Relative Score (0–100): the weighted average of the categories below, each 60% road tests and 40% owner reviews (comfort 40/60). Based on 37 + 27 road tests and 10,355 + 6,647 owner reviews. How we score
Pilot Sport 4 S is ahead, 83–70
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Tests 76 · 37 tests Owners 62 · 10,355 reviews
Best test result: #1 of 21 in 2022 Auto Bild Summer Tyre Test (wet braking)
“Lateral dry rot - Bridgestone Turanza T005 DOT 21, 3rd summer on service - all 4 tires have these cracks on their laterals, should I be worried?”
Tests 81 · 27 tests Owners 86 · 6,647 reviews
Best test result: #1 of 15 in 2021 Auto Bild 19 inch Summer Tyre Test (dry braking)
“A note about the pilot sport 4 S: in cold weather (below 5 degrees) even if it isn't icy, the tyre compound hardens and has dramatically reduced grip. They are excellent summer tyres though, good in the wet too. These days I run Uniroyal rainsport 5 and they're very good.”
Relative Score per category, 0–100. Open “Why this score” for the tests and owner ratings behind it.
| Source | Turanza T005 | Pilot Sport 4 S |
|---|---|---|
| Professional tests (TWG score) · 34 / 25 tests | 85 | 95 |
| Reviews found online | 64 | 92 |
Turanza T005: 60% × 84.7 + 40% × 63.5 = 76
Pilot Sport 4 S: 60% × 94.6 + 40% × 91.5 = 93
| Source | Turanza T005 | Pilot Sport 4 S |
|---|---|---|
| Professional tests (TWG score) · 35 / 26 tests | 85 | 86 |
| Reviews found online | 70 | 90 |
Turanza T005: 60% × 85.4 + 40% × 69.5 = 79
Pilot Sport 4 S: 60% × 85.9 + 40% × 90.3 = 88
| Source | Turanza T005 | Pilot Sport 4 S |
|---|---|---|
| Professional tests (TWG score) · 9 / 6 tests | 72 | 70 |
| Reviews found online | 61 | 84 |
Turanza T005: 40% × 72.1 + 60% × 60.6 = 65
Pilot Sport 4 S: 40% × 70.4 + 60% × 83.5 = 78
| Source | Turanza T005 | Pilot Sport 4 S |
|---|---|---|
| Professional tests (TWG score) · 25 / 20 tests | 36 | 70 |
| Reviews found online | ≈ 66 (est.) | ≈ 66 (est.) |
Turanza T005: 60% × 35.8 + 40% × 66.5 (est.) = 48
Pilot Sport 4 S: 60% × 70.3 + 40% × 66.5 (est.) = 69
No owner ratings of noise for Turanza T005 or Pilot Sport 4 S. 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 T005 | Pilot Sport 4 S |
|---|---|---|
| Professional tests (TWG score) · 7 / 1 tests | 71 | 70 |
| Reviews found online | 53 | 74 |
Turanza T005: 60% × 71.2 + 40% × 53.4 = 64
Pilot Sport 4 S: 60% × 70.2 + 40% × 74 = 72
| Source | Turanza T005 | Pilot Sport 4 S |
|---|---|---|
| Reviews found online | 64 | 90 |
| Source | Turanza T005 | Pilot Sport 4 S |
|---|---|---|
| Professional tests (TWG score) · 25 / 23 tests | 100 | 72 |
| Category | Bridgestone Turanza T005 | Michelin Pilot Sport 4 S |
|---|---|---|
| Relative Score | 70 | 83 |
| Dry | 76 | 93 |
| Wet | 79 | 88 |
| Comfort | 65 | 78 |
| Noise | 48 | 69 |
| Treadwear | 64 | 72 |
| Handling (owners) | 64 | 90 |
| Efficiency | 100 | 72 |
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 T005
Pilot Sport 4 S
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 T005 | Pilot Sport 4 S | Δ | Head-to-head |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Dry | Dry | 100% #1/8 · 2022 Al Volante Summer Tire Test R16 | 94% #3/10 · 2023 AUTO Straßenverkehr 2023 Summer Tire Test R18 | – | Different tests |
| Dry Braking | Dry | 95% #6/7 · 2025 Motor Low Rolling Resistance (AA) Tyre Test | 94% #8/8 · 2026 Autobild Sports Cars Summer Tyre Test | – | Different tests |
| Dry Handling | Dry | 99% #4/7 · 2025 Motor Low Rolling Resistance (AA) Tyre Test | 100% #2/8 · 2026 Autobild Sports Cars Summer Tyre Test | – | Different tests |
| Dry Handling (tester's mark) | Dry | 97% #2/7 · 2025 Motor Low Rolling Resistance (AA) Tyre Test | 98% #4/10 · 2025 Tire Rack UUHP Summer Tyre Test | – | Different tests |
| Curved Aquaplaning | Wet | 100% #1/7 · 2025 Motor Low Rolling Resistance (AA) Tyre Test | 96% #4/7 · 2025 Autobild Sportcars Summer Tire Test R20 | – | Different tests |
| Straight Aquaplaning | Wet | 97% #2/7 · 2025 Motor Low Rolling Resistance (AA) Tyre Test | 100% #1/8 · 2026 Autobild Sports Cars Summer Tyre Test | – | Different tests |
| Wet | Wet | 97% #2/8 · 2022 Al Volante Summer Tire Test R16 | 88% #5/10 · 2023 AUTO Straßenverkehr 2023 Summer Tire Test R18 | – | Different tests |
| Wet Braking | Wet | 93% #6/7 · 2025 Motor Low Rolling Resistance (AA) Tyre Test | 90% #7/8 · 2026 Autobild Sports Cars Summer Tyre Test | – | Different tests |
| Wet Circle | Wet | 100% #4/6 · 2024 Sport Auto Summer Tyre Test | 87% #7/8 · 2026 Autobild Sports Cars Summer Tyre Test | – | Different tests |
| Wet Handling | Wet | 97% #6/7 · 2025 Motor Low Rolling Resistance (AA) Tyre Test | 90% #6/8 · 2026 Autobild Sports Cars Summer Tyre Test | – | Different tests |
| Wet Handling (tester's mark) | Wet | 100% #1/9 · 2022 AUTO Straßenverkehr Summer Tire Test R19 | 84% #8/10 · 2025 Tire Rack UUHP Summer Tyre Test | – | Different tests |
| Wet Lateral Stability | Wet | 97% #5/8 · 2022 Motor Crossover Summer Tire Test R17 | 80% #2/10 · 2023 AUTO Straßenverkehr 2023 Summer Tire Test R18 | – | Different tests |
| Comfort (tester's mark) | Comfort | 93% #4/7 · 2025 Motor Low Rolling Resistance (AA) Tyre Test | 84% #6/8 · 2026 Autobild Sports Cars Summer Tyre Test | – | Different tests |
| Exterior Noise | Noise | 98% #5/8 · 2022 Motor Crossover Summer Tire Test R17 | 99% #2/7 · 2025 Autobild Sportcars Summer Tire Test R20 | – | Different tests |
| Noise | Noise | 95% #7/7 · 2025 Motor Low Rolling Resistance (AA) Tyre Test | 98% #4/8 · 2026 Autobild Sports Cars Summer Tyre Test | – | Different tests |
| Noise (tester's mark) | Noise | 50% #7/8 · 2020 ViBilagare SUV Tyre Test | 98% #2/7 · 2024 EVO Summer Tyre Test | – | Different tests |
| Rolling Resistance | Efficiency | 90% #4/7 · 2025 Motor Low Rolling Resistance (AA) Tyre Test | 98% #2/8 · 2026 Autobild Sports Cars Summer Tyre Test | – | Different tests |
| Also published by the testers (not in the score) | |||||
| Price | Cost | 94% #4/8 · 2023 Motor Summer Tyre Test | 46% #11/11 · 2023 Sport Auto UHP Tyre Test | – | Different tests |
| Overall Ranking | Overall | #5/6 2025 Wybór Kierowców Summer Tire Test R16 | #1/10 2026 ACE Summer Tyre Test | – | Different tests |
Themes extracted from owner reviews found online — not the opinion of TireWheelGuide.
From Reddit, forums and review threads. Not part of our score
Community opinions on the Bridgestone Turanza T005 are divided, with many drivers praising its wet-weather grip and highway usability. Conversely, numerous owners report significant concerns regarding loud road noise, rough ride comfort, rapid wear, and premature sidewall cracking or dry rot.
“You might like the Pirelli Cinturato P7 The Goodyears are sold out on both Amazon and Walmart but could come back in stock I found some other good options: Dunlop SP Sport 01 Gislaved Ultra Speed (Gislaved is now owned by Continental, more klnown for their winter tires but also make summer tires) Unfortunately, the Bridgestone Turanza T005 and Michelin Primacy 3 are too expensive”
“Yup, I’m using them. Fantastic tyre and stick like glue in the wet.”
“Lateral dry rot - Bridgestone Turanza T005 DOT 21, 3rd summer on service - all 4 tires have these cracks on their laterals, should I be worried?”
Based on 33 community posts
The community widely regards the Michelin Pilot Sport 4 S as a benchmark max-performance summer tire, praising its outstanding dry and wet grip, stability, and daily driving refinement. Common criticisms focus on its premium price, rapid tread wear on high-powered heavy vehicles or hot track sessions, and significantly reduced grip in cold weather. Many enthusiasts consider it an ideal street tire, though some note softer sidewalls compared to predecessors or recommend dedicated track tires for hard circuit driving.
“I had a similar experience with Discount Tire and brand new Michelin PS4S's. I clipped a large lane marker (not a dot, a turtle) with both driver's side tires and pinch-flatted them both. I had driven them less than 10 miles so Discount Tire replaced them for only $50 without me even asking for a discount. I had purchased them for about $450 each and didn't buy a road hazard warranty, so I was very pleased with Discount Tire.”
“My 2023 20th AE Golf R came with Hankook tires , and I've been very pleased with them. I'm a fairly aggressive driver and frequent the twisty roads in the Santa Monica Mountains. I also have a mildly modded Mk VI Golf R shod with Michelin Pilot Sport 4s tires on factory 18" rims, and the Hankooks seem to perform almost as well in the dry, but outshine the PS4s in the wet. I will most likely need new tires next year, but I am undecided between the Hankooks and the Michelin PS4AS tires . As for Continental tires ... I use Continental tubular tires on my road bicycle, but have experienced many problems, including massive chunking with them on my 1974 BMW 2002Tii and my 1979 Scirocco Gti , so I am not going to use them on my cars again.”
“My 2020 Kia Forte GT came with Michelin Pilot Sport 4 S tires. Those were not going to work in the PNW as a daily driver tire. I went right to Costco and bought some Michelin Pilot All season tires, the ones that compete with the Continental DWS at the time. I listed the take offs on Craigslist for $400 and sold them that day.”
Based on 208 community posts
| Attribute | A · Bridgestone Turanza T005 | B · Michelin Pilot Sport 4 S |
|---|---|---|
| Category | Summer | Summer |
| Vehicle type | Passenger Car / Crossover | Passenger Car / Crossover |
| Sizes available | 140 | 110 |
| Rim diameters | 14″ – 22″ | 17″ – 22″ |
| UTQG | 340 A A | 300 A - AA A |
| Sidewall | Blackwall | — |
| Sizes in common | 40 | 40 |
Bridgestone Turanza T005
Michelin Pilot Sport 4 S
Winner: Michelin Pilot Sport 4 S — better handling, noise and dry. Pick the Bridgestone Turanza T005 if efficiency matters most to you.
Bridgestone Turanza T005 scores 100 vs 72 on efficiency.
Michelin Pilot Sport 4 S scores 90 vs 64 on handling.
Michelin Pilot Sport 4 S scores 69 vs 48 on noise.
Michelin Pilot Sport 4 S scores 93 vs 76 on dry.
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Michelin Pilot Sport 4 S, 88 vs 79 on our wet score.
Michelin Pilot Sport 4 S, 93 vs 76 on our dry score.
Michelin Pilot Sport 4 S, 69 vs 48 on our noise score.
Michelin Pilot Sport 4 S, 78 vs 65 on our comfort score.
Michelin Pilot Sport 4 S, 72 vs 64 on our treadwear score.
Bridgestone Turanza T005, 100 vs 72 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
