ for its dry handling, wet grip, and substantial improvement in ride comfort over stock tires. However, several users express reservations about its poor traction in genuine snow conditions and note that road noise can become prominent as the tread wears. It is frequently compared against competitors like the Continental ExtremeContact DWS 06 as well as its successor, the Pilot Sport All Season 4.
r/GolfGTI
·4 upvotes ·2020-02-14
“Pilot Sport A/S 3+ Tires just installed Just got the tires on this morning with an alignment and proper balancing. Holy cow, night and day difference from the original Bridgestones on the car. Car handles so much better. It honestly makes me feel like I just bought a new car. If you have any questions or are considering getting them, feel free to ask!”
bobistheoilguy.com
·2018-05-17
“I have Michelin Premier A/S (currently on my Honda). I think they are some of the best tires in the rain, but they are touring car tires, not UHP. If you like the Michelin Pilot Sport A/S 3+ that you already have on the front of your Saab, I would recommend sticking with them and getting the full set to match up.”
rennlist.com
“Well, so much for the Pilot Sport A/S 3+. Can't get 'em installed because they have a lower load rating than OEM. Ordered Pirelli Scorpion Verde A/S+ 2 today. Getting them installed Tuesday. I was procrastinating, but turned up with a nail in one of the tires last night, so....”
Top themes
#Dry cornering grip#Wet traction performance#Snow traction limitations#Road noise over time#Ride comfort comparison#Balancing and tire pressure#Comparison to Continental DWS
Based on 47 community posts
Specs side by side
| Attribute | A · Bridgestone Turanza EL400-02 RFT | B · Michelin Pilot Sport A/S 3+ |
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| Category | — | All Season |
| Vehicle type | Passenger Car / Crossover | Passenger Car / Crossover |
Which one should you actually buy?
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/ 100
Bridgestone Turanza EL400-02 RFT
71
/ 100
Michelin Pilot Sport A/S 3+
Only Michelin Pilot Sport A/S 3+ has enough test and review data for a Relative Score, so there is no head-to-head winner yet.
Tire A · Bridgestone Turanza EL400-02 RFT
Tire B · Michelin Pilot Sport A/S 3+
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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.