Bridgestone Turanza 6 - Test Results

Test Statistics

14

Tests Completed

6^th

Average Position

2^nd

Best Result

16^th

Worst Result

Performance Analysis

Across 14 summer-tire tests, the Bridgestone Turanza 6 shows a clear “eco-touring” profile: consistently class-leading rolling resistance/fuel economy and often strong aquaplaning resilience, paired with generally mid-pack grip performance. Overall results cluster around the middle-to-upper midfield (average overall position 6), with occasional standout overall rankings (e.g., 3rd/21 in AutoBild 2024 and 2nd/12 in an SUV test), but also one clear outlier poor finish (9th/9 in AZ 2024).

The dominant pattern is that efficiency and (in several tests) straight-line aquaplaning are the tire's competitive edge, while braking performance-especially dry braking and several wet-braking datasets (notably on concrete)-tends to lag the leaders. Value/price metrics also repeatedly place it near the back where measured, limiting its “best buy” appeal even when performance is decent.

Performance Strengths

Efficiency (Rolling Resistance / Fuel Consumption) Strong Details
• 1st rolling resistance in 2026 'BEST Summer Tires' test (6.32 kg/t), noted as ~10% ahead of the next best tire
• 1st rolling resistance in 2025 AutoBild SUV Off-Road test (6.23 kg/t) and described as best fuel efficiency
• 1st rolling resistance in 2025 Summer & All Season Combined test (7.6 kg/t)
• 1st rolling resistance in 2024 AMS Summer SUV test (6.6 kg/t) and noted among the lowest in test
• 1st rolling resistance in 2024 AZ Summer test (7.6 kg/t, joint-best)
Aquaplaning Resistance (Straight-line and Curved) Moderate Details
• 1st straight aquaplaning, 1st curved aquaplaning, and 1st wet handling tie in 2025 AMS Sustainability test (78.2 km/h straight aqua; 2.94 m/s² curved aqua)
• 1st straight aquaplaning in 2024 ADAC test (78.5 km/h, 1/16)
• Top-tier curved aquaplaning in 2025 AutoBild SUV Off-Road test (3rd/10, +6.2% from best) and solid straight aquaplaning (4th/10, +1.6%)
• Strong straight aquaplaning in 2024 AutoBild summer test (5th/21, +2.6% from best)
Longevity / Wear Potential Moderate Details
• 3rd wear in 2026 ADAC test (55,600 km, 3/16) with editorial note that Turanza 6 is 'very strong in tread life'
• 4th wear in 2024 AutoBild summer test (34,400 km, 4/20) with mention of 'low wear levels'
• Mid-to-good wear in 2024 ADAC test (47,900 km, 7/16)

Performance Weaknesses

Braking Performance (Dry & Wet, including wet on concrete) Strong Details
• Dry braking near the bottom in 2026 ADAC test (14th/16, +7.4% from best)
• Dry braking weak in 2024 AMS Summer SUV test (7th/8, +6.7% from best) and 2024 AZ test (9th/9, +5.8%)
• Wet braking notably weak in 2024 ADAC test (13th/16, +21.4% from best) and wet braking on concrete (14th/16, +24.7%)
• Wet braking on concrete also poor in 2026 ADAC test (12th/16, +24.5% from best)
• Wet braking low in 2023 AutoBild UHP test (17th/21, +11.4% from best)
Wet Grip / Cornering Consistency (Wet handling & lateral grip variability) Moderate Details
• Wet handling weak in 2026 'BEST Summer Tires' test (11th/13, +7.3% from best) and wet circle (10th/12, +7.6%)
• Last-place wet circle in 2024 AMS Summer SUV test (8th/8, +4.1% from best)
• Very poor curved aquaplaning outlier in 2024 AutoBild summer test (19th/21, +16.8% from best), despite good straight aquaplaning in the same test
Value / Purchase Price (where measured) Moderate Details
• Poor value in 2024 AutoBild summer test (Value 14th/20, +58.2% from best; Price 19th/20, +52.8% from best)
• Poor value in 2024 ADAC test (Value 14th/16, +99.4% from best; Price 14th/16, +77.9% from best)
• Poor value in 2023 AutoBild UHP test (Value 16th/20, +77.8% from best; Price 17th/20, +56.3% from best)
• High price noted in 2023 Best SUV Tires test (Price 9th/12, +90% from best)

Performance Over Time

Test History

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2026 Vi Bilagare Summer Tire Test

2026
Winner: Continental PremiumContact 7

Bridgestone Turanza 6 has shifted character compared to its predecessor, toning down the sportiness and improving comfort. It still provides good steering feel and easy-to-control handling. Grip ba...

Strong:
Subj. Comfort

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The BEST Summer Tires for 2026 Tested and Rated Eco specialist

2026
Winner: Pirelli Cinturato C3

The Bridgestone Turanza 6 finished joint 4th overall, mainly because it was 1st in rolling resistance. In braking it was mid-pack in both wet and dry, but in the wet it gave away a lot of time comp...

Strong:
Rolling Resistance

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2026 ADAC Summer Tire Test

2026
Winner: Continental PremiumContact 7

Bridgestone’s Turanza 6 does not achieve a good safety rating because of imprecise steering and heat sensitivity on both dry and wet roads; it tends to under- or oversteer early despite good brak...

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2025 Autobild SUV Off-Road Summer Tire Test

2025
Winner: Goodyear Eagle F1 Asymmetric 6

The Bridgestone Turanza 6 offers strong points in its class-leading rolling resistance, making it the most fuel-efficient tire in the test. It provides balanced good dynamics on asphalt and in off-...

Strong:
Gravel Traction, Rolling Resistance

Weak:
Sand Traction

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2025 Summer and All Season Combined Tire Test

2025
Winner: Michelin Primacy 5

The Bridgestone Turanza 6 provides good grip and safe handling, though its lateral grip isn't the best. The Bridgestone's aquaplaning resistance is poor, with aquaplaning coming far too quickly. It...

Strong:
Subj. Noise, Subj. Dry Handling, Rolling Resistance

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2025 AMS Sustainability Tire Test

2025
Winner: Continental UltraContact NXT

The Bridgestone Turanza 6 derives its sustainability primarily from increased longevity and improved fuel efficiency. It features innovative profile, rubber compound, and construction technologies ...

Strong:
Curved Aquaplaning, Straight Aqua, Wet Handling

Weak:
Noise

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2024 AMS Summer SUV Tire Test

2024
Winner: Continental PremiumContact 7

Dry-strong summer tire with very low fuel/electricity consumption.

Strong:
Rolling Resistance

Weak:
Dry Braking, Wet Circle, Wet Handling

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2024 AZ Summer Tire Test

2024
Winner: Continental PremiumContact 7

The Bridgestone Turanza 6 prioritizes fuel efficiency and a comfortable ride. It offers a quiet driving experience, however, its grip in wet conditions is only average.

Strong:
Rolling Resistance

Weak:
Dry Braking, Dry Handling, Straight Aqua, Wet Circle

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2024 AutoBild Summer Tire Test

2024
Winner: Michelin Primacy 4 Plus

Exemplary.

Weak:
Price

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2024 ADAC Summer Tire Test

2024
Winner: Continental PremiumContact 7

The new Bridgestone Turanza 6 achieves only a satisfactory rating in driving safety due to minor weaknesses on both dry and wet roads. On dry roads, it fails to provide the necessary steering feedb...

Strong:
Fuel Consumption, Straight Aqua

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