“I bought these Bridgestone Turanza 6s to replace the T005s, which didn't last more than 25,000 km (15,500 ml's). They wore a lot on the outside. I was hoping they'd improve their durability and, above all, address the...”
Bridgestone Turanza 6
Replaces the Turanza T005
A premium touring summer tire that majors on refinement and efficiency, with impressively low rolling resistance and a cosseting, quiet ride. It trades some steering sharpness and ultimate wet/dry handling precision for relaxed long-distance manners.
The Turanza 6 comes across as a modern, efficiency-led touring tire: it's consistently praised for being quiet and very comfortable, and independent testing repeatedly backs up its standout rolling resistance, often placing it at or near the top for fuel consumption. In everyday driving it also tends to feel reassuringly grippy for the category, with many owners highlighting confident wet and dry traction, and aquaplaning resistance frequently comes through as a plus-though test results suggest this can vary depending on size and test conditions.
Where it's less convincing is in dynamic precision. A noticeable minority of drivers describe slower, vaguer steering and softer sidewalls that can make the car feel less tied down, which aligns with testers' recurring comments about a touring-focused balance and less convincing behavior as you push on. Longevity is a mixed story: several tests rate wear strongly, but owners are split, with some reporting excellent mileage and others seeing quicker or uneven wear; puncture/sidewall damage also crops up more than you'd expect, albeit from a small group. Overall, it suits drivers prioritising comfort, quietness and low running costs over crisp handling and a “sporty” feel.
The quick answer
Built from every independent test result and vetted owner review we hold for this tire - the evidence is all further down the page. Data updated November 2026.
- 75owner reviews
- 649,046miles driven
- 18professional tests
All Tests
View Test ResultsTested 18 times by independent publications, the Bridgestone Turanza 6 averages a finish of 6th.
Finishing position in each test
2026 Die Reifentester Summer Tire Test - 235/55 R18 P5 of 6
The Bridgestone Turanza 6 finished fifth of the ranked tires and was rated good. It is efficient and quiet, but its wet braking and straight-line aquaplaning trail the leaders.
| Year | Test | Result | Award |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 | 2026 Die Reifentester Summer Tire Test - 235/55 R18Die Reifentester · 235/55 R18 | P5 / 6 | gut (Good) |
| 2026 | 2026 Motor Summer Tire TestMotor · 225/45 R17 | P8 / 9 | |
| 2026 | 2026 Vi Bilagare Summer Tire TestVi Bilagare · 205/55 R16 | P5 / 10 | |
| 2026 | The BEST Summer Tires for 2026 Tested and RatedTire Reviews · 225/45 R17 | P4 / 12 | Tested by Tire Reviews Eco Specialist |
| 2026 | 2026 ADAC Summer Tire TestADAC · 225/50 R17 | P6 / 16 | |
| 2025 | 2025 DEKRA Wear Test of Michelin Primacy 5 Energy vs RivalsDEKRA · 215/55 R18 | P6 / 8 | |
| 2025 | 2025 Autobild SUV Off-Road Summer Tire TestAuto Bild Allrad · 255/55 R18 | P7 / 10 | |
| 2025 | 2025 Summer and All Season Combined Tire TestUTAC · 225/45 R17 | P4 / 14 | |
| 2025 | 2025 AMS Sustainability Tire TestAuto Motor Und Sport · 215/55 R17 | P3 / 6 | |
| 2024 | 2024 TUV and DEKRA Test of Michelin Primacy 5 vs RivalsTUV · 205/55 R16 | P4 / 5 | |
| 2024 | 2024 AMS Summer SUV Tire TestAuto Motor Und Sport · 235/55 R18 | P4 / 8 | |
| 2024 | 2024 AZ Summer Tire TestAuto Zeitung · 225/45 R17 | P9 / 9 | |
| 2024 | 2024 AutoBild Summer Tire TestAuto Bild · 205/55 R16 | P3 / 20 | |
| 2024 | 2024 ADAC Summer Tire TestADAC · 215/55 R17 | P6 / 16 | |
| 2024 | 2024 Summer Tire Market OverviewAuto Bild · 205/55 R16 | P10 / 55 | |
| 2023 | 2023 Best SUV Tires TestedAuto Bild Allrad · 225/65 R17 | P2 / 12 | |
| 2023 | 2023 AutoBild UHP Summer Tire TestAuto Bild · 225/45 R18 | P5 / 20 | |
| 2023 | 2023 Summer Tire Market OverviewAuto Bild · 225/45 R18 | P16 / 50 |
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Running Costs
View TestIn 205/55 R16, the Bridgestone Turanza 6 is projected to cost €25.06 per 1,000 miles to buy and run - about €627 over 25,000 miles - based on the price, wear and rolling resistance measured in the 2024 AutoBild Summer Tire Test.
Dimensions & Label Scores
View AllSize Range222 sizes available
195-315Width30-70Profile15-22Rim84-116 T-YLoad/
EU LabelAcross 222 sizes - the grade depends on the size you buy.
Fuel
Wet
Noise
66-73dB A/B
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I need to change my front tires which are T005 is the T6 the successor? If so would they work together with T5 in front T6 at the back? Show more
I need to change my front tires which are T005 is the T6 the successor? If so would they work together with T5 in front T6 at the back?
Mind you keeping in mind the tear and wear should got with a different brand all together. What would be a recommendation for Mazda CX30? Show less
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Hi. I’m looking for a soft ride quality in a VW Virtus which is stiffly sprung. Available options in size are Bridgestone Turanza 6, Turanza T001, Continental UC6… Show more Hi. I’m looking for a soft ride quality in a VW Virtus which is stiffly sprung. Available options in size are Bridgestone Turanza 6, Turanza T001, Continental UC6, Yokohama Bluearth Gt max, Apollo Alnac 4g. Pick top 3 for comfortable ride. Thanks Show less
My ideal tires give a comfortable ride, i.e. they absorb small road irregularities without transmitting vibration to the car. Show more
My ideal tires give a comfortable ride, i.e. they absorb small road irregularities without transmitting vibration to the car. They should also be quiet and have low rolling resistance for good fuel efficiency. As for the other properties of the tires, I really don’t care as long as they’re not dangerous! Car is a Mercedes E Class W213.
I’ve watched lots of your excellent videos and read the reviews. These Bridgestone Turanza 6 tires seem like a good match. Do you agree or would you recommend anything else? Show less
Pretty similar tread design tire (Bridgestone Turanza 6) compared the the older Goodyear Efficient Grip Performance 2, isn’t it? Show more Pretty similar tread design tire (Bridgestone Turanza 6) compared the the older Goodyear Efficient Grip Performance 2, isn’t it? What do you think about the comparison between the two? Show less
You can run them on the front with Potenzas on the back but you might find the steering response to be slower than you're used to.
Thanks for the very good tire testing and the nice overview. Any explanation to the low score on Handling for the Bridgestone Turanza 6 when it had such good scores… Show more Thanks for the very good tire testing and the nice overview. Any explanation to the low score on Handling for the Bridgestone Turanza 6 when it had such good scores besides that? Show less
Bridgestone Turanza 6 Owner Reviews
Review this tireWhat owners say summarised from 65 reviews
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.
What owners mention most counted across 65 reviews
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Owner ratings averaged from 75 ratings
- Owner score 76%
- Dry Grip 84%
- Wet Grip 84%
- Comfort 77%
- Handling 76%
- Road Feedback 73%
- Wear 72%
Featured reviews
“The tires honestly feel dangerous on my car both in dry and wet conditions and they really aren't anywhere near as good as many reviews say they should be. I've had steering / suspension checked and they are all fine...”
“Both wet and dry grip braking and traction excellent. Cornering and lateral grip amazing for a 4X4. So comfortable and noise levels that low that most passengers fall asleep!!! Sidewalls are softer, but that’s to be...”
All 64 Bridgestone Turanza 6 reviews
- Audi a5 3.0 tdi quattro sport
- 245/45 R17
- 21,748 miles
Perfectly fine tire for highway cruising and general driving. Can only compare it to the Continental PremiumContact 7 I had on my previous car in 205/55/16. The PC7 had amazing grip at first, but then it became mediocre. This one has more consistent grip throughout its life.
Very economical, with very good aquaplaning resistance too.
Would recommend it if you don't expect incredible grip
- BMW 530i M sport
- 245/40 R20
- 11,000 miles
Turanza 6 (star-marked) is a relatively quiet for a touring tire when new but after 11k miles on the clock, it started to show significant loss of grip on wet highway and aquaplaned at 75 kmph. Handling is all over the place and floats a lot. Sidewall is way too soft for handling composure. Tire longevity is really good but with the poor wet handling after 11k miles, you can’t safely use the tires to the end of useful life
- BMW M235i
- 245/45 R18
- 20,000 miles
Superb, very low noise, superb confort, mid handling. Over 20k miles and not even at 50%
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- Volvo V70 2.4T
- 225/40 R18
- 46,875 miles
If you are driving alot of miles and you want an allround fine tire. This is a amazing comfortable and very long lasting tire. If you drive more sporty i would go for the old T005 but they wear much quicker. Almost did 90000km on 1 set stil not completly gone
- Jaguar XJ8
- 235/45 R18
- 10,000 miles
worst tires ever for hard ride and road noise seems to pickup every bump or variation on the road. I bought them because they were described as a comfort and quiet ride. They re as bad as Goodyear Eagle runflats that I had on my C5 Corvette which was transformed when I changed them to Avons which I had on my Rolls. These are on a XJ Jag XJ with air suspension and I cant wait for them to wear out so i will probably change them before and get Avons again. They are great for mileage though after 10k miles still have 5mmm tread which is great value but have spent more than the cost of the tires having everything checked on the suspension to try to soften the ride running them at 28 psi all round which has helped as there is usally only me or me and the wife in the car nowadays
- Kia Motors Pro ceed
- 225/40 R18
- 2,000 miles
Car : Kia Proceed 1.5 GT line S 2021,
Replaced 2 front Turanza 5's with Turanza 6's in June with a plan of replacing other 2 once satisfied, From the outset they were noisier than the old worn tires with an annoying "thrumming" between 30-50mph. After only 2000 miles (& wheel bearing check)they have now been replaced by Pirellis. Noise problem has disappeared along with any future loyalty to Bridgestone.
- Volkswagen Golf 8, 1.5 TSI
- 225/40 R18
- 1,000 miles
The car came in 11.2025 with Turanza T0005 and those were very bad at handling over 80 km/h, the car slided a little sometimes, fuel consumption between 9-12 l/100 km in the city, noise.
With the Turanza 6 the handling is excellent , the noise is very good even on the highway, i only tested it between 130-140 km/h.
Braking is also very good on wet and dry, a little better than T0005, but those were also very good at braking on VW Golf 8.5.
Aquaplaning is also very good.
The fuel consumption now dropped to 4.6 in the city using 100 plus gasoline from Omv.
- Kia Motors Forte
- 225/45 R17
- 21,245 miles
Yesterday, 30 September, I was driving in heavy rain at relatively high speed. When I turned right at a corner, the car suddenly skidded to the left. Luckily, I was able to regain control and pull the car back into my lane. This happened twice during the drive.
When I reached home, I inspected the tires and found that the center tread had worn down significantly. All four tires now need to be replaced, even though they have been on the car for less than two years.
I'm quite disappointed with how quickly they have worn, especially considering the safety issue I experienced in heavy rain.
Tire Reviews Replies
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Initial Impressions82% 102 milesI replaced my previous tires—X Sport 86, Michelin Primacy 4, Michelin Pilot 4, Michelin Pilot 3, Tourador, and Petals— with Bridgestone Turanza 6 on May 2, 2025. So far, I’ve driven about 165 km in both dry and wet conditions. These tires are very quiet and provide a confident driving experience, even when pushed to the limit. In high-speed corners on both dry and wet roads, I haven't experienced any issues, and they feel stable.
However, there is one drawback: during a heavy rain, the tires struggled with aquaplaning on water-heavy roads. When driving through deep water or in corners with excessive water, my steering wheel tends to shift left or right, which affects confidence in very wet conditions. Additionally, the tires are softer, and I notice a bit of the soft feel when driving over speed bumps.
Overall, I think these are good tires, offering good performance and comfort, but they might have some limitations in extreme wet conditions.
- Toyota Prius
- 195/55 R16
- 6,000 miles
I am mostly satisfied with this tire. It is very silent, works great in the dry and in the wet, strong against aquaplaning. You feel like you roll easily with these on. My FWD car was understeering when I pushed, a lot more than the previous Hankook Ventus Prime 4, and there is like a delayed road feedback. Also the positive change in the fuel economy I anticipated did not come, compared to the previous tires. Sidewall feels solid, and dirt does not stick to it. In this initial phase, I have not observed uneven wear. I feel like this tire is more comfort and stability oriented, which is great for daily and longer travels.
- Skoda Karoq Edition
- 215/50 R18
- 6,500 miles
The only thing I would recommend about these tires is their life. I wish it wasn't as I would like to change these as soon as possible. I have no confidence in them as the sidewalls are so soft. Going around corners I feel like the car wants to turn over so I have to over inflate them to give them some rigidity. I feel I would have been better off purchasing budget tires at least that way I would have more confidence in them.
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Initial Impressions10% 200 milesBought these based on reviews. Had all four previous Bridgestone Turanza (factory fitted 5 years ago when the car was new) replaced by these. When I drove from the garage they felt really planted and quiet. As I always check the tire pressures when I get home after having new tires fitted I left it a couple of hours to let them cool down. On initial inspection they looked like they needed more air in them. So I got the pump out and the gauge read 41psi (10psi more than recommended). I thought it was the gauge on the pump being faulty so I used another gauge only to find it was reading correctly. So I lowered them to 35psi (any more they would look flat). I took the car out for a 15 mile drive only to find the noise level much more (unbearable) than my previous tires and the ride did not feel as safe. What do I do now? Inflate the tires back to 41psi? Do I have a set of defective tires? Should I have bought budget tires? These must be the worst tires I have bought in all my 50 years of driving!
- Mazda cx5
- 225/65 R17
- 10,000 miles
My experience with Bridgstone Turanza 6 is great. I bought set after 5 years driving on Bridgestone Turanza 5. After 5 years I noticed less traction on wet surfaces.
Despite lower marks compared to Turanza 5, in my opinion as normal driver, they are the same. I cant feel any difference.
They are comfortable.
Road noise is low.
Car is equaly frugal (Mazda CX5 diesel 150hp,380Nm FWD, 4,1l/100km on open road).
On wet roads car handles normal. Fast driving is posible even under such conditions. No aquaplaning experienced.
Con can be a little bit wider cannals for water. They collect small stones very fast. Stones will make noise.
- Volkswagen Taigo
- 205/55 R17
- 1,864 miles
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