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 + 10 road tests and 10,323 + 39 owner reviews. How we score
Primacy 4+ is ahead, 78–70
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Tests 76 · 37 tests Owners 62 · 10,323 reviews
Best test result: #1 of 21 in 2022 Auto Bild Summer Tyre Test (wet braking)
“Are these needing replacement? - Bridgestone Turanza T005 RFT (Run Flat) BMW G20 Not sure if I should be replacing these yet they seem close to the wear bar, rather be safe than sorry and to ask here especially with Uk/Irish weather 😅 Read more”
Tests 85 · 10 tests Owners 70 · 39 reviews
Best test result: #1 of 16 in 2024 ADAC Summer Tyre Test (abrasion)
Relative Score per category, 0–100. Open “Why this score” for the tests and owner ratings behind it.
| Source | Turanza T005 | Primacy 4+ |
|---|---|---|
| Professional tests (TWG score) · 34 / 9 tests | 85 | 82 |
| Reviews found online | 63 | 71 |
| Dry Braking (% of best) · 2 shared tests · wins 1–1 | 97% | 97% |
| Dry Handling (% of best) · 1 shared test · wins 1–0 | 99% | 97% |
Turanza T005: 60% × 84.6 + 40% × 62.9 = 76
Primacy 4+: 60% × 82.3 + 40% × 70.5 = 78
| Source | Turanza T005 | Primacy 4+ |
|---|---|---|
| Professional tests (TWG score) · 35 / 9 tests | 86 | 83 |
| Reviews found online | 70 | 74 |
| Straight Aquaplaning (% of best) · 2 shared tests · wins 0–2 | 95% | 97% |
| Wet Braking (% of best) · 2 shared tests · wins 0–2 | 89% | 94% |
| Wet Braking (concrete) (% of best) · 1 shared test · wins 0–1 | 90% | 93% |
| Wet Handling (% of best) · 1 shared test · wins 1–0 | 98% | 98% |
Turanza T005: 60% × 85.9 + 40% × 69.8 = 79
Primacy 4+: 60% × 82.6 + 40% × 73.8 = 79
| Source | Turanza T005 | Primacy 4+ |
|---|---|---|
| Professional tests (TWG score) · 9 / 1 tests | 73 | 73 |
| Reviews found online | 61 | 69 |
Turanza T005: 40% × 72.6 + 60% × 60.5 = 65
Primacy 4+: 40% × 73.3 + 60% × 69 = 71
| Source | Turanza T005 | Primacy 4+ |
|---|---|---|
| Professional tests (TWG score) · 25 / 7 tests | 36 | 77 |
| Reviews found online | ≈ 67 (est.) | ≈ 67 (est.) |
| Noise (% of best) · 1 shared test · wins 0–1 | 99% | 100% |
Turanza T005: 60% × 35.8 + 40% × 66.6 (est.) = 48
Primacy 4+: 60% × 76.7 + 40% × 66.6 (est.) = 73
No owner ratings of noise for Turanza T005 or Primacy 4+. The owner half is the owners’ average (67): owners’ noise ratings barely follow the road tests, so the tests say nothing about how owners would rate it.
| Source | Turanza T005 | Primacy 4+ |
|---|---|---|
| Professional tests (TWG score) · 7 / 4 tests | 71 | 95 |
| Reviews found online | 52 | 69 |
| Abrasion (% of best) · 1 shared test · wins 0–1 | 48% | 65% |
| Wear (% of best) · 1 shared test · wins 0–1 | 57% | 86% |
Turanza T005: 60% × 71.4 + 40% × 52.2 = 64
Primacy 4+: 60% × 95.3 + 40% × 68.9 = 85
| Source | Turanza T005 | Primacy 4+ |
|---|---|---|
| Reviews found online | 64 | 65 |
| Source | Turanza T005 | Primacy 4+ |
|---|---|---|
| Professional tests (TWG score) · 25 / 8 tests | 100 | 78 |
| Fuel Consumption (% of best) · 1 shared test · wins 1–0 | 98% | 95% |
| Rolling Resistance (% of best) · 1 shared test · wins 1–0 | 100% | 84% |
| Category | Bridgestone Turanza T005 | Michelin Primacy 4+ |
|---|---|---|
| Relative Score | 70 | 78 |
| Dry | 76 | 78 |
| Wet | 79 | 79 |
| Comfort | 65 | 71 |
| Noise | 48 | 73 |
| Treadwear | 64 | 85 |
| Handling (owners) | 64 | 65 |
| Efficiency | 100 | 78 |
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
Primacy 4+
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.
In the overall rankings of 4 tests that ran both, Bridgestone Turanza T005 finished ahead 1 times and Michelin Primacy 4+ 3 times.
| Discipline | Category | Turanza T005 | Primacy 4+ | Δ | Head-to-head |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Dry Braking | Dry | 97% | 97% | −0.3 | 1–1 in 2 shared tests Newest: 2023 ADAC Summer Tyre Test · 205/55 R16 |
| Dry Handling | Dry | 99% | 97% | +1.2 | 1–0 in 1 shared test Newest: 2023 Motor Summer Tyre Test · 205/55 R16 |
| Dry Handling (tester's mark) | Dry | 97% #2/7 · 2025 Motor Low Rolling Resistance (AA) Tyre Test | 92% #5/6 · 2024 ACE/ARBÖ/GTÜ Summer Tire Test R17 | – | Different tests |
| Curved Aquaplaning | Wet | 100% #1/7 · 2025 Motor Low Rolling Resistance (AA) Tyre Test | 86% #7/8 · 2025 EV Tyre Test | – | Different tests |
| Straight Aquaplaning | Wet | 95% | 97% | −2.1 | 0–2 in 2 shared tests Newest: 2023 ADAC Summer Tyre Test · 205/55 R16 |
| Wet Braking | Wet | 89% | 94% | −4.7 | 0–2 in 2 shared tests Newest: 2023 ADAC Summer Tyre Test · 205/55 R16 |
| Wet Braking (concrete) | Wet | 90% | 93% | −3.4 | 0–1 in 1 shared test Newest: 2023 ADAC Summer Tyre Test · 205/55 R16 |
| Wet Circle | Wet | 100% #4/6 · 2024 Sport Auto Summer Tyre Test | 97% #7/8 · 2025 EV Tyre Test | – | Different tests |
| Wet Handling | Wet | 98% | 98% | +0.2 | 1–0 in 1 shared test Newest: 2023 Motor Summer Tyre Test · 205/55 R16 |
| Wet Handling (tester's mark) | Wet | 100% #1/9 · 2022 AUTO Straßenverkehr Summer Tire Test R19 | 88% #2/6 · 2024 ACE/ARBÖ/GTÜ Summer Tire Test R17 | – | Different tests |
| Comfort (tester's mark) | Comfort | 93% #4/7 · 2025 Motor Low Rolling Resistance (AA) Tyre Test | 88% #2/8 · 2025 EV Tyre Test | – | Different tests |
| Exterior Noise | Noise | 98% #5/8 · 2022 Motor Crossover Summer Tire Test R17 | 83% #4/6 · 2024 ACE/ARBÖ/GTÜ Summer Tire Test R17 | – | Different tests |
| Noise | Noise | 99% | 100% | −0.9 | 0–1 in 1 shared test Newest: 2023 Motor Summer Tyre Test · 205/55 R16 |
| Abrasion | Treadwear | 48% | 65% | −17.3 | 0–1 in 1 shared test Newest: 2023 ADAC Summer Tyre Test · 205/55 R16 |
| Wear | Treadwear | 57% | 86% | −29.2 | 0–1 in 1 shared test Newest: 2023 ADAC Summer Tyre Test · 205/55 R16 |
| Fuel Consumption | Efficiency | 98% | 95% | +3.4 | 1–0 in 1 shared test Newest: 2023 ADAC Summer Tyre Test · 205/55 R16 |
| Rolling Resistance | Efficiency | 100% | 84% | +16.2 | 1–0 in 1 shared test Newest: 2023 Motor Summer Tyre Test · 205/55 R16 |
| Also published by the testers (not in the score) | |||||
| Price | Cost | 94% | 93% | +1.7 | 1–0 in 1 shared test Newest: 2023 Motor Summer Tyre Test · 205/55 R16 |
| Total Cost of Ownership | Cost | #5/21 2022 Auto Bild Summer Tyre Test | #5/8 2025 EV Tyre Test | – | Different tests |
| Value | Cost | 38% | 53% | −15.1 | 0–1 in 1 shared test Newest: 2023 ADAC Summer Tyre Test · 205/55 R16 |
| Overall Ranking | Overall | #3/8 | #2/8 | – | 1–3 in 4 shared tests Newest: 2023 Autoklub ČR Premium Summer Tire Test R16 · 205/55R16 |
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.
“Only issue is possible ride quality with higher pressure. Dealer and independents seem to universally recommend going higher on tire pressures to maximize tire life for even wear on BMWs. I have been lectured on it a couple times at a locally respected suspension/alignment specialist over the years.”
“Bridgestone Turanza T005 tyres... Are they really shit or is there something wrong with my car? I've just had brand new ones fitted, I don't expect them to be amazing in this weather but I'm slipping and sliding all over the place. My car has less grip than my old tyres with 2mm left. Seriously, I went round a roundabout last night at 20mph and drifted out from the inner lane. Could there be something I need to get checked because I don't feel quite safe with them on... Read more”
“Turanza T005 Hello, I bought a Seat Leon Cupra equipped with BRIDGESTONE TURANZA T005 XL in 225/40/18 92Y. I join you the card of the tire in attachment. It is the manufacturer model 13011. On the BRIDGESTONE website, there is a PDF with the list of all TURANZA models that I attach to this post. You can find the characteristics of the model 13011. Only here is one of my tires is damaged, and I would like to change it by the same model. First of all I can't find it on the online retailers. In fact, I can find references that look exactly the same. But there are some extra words that I don't understand. The abbreviations WAR/REP in the Trade Category column mean what exactly? I found the reference 8836 (or 13187) for example which corresponds in all points but the abbreviation REP is affixed in addition on the PDF. Please help me to find this information.”
Based on 33 community posts
We haven't collected enough community discussion about this tire yet.
| Attribute | A · Bridgestone Turanza T005 | B · Michelin Primacy 4+ |
|---|---|---|
| Category | Summer | Summer |
| Vehicle type | Passenger Car / Crossover | Passenger Car / Crossover |
| Sizes available | 140 | 66 |
| Rim diameters | 14″ – 22″ | 16″ – 21″ |
| UTQG | 340 A A | — |
| Sidewall | Blackwall | — |
| Sizes in common | 52 | 52 |
Bridgestone Turanza T005
Michelin Primacy 4+
Winner: Michelin Primacy 4+ — better noise, treadwear and comfort. Pick the Bridgestone Turanza T005 if efficiency matters most to you.
Michelin Primacy 4+ scores 73 vs 48 on noise.
Bridgestone Turanza T005 scores 100 vs 78 on efficiency.
Michelin Primacy 4+ scores 85 vs 64 on treadwear.
Michelin Primacy 4+ scores 71 vs 65 on comfort.
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Neither, by our numbers: 79 vs 79 on the wet score, within 3 points.
Neither, by our numbers: 76 vs 78 on the dry score, within 3 points.
Michelin Primacy 4+, 73 vs 48 on our noise score.
Michelin Primacy 4+, 71 vs 65 on our comfort score.
Michelin Primacy 4+, 85 vs 64 on our treadwear score.
Bridgestone Turanza T005, 100 vs 78 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
