Bridgestone Turanza T005 vs Michelin Primacy 4
- TR Score
- 8.6/10
- Owners say
- 73% · 200
- TR Score
- 8.8/10
- Owners say
- 78% · 207
In the 24 independent tests that ran both tires, the Michelin Primacy 4 finished ahead 12 times and the Turanza T005 10 times, with 2 level. The Turanza T005 had 3.1% lower rolling resistance; the Primacy 4 lasted 30.5% longer in the wear tests.
Data updated
Which should you buy?
Choose Bridgestone Turanza T005 for drivers who value sharp response, frequent wet-handling confidence, and lower upfront/operating costs. Choose Michelin Primacy 4 for drivers prioritizing shortest wet stops, quiet comfort, and maximum tread life for high-mileage or long-term ownership.
Where the Turanza T005 is stronger
- Excellent wet handling and strong aquaplaning resistance; frequent lap-time wins
- Short dry braking and precise, lively steering feel
- Low rolling resistance and competitive fuel use
Where the Primacy 4 is stronger
- Consistently shortest wet braking distances
- Very low wear; significantly longer tread life
- Refined ride with lower noise and strong comfort scores
The bullet points are analysis of the shared tests and of owner reviews; the measured wins in each discipline are in the tables below. Where the two disagree, the figures are right.
Turanza T005 vs Primacy 4 at a glance
| Category | Turanza T005 | Gap | Primacy 4 |
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| Shared tests won24 shared tests | 10 | 2 level | 12 |
| Dry36 measurements | 23 | The Turanza T005 averaged a 1% higher speed on the dry handling course (8 tests) | 11 |
| Wet57 measurements | 28 | The Turanza T005 held 12.2% more grip in curved aquaplaning (3 tests) | 27 |
| Off road5 measurements | 3 | 2 | |
| Comfort19 measurements | 7 | The Primacy 4 was 0.6 dB quieter (14 tests) | 10 |
| Value17 measurements | 9 | The Turanza T005 had 3.1% lower rolling resistance (13 tests) | 7 |
| Tire Reviews Scoreevery test and review we hold | 8.6/10 | The Primacy 4 by 0.2 | 8.8/10 |
| Owner rating200 and 207 reviews | 73% | The Primacy 4 by 5 points | 78% |
| Would buy againshare of owners | 57% | The Primacy 4 by 8 points | 65% |
| Pricein the 10 tests that listed prices | Cheaper | The Primacy 4 was dearer in 9 of 10 | +10.7% |
| Sizes madeEU label registrations | 138 | 52 sizes made in both | 57 |
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 24 tests, 2018 to 2022
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.
Performance profile
15 measurements from the 24 shared tests, each tire shown as its share of the better figure in every test.
Where each is furthest ahead
Turanza T005
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 92%: a point further in sits on the hub's edge, hollow. 8 measurements recorded in only one shared test are left off; every measurement is in the table further down.
Where each scores higher
Turanza T005
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 T005
Not ahead in any category
Primacy 4
Point at or tap any spoke for both tires' figures.
Owners rate the Turanza T005 73% from 200 reviews and the Primacy 4 78% from 207. 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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| 109 | 0.4% | 108 | 12-6 | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
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| 85.83 | 0.1% | 86 | 4-2 | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
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| 55.9 | 1% | 55.5 | 5-2 | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
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| 126 | 2.4% | 123 | 3-15 | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
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| 83.53 | 0.9% | 84.22 | 6-1 | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
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| 42 | 1% | 41.6 | 6-2 | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
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| 15.1 | 8.7% | 13.9 | 1-0 | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
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| 20.7 | 1.4% | 21 | 1-0 | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
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| 49.7 | 1.2% | 50.3 | 6-8 | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
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| 85.4 | 12.2% | 83.2 | 3-0 | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
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| 41.4 | 0.6% | 41.1 | 1-0 | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
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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 T005 scores 8.6 and the Primacy 4 8.8 out of 10.
| Turanza T005 | Category | Primacy 4 | ||
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| 76 | Dry | 77 | ||
| 80 | Wet | 78 | ||
| 27 | Comfort | 76 | ||
| 88 | Value | 90 | ||
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 T005 | Category | Primacy 4 | ||
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| 8.1 | Dry Grip | 8.4 | ||
| 7.7 | Wet Grip | 8 | ||
| 7.3 | Road Feedback | 7.4 | ||
| 7.3 | Handling | 7.6 | ||
| 6.8 | Wear | 8.1 | ||
| 7.2 | Comfort | 8.2 | ||
Owners rate the Turanza T005 73% from 200 reviews and the Primacy 4 78% from 207. Reviews are vetted by hand before publication; ownership is not verified.
Bridgestone Turanza T005
- 73%from 200 reviews
- 57%would buy again
- 2,906,122 milesdriven by reviewers
Owner feedback on the Bridgestone Turanza T005 is mixed (average 68.6%), but most agree it delivers dependable everyday grip, particularly on dry roads and often in the wet too. Comfort and fuel efficiency are also frequent highlights, with many describing an easy, relaxed touring feel. The main drawbacks are refinement and longevity: around a third of owners complain about road noise, while tread life is debated and slightly leans negative overall, with many reporting quicker-than-expected wear. A smaller but notable group (around one in five) also dislike the steering feel, often describing it as light or lacking feedback, and a few report weak performance in cold weather.
- Strong dry grip and reassuring traction
- Confident wet grip for normal driving
- Comfortable, compliant ride
- Good dry handling and stability
- Noticeable road noise, especially at motorway speeds
- Tread life can be disappointing for the price
- Light or vague steering feel / limited feedback
Summarised by AI from 171 vetted reviews; the reviews themselves are on the tire page.
All 200 Turanza T005 reviewsEş zamanlı olarak hem turanza6 hem turanza5 kullanıyorum. Turanza6 kolay kolay kaymaz ve ABS açmazdı. Turanza5 daha 5000km olmasına rağmen ilk günden beri hem kuru, hem de ıslak zeminde orta/sert frende çok erken ABS açma meyilinde. Turanza6 ya göre belirgin daha sert ve konforsuz. Parasının hakkını veren bir lastik kesinlikle değil.
Michelin Primacy 4
- 78%from 207 reviews
- 65%would buy again
- 3,399,988 milesdriven by reviewers
Owners generally rate the Michelin Primacy 4 as a quiet, comfortable touring tire with strong dry grip, with 113 positive reviews out of 173 and an average score of 73.5%. Around half of owners praise its ride comfort and low road noise, and many also report reassuring dry performance and good overall longevity. The most common drawback is steering feel: around one in four owners describe the response as vague or “floaty”, with a smaller group also finding it pricey for the level of feedback. A small but notable minority (around one in twenty) say road noise increases as the tire wears.
- Comfortable, supple ride quality
- Low road noise and refined cruising
- Strong dry grip
- Long-lasting tread life for a summer touring tire
- Vague or delayed steering response ("floaty" feel)
- Dry handling can feel soft or understeery when pushed
- Wet grip can be only average for some drivers
Summarised by AI from 173 vetted reviews; the reviews themselves are on the tire page.
All 207 Primacy 4 reviewsNot really sporty but reliable - in my opinion a perfect match to a car which isn't sporty but reliable.
After changing to Goodyear Eagle F1 Asymmetric 5 in 245/45 R19 I would prefer the GYs. Much more responsive and not more wear.
Sizes, EU label and lineage
From the EU label registrations for each tire: 138 sizes of the Turanza T005 and 57 of the Primacy 4, 52 of them made in both.
| Category | Turanza T005 | Primacy 4 |
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| Season | Summer | Summer |
| Sizes made | 138 sizes, 14 to 22 inch | 57 sizes, 15 to 20 inch |
| Made in both | 52 sizes 165/65 R15175/65 R15185/55 R15185/60 R15185/65 R15195/50 R15195/55 R15195/60 R15195/65 R15205/65 R15195/45 R16195/55 R16and 40 more | |
| EU label wet grip | A64%B36%C0% | A80%B20% |
| EU label rolling resistance | B58%A29%C9%D3% | C40%B34%A26% |
| EU label noise | 66-74 dB B88%A12% | 68-72 dB B63%A38% |
| On the market since | 2016 | 2017 |
| Replaced | Bridgestone Turanza T001 Evo (2016) | Michelin Primacy 3 (2012) |
| Replaced by | Bridgestone Turanza 6 | Michelin Primacy 4+ |
| Awards | - | Winner: SUV Tire of the Year (WhatTire, 2022) Winner: Summer Tire of the Year (WhatTire, 2021) |
| Price in the shared tests | The Primacy 4 was the dearer tire in 9 of the 10 tests that listed prices, by 10.7% 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.
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 benchmark premium-touring summer tires against each other: Bridgestone Turanza T005 and Michelin Primacy 4. Across 24 shared tests in sizes from 15-18 inches, both routinely finish on the podium, but they get there via different strengths. The Bridgestone leans into sharp steering, class-leading wet handling, and consistently low rolling resistance at a keener price. The Michelin builds its case on outstanding wet braking consistency, low noise and comfort, and market-leading tread life.
Expect a close contest in the dry with marginal differences, a split decision in the wet where Michelin often stops shorter but Bridgestone frequently laps faster, and a decisive divergence on ownership costs: Bridgestone is cheaper to buy and to fuel, while Michelin lasts significantly longer and often proves quieter.
Conclusion
If you prioritize dynamic security and value, the Turanza T005 is repeatedly the safer feeling tire at speed: it wins most dry-braking and wet-handling laps, resists aquaplaning well, and posts some of the lowest rolling-resistance figures-often alongside a lower purchase price. The trade-offs are average wear and slightly higher noise or firmness on rough surfaces.
The Primacy 4 shines for everyday safety and refinement. It dominates wet-braking results across tests, remains balanced and easy to drive, and is consistently quieter with markedly longer tread life-often 30-40% more mileage-offsetting its higher upfront cost. For long-term owners or comfort-focused drivers, that durability plus calm road manners make a compelling case.
Bottom line: choose Turanza T005 if you want keen pricing, crisp response and confidence in variable weather; choose Primacy 4 if you want best-in-class wet stops, low noise and the strongest wear performance for fewer replacements over time.
Turanza T005 vs Primacy 4: your questions
Is the Bridgestone Turanza T005 or the Michelin Primacy 4 the better tire?
In the 24 independent tests that ran both tires, the Michelin Primacy 4 finished ahead 12 times and the Turanza T005 10 times, with 2 level. On the Tire Reviews Score, which weighs every test and review we hold, the Turanza T005 scores 8.6 and the Primacy 4 8.8 out of 10.
Which is better in the wet, the Turanza T005 or the Primacy 4?
The Turanza T005 led 28 of the 57 wet measurements the shared tests recorded. On average it held 12.2% more grip in curved aquaplaning across 3 tests.
Which is better in the dry?
The Turanza T005 led 23 of the 36 dry measurements the shared tests recorded. On average it averaged a 1% higher speed on the dry handling course across 8 tests.
Which lasts longer and costs less to run?
The Turanza T005 had 3.1% lower rolling resistance (13 tests); the Primacy 4 lasted 30.5% longer in the wear tests (3 tests). Owners rate wear 6.8/10 for the Turanza T005 and 8.1/10 for the Primacy 4.
Which is quieter and more comfortable?
The Primacy 4 was 0.6 dB quieter (14 tests). Owners rate comfort 7.2/10 for the Turanza T005 and 8.2/10 for the Primacy 4.
What do owners say?
Owners rate the Turanza T005 73% from 200 reviews and the Primacy 4 78% from 207. 57% of Turanza T005 owners would buy it again, against 65% for the Primacy 4.
Which is more expensive?
In the 10 tests that listed prices, the Primacy 4 was the dearer tire in 9 of them, by 10.7% on average. Prices are the test's own at the time, in its own market.
Are they available in the same sizes?
The Turanza T005 is made in 138 sizes (14 to 22 inch) and the Primacy 4 in 57 (15 to 20 inch). 52 sizes are available in both. On the EU label the Turanza T005 is graded A for wet grip and B for rolling resistance in most sizes; the Primacy 4 A and C.
Which is the newer tire?
The Primacy 4 is the newer design: it reached the market in 2017, the Turanza T005 in 2016. The Turanza T005 replaced the Bridgestone Turanza T001 Evo. The Primacy 4 replaced the Michelin Primacy 3.
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