Tests – · 1 test Owners 64 · 2 reviews
Best test result: #1 of 7 in Tire Rack Touring All-Season Tire Test (November 2025) (comfort (tester's mark))
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Goodyear Assurance MaxLife 2 vs Bridgestone Turanza 6 — 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 1 + 17 road tests and 2 + 2,645 owner reviews. How we score
Turanza 6 is ahead, 77–67
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Tests 79 · 17 tests Owners 73 · 2,645 reviews
Best test result: #1 of 16 in 2024 ADAC Summer Tyre Test (straight aquaplaning)
“Bridgestone Turanza 6 cracked and perished within 18 months. 9k miles and 6mm of tread and all four of my Bridgestone Turanza 6 (summer) tyres have perished and cracked. Now an advisory on my MOT. This can't be normal can it? So any way, I'm looking for recommendations.”
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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65
Dry
Turanza 6 +1378Why this score
Source Assurance MaxLife 2 Turanza 6 Professional tests (TWG score) · – / 16 tests ≈ 66 (est.) 79 Reviews found online 63 76 Assurance MaxLife 2: 60% × 66.1 (est.) + 40% × 63.4 = 65
Turanza 6: 60% × 79 + 40% × 75.7 = 78
No road tests of dry for Assurance MaxLife 2. The test half is estimated from the owner ratings, as far as owners and testers agree (correlation 0.41).
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69
Wet
Turanza 6 +1382Why this score
Source Assurance MaxLife 2 Turanza 6 Professional tests (TWG score) · – / 16 tests ≈ 69 (est.) 82 Reviews found online 68 81 Assurance MaxLife 2: 60% × 69.1 (est.) + 40% × 67.8 = 69
Turanza 6: 60% × 81.9 + 40% × 81 = 82
No road tests of wet for Assurance MaxLife 2. The test half is estimated from the owner ratings, as far as owners and testers agree (correlation 0.55).
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63
Snow
No comparison–Why this score
Source Assurance MaxLife 2 Turanza 6 Professional tests (TWG score) ≈ 66 (est.) – Reviews found online 58 – Assurance MaxLife 2: 60% × 66.5 (est.) + 40% × 57.9 = 63
No road tests of snow for Assurance MaxLife 2. The test half is estimated from the owner ratings, as far as owners and testers agree (correlation 0.32).
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63
Comfort
Turanza 6 +972Why this score
Source Assurance MaxLife 2 Turanza 6 Professional tests (TWG score) · – / 2 tests ≈ 67 (est.) 74 Reviews found online 60 71 Assurance MaxLife 2: 40% × 67 (est.) + 60% × 60.3 = 63
Turanza 6: 40% × 74.4 + 60% × 71.1 = 72
No road tests of comfort for Assurance MaxLife 2. The test half is the tested tires’ average (69): owners’ comfort ratings barely follow the road tests.
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72
Noise
Turanza 6 +173Why this score
Source Assurance MaxLife 2 Turanza 6 Professional tests (TWG score) · 1 / 12 tests 75 77 Reviews found online ≈ 66 (est.) ≈ 66 (est.) Assurance MaxLife 2: 60% × 75 + 40% × 66.5 (est.) = 72
Turanza 6: 60% × 76.6 + 40% × 66.5 (est.) = 73
No owner ratings of noise for Assurance MaxLife 2 or Turanza 6. 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.
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68
Treadwear
Turanza 6 +573Why this score
Source Assurance MaxLife 2 Turanza 6 Professional tests (TWG score) · – / 6 tests ≈ 67 (est.) 79 Reviews found online 69 64 Assurance MaxLife 2: 60% × 67.3 (est.) + 40% × 68.7 = 68
Turanza 6: 60% × 78.7 + 40% × 64.3 = 73
No road tests of treadwear for Assurance MaxLife 2. The test half is estimated from the owner ratings, as far as owners and testers agree (correlation 0.36).
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58
Handling (owners)
Turanza 6 +1674Why this score
Source Assurance MaxLife 2 Turanza 6 Reviews found online 58 74 -
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Efficiency
No comparison88Why this score
Source Assurance MaxLife 2 Turanza 6 Professional tests (TWG score) · – / 14 tests – 88
Scores at a glance
| Category | Goodyear Assurance MaxLife 2 | Bridgestone Turanza 6 |
|---|---|---|
| Relative Score | 67 | 77 |
| Dry | 65 | 78 |
| Wet | 69 | 82 |
| Snow | 63 | – |
| Comfort | 63 | 72 |
| Noise | 72 | 73 |
| Treadwear | 68 | 73 |
| Handling (owners) | 58 | 74 |
| Efficiency | – | 88 |
Higher is better. The Relative Score follows your weights below; category scores do not change.
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Headline score
67
/ 100
Assurance MaxLife 2
77
/ 100
Turanza 6
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.
| Discipline | Category | Assurance MaxLife 2 | Turanza 6 | Δ | Head-to-head |
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| Dry Braking | Dry | 96% #3/7 · Tire Rack Touring All-Season Tire Test (November 2025) | 93% #14/16 · 2026 ADAC Summer Tyre Test | – | Different tests |
| Wet Braking | Wet | 94% #4/7 · Tire Rack Touring All-Season Tire Test (November 2025) | 89% #10/16 · 2026 ADAC Summer Tyre Test | – | Different tests |
| Wet Handling | Wet | 96% #3/7 · Tire Rack Touring All-Season Tire Test (November 2025) | 98% #5/10 · 2026 Vi Bilagare Summer Tyre Test | – | Different tests |
| Snow Braking | Snow | 74% #5/7 · Tire Rack Touring All-Season Tire Test (November 2025) | 30% #4/4 · 2024 Auto Express Crossover All-Season Tire Test R18 | – | Different tests |
| Comfort (tester's mark) | Comfort | 100% #1/7 · Tire Rack Touring All-Season Tire Test (November 2025) | 80% #3/10 · 2026 Vi Bilagare Summer Tyre Test | – | Different tests |
| Noise (tester's mark) | Noise | 100% #1/7 · Tire Rack Touring All-Season Tire Test (November 2025) | 60% #6/10 · 2026 Vi Bilagare Summer Tyre Test | – | Different tests |
| Also published by the testers (not in the score) | |||||
| Overall Ranking | Overall | #1/7 Tire Rack Touring All-Season Tire Test (November 2025) | #6/16 2026 ADAC Summer Tyre Test | – | Different tests |
Pros, cons & observations
Themes extracted from owner reviews found online — not the opinion of TireWheelGuide.
Tire A Assurance MaxLife 2
Not enough owner reviews yet to extract themes.
Tire B 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
What real owners are saying
From Reddit, forums and review threads. Not part of our score
Tire A
Goodyear Assurance MaxLife 2
We haven't collected enough community discussion about this tire yet.
Tire B
Mixed
Bridgestone Turanza 6
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.
r/MazdaCX30
·3 upvotes ·2026-10-03
“Not in US, but typically in my country, there are 2 favorite tires for comfort and noise: Michelin Primacy 5 for better comfort and noise. Bridgestone Turanza 6 for almost the same quality of Michelin Primacy 5, but with cheaper pricing (better price to performance) However, if you want to step up even further, you can go with Michelin ePrimacy for even better noise reduction. However, price is even higher than the Primacy 5”
team-bhp.com
“Quote: Originally Posted by Enthusiast304 Hey, thanks for your reply. Factory load rating is 107. If I go by that rating then Michelin is mostly out apart from PS4. �� Take a call after checking the local dealer experience with 6i. On proper it is a great tyre. PS4 isn't quiet like 6i, check in euro website. Turanza 6 (without the i) excels better than ps4”
t6forum.com
·2026-09-02
“I have the Turanza 6, albeit 255/45/R18 (8.5 front & rear) Nothing to compare to other than the OEM 16" wheels with Continentals.”
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
Specs side by side
| Attribute | A · Goodyear Assurance MaxLife 2 | B · Bridgestone Turanza 6 |
|---|---|---|
| Category | All Season | Summer |
| Vehicle type | Passenger Car / Crossover | Passenger Car / Crossover |
| Sizes available | 66 | 148 |
| Rim diameters | 15″ – 22″ | 15″ – 22″ |
| Tread depth | 11 - 12/32″ | 8/32″ |
| UTQG | 820 A B | 320 A A |
| Treadwear warranty | 85,000 mi | — |
| Sidewall | Vertical Serrated Band | Blackwall |
| Max pressure | 50 - 51 psi | 51 psi |
| Sizes in common | 57 | 57 |
Which one should you actually buy?
67
/ 100
Goodyear Assurance MaxLife 2
77
/ 100
Bridgestone Turanza 6
Winner: Bridgestone Turanza 6 — better handling, dry and wet. It leads or ties in every category we score. Goodyear Assurance MaxLife 2 rests on little evidence so far (1 test, 2 reviews), so read this result as provisional.
Pick tire B
You enjoy sharp, responsive handling
Bridgestone Turanza 6 scores 74 vs 58 on handling.
Pick tire B
You want the most grip on dry roads
Bridgestone Turanza 6 scores 78 vs 65 on dry.
Pick tire B
Your priority is wet-weather safety
Bridgestone Turanza 6 scores 82 vs 69 on wet.
Pick tire B
You want the most comfortable ride
Bridgestone Turanza 6 scores 72 vs 63 on comfort.
Tire A · Goodyear Assurance MaxLife 2
Tire B · Bridgestone Turanza 6
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Assurance MaxLife 2 or Turanza 6?
Which is better in the wet, Assurance MaxLife 2 or Turanza 6?
Bridgestone Turanza 6, 82 vs 69 on our wet score.
Which grips better on dry roads, Assurance MaxLife 2 or Turanza 6?
Bridgestone Turanza 6, 78 vs 65 on our dry score.
Which is quieter, Assurance MaxLife 2 or Turanza 6?
Neither, by our numbers: 72 vs 73 on the noise score, within 3 points.
Which is more comfortable, Assurance MaxLife 2 or Turanza 6?
Bridgestone Turanza 6, 72 vs 63 on our comfort score.
Which lasts longer, Assurance MaxLife 2 or Turanza 6?
Bridgestone Turanza 6, 73 vs 68 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