Comparison: Bridgestone Turanza 6 vs. Bridgestone Turanza T005 vs. Nokian WetProof

Premium

Bridgestone

Turanza 6

VS

Turanza T005

WetProof

5.9

R14 – R20

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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.

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

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

Turanza 6

Turanza T005

WetProof

Number of tests

15

33

14

Best position

#2

#1

Average position

6.1

4.1

5.6

Latest test

2026

2025

2023

Available sizes

229

658

47

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%

Nokian WetProof

84%

Aquaplaning - longitudal

Bridgestone Turanza 6

71%

Bridgestone Turanza T005

80%

Nokian WetProof

81%

Wet braking

Bridgestone Turanza 6

77%

Bridgestone Turanza T005

79%

Nokian WetProof

85%

Aquaplaning - cross

Bridgestone Turanza 6

76%

Bridgestone Turanza T005

77%

Nokian WetProof

72%

Wet handling

Bridgestone Turanza 6

81%

Bridgestone Turanza T005

89%

Nokian WetProof

86%

Wet circle cornering

Bridgestone Turanza 6

75%

Bridgestone Turanza T005

86%

Nokian WetProof

91%

Wet side guide

Bridgestone Turanza 6

73%

Bridgestone Turanza T005

84%

Nokian WetProof

89%

Wet performance

Bridgestone Turanza 6

71%

Bridgestone Turanza T005

82%

Nokian WetProof

80%

Dry

Confidence

Bridgestone Turanza 6

78%

Bridgestone Turanza T005

83%

Nokian WetProof

78%

Dry braking

Bridgestone Turanza 6

74%

Bridgestone Turanza T005

88%

Nokian WetProof

87%

Dry handling

Bridgestone Turanza 6

82%

Bridgestone Turanza T005

89%

Nokian WetProof

80%

Dry lane changing

Bridgestone Turanza 6

82%

Bridgestone Turanza T005

84%

Nokian WetProof

81%

Dry steering response

Bridgestone Turanza 6

84%

Bridgestone Turanza T005

82%

Nokian WetProof

63%

Dry performance

Bridgestone Turanza 6

68%

Bridgestone Turanza T005

83%

Nokian WetProof

80%

Offroad

Confidence

Bridgestone Turanza 6

73%

Bridgestone Turanza T005

82%

Grass traction

Bridgestone Turanza 6

62%

Bridgestone Turanza T005

63%

Handling on gravel

Bridgestone Turanza 6

71%

Bridgestone Turanza T005

91%

Gravel traction

Bridgestone Turanza 6

87%

Bridgestone Turanza T005

85%

Sand traction

Bridgestone Turanza 6

71%

Bridgestone Turanza T005

86%

Costs

Confidence

Bridgestone Turanza 6

83%

Bridgestone Turanza T005

81%

Nokian WetProof

60%

Rolling resistance

Bridgestone Turanza 6

91%

Bridgestone Turanza T005

93%

Nokian WetProof

61%

Mileage

Bridgestone Turanza 6

82%

Bridgestone Turanza T005

69%

Nokian WetProof

56%

Price/value

Bridgestone Turanza 6

54%

Bridgestone Turanza T005

53%

Nokian WetProof

46%

Comfort

Confidence

Bridgestone Turanza 6

65%

Bridgestone Turanza T005

77%

Nokian WetProof

79%

Exterior noise

Bridgestone Turanza 6

71%

Bridgestone Turanza T005

63%

Nokian WetProof

86%

Comfort

Bridgestone Turanza 6

82%

Bridgestone Turanza T005

84%

Nokian WetProof

87%

Interior noise

Bridgestone Turanza 6

51%

Bridgestone Turanza T005

83%

Nokian WetProof

69%

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).