Bridgestone Turanza 6 vs Michelin Primacy 4+
- TR Score
- 8.4/10
- Owners say
- 77% · 73
- TR Score
- 8.8/10
- Owners say
- 79% · 40
In the 5 independent tests that ran both tires, the Michelin Primacy 4+ finished ahead 4 times and the Turanza 6 once. The Turanza 6 held 9.7% more grip in curved aquaplaning; the Primacy 4+ lasted 19.6% longer in the wear tests.
Data updated
Which should you buy?
For maximum safety (shortest braking), quiet comfort, and best cost-per-km, pick Michelin Primacy 4 Plus. For frequent heavy-rain driving, a more engaging steering feel, and lower upfront cost, pick Bridgestone Turanza 6.
Where the Turanza 6 is stronger
- Excellent aquaplaning resistance and wet handling stability (e.g., AMS SUV curved aqua +31%)
- Sportier, precise dry handling feel with controllable limits
- Often lower purchase price with competitive rolling resistance/fuel use
Where the Primacy 4+ is stronger
- Dry 7/8 Stopped 2.2% shorter in the dry (5 tests)
- Comfort 3/4 Was 0.8 dB quieter (4 tests)
- Value 3/7 Lasted 19.6% longer in the wear tests (2 tests)
The measured tallies (wins out of measurements in the shared tests) come straight from the tables below. The written verdict and bullet points are analysis of those tests and of owner reviews; where they and the figures disagree, the figures are right.
Turanza 6 vs Primacy 4+ at a glance
| Category | Turanza 6 | Gap | Primacy 4+ |
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| Shared tests won5 shared tests | 1 | 4 | |
| Dry8 measurements | 1 | The Primacy 4+ stopped 2.2% shorter in the dry (5 tests) | 7 |
| Wet19 measurements | 11 | The Turanza 6 held 9.7% more grip in curved aquaplaning (3 tests) | 8 |
| Comfort4 measurements | 0 | The Primacy 4+ was 0.8 dB quieter (4 tests) | 3 |
| Value7 measurements | 2 | The Primacy 4+ lasted 19.6% longer in the wear tests (2 tests) | 3 |
| Tire Reviews Scoreevery test and review we hold | 8.4/10 | The Primacy 4+ by 0.4 | 8.8/10 |
| Owner rating73 and 40 reviews | 77% | The Primacy 4+ by 2 points | 79% |
| Would buy againshare of owners | 63% | The Primacy 4+ by 5 points | 68% |
| Pricein the 2 tests that listed prices | Cheaper | The Primacy 4+ was dearer in 2 of 2 | +7.5% |
| Sizes madeEU label registrations | 148 | 54 sizes made in both | 66 |
Wins count every measurement the shared tests recorded for both tires; a tick marks the tire ahead on that line. Subjective driver scores count as wins but are never averaged, because each test uses its own scale.
Head to head in 5 tests in 2024
Each row is one published test in which both tires ran on the same car, in the same size, on the same day. The line is the whole field, winner on the left.
| Test | Turanza 6 | Field | Primacy 4+ |
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| 2024 AMS Summer SUV Tire Test | P4 of 8 | P8 of 8 | |
| 2024 AZ Summer Tire Test | P9 of 9 | P7 of 9 | |
| 2024 AutoBild Summer Tire Test | P3 of 20 | P1 of 20 | |
| 2024 ADAC Summer Tire Test | P6 of 16 | P2 of 16 | |
| 2024 Summer Tire Market Overview | P10 of 55 | P5 of 55 |
Performance profile
10 measurements from the 5 shared tests, each tire shown as its share of the better figure in every test.
Where each is furthest ahead
Turanza 6
Primacy 4+
Point at or tap any spoke for both tires' figures.
In each test the better of the two figures counts as 100% and the other as its share of it, so a 118 ft stop against 112 ft is 95%; each spoke averages the shared tests that recorded it. The scale stops at 96%: a point further in sits on the hub's edge, hollow. 6 measurements recorded in only one shared test are left off; every measurement is in the table further down.
Where each scores higher
Turanza 6
Primacy 4+
Point at or tap any spoke for both tires' figures.
Category scores are percentiles among tires of the same season and class: 90 means this tire out-performs 90% of them, measured across every test we hold, not only the ones it appeared in.
Where owners rate each higher
Turanza 6
Primacy 4+
Point at or tap any spoke for both tires' figures.
Owners rate the Turanza 6 77% from 73 reviews and the Primacy 4+ 79% from 40. Each spoke is one question owners answer out of 10; reviews are vetted by hand before publication.
Every measurement, side by side
Averages of the figures both tires posted in the same tests. The gap is the average of each test's own gap, so figures from different cars and years are never mixed. Open a discipline for its measurements, and a measurement for every test's figure.
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| 120 | 2.2% | 117 | 0-5 | |||||||||||||||||||||
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| 76.8 | 0.5% | 76.4 | 0-1 | |||||||||||||||||||||
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| 64.7 | 0.3% | 64.5 | 1-1 | |||||||||||||||||||||
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| 118 | 1% | 117 | 2-3 | |||||||||||||||||||||
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| 131 | 7% | 122 | 0-1 | |||||||||||||||||||||
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| 80.6 | 0.2% | 80.8 | 1-0 | |||||||||||||||||||||
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| 46 | 0.3% | 45.9 | 2-0 | |||||||||||||||||||||
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| 16.3 | 0.3% | 16.2 | 1-1 | |||||||||||||||||||||
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| 12.2 | 1.6% | 12.4 | 1-0 | |||||||||||||||||||||
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| 49.2 | 2.2% | 48.3 | 2-2 | |||||||||||||||||||||
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| 17.4 | 9.7% | 15.4 | 2-1 | |||||||||||||||||||||
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| 71.75 | 0.8 dB | 70.98 | 0-3 | |||||||||||||||||||||
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| 25,569 | 19.6% | 30,836 | 0-2 | |||||||||||||||||||||
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| 7.39 | 0.7% | 7.45 | 1-0 | |||||||||||||||||||||
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| 5.7 | 1.7% | 5.8 | 1-0 | |||||||||||||||||||||
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| 73 | 34.1% | 48.1 | 0-1 | |||||||||||||||||||||
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Braking distances and lap times are better when lower; speeds, wear and grip figures when higher. A test's figures are its own: sizes, cars, surfaces and temperatures differ from one to the next, which is why the averages here are only ever of tests the two tires shared. "Scored" rows are subjective driver ratings: each test uses its own scale, so only the wins are counted.
Scores beyond the shared tests
On the Tire Reviews Score, which weighs every test and review we hold, the Turanza 6 scores 8.4 and the Primacy 4+ 8.8 out of 10.
| Turanza 6 | Category | Primacy 4+ | ||
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| 70 | Dry | 77 | ||
| 68 | Wet | 74 | ||
| 57 | Comfort | 81 | ||
| 85 | Value | 84 | ||
Category scores are percentiles among tires of the same season and class: 90 means this tire out-performs 90% of them, measured across every test we hold, not only the ones it appeared in.
What owners say
| Turanza 6 | Category | Primacy 4+ | ||
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| 8.5 | Dry Grip | 8.5 | ||
| 8.4 | Wet Grip | 8.1 | ||
| 7.4 | Road Feedback | 7.3 | ||
| 7.6 | Handling | 7.2 | ||
| 7.2 | Wear | 8 | ||
| 7.7 | Comfort | 8.1 | ||
Owners rate the Turanza 6 77% from 73 reviews and the Primacy 4+ 79% from 40. Reviews are vetted by hand before publication; ownership is not verified.
Bridgestone Turanza 6
- 77%from 73 reviews
- 63%would buy again
- 616,298 milesdriven by reviewers
Owners generally rate the Bridgestone Turanza 6 as a quiet, very comfortable touring tire with strong wet and dry grip, reflected in a 74% average score and around seven in ten positive reviews. Comfort and refinement are the clear headline, with about half of owners mentioning low road noise and a smooth ride, while wet grip is widely praised by those who discuss it. The main drawback is a fairly common complaint about muted or vague steering feel (around one in five owners), and a similar share report issues with wear behavior, including uneven wear and shorter-than-expected life for some.
- Very comfortable ride quality
- Low road noise
- Strong wet grip and confidence in the rain
- Good dry grip
- Vague or heavy steering feel
- Soft sidewalls affecting precision and confidence
- Uneven wear across the tread
Summarised by AI from 65 vetted reviews; the reviews themselves are on the tire page.
All 73 Turanza 6 reviewsSuperb, very low noise, superb confort, mid handling. Over 20k miles and not even at 50%
Michelin Primacy 4+
- 79%from 40 reviews
- 68%would buy again
- 365,700 milesdriven by reviewers
Owners generally describe the Michelin Primacy 4 Plus as a comfortable, confidence-inspiring touring tire with strong grip, particularly in the dry and usually in the wet. Around two in five mention low road noise and good refinement, though noise is split and a noticeable minority find it loud or droning on rough surfaces. Where criticisms cluster, it's most often about a less sporty, slower steering response (around one in five owners), with a smaller group also disappointed by cold/damp performance and the tire's price.
- Comfortable, compliant ride quality
- Strong dry grip
- Reassuring wet grip
- Generally quiet and refined for a touring tire
- Dull or slow steering response (not very sporty)
- Can be noisy/drone on certain road surfaces
- Cold or damp-weather grip can feel weak
Summarised by AI from 34 vetted reviews; the reviews themselves are on the tire page.
All 40 Primacy 4+ reviewsAverage dry grip , super wet grip....very low wear.Good comfort, but quite noisy on rough asphalt...basicly my only complain.I have never drived more noisy tires in my life.
Sizes, EU label and lineage
From the EU label registrations for each tire: 148 sizes of the Turanza 6 and 66 of the Primacy 4+, 54 of them made in both.
| Category | Turanza 6 | Primacy 4+ |
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| Season | Summer | Summer |
| Sizes made | 148 sizes, 15 to 22 inch | 66 sizes, 16 to 21 inch |
| Made in both | 54 sizes 195/50 R16195/55 R16195/60 R16205/45 R16205/55 R16205/60 R16205/65 R16215/55 R16215/60 R16215/65 R16215/70 R16225/55 R16and 42 more | |
| EU label wet grip | A63%B37% | A100% |
| EU label rolling resistance | B47%A44%C8% | C63%B37% |
| EU label noise | 66-73 dB B60%A40% | 68-72 dB B100% |
| On the market since | - | 2022 |
| Replaced | Bridgestone Turanza T005 (2016) | Michelin Primacy 4 (2017) |
| Replaced by | - | Michelin Primacy 5 |
| Awards | Highly Recommended: Best Tires for Small & Mid-Size SUVs (DriverReviews, 2026/27) Recommended: Best Tires for Large Family Cars (DriverReviews, 2026/27) Winner: Best Tires for Family Cars (DriverReviews, 2026/27) Winner: Best Tires for Large SUVs (DriverReviews, 2026/27) Winner: Summer Tire of the Year (WhatTire, 2025) Winner: Best Tires for Family Cars (DriverReviews, 2024/25) | Highly Recommended: Best Tires for Family Cars (DriverReviews, 2024/25) Highly Recommended: Best Tires for Large Family Cars (DriverReviews, 2024/25) |
| Price in the shared tests | The Primacy 4+ was the dearer tire in 2 of the 2 tests that listed prices, by 7.5% on average. Each test priced the tires in its own market at the time; only the gap is comparable. | |
Label grades are shown as the share of registered sizes carrying each grade, so "B (88%), C (12%)" means most sizes are B. Grades vary by size; check the label for yours.
Previous generation: Bridgestone Turanza T005 vs Michelin Primacy 4+ (4 shared tests)
Reading the results
Written from the test results and owner reviews above. It is analysis, not a measurement: where it and the tables disagree, the tables are right.
This head-to-head pits two premium touring staples: Bridgestone Turanza 6 versus Michelin Primacy 4 Plus. Both target safe, efficient summer road manners for everyday passenger cars, but they diverge in how they balance wet grip, comfort, longevity, and efficiency. Across five shared tests in 2024 (ADAC, AutoBild, Auto Zeitung, AMS SUV, and a market overview), Michelin posts four overall wins to Bridgestone's one, signaling a consistent edge in all-round scoring.
Conclusion
Michelin Primacy 4 Plus is the more complete all-rounder: repeatedly shorter dry and wet braking (notably −10% wet braking in ADAC), superior wear (up to +26% mileage in ADAC), lower noise, and better value ratings despite typically higher purchase price. It's the safer bet for mixed conditions, heavy motorway users, and cost-per-km buyers. Bridgestone Turanza 6 counters with stronger wet handling balance and standout aquaplaning resistance in certain sizes (AMS SUV: +31% curved aqua), plus competitive rolling resistance and usually lower price. It suits drivers prioritizing confidence in heavy rain, a more dynamic dry feel, and upfront value. In short: choose Michelin for braking security and longevity; choose Bridgestone for rain resilience, steering verve, and price-efficiency.
Turanza 6 vs Primacy 4+: your questions
Is the Bridgestone Turanza 6 or the Michelin Primacy 4+ the better tire?
In the 5 independent tests that ran both tires, the Michelin Primacy 4+ finished ahead 4 times and the Turanza 6 once. On the Tire Reviews Score, which weighs every test and review we hold, the Turanza 6 scores 8.4 and the Primacy 4+ 8.8 out of 10.
Which is better in the wet, the Turanza 6 or the Primacy 4+?
The Turanza 6 led 11 of the 19 wet measurements the shared tests recorded. On average it held 9.7% more grip in curved aquaplaning across 3 tests.
Which is better in the dry?
The Primacy 4+ led 7 of the 8 dry measurements the shared tests recorded. On average it stopped 2.2% shorter in the dry across 5 tests.
Which lasts longer and costs less to run?
The Turanza 6 had 0.7% lower rolling resistance (3 tests); the Primacy 4+ lasted 19.6% longer in the wear tests (2 tests). Owners rate wear 7.2/10 for the Turanza 6 and 8/10 for the Primacy 4+.
Which is quieter and more comfortable?
The Primacy 4+ was 0.8 dB quieter (4 tests). Owners rate comfort 7.7/10 for the Turanza 6 and 8.1/10 for the Primacy 4+.
What do owners say?
Owners rate the Turanza 6 77% from 73 reviews and the Primacy 4+ 79% from 40. 63% of Turanza 6 owners would buy it again, against 68% for the Primacy 4+.
Which is more expensive?
In the 2 tests that listed prices, the Primacy 4+ was the dearer tire in 2 of them, by 7.5% on average. Prices are the test's own at the time, in its own market.
Are they available in the same sizes?
The Turanza 6 is made in 148 sizes (15 to 22 inch) and the Primacy 4+ in 66 (16 to 21 inch). 54 sizes are available in both. On the EU label the Turanza 6 is graded A for wet grip and B for rolling resistance in most sizes; the Primacy 4+ A and C.
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