Bridgestone Turanza 6 vs Maxxis Premitra HP6
Across three shared 2026 group tests (Vi Bilagare in 205/55 R16, and two 225/xx R17 tests), the Turanza 6 consistently finishes ahead overall (5th vs 8th, 4th vs 8th, 6th vs 8th). The interesting part is how they get there: Maxxis can be quicker around a course and strong in wet grip metrics, but Bridgestone tends to be the more rounded, efficient and long-lasting option-with fewer compromises for everyday use.
Test Results
Independent comparison tire tests are the best source of data to get tire information from, and the good news is there have been three tests which compare both tires directly!
| Tire | Test Wins | Performance |
|---|---|---|
| Bridgestone Turanza 6 | three |
While it might look like the Bridgestone Turanza 6 is better than the Maxxis Premitra HP6 purely based on the higher number of test wins, tires are very complicated objects which means where one tire is better than the other can be more important in real world use.
Let's look at how the two tires compare across multiple tire test categories.
Key Strengths
- Efficiency standout: best rolling resistance in the 225/45 R17 test (6.46 vs 7.69 kg/t, ~16% lower), also slightly better fuel use in ADAC (5.5 vs 5.6 l/100km)
- Much longer expected wear and lower environmental impact in ADAC (55,600 km vs 37,200 km; lower abrasion 66 vs 76 mg/km/t)
- More comfortable and quieter in subjective and measured results (e.g., Vi Bilagare comfort 4 vs 2; noise advantage in both tests that measured dB)
- Generally predictable, neutral balance and easy control noted by testers-strong “no major weak points” touring behaviour
- Sportiest on dry handling: fastest lap in the 225/45 R17 test (72.83s) with sharp steering and high stability in quick transitions
- Often strong in wet lateral/limit grip metrics (wet circle wins in two tests; competitive aquaplaning results in 225/45 R17)
- Braking can be very good in some conditions (ADAC dry 35.8 m vs 36.4 m; wet 33.4 m vs 33.8 m; especially strong on wet concrete 38.1 m vs 40.2 m)
- Can deliver decent efficiency for a sporty-leaning tire, and was even slightly better on fuel in Vi Bilagare (5.3 vs 5.4 l/100km)
Dry Braking
Looking at data from three tire tests, the Bridgestone Turanza 6 was better during two dry braking tests. On average the Bridgestone Turanza 6 stopped the vehicle in 1.28% less distance than the Maxxis Premitra HP6.
Best In Dry Braking: Bridgestone Turanza 6
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Dry Handling [s]
Looking at data from one tire tests, the Maxxis Premitra HP6 was better during one dry handling [s] tests. On average the Maxxis Premitra HP6 was 2.78% faster around a lap than the Bridgestone Turanza 6.
Best In Dry Handling [s]: Maxxis Premitra HP6
See how the Dry Handling winner was calculated >>
Subj. Dry Handling
Looking at data from two tire tests, the Maxxis Premitra HP6 was better during one subj. dry handling tests. On average the Maxxis Premitra HP6 scored 3.23% more points than the Bridgestone Turanza 6.
Best In Subj. Dry Handling: Maxxis Premitra HP6
See how the Subj. Dry Handling winner was calculated >>
Wet Braking
Looking at data from three tire tests, the Bridgestone Turanza 6 was better during two wet braking tests. On average the Bridgestone Turanza 6 stopped the vehicle in 0.74% less distance than the Maxxis Premitra HP6.
Best In Wet Braking: Bridgestone Turanza 6
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Wet Braking - Concrete
Looking at data from one tire tests, the Maxxis Premitra HP6 was better during one wet braking - concrete tests. On average the Maxxis Premitra HP6 stopped the vehicle in 5.22% less distance than the Bridgestone Turanza 6.
Best In Wet Braking - Concrete: Maxxis Premitra HP6
See how the Wet Braking - Concrete winner was calculated >>
Wet Handling [s]
Looking at data from two tire tests, the Maxxis Premitra HP6 was better during one wet handling [s] tests. On average the Maxxis Premitra HP6 was 0.86% faster around a wet lap than the Bridgestone Turanza 6.
Best In Wet Handling [s]: Maxxis Premitra HP6
See how the Wet Handling winner was calculated >>
Subj. Wet Handling
Looking at data from one tire tests, the Bridgestone Turanza 6 was better during one subj. wet handling tests. On average the Bridgestone Turanza 6 scored 14.86% more points than the Maxxis Premitra HP6.
Best In Subj. Wet Handling: Bridgestone Turanza 6
See how the Subj. Wet Handling winner was calculated >>
Wet Circle
Looking at data from two tire tests, the Maxxis Premitra HP6 was better during two wet circle tests. On average the Maxxis Premitra HP6 was 1.57% faster around a wet circle than the Bridgestone Turanza 6.
Best In Wet Circle: Maxxis Premitra HP6
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Straight Aqua
Looking at data from three tire tests, the Maxxis Premitra HP6 was better during two straight aqua tests. On average the Maxxis Premitra HP6 floated at a 0.1% higher speed than the Bridgestone Turanza 6.
Best In Straight Aqua: Maxxis Premitra HP6
See how the Straight Aqua winner was calculated >>
Curved Aquaplaning
Looking at data from two tire tests, the Bridgestone Turanza 6 was better during one curved aquaplaning tests. On average the Bridgestone Turanza 6 slipped out at a 4.57% higher speed than the Maxxis Premitra HP6.
Best In Curved Aquaplaning: Bridgestone Turanza 6
See how the Curved Aquaplaning winner was calculated >>
Subj. Comfort
Looking at data from two tire tests, the Bridgestone Turanza 6 was better during one subj. comfort tests. On average the Bridgestone Turanza 6 scored 18.87% more points than the Maxxis Premitra HP6.
Best In Subj. Comfort: Bridgestone Turanza 6
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Subj. Noise
Looking at data from one tire tests, the Bridgestone Turanza 6 was better during one subj. noise tests. On average the Bridgestone Turanza 6 scored 33.33% more points than the Maxxis Premitra HP6.
Best In Subj. Noise: Bridgestone Turanza 6
See how the Subj. Noise winner was calculated >>
Noise
Looking at data from one tire tests, the Bridgestone Turanza 6 was better during one noise tests. On average the Bridgestone Turanza 6 measured 1.49% quieter than the Maxxis Premitra HP6.
Best In Noise: Bridgestone Turanza 6
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Rough Noise
Looking at data from one tire tests, the Bridgestone Turanza 6 was better during one rough noise tests. On average the Bridgestone Turanza 6 measured 0.54% quieter than the Maxxis Premitra HP6.
Best In Rough Noise: Bridgestone Turanza 6
See how the Rough Noise winner was calculated >>
Wear
Looking at data from one tire tests, the Bridgestone Turanza 6 was better during one wear tests. On average the Bridgestone Turanza 6 is predicted to cover 33.09% miles before reaching 1.6mm than the Maxxis Premitra HP6.
Best In Wear: Bridgestone Turanza 6
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Rolling Resistance
Looking at data from one tire tests, the Bridgestone Turanza 6 was better during one rolling resistance tests. On average the Bridgestone Turanza 6 had a 15.99% lower rolling resistance than the Maxxis Premitra HP6.
Best In Rolling Resistance: Bridgestone Turanza 6
See how the Rolling Resistance winner was calculated >>
Fuel Consumption
Looking at data from two tire tests, the Bridgestone Turanza 6 and Maxxis Premitra HP6 performed equally well in fuel consumption tests.
Best In Fuel Consumption: Both tires performed equally well
See how the Fuel Consumption winner was calculated >>
Abrasion
Looking at data from one tire tests, the Bridgestone Turanza 6 was better during one abrasion tests. On average the Bridgestone Turanza 6 emitted 13.16% less particle wear matter than the Maxxis Premitra HP6.
Best In Abrasion: Bridgestone Turanza 6
See how the Abrasion winner was calculated >>
Real World Driver Reviews
Tire Reviews also collects real world driver reviews for the Bridgestone Turanza 6 and Maxxis Premitra HP6.
In total the Bridgestone Turanza 6 has been reviewed 48 times and drivers have given the tire 79% overall.
The Maxxis Premitra HP6 has been reviewed 1 times and drivers have given the tire 73% overall.
This means in real world driving, people prefer the Bridgestone Turanza 6.
Continental Premium Contact 6 tires are used up front.
The MAXXIS tires are very quiet, precise, and light. I'm convinced they're absolutely on par with the Continentals, as my car zips around fast corners with absolute neutrality and remains neutral with every load change.
Conclusion
The Maxxis Premitra HP6's case is performance feel and lap-time style pace. It's the fastest in dry handling in the 225/45 R17 test (72.83s vs 74.91s) and often looks strong in wet-circle/limit-grip style measures (wins wet circle in two tests and has the edge in straight/curved aquaplaning in that same 225/45 R17 test). The trade-off, echoed in multiple write-ups, is confidence and harmony at the limit: it can feel tail-happy/track-sensitive, scores worse subjectively in the wet (e.g., 6.3 vs 7.4 points), rides firmer, and gives up a lot on longevity. The practical takeaway: Turanza 6 is the “safe, efficient, long-life” pick; HP6 is the “sharper, sportier feel” pick if you can accept more noise/firmness and shorter tread life.
Key Differences
- Longevity is the biggest separator: ADAC predicts ~49% more mileage for Turanza 6 (55,600 km vs 37,200 km), making Bridgestone far cheaper per kilometre for high-mileage drivers
- Efficiency leans to Bridgestone overall: rolling resistance advantage is large (6.46 vs 7.69 kg/t, ~16%), with small but consistent fuel-use edges in ADAC (5.5 vs 5.6 l/100km)
- Maxxis is the more overtly sporty handler in the dry: it wins objective and subjective dry handling in the 225/45 R17 test and is described as having the sharpest steering reactions
- Wet performance splits into 'stopwatch vs confidence': Maxxis often posts strong wet grip/handling times, but Bridgestone scores better for subjective wet control (e.g., 7.4 vs 6.3 points) and is described as more predictable
- Braking is close overall, but varies by test/condition: Bridgestone leads in two tests for both dry and wet braking by small margins, while Maxxis is better in ADAC and notably better on wet concrete (38.1 m vs 40.2 m)
- Comfort/noise favour Bridgestone: better comfort and lower perceived noise in Vi Bilagare, while Maxxis is repeatedly flagged as firm and among the noisier tires
Overall Winner: Bridgestone Turanza 6
Based on the tire test data and user reviews we have in our database, the Bridgestone Turanza 6 has demonstrated better overall performance in this comparison. However, as you can see from the spider diagram above, each tire has its own strengths which should be considered in your final tire buying choice.Similar Comparisons
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Footnote
This page has been developed using tire industry testing best practices. This means we are only comparing tests which have had both tires in the same test.
Why is this important? Tire testing is heavily affected by things like surface grip levels and surface temperature, which means you can only compare values from the same day. During a tire test external condition changes are calculated into the overall results, but it is not possible to calculate this between tire tests performed on different days or at different locations.
As a result you will see other tests on Tire Reviews which feature both the %s and %s, but as they weren't conducted on the same day, the results are not comparable.
Lots of other websites do this sort of tire comparison, Tire Reviews doesn't.