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1. Bridgestone Turanza T005 Premium2. Michelin Primacy 4+ Premium
Comparison: Bridgestone Turanza T005 vs. Michelin Primacy 4+
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When it comes to high-quality, reliable touring summer tyres, both the Bridgestone Turanza T005 and the Michelin Primacy 4+ make excellent choices. Let's dive into a comparison of these two tyres to help you make an informed decision.
First off is the Bridgestone Turanza T005, which is manufactured in various European countries such as Hungary, Poland, France, and Italy. This Bridgestone tyre boasts an impressive overall rating of 92%. One of its standout features is its remarkable rolling resistance, according to tests hosted by Autoklub ČR and Tyre Reviews. Not only that, but its performance in wet circle cornering is equally noteworthy. It's worth mentioning that within a pool of 19 and 50 tyres reviewed by Autoklub ČR and ADAC respectively, the Bridgestone Turanza T005 secured a solid position, ranking third and fourth respectively. According to TyreReviews.com 2023, this tire exhibits good balance and excellent performance on both dry and wet roads, with a high level of environmental efficiency, and no notable weaknesses.
On the other hand, we have the Michelin Primacy 4+, a newer model that replaced the Michelin Primacy 4 and Michelin Primacy 3. Although this Michelin tyre has a lower overall rating of 77%, it doesn't fall short in terms of performance. According to Autoklub ČR, the Michelin Primacy 4+ surpassed the Bridgestone Turanza T005, claiming the second spot within 19 tyres tested. When subjected to ADAC's test amongst 50 other tyres, it secured a commendable third position. Similar to the Bridgestone Turanza T005, the Michelin Primacy 4+ also earned praise for outstanding rolling resistance from Tyre Reviews. The TyreReviews.com 2023 test further highlights its balanced performance in both dry and wet conditions and, impressively, its extremely high mileage, with no substantial drawbacks.
In conclusion, both the Bridgestone Turanza T005 and the Michelin Primacy 4+ stand their ground as top contenders in the touring summer tyre category, each with their own strengths. While the Michelin Primacy 4+ offers exceptional mileage, the Bridgestone Turanza T005 shines with its high overall rating. Your final choice will depend on your individual preferences, driving style, and conditions. Both tyres exhibit good balance and performance on dry and wet roads and remarkable environmental efficiency, so you can't go wrong with either choice.
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1. Bridgestone Turanza T005 Exemplary2. Michelin Primacy 4+ Highly recommended
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| Name | Points total | Wet | Dry | ||||
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| Best values in test | 104,7 | 106 | 103,4 | ||||
| Bridgestone Turanza T005 | 102,4 | 101,3 | 103,4 | ||||
| Michelin Primacy 4+ | 102,6 | 103,9 | 101,4 | ||||
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| Bridgestone Turanza T005 Rating: Highly recommended | 1 | ||||||
| Michelin Primacy 4+ Rating: Highly recommended | 1 | ||||||
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| Best values in test | 1,3 | 1,8 | |||||
| Bridgestone Turanza T005 Rating: Good | 2,4 | 2,2 | |||||
| Michelin Primacy 4+ Rating: Good | 1,6 | 2,3 | |||||
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