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Comparison: Bridgestone Turanza 6 vs. Bridgestone Turanza T005 vs. Firestone Roadhawk vs. Pirelli P ZERO PZ4

Turanza 6 maximizes efficiency and longevity; T005 maximizes wet‑grip confidence and steering feel.

Bridgestone’s Turanza family is its premium touring line for everyday road use, sitting beneath the sporty Potenza range and above value-orientated patterns. The two options you’ll most often find on the shelf are the incumbent Turanza 6 and the long‑standing Turanza T005. The Turanza 6 is the brand’s newer generation, progressively replacing the T005 in many sizes, while the T005 remains widely available thanks to its proven all‑round ability and broad fitment coverage. If you value a calm, efficient, confidence‑inspiring summer tyre from a top Japanese brand, both fit the brief—just with different emphases. For more on the brand’s philosophy and range, see Bridgestone.

Bridgestone Turanza 6
Good for
High-mileage drivers seeking efficiency EV and hybrid owners Motorway commuters Drivers prioritizing low running costs
Not ideal for
Track day enthusiasts Drivers seeking sharpest wet pace
Bridgestone Turanza T005
Good for
Spirited drivers prioritizing wet grip OE replacement seekers Small-car owners needing 14–15-inch Balanced performance daily use
Not ideal for
Drivers chasing maximum mileage Ultra-quiet ride purists

Test Profile

Bridgestone
Turanza 6
Bridgestone
Turanza T005
Firestone
Roadhawk
Pirelli
P ZERO PZ4
Number of tests
15
33
21
14
Best position
#2
#1
#2
#2
Average position
6.1
4.1
11.9
5.5
Latest test
2026
2025
2024
2025
Available sizes
229
658
165
700

These tyres were not tested together in the same test. The scores below are aggregated from different independent tests, so direct comparison should be taken with caution.

Wet
Confidence
Bridgestone Turanza 6
76%
Bridgestone Turanza T005
83%
Firestone Roadhawk
71%
Pirelli P ZERO PZ4
83%
Aquaplaning - longitudal
Bridgestone Turanza 6
71%
Bridgestone Turanza T005
80%
Firestone Roadhawk
79%
Pirelli P ZERO PZ4
76%
Wet braking
Bridgestone Turanza 6
77%
Bridgestone Turanza T005
79%
Firestone Roadhawk
67%
Pirelli P ZERO PZ4
78%
Aquaplaning - cross
Bridgestone Turanza 6
76%
Bridgestone Turanza T005
77%
Firestone Roadhawk
72%
Pirelli P ZERO PZ4
68%
Wet handling
Bridgestone Turanza 6
81%
Bridgestone Turanza T005
89%
Firestone Roadhawk
74%
Pirelli P ZERO PZ4
90%
Wet circle cornering
Bridgestone Turanza 6
75%
Bridgestone Turanza T005
86%
Firestone Roadhawk
78%
Pirelli P ZERO PZ4
89%
Wet side guide
Bridgestone Turanza 6
73%
Bridgestone Turanza T005
84%
Firestone Roadhawk
92%
Wet performance
Bridgestone Turanza 6
71%
Bridgestone Turanza T005
82%
Firestone Roadhawk
24%
Dry
Confidence
Bridgestone Turanza 6
78%
Bridgestone Turanza T005
83%
Firestone Roadhawk
85%
Pirelli P ZERO PZ4
77%
Dry braking
Bridgestone Turanza 6
74%
Bridgestone Turanza T005
88%
Firestone Roadhawk
83%
Pirelli P ZERO PZ4
80%
Dry handling
Bridgestone Turanza 6
82%
Bridgestone Turanza T005
89%
Firestone Roadhawk
88%
Pirelli P ZERO PZ4
82%
Dry lane changing
Bridgestone Turanza 6
82%
Bridgestone Turanza T005
84%
Pirelli P ZERO PZ4
85%
Dry steering response
Bridgestone Turanza 6
84%
Bridgestone Turanza T005
82%
Firestone Roadhawk
100%
Pirelli P ZERO PZ4
84%
Dry performance
Bridgestone Turanza 6
68%
Bridgestone Turanza T005
83%
Firestone Roadhawk
66%
Offroad
Confidence
Bridgestone Turanza 6
73%
Bridgestone Turanza T005
82%
Costs
Confidence
Bridgestone Turanza 6
83%
Bridgestone Turanza T005
81%
Firestone Roadhawk
70%
Pirelli P ZERO PZ4
52%
Rolling resistance
Bridgestone Turanza 6
91%
Bridgestone Turanza T005
93%
Firestone Roadhawk
74%
Pirelli P ZERO PZ4
59%
Mileage
Bridgestone Turanza 6
82%
Bridgestone Turanza T005
69%
Firestone Roadhawk
64%
Pirelli P ZERO PZ4
49%
Price/value
Bridgestone Turanza 6
54%
Bridgestone Turanza T005
53%
Firestone Roadhawk
61%
Pirelli P ZERO PZ4
28%
Comfort
Confidence
Bridgestone Turanza 6
65%
Bridgestone Turanza T005
77%
Firestone Roadhawk
71%
Pirelli P ZERO PZ4
75%
Exterior noise
Bridgestone Turanza 6
71%
Bridgestone Turanza T005
63%
Firestone Roadhawk
62%
Pirelli P ZERO PZ4
77%
Comfort
Bridgestone Turanza 6
82%
Bridgestone Turanza T005
84%
Firestone Roadhawk
72%
Pirelli P ZERO PZ4
74%
Interior noise
Bridgestone Turanza 6
51%
Bridgestone Turanza T005
83%
Firestone Roadhawk
77%

Tread pattern comparison

Bridgestone Turanza 6
Bridgestone Turanza T005
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Verdict

If you want the latest Bridgestone touring experience optimised for efficiency, long life and calm, predictable manners, choose the Turanza 6. It is the range‑and‑mileage champion, and a natural fit for hybrids and EVs, or anyone piling on motorway miles. If your priority is confident wet‑road grip, reassuringly short braking and a slightly more connected steering feel—plus the widest size availability—stick with the Turanza T005, especially for smaller wheels or OE‑marked replacements. Both are safe, premium summer tyres; the right choice hinges on whether you value outright wet‑grip feel (T005) or lower running costs and newer‑gen efficiency (Turanza 6).

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