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Bridgestone Turanza T001 Evo 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 3 + 23 road tests and 7 + 13,422 owner reviews. How we score

Primacy 4 is ahead, 81–73

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Bridgestone Turanza T001 Evo
± 9

Tests 71 · 3 tests Owners 74 · 7 reviews

Best test result: #1 of 20 in 2017 Auto Bild Summer Tyre Test (wet braking)

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. 71

    Dry

    Primacy 4 +11
    82
    Why this score
    SourceTuranza T001 EvoPrimacy 4
    Professional tests (TWG score) · 3 / 21 tests6886
    Reviews found online7475

    Turanza T001 Evo: 60% × 68.1 + 40% × 74.2 = 71

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

  2. 80

    Wet

    Primacy 4 +3
    83
    Why this score
    SourceTuranza T001 EvoPrimacy 4
    Professional tests (TWG score) · 3 / 22 tests8185
    Reviews found online7780

    Turanza T001 Evo: 60% × 81.1 + 40% × 77.4 = 80

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

  3. 71

    Comfort

    Primacy 4 +5
    76
    Why this score
    SourceTuranza T001 EvoPrimacy 4
    Professional tests (TWG score) · – / 5 tests≈ 69 (est.)75
    Reviews found online7276

    Turanza T001 Evo: 40% × 69.3 (est.) + 60% × 71.9 = 71

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

    No road tests of comfort for Turanza T001 Evo. The test half is estimated from the owner ratings, as far as owners and testers agree (correlation 0.20).

  4. –

    Noise

    No comparison
    71
    Why this score
    SourceTuranza T001 EvoPrimacy 4
    Professional tests (TWG score) · – / 15 tests–74
    Reviews found online–≈ 66 (est.)

    Primacy 4: 60% × 73.6 + 40% × 66.4 (est.) = 71

    No owner ratings of noise for 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. 67

    Treadwear

    Primacy 4 +14
    81
    Why this score
    SourceTuranza T001 EvoPrimacy 4
    Professional tests (TWG score) · 1 / 3 tests6585
    Reviews found online7075

    Turanza T001 Evo: 60% × 65 + 40% × 69.5 = 67

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

  6. 76

    Handling (owners)

    Turanza T001 Evo +1
    75
    Why this score
    SourceTuranza T001 EvoPrimacy 4
    Reviews found online7675
  7. –

    Efficiency

    No comparison
    93
    Why this score
    SourceTuranza T001 EvoPrimacy 4
    Professional tests (TWG score) · – / 15 tests–93
Scores at a glance
Bridgestone Turanza T001 Evo vs Michelin Primacy 4: scores by category (0–100)
CategoryBridgestone Turanza T001 EvoMichelin Primacy 4
Relative Score 73 81
Dry 71 82
Wet 80 83
Comfort 71 76
Noise – 71
Treadwear 67 81
Handling (owners) 76 75
Efficiency – 93

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Headline score
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Turanza T001 Evo

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Primacy 4

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

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 T001 EvoPrimacy 4ΔHead-to-head
Dry Braking Dry 94% #15/20 · 2017 Auto Bild Summer Tyre Test 99% #3/8 · 2022 Motor Crossover Summer Tire Test R17 – Different tests
Dry Handling Dry 99% #13/20 · 2017 Auto Bild Summer Tyre Test 99% #5/8 · 2022 Motor Crossover Summer Tire Test R17 – Different tests
Wet Braking Wet 100% #1/20 · 2017 Auto Bild Summer Tyre Test 96% #2/8 · 2022 Motor Crossover Summer Tire Test R17 – Different tests
Wet Handling Wet 100% #2/20 · 2017 Auto Bild Summer Tyre Test 98% #4/8 · 2022 Motor Crossover Summer Tire Test R17 – Different tests
Wear Treadwear 65% #16/20 · 2017 Auto Bild Summer Tyre Test 87% #2/21 · 2022 Auto Bild Summer Tyre Test – Different tests
Also published by the testers (not in the score)
Overall Ranking Overall #2/16 2018 ADAC Summer Tyre Test - 205/55 R16 #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 T001 Evo

Pros

  • Excellent grip in both dry and wet conditions
  • Quiet and comfortable ride quality
  • Good high-speed stability and road feedback

Cons

  • Subpar fuel economy despite the advertised EU rating
  • Faster wear reported on front axles or during winter months
  • Loud humming noise reported by some users
All owner themes in the Turanza T001 Evo 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 T001 Evo

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

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/Anvelope ·1 upvote ·2026-03-10

“Review Michelin Primacy 4 — impresii după 2 sezoane de utilizare Salut comunitate! 👋 Vreau să împărtășesc experiența mea cu anvelopele Michelin Primacy 4, pe care le folosesc de aproximativ 2 ani pe mașina de familie (un VW Golf 7). De ce am ales Michelin Primacy 4: Am citit multe teste comparative și Primacy 4 ieșea constant în top la frânare pe ud Garanția de 4 ani la uzură Pretul era ok pentru ce oferă (le-am luat de pe avemanvelope.ro la vremea aia) Experiența după 2 sezoane: ✅ Ce mi-a plăcut: Frânare excelentă pe ploaie — diferența față de anvelopele chinezești pe care le aveam înainte e uriașă Zgomot redus — nu se aude aproape nimic la viteze de autostradă Uzură uniformă — am 35.000 km pe ele și mai au cam 4-5mm profil Consum combustibil similar cu ce aveam înainte (nu am observat impact) ❌ Ce nu mi-a plăcut: Prețul — sunt cu ~30% mai scumpe decât alte brand-uri premium Pe zăpadă nu sunt extraordinare (dar sunt anvelope de vară, ce să mai) Verdict: Dacă bugetul permite, le recomand cu încredere. Pentru mine, siguranța la frânare pe ud a fost factorul decisiv. Le-aș cumpăra din nou. Pentru cine e interesat, le găsiți aici: Voi ce anvelope folosiți? Ați avut experiențe bune cu Michelin sau preferați alte brand-uri? Read more”

mustang6g.com ·2022-12-14

“I have used Michelin tires before but recently I already have used Nankang tires. I compared Michelin and Nankang tires after testing. It was quite a pleasant surprise that the Nankang AS1 was nearly on par with the Michelin Primacy 4 in braking distance. Both tires performed exceptionally well, with the Primacy 4 only stopping slightly 3 meters shorter than the AS1.”

team-bhp.com

“Am at Saifees, Mumbai. One of my Primacy 4 got punctured at an angle, so is wasted. The tread depth on these 4 year old, 41350 km run is just less than 4mm, so due for replacement after another 5-10k (3mm depth). Saifee tells me Primacy 5 may come at year end. Some tyres willl be manufactured in India (unconfirmed, but usually Saifee knows better) , but can't predict which ones. Meanwhile I've taken an Apollo Alnac in very good condition for Rs.1500/- and will change all tyres together to Primacy 5.”

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 T001 Evo B · Michelin Primacy 4
CategorySummerSummer
Vehicle typePassenger Car / CrossoverPassenger Car / Crossover
Sizes available1257
Rim diameters15″ – 18″15″ – 20″
UTQG—340 A A
Sizes in common1010

Which one should you actually buy?

Bridgestone Turanza T001 Evo

Michelin Primacy 4

Winner: Michelin Primacy 4 — better treadwear, dry and comfort. Where the Bridgestone Turanza T001 Evo is ahead, it is by less than 3 points.

Pick tire B You want the longest tread life

Michelin Primacy 4 scores 81 vs 67 on treadwear.

Pick tire B You want the most grip on dry roads

Michelin Primacy 4 scores 82 vs 71 on dry.

Pick tire B You want the most comfortable ride

Michelin Primacy 4 scores 76 vs 71 on comfort.

Pick tire B Your priority is wet-weather safety

Michelin Primacy 4 scores 83 vs 80 on wet.

Tire A · Bridgestone Turanza T001 Evo
Tire B · Michelin Primacy 4

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Turanza T001 Evo or Primacy 4?

Which is better in the wet, Turanza T001 Evo or Primacy 4?

Michelin Primacy 4, 83 vs 80 on our wet score.

Which grips better on dry roads, Turanza T001 Evo or Primacy 4?

Michelin Primacy 4, 82 vs 71 on our dry score.

Which is more comfortable, Turanza T001 Evo or Primacy 4?

Michelin Primacy 4, 76 vs 71 on our comfort score.

Which lasts longer, Turanza T001 Evo or Primacy 4?

Michelin Primacy 4, 81 vs 67 on our treadwear 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