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Comparison: Bridgestone Turanza T005 vs. Michelin Pilot Sport 4 (2026)

In this comparison, we are comparing a tyre from a manufacturer from Japan (Bridgestone) against a tyre from a manufacturer from France (Michelin). Generally, Bridgestone summer tyres are slightly better rated (89%) than Michelin (83%). The first tyre test of Bridgestone Turanza T005 was done in 2018, compared to 2017 when was the Michelin Pilot Sport 4 first tested. Important for this comparison is also the AutoMotorSport 2022 245/45 R19 test, where both the Turanza T005 and the Pilot Sport 4 were tested. See more mutual tests below. When it comes to comparison, eu labels can be also interesting - 68% of Bridgestone Turanza T005 dimensions has A wet grip rating. Most (84%) of the Michelin Pilot Sport 4 also have A wet ratings. If you wonder where the tyres in question are made, the Turanza T005 is made in Hungary/Poland/France/Italy and Pilot Sport 4 is made in Spain/Germany.

Test Profile

Bridgestone
Turanza T005
Michelin
Pilot Sport 4
Number of tests
33
19
Best position
#1
#1
Average position
4.1
2.1
Latest test
2025
2022
Available sizes
638
185

These tyres were not tested together. The comparison below is inferred from separate tests by normalizing both tyres against 36 shared benchmark tyres, so treat it as an estimate.

Dry
Confidence
Bridgestone Turanza T005
96%
Michelin Pilot Sport 4
99%
Dry driving behavior
Bridgestone Turanza T005
96%
Michelin Pilot Sport 4
100%
Safety
Bridgestone Turanza T005
95%
Michelin Pilot Sport 4
100%
Dry braking
Bridgestone Turanza T005
98%
Michelin Pilot Sport 4
98%
Dry handling
Bridgestone Turanza T005
98%
Michelin Pilot Sport 4
100%
Dry handling - objective
Bridgestone Turanza T005
95%
Michelin Pilot Sport 4
98%
Dry lane changing
Bridgestone Turanza T005
96%
Michelin Pilot Sport 4
99%
Dry steering response
Bridgestone Turanza T005
94%
Michelin Pilot Sport 4
98%
Wet
Confidence
Bridgestone Turanza T005
95%
Michelin Pilot Sport 4
98%
Aquaplaning - cross
Bridgestone Turanza T005
96%
Michelin Pilot Sport 4
98%
Aquaplaning - longitudal
Bridgestone Turanza T005
94%
Michelin Pilot Sport 4
99%
Wet braking
Bridgestone Turanza T005
92%
Michelin Pilot Sport 4
98%
Wet circle cornering
Bridgestone Turanza T005
93%
Michelin Pilot Sport 4
97%
Wet handling
Bridgestone Turanza T005
99%
Michelin Pilot Sport 4
99%
Wet handling - objective
Bridgestone Turanza T005
97%
Michelin Pilot Sport 4
97%
Wet side guide
Bridgestone Turanza T005
93%
Michelin Pilot Sport 4
92%
Wet safety
Bridgestone Turanza T005
94%
Michelin Pilot Sport 4
100%
Comfort
Confidence
Bridgestone Turanza T005
89%
Michelin Pilot Sport 4
97%
Exterior noise
Bridgestone Turanza T005
78%
Michelin Pilot Sport 4
96%
Interior noise
Bridgestone Turanza T005
93%
Michelin Pilot Sport 4
100%
Comfort
Bridgestone Turanza T005
95%
Michelin Pilot Sport 4
96%
Costs
Confidence
Bridgestone Turanza T005
97%
Michelin Pilot Sport 4
95%
Fuel efficiency
Bridgestone Turanza T005
99%
Michelin Pilot Sport 4
100%
Mileage
Bridgestone Turanza T005
97%
Michelin Pilot Sport 4
99%
Rolling resistance
Bridgestone Turanza T005
100%
Michelin Pilot Sport 4
92%
Price/value
Bridgestone Turanza T005
92%
Michelin Pilot Sport 4
89%

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Mutual Tests Available
These tyres were tested together in 5 test(s). Click to view detailed head-to-head results.

Mutual tests

OrganizationSeasonYearDimension
AutoMotorSportAutoMotorSport
Summer
2022245/45 R19View
AutoMotorSportAutoMotorSport
Summer
2020225/45 R18View
AutobildAutobild
Summer
2019225/45 R17View
AutobildAutobild
Summer
2019245/45 R18View
AutobildAutobild
Summer
2019225/45 R17View

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