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Comparison: Michelin Primacy 5 vs. Bridgestone Turanza 6 (2026)

In this comparison, we are comparing a tyre from a manufacturer from France (Michelin) against a tyre from a manufacturer from Japan (Bridgestone). Generally, Bridgestone summer tyres are slightly better rated (89%) than Michelin (83%). In this particular case, the Michelin Primacy 5 has a better rating of 86% compared to 81% of the Bridgestone Turanza 6. The first tyre test of Michelin Primacy 5 was done in 2025, compared to 2023 when was the Bridgestone Turanza 6 first tested. Important for this comparison is also the Die Reifentester 2026 235/55 R18 test, where both the Primacy 5 and the Turanza 6 were tested. See more mutual tests below. When it comes to comparison, eu labels can be also interesting - 98% of Michelin Primacy 5 dimensions has A wet grip rating. Most (77%) of the Bridgestone Turanza 6 also have A wet ratings.

Test Profile

Michelin
Primacy 5
Bridgestone
Turanza 6
Number of tests
7
17
Best position
#1
#2
Average position
4.4
5.9
Latest test
2026
2026
Available sizes
170
244

These tyres were not tested together. The comparison below is inferred from separate tests by normalizing both tyres against 32 shared benchmark tyres, so treat it as an estimate.

Dry
Confidence
Michelin Primacy 5
94%
Bridgestone Turanza 6
96%
Dry braking
Michelin Primacy 5
94%
Bridgestone Turanza 6
94%
Dry handling
Michelin Primacy 5
99%
Bridgestone Turanza 6
97%
Dry handling - objective
Michelin Primacy 5
100%
Bridgestone Turanza 6
97%
Dry lane changing
Michelin Primacy 5
81%
Bridgestone Turanza 6
94%
Dry Handling Objective
Michelin Primacy 5
97%
Bridgestone Turanza 6
96%
Wet
Confidence
Michelin Primacy 5
98%
Bridgestone Turanza 6
96%
Aquaplaning - cross
Michelin Primacy 5
97%
Bridgestone Turanza 6
96%
Aquaplaning - longitudal
Michelin Primacy 5
99%
Bridgestone Turanza 6
94%
Wet braking
Michelin Primacy 5
98%
Bridgestone Turanza 6
95%
Wet handling
Michelin Primacy 5
94%
Bridgestone Turanza 6
95%
Wet handling - objective
Michelin Primacy 5
98%
Bridgestone Turanza 6
98%
Wet Handling Objective
Michelin Primacy 5
97%
Bridgestone Turanza 6
95%
Wet Handing
Michelin Primacy 5
100%
Bridgestone Turanza 6
98%
Comfort
Confidence
Michelin Primacy 5
99%
Bridgestone Turanza 6
94%
Exterior noise
Michelin Primacy 5
99%
Bridgestone Turanza 6
94%
Interior noise
Michelin Primacy 5
99%
Bridgestone Turanza 6
94%
Costs
Confidence
Michelin Primacy 5
100%
Bridgestone Turanza 6
99%
Rolling resistance
Michelin Primacy 5
100%
Bridgestone Turanza 6
99%
Fuel Consumption
Michelin Primacy 5
100%
Bridgestone Turanza 6
99%
Mileage
Michelin Primacy 5
99%
Bridgestone Turanza 6
99%

Dimensions and prices

Compare prices across all available dimensions for these tyres.

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

Mutual tests

OrganizationSeasonYearDimension
Die ReifentesterDie Reifentester
Summer
2026235/55 R18View
AvDAvD
Summer
2026215/55 R17View
TYRE REVIEWSTYRE REVIEWS
Summer
2026225/45 R17View
ADACADAC
Summer
2026225/50 R17View
AftonbladetAftonbladet
Summer
2025225/45 R17View

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