Bridgestone Turanza T005 vs Michelin Primacy 4

In this article we will be looking at independent tyre test data, and real world driver reviews of the Bridgestone Turanza T005 and the Michelin Primacy 4 to find out which tyre is best for your own driving.

The good news is that both the Bridgestone Turanza T005 and Michelin Primacy 4 are Premium Touring Summer tyres designed to be fitted to Passenger Cars, which means comparing the two tyres is relatively simple.

Both tyres are hugely popular in the market place with drivers, and both have been featured in independent tyre tests.

In This Article
Introduction Test Results Driver Reviews Conclusion
Turanza-T005 VS Primacy-4

Test Results

Independent comparison tyre tests are the best source of data to get tyre information from, and the good news is there have been twenty-four tests which compare both tyres directly!

Out of these twenty-four tests:

  • Bridgestone Turanza T005 finished ahead of the Michelin Primacy 4 in ten of the tests
  • Michelin Primacy 4 finished ahead of the Bridgestone Turanza T005 in twelve of the tests
  • The Bridgestone Turanza T005 and Michelin Primacy 4 drew in two of the tests

While it might look like the Michelin Primacy 4 is better than the Bridgestone Turanza T005 purely based on the higher number of test wins, tyres are very complicated objects which means where one tyre is better than the other can be more important in real world use.

Let's look at how the two tyres compare across multiple tyre test categories.

Dry Braking

Looking at data from eighteen tyre tests, the Michelin Primacy 4 was better during six dry braking tests. On average the Michelin Primacy 4 stopped the vehicle in 0.15% less distance than the Bridgestone Turanza T005.

Bridgestone Turanza T005
33.09M
Michelin Primacy 4
33.04M
Dry braking in meters, lower is better

Best In Dry Braking: Michelin Primacy 4

2018 New and Worn Summer Tyre Test
205/55 R16		 ✓ Bridgestone Turanza T005:14M Michelin Primacy 4: 14.1M
2019 Auto Zeitung Summer Tyre Test
235/45 R18		 Bridgestone Turanza T005:36.8M ✓ Michelin Primacy 4: 36.6M
2019 AMS Summer SUV Tyre Test
215/55 R17		 Bridgestone Turanza T005:36.4M ✓ Michelin Primacy 4: 36.1M
2019 Swedish Summer Tyre Test
205/55 R16		 Bridgestone Turanza T005:24.5M ✓ Michelin Primacy 4: 23.8M
2019 NAF Summer Tyre Test
205/55 R16		 ✓ Bridgestone Turanza T005:35.5M Michelin Primacy 4: 35.9M
2019 Summer and All Season Tyre Test
205/55 R16		 Bridgestone Turanza T005:15.8M ✓ Michelin Primacy 4: 14.8M
2020 Auto Zeitung Summer Tyre Test
225/50 R17		 ✓ Bridgestone Turanza T005:35.9M Michelin Primacy 4: 36.1M
2020 New 17 Inch Summer Tyre Test
225/45 R17		 Bridgestone Turanza T005:36.9M ✓ Michelin Primacy 4: 36.4M
2020 Tyre Reviews Ultimate Summer Tyre Test
205/55 R16		 ✓ Bridgestone Turanza T005:34.8M Michelin Primacy 4: 34.9M
2021 53 Summer Tyre Braking Test
205/55 R16		 ✓ Bridgestone Turanza T005:35.4M Michelin Primacy 4: 35.8M
2021 All Road SUV Summer Tyre Test
215/60 R17		 ✓ Bridgestone Turanza T005:35.4M Michelin Primacy 4: 35.6M
2021 Sport Auto Summer Tyre Test
195/55 R16		 Bridgestone Turanza T005:37.5M ✓ Michelin Primacy 4: 36M
2021 Auto Bild 16 Inch Summer Tyre Test
205/55 R16		 ✓ Bridgestone Turanza T005:35.4M Michelin Primacy 4: 35.8M
2021 Camper Van / SUV Tyre Test
235/55 R17		 ✓ Bridgestone Turanza T005:38M Michelin Primacy 4: 38.1M
2022 Summer Tyre Market Overview
215/55 R17		 ✓ Bridgestone Turanza T005:35.8M Michelin Primacy 4: 36.2M
2022 Auto Bild Summer Tyre Test
215/55 R17		 ✓ Bridgestone Turanza T005:35.8M Michelin Primacy 4: 36.2M
2022 ViBilagare Eco vs Normal Tyre Test
205/55 R16		 ✓ Bridgestone Turanza T005:35.1M Michelin Primacy 4: 35.3M
2022 AZ SUV Tyre Test
215/55 R17		 ✓ Bridgestone Turanza T005:36.7M Michelin Primacy 4: 37.1M

Dry Handling [s]

Looking at data from six tyre tests, the Bridgestone Turanza T005 was better during four dry handling [s] tests. On average the Bridgestone Turanza T005 was 0.2% faster around a lap than the Michelin Primacy 4.

Bridgestone Turanza T005
85.83s
Michelin Primacy 4
86s
Dry handling time in seconds, lower is better

Best In Dry Handling [s]: Bridgestone Turanza T005

2019 Auto Zeitung Summer Tyre Test
235/45 R18		 Bridgestone Turanza T005:60.7s ✓ Michelin Primacy 4: 59.7s
2019 NAF Summer Tyre Test
205/55 R16		 ✓ Bridgestone Turanza T005:109.01s Michelin Primacy 4: 109.4s
2020 Auto Zeitung Summer Tyre Test
225/50 R17		 ✓ Bridgestone Turanza T005:74.2s Michelin Primacy 4: 75s
2020 Tyre Reviews Ultimate Summer Tyre Test
205/55 R16		 ✓ Bridgestone Turanza T005:101.67s Michelin Primacy 4: 102.57s
2022 ViBilagare Eco vs Normal Tyre Test
205/55 R16		 ✓ Bridgestone Turanza T005:107.6s Michelin Primacy 4: 107.8s
2022 AZ SUV Tyre Test
215/55 R17		 Bridgestone Turanza T005:61.8s ✓ Michelin Primacy 4: 61.5s

Dry Handling [Km/H]

Looking at data from eight tyre tests, the Bridgestone Turanza T005 was better during five dry handling [km/h] tests. On average the Bridgestone Turanza T005 was 0.64% faster around a lap than the Michelin Primacy 4.

Bridgestone Turanza T005
89.93Km/H
Michelin Primacy 4
89.35Km/H
Dry Handling Average Speed, higher is better

Best In Dry Handling [Km/H]: Bridgestone Turanza T005

2018 New and Worn Summer Tyre Test
205/55 R16		 ✓ Bridgestone Turanza T005:56Km/H Michelin Primacy 4: 55.5Km/H
2019 AMS Summer SUV Tyre Test
215/55 R17		 Bridgestone Turanza T005:104Km/H Michelin Primacy 4: 104Km/H
2019 Summer and All Season Tyre Test
205/55 R16		 ✓ Bridgestone Turanza T005:41.8Km/H Michelin Primacy 4: 40Km/H
2021 All Road SUV Summer Tyre Test
215/60 R17		 ✓ Bridgestone Turanza T005:102.8Km/H Michelin Primacy 4: 101.7Km/H
2021 Sport Auto Summer Tyre Test
195/55 R16		 ✓ Bridgestone Turanza T005:117.7Km/H Michelin Primacy 4: 117.2Km/H
2021 Auto Bild 16 Inch Summer Tyre Test
205/55 R16		 ✓ Bridgestone Turanza T005:95.8Km/H Michelin Primacy 4: 94.4Km/H
2021 Camper Van / SUV Tyre Test
235/55 R17		 Bridgestone Turanza T005:106.1Km/H ✓ Michelin Primacy 4: 106.4Km/H
2022 Auto Bild Summer Tyre Test
215/55 R17		 Bridgestone Turanza T005:95.2Km/H ✓ Michelin Primacy 4: 95.6Km/H

Subj. Dry Handling

Looking at data from four tyre tests, the Bridgestone Turanza T005 was better during two subj. dry handling tests. On average the Bridgestone Turanza T005 scored 15.21% more points than the Michelin Primacy 4.

Bridgestone Turanza T005
13.15 Points
Michelin Primacy 4
11.15 Points
Subjective Dry Handling Score, higher is better

Best In Subj. Dry Handling: Bridgestone Turanza T005

2019 AMS Summer SUV Tyre Test
215/55 R17		 Bridgestone Turanza T005:8 Points ✓ Michelin Primacy 4: 9 Points
2019 Swedish Summer Tyre Test
205/55 R16		 ✓ Bridgestone Turanza T005:9 Points Michelin Primacy 4: 8 Points
2020 Auto Zeitung Summer Tyre Test
225/50 R17		 ✓ Bridgestone Turanza T005:27 Points Michelin Primacy 4: 19 Points
2020 Tyre Reviews Ultimate Summer Tyre Test
205/55 R16		 Bridgestone Turanza T005:8.6 Points Michelin Primacy 4: 8.6 Points

Wet Braking

Looking at data from nineteen tyre tests, the Michelin Primacy 4 was better during fifteen wet braking tests. On average the Michelin Primacy 4 stopped the vehicle in 2.6% less distance than the Bridgestone Turanza T005.

Bridgestone Turanza T005
38.46M
Michelin Primacy 4
37.46M
Wet braking in meters, lower is better

Best In Wet Braking: Michelin Primacy 4

2018 New and Worn Summer Tyre Test
205/55 R16		 Bridgestone Turanza T005:15.2M ✓ Michelin Primacy 4: 13.5M
2019 Auto Zeitung Summer Tyre Test
235/45 R18		 Bridgestone Turanza T005:66.6M ✓ Michelin Primacy 4: 60.6M
2019 AMS Summer SUV Tyre Test
215/55 R17		 Bridgestone Turanza T005:38.1M ✓ Michelin Primacy 4: 36.6M
2019 Swedish Summer Tyre Test
205/55 R16		 Bridgestone Turanza T005:27.9M ✓ Michelin Primacy 4: 27.1M
2019 NAF Summer Tyre Test
205/55 R16		 Bridgestone Turanza T005:53.1M ✓ Michelin Primacy 4: 49.1M
2019 Summer and All Season Tyre Test
205/55 R16		 ✓ Bridgestone Turanza T005:15M Michelin Primacy 4: 15.3M
2020 Auto Zeitung Summer Tyre Test
225/50 R17		 Bridgestone Turanza T005:57.3M Michelin Primacy 4: 57.3M
2020 New 17 Inch Summer Tyre Test
225/45 R17		 Bridgestone Turanza T005:29.6M ✓ Michelin Primacy 4: 29.1M
2020 Tyre Reviews Ultimate Summer Tyre Test
205/55 R16		 Bridgestone Turanza T005:41M ✓ Michelin Primacy 4: 39.8M
2021 53 Summer Tyre Braking Test
205/55 R16		 Bridgestone Turanza T005:31.6M ✓ Michelin Primacy 4: 30.4M
2021 ADAC Summer Tyre Test - 225/50 R17
225/50 R17		 Bridgestone Turanza T005:35M ✓ Michelin Primacy 4: 34.1M
2021 All Road SUV Summer Tyre Test
215/60 R17		 Bridgestone Turanza T005:53.4M ✓ Michelin Primacy 4: 52.4M
2021 Sport Auto Summer Tyre Test
195/55 R16		 Bridgestone Turanza T005:36.2M ✓ Michelin Primacy 4: 34.6M
2021 Auto Bild 16 Inch Summer Tyre Test
205/55 R16		 Bridgestone Turanza T005:49.3M ✓ Michelin Primacy 4: 47.5M
2021 Camper Van / SUV Tyre Test
235/55 R17		 Bridgestone Turanza T005:32.1M ✓ Michelin Primacy 4: 31.2M
2022 Summer Tyre Market Overview
215/55 R17		 ✓ Bridgestone Turanza T005:27.5M Michelin Primacy 4: 29.3M
2022 Auto Bild Summer Tyre Test
215/55 R17		 ✓ Bridgestone Turanza T005:43M Michelin Primacy 4: 45.8M
2022 ViBilagare Eco vs Normal Tyre Test
205/55 R16		 Bridgestone Turanza T005:32M ✓ Michelin Primacy 4: 31.3M
2022 AZ SUV Tyre Test
215/55 R17		 Bridgestone Turanza T005:46.8M ✓ Michelin Primacy 4: 46.7M

Wet Handling [s]

Looking at data from seven tyre tests, the Bridgestone Turanza T005 was better during six wet handling [s] tests. On average the Bridgestone Turanza T005 was 0.82% faster around a wet lap than the Michelin Primacy 4.

Bridgestone Turanza T005
83.53s
Michelin Primacy 4
84.22s
Wet handling time in seconds, lower is better

Best In Wet Handling [s]: Bridgestone Turanza T005

2019 Auto Zeitung Summer Tyre Test
235/45 R18		 ✓ Bridgestone Turanza T005:92.8s Michelin Primacy 4: 94.2s
2019 NAF Summer Tyre Test
205/55 R16		 ✓ Bridgestone Turanza T005:70.08s Michelin Primacy 4: 71.14s
2020 Auto Zeitung Summer Tyre Test
225/50 R17		 Bridgestone Turanza T005:92.3s ✓ Michelin Primacy 4: 90.8s
2020 New 17 Inch Summer Tyre Test
225/45 R17		 ✓ Bridgestone Turanza T005:101.2s Michelin Primacy 4: 101.6s
2020 Tyre Reviews Ultimate Summer Tyre Test
205/55 R16		 ✓ Bridgestone Turanza T005:70.05s Michelin Primacy 4: 70.97s
2022 ViBilagare Eco vs Normal Tyre Test
205/55 R16		 ✓ Bridgestone Turanza T005:68.2s Michelin Primacy 4: 69.1s
2022 AZ SUV Tyre Test
215/55 R17		 ✓ Bridgestone Turanza T005:90.1s Michelin Primacy 4: 91.7s

Wet Handling [Km/H]

Looking at data from eight tyre tests, the Bridgestone Turanza T005 was better during six wet handling [km/h] tests. On average the Bridgestone Turanza T005 was 1.12% faster around a wet lap than the Michelin Primacy 4.

Bridgestone Turanza T005
67.66Km/H
Michelin Primacy 4
66.9Km/H
Wet Handling Average Speed, higher is better

Best In Wet Handling [Km/H]: Bridgestone Turanza T005

2018 New and Worn Summer Tyre Test
205/55 R16		 Bridgestone Turanza T005:49.6Km/H ✓ Michelin Primacy 4: 49.8Km/H
2019 AMS Summer SUV Tyre Test
215/55 R17		 ✓ Bridgestone Turanza T005:88.1Km/H Michelin Primacy 4: 85.1Km/H
2019 Summer and All Season Tyre Test
205/55 R16		 ✓ Bridgestone Turanza T005:47.5Km/H Michelin Primacy 4: 47.4Km/H
2021 All Road SUV Summer Tyre Test
215/60 R17		 ✓ Bridgestone Turanza T005:62.5Km/H Michelin Primacy 4: 62.4Km/H
2021 Sport Auto Summer Tyre Test
195/55 R16		 Bridgestone Turanza T005:70.5Km/H ✓ Michelin Primacy 4: 71Km/H
2021 Auto Bild 16 Inch Summer Tyre Test
205/55 R16		 ✓ Bridgestone Turanza T005:77.9Km/H Michelin Primacy 4: 76.8Km/H
2021 Camper Van / SUV Tyre Test
235/55 R17		 ✓ Bridgestone Turanza T005:70.3Km/H Michelin Primacy 4: 69.7Km/H
2022 Auto Bild Summer Tyre Test
215/55 R17		 ✓ Bridgestone Turanza T005:74.9Km/H Michelin Primacy 4: 73Km/H

Subj. Wet Handling

Looking at data from four tyre tests, the Bridgestone Turanza T005 was better during two subj. wet handling tests. On average the Bridgestone Turanza T005 scored 10.51% more points than the Michelin Primacy 4.

Bridgestone Turanza T005
14.9 Points
Michelin Primacy 4
16.65 Points
Subjective Wet Handling Score, higher is better

Best In Subj. Wet Handling: Michelin Primacy 4

2019 AMS Summer SUV Tyre Test
215/55 R17		 ✓ Bridgestone Turanza T005:9 Points Michelin Primacy 4: 8 Points
2019 Swedish Summer Tyre Test
205/55 R16		 ✓ Bridgestone Turanza T005:9 Points Michelin Primacy 4: 8 Points
2020 Auto Zeitung Summer Tyre Test
225/50 R17		 Bridgestone Turanza T005:33 Points ✓ Michelin Primacy 4: 42 Points
2020 Tyre Reviews Ultimate Summer Tyre Test
205/55 R16		 Bridgestone Turanza T005:8.6 Points Michelin Primacy 4: 8.6 Points

Wet Circle

Looking at data from one tyre tests, the Bridgestone Turanza T005 was better during one wet circle tests. On average the Bridgestone Turanza T005 was 1.43% faster around a wet circle than the Michelin Primacy 4.

Bridgestone Turanza T005
20.7s
Michelin Primacy 4
21s
Wet Circle Lap Time in seconds, lower is better

Best In Wet Circle: Bridgestone Turanza T005

2022 ViBilagare Eco vs Normal Tyre Test
205/55 R16		 ✓ Bridgestone Turanza T005:20.7s Michelin Primacy 4: 21s

Straight Aqua

Looking at data from fourteen tyre tests, the Bridgestone Turanza T005 was better during six straight aqua tests. On average the Bridgestone Turanza T005 floated at a 1.19% higher speed than the Michelin Primacy 4.

Bridgestone Turanza T005
80.01Km/H
Michelin Primacy 4
80.97Km/H
Float Speed in Km/H, higher is better

Best In Straight Aqua: Michelin Primacy 4

2019 Auto Zeitung Summer Tyre Test
235/45 R18		 ✓ Bridgestone Turanza T005:74.3Km/H Michelin Primacy 4: 72.3Km/H
2019 AMS Summer SUV Tyre Test
215/55 R17		 Bridgestone Turanza T005:76.1Km/H ✓ Michelin Primacy 4: 76.9Km/H
2019 Swedish Summer Tyre Test
205/55 R16		 Bridgestone Turanza T005:78.9Km/H ✓ Michelin Primacy 4: 80.8Km/H
2019 NAF Summer Tyre Test
205/55 R16		 Bridgestone Turanza T005:81.3Km/H ✓ Michelin Primacy 4: 83.8Km/H
2020 Auto Zeitung Summer Tyre Test
225/50 R17		 ✓ Bridgestone Turanza T005:88.8Km/H Michelin Primacy 4: 88.2Km/H
2020 New 17 Inch Summer Tyre Test
225/45 R17		 ✓ Bridgestone Turanza T005:75.2Km/H Michelin Primacy 4: 74.6Km/H
2020 Tyre Reviews Ultimate Summer Tyre Test
205/55 R16		 Bridgestone Turanza T005:81.18Km/H ✓ Michelin Primacy 4: 82.86Km/H
2021 All Road SUV Summer Tyre Test
215/60 R17		 Bridgestone Turanza T005:79.4Km/H ✓ Michelin Primacy 4: 85.6Km/H
2021 Sport Auto Summer Tyre Test
195/55 R16		 ✓ Bridgestone Turanza T005:78.6Km/H Michelin Primacy 4: 78.2Km/H
2021 Auto Bild 16 Inch Summer Tyre Test
205/55 R16		 Bridgestone Turanza T005:81.6Km/H ✓ Michelin Primacy 4: 83.2Km/H
2021 Camper Van / SUV Tyre Test
235/55 R17		 ✓ Bridgestone Turanza T005:81.8Km/H Michelin Primacy 4: 79.2Km/H
2022 Auto Bild Summer Tyre Test
215/55 R17		 Bridgestone Turanza T005:84.4Km/H ✓ Michelin Primacy 4: 86.4Km/H
2022 ViBilagare Eco vs Normal Tyre Test
205/55 R16		 Bridgestone Turanza T005:81.8Km/H ✓ Michelin Primacy 4: 84.9Km/H
2022 AZ SUV Tyre Test
215/55 R17		 ✓ Bridgestone Turanza T005:76.7Km/H Michelin Primacy 4: 76.6Km/H

Curved Aquaplaning

Looking at data from three tyre tests, the Bridgestone Turanza T005 was better during three curved aquaplaning tests. On average the Bridgestone Turanza T005 slipped out at a 2.61% higher speed than the Michelin Primacy 4.

Bridgestone Turanza T005
26.03m/sec2
Michelin Primacy 4
25.35m/sec2
Remaining lateral acceleration, higher is better

Best In Curved Aquaplaning: Bridgestone Turanza T005

2021 Camper Van / SUV Tyre Test
235/55 R17		 ✓ Bridgestone Turanza T005:3.83m/sec2 Michelin Primacy 4: 3m/sec2
2022 Auto Bild Summer Tyre Test
215/55 R17		 ✓ Bridgestone Turanza T005:4.47m/sec2 Michelin Primacy 4: 4.15m/sec2
2022 ViBilagare Eco vs Normal Tyre Test
205/55 R16		 ✓ Bridgestone Turanza T005:69.8m/sec2 Michelin Primacy 4: 68.9m/sec2

Gravel Handling [Km/H]

Looking at data from one tyre tests, the Bridgestone Turanza T005 was better during one gravel handling [km/h] tests. On average the Bridgestone Turanza T005 was 0.6% faster around a lap than the Michelin Primacy 4.

Bridgestone Turanza T005
66.6Km/H
Michelin Primacy 4
66.2Km/H
Gravel Handling Average Speed, higher is better

Best In Gravel Handling [Km/H]: Bridgestone Turanza T005

2021 All Road SUV Summer Tyre Test
215/60 R17		 ✓ Bridgestone Turanza T005:66.6Km/H Michelin Primacy 4: 66.2Km/H

Gravel Traction

Looking at data from one tyre tests, the Bridgestone Turanza T005 was better during zero gravel traction tests. On average the Bridgestone Turanza T005 had 2.57% better traction on gravel than the Michelin Primacy 4.

Bridgestone Turanza T005
8826N
Michelin Primacy 4
9059N
Pulling Force in Newtons, higher is better

Best In Gravel Traction: Michelin Primacy 4

2021 All Road SUV Summer Tyre Test
215/60 R17		 Bridgestone Turanza T005:8826N ✓ Michelin Primacy 4: 9059N

Sand Traction

Looking at data from one tyre tests, the Bridgestone Turanza T005 was better during one sand traction tests. On average the Bridgestone Turanza T005 had 5.68% better traction in sand than the Michelin Primacy 4.

Bridgestone Turanza T005
7761N
Michelin Primacy 4
7320N
Pulling Force in Newtons, higher is better

Best In Sand Traction: Bridgestone Turanza T005

2021 All Road SUV Summer Tyre Test
215/60 R17		 ✓ Bridgestone Turanza T005:7761N Michelin Primacy 4: 7320N

Grass Traction

Looking at data from one tyre tests, the Bridgestone Turanza T005 was better during zero grass traction tests. On average the Bridgestone Turanza T005 had 17.62% better traction on grass than the Michelin Primacy 4.

Bridgestone Turanza T005
3086N
Michelin Primacy 4
3746N
Pulling Force in Newtons, higher is better

Best In Grass Traction: Michelin Primacy 4

2021 All Road SUV Summer Tyre Test
215/60 R17		 Bridgestone Turanza T005:3086N ✓ Michelin Primacy 4: 3746N

Mud Traction

Looking at data from one tyre tests, the Bridgestone Turanza T005 was better during one mud traction tests. On average the Bridgestone Turanza T005 had 2.65% better traction in mud than the Michelin Primacy 4.

Bridgestone Turanza T005
3994N
Michelin Primacy 4
3888N
Pulling Force in Newtons, higher is better

Best In Mud Traction: Bridgestone Turanza T005

2021 All Road SUV Summer Tyre Test
215/60 R17		 ✓ Bridgestone Turanza T005:3994N Michelin Primacy 4: 3888N

Subj. Comfort

Bridgestone Turanza T005
8 Points
Michelin Primacy 4
8.27 Points
Subjective Comfort Score, higher is better

Best In Subj. Comfort: Bridgestone Turanza T005

Noise

Looking at data from thirteen tyre tests, the Michelin Primacy 4 was better during eight noise tests. On average the Michelin Primacy 4 measured 1% quieter than the Bridgestone Turanza T005.

Bridgestone Turanza T005
69.9dB
Michelin Primacy 4
69.2dB
External noise in dB, lower is better

Best In Noise: Michelin Primacy 4

2018 New and Worn Summer Tyre Test
205/55 R16		 Bridgestone Turanza T005:61.2dB ✓ Michelin Primacy 4: 59.4dB
2019 Auto Zeitung Summer Tyre Test
235/45 R18		 Bridgestone Turanza T005:71dB Michelin Primacy 4: 71dB
2019 AMS Summer SUV Tyre Test
215/55 R17		 Bridgestone Turanza T005:74.2dB ✓ Michelin Primacy 4: 72.8dB
2019 NAF Summer Tyre Test
205/55 R16		 ✓ Bridgestone Turanza T005:72.2dB Michelin Primacy 4: 73.4dB
2019 Summer and All Season Tyre Test
205/55 R16		 ✓ Bridgestone Turanza T005:60dB Michelin Primacy 4: 61dB
2020 Auto Zeitung Summer Tyre Test
225/50 R17		 Bridgestone Turanza T005:72dB Michelin Primacy 4: 72dB
2020 New 17 Inch Summer Tyre Test
225/45 R17		 ✓ Bridgestone Turanza T005:70.7dB Michelin Primacy 4: 71.9dB
2021 All Road SUV Summer Tyre Test
215/60 R17		 Bridgestone Turanza T005:70.5dB ✓ Michelin Primacy 4: 69.7dB
2021 Sport Auto Summer Tyre Test
195/55 R16		 Bridgestone Turanza T005:72.4dB ✓ Michelin Primacy 4: 70dB
2021 Auto Bild 16 Inch Summer Tyre Test
205/55 R16		 Bridgestone Turanza T005:68.7dB ✓ Michelin Primacy 4: 67.3dB
2021 Camper Van / SUV Tyre Test
235/55 R17		 Bridgestone Turanza T005:74.9dB ✓ Michelin Primacy 4: 71.8dB
2022 Auto Bild Summer Tyre Test
215/55 R17		 Bridgestone Turanza T005:68.9dB ✓ Michelin Primacy 4: 68.3dB
2022 AZ SUV Tyre Test
215/55 R17		 Bridgestone Turanza T005:72dB ✓ Michelin Primacy 4: 71dB

Noise

Looking at data from one tyre tests, the Bridgestone Turanza T005 was better during one noise tests. On average the Bridgestone Turanza T005 measured 0.16% quieter than the Michelin Primacy 4.

Bridgestone Turanza T005
61.5dB
Michelin Primacy 4
61.6dB
Internal noise in dB, lower is better

Best In Noise: Bridgestone Turanza T005

2020 Tyre Reviews Ultimate Summer Tyre Test
205/55 R16		 ✓ Bridgestone Turanza T005:61.5dB Michelin Primacy 4: 61.6dB

Tyre Weight

Looking at data from two tyre tests, the Bridgestone Turanza T005 was better during two tyre weight tests. On average the Bridgestone Turanza T005 weighed 2.51% less than the Michelin Primacy 4.

Bridgestone Turanza T005
8.14Kg
Michelin Primacy 4
8.35Kg
Tyre Weight Per Set, lower is better

Best In Tyre Weight: Bridgestone Turanza T005

2020 Tyre Reviews Ultimate Summer Tyre Test
205/55 R16		 ✓ Bridgestone Turanza T005:8.74Kg Michelin Primacy 4: 8.94Kg
2021 Sport Auto Summer Tyre Test
195/55 R16		 ✓ Bridgestone Turanza T005:7.53Kg Michelin Primacy 4: 7.76Kg

Wear

Looking at data from three tyre tests, the Bridgestone Turanza T005 was better during zero wear tests. On average the Bridgestone Turanza T005 is predicted to cover 22.43% miles before reaching 1.6mm than the Michelin Primacy 4.

Bridgestone Turanza T005
35106.67KM
Michelin Primacy 4
45260KM
Predicted tread life in KM, higher is better

Best In Wear: Michelin Primacy 4

2020 ADAC SUV Summer Tyre Test
235/55 R17		 Bridgestone Turanza T005:41400KM ✓ Michelin Primacy 4: 46700KM
2021 Auto Bild 16 Inch Summer Tyre Test
205/55 R16		 Bridgestone Turanza T005:31960KM ✓ Michelin Primacy 4: 44200KM
2022 Auto Bild Summer Tyre Test
215/55 R17		 Bridgestone Turanza T005:31960KM ✓ Michelin Primacy 4: 44880KM

Value

Looking at data from two tyre tests, the Michelin Primacy 4 was better during two value tests. On average the Michelin Primacy 4 proved to have a 20.77% better value based on price/1000km than the Bridgestone Turanza T005.

Bridgestone Turanza T005
12.52Price/1000
Michelin Primacy 4
9.92Price/1000
Euros/1000km based on cost/wear, lower is better

Best In Value: Michelin Primacy 4

2021 Auto Bild 16 Inch Summer Tyre Test
205/55 R16		 Bridgestone Turanza T005:9.07Price/1000 ✓ Michelin Primacy 4: 7.24Price/1000
2022 Auto Bild Summer Tyre Test
215/55 R17		 Bridgestone Turanza T005:15.96Price/1000 ✓ Michelin Primacy 4: 12.59Price/1000

Price

Looking at data from ten tyre tests, the Bridgestone Turanza T005 was better during nine price tests. On average the Bridgestone Turanza T005 cost 11.57% less than the Michelin Primacy 4.

Bridgestone Turanza T005
413.6
Michelin Primacy 4
467.7
Price in local currency, lower is better

Best In Price: Bridgestone Turanza T005

2019 Auto Zeitung Summer Tyre Test
235/45 R18		 ✓ Bridgestone Turanza T005:540 Michelin Primacy 4: 590
2020 Auto Zeitung Summer Tyre Test
225/50 R17		 ✓ Bridgestone Turanza T005:450 Michelin Primacy 4: 540
2020 Tyre Reviews Ultimate Summer Tyre Test
205/55 R16		 ✓ Bridgestone Turanza T005:218 Michelin Primacy 4: 267
2021 All Road SUV Summer Tyre Test
215/60 R17		 ✓ Bridgestone Turanza T005:495 Michelin Primacy 4: 525
2021 Sport Auto Summer Tyre Test
195/55 R16		 Bridgestone Turanza T005:111 ✓ Michelin Primacy 4: 107
2021 Auto Bild 16 Inch Summer Tyre Test
205/55 R16		 ✓ Bridgestone Turanza T005:290 Michelin Primacy 4: 320
2021 Camper Van / SUV Tyre Test
235/55 R17		 ✓ Bridgestone Turanza T005:143 Michelin Primacy 4: 174
2022 Auto Bild Summer Tyre Test
215/55 R17		 ✓ Bridgestone Turanza T005:510 Michelin Primacy 4: 565
2022 ViBilagare Eco vs Normal Tyre Test
205/55 R16		 ✓ Bridgestone Turanza T005:879 Michelin Primacy 4: 1039
2022 AZ SUV Tyre Test
215/55 R17		 ✓ Bridgestone Turanza T005:500 Michelin Primacy 4: 550

Rolling Resistance

Looking at data from thirteen tyre tests, the Bridgestone Turanza T005 was better during eight rolling resistance tests. On average the Bridgestone Turanza T005 had a 3.16% lower rolling resistance than the Michelin Primacy 4.

Bridgestone Turanza T005
7.05kg / t
Michelin Primacy 4
7.28kg / t
Rolling resistance in kg t, lower is better

Best In Rolling Resistance: Bridgestone Turanza T005

2019 Auto Zeitung Summer Tyre Test
235/45 R18		 Bridgestone Turanza T005:7.46kg / t ✓ Michelin Primacy 4: 7.2kg / t
2019 AMS Summer SUV Tyre Test
215/55 R17		 Bridgestone Turanza T005:7.7kg / t ✓ Michelin Primacy 4: 7.6kg / t
2019 NAF Summer Tyre Test
205/55 R16		 ✓ Bridgestone Turanza T005:5.34kg / t Michelin Primacy 4: 5.57kg / t
2020 Auto Zeitung Summer Tyre Test
225/50 R17		 Bridgestone Turanza T005:7.45kg / t ✓ Michelin Primacy 4: 7.29kg / t
2020 New 17 Inch Summer Tyre Test
225/45 R17		 ✓ Bridgestone Turanza T005:6.9kg / t Michelin Primacy 4: 7.4kg / t
2020 Tyre Reviews Ultimate Summer Tyre Test
205/55 R16		 ✓ Bridgestone Turanza T005:7.19kg / t Michelin Primacy 4: 8.08kg / t
2021 All Road SUV Summer Tyre Test
215/60 R17		 ✓ Bridgestone Turanza T005:7kg / t Michelin Primacy 4: 7.32kg / t
2021 Sport Auto Summer Tyre Test
195/55 R16		 Bridgestone Turanza T005:7.6kg / t Michelin Primacy 4: 7.6kg / t
2021 Auto Bild 16 Inch Summer Tyre Test
205/55 R16		 ✓ Bridgestone Turanza T005:7.01kg / t Michelin Primacy 4: 7.77kg / t
2021 Camper Van / SUV Tyre Test
235/55 R17		 ✓ Bridgestone Turanza T005:6.7kg / t Michelin Primacy 4: 6.8kg / t
2022 Auto Bild Summer Tyre Test
215/55 R17		 Bridgestone Turanza T005:6.94kg / t ✓ Michelin Primacy 4: 6.83kg / t
2022 ViBilagare Eco vs Normal Tyre Test
205/55 R16		 ✓ Bridgestone Turanza T005:7.12kg / t Michelin Primacy 4: 7.87kg / t
2022 AZ SUV Tyre Test
215/55 R17		 ✓ Bridgestone Turanza T005:7.19kg / t Michelin Primacy 4: 7.36kg / t

Fuel Consumption

Looking at data from one tyre tests, the Bridgestone Turanza T005 was better during one fuel consumption tests. On average the Bridgestone Turanza T005 used 0.95% less fuel than the Michelin Primacy 4.

Bridgestone Turanza T005
5.24l/100km
Michelin Primacy 4
5.29l/100km
Fuel consumption in Litres per 100 km, lower is better

Best In Fuel Consumption: Bridgestone Turanza T005

2022 ViBilagare Eco vs Normal Tyre Test
205/55 R16		 ✓ Bridgestone Turanza T005:5.24l/100km Michelin Primacy 4: 5.29l/100km

Real World Driver Reviews

Tyre Reviews also collects real world driver reviews for the Bridgestone Turanza T005 and Michelin Primacy 4.

In total the Bridgestone Turanza T005 has been reviewed 148 times and drivers have given the tyre 73% overall.

The Michelin Primacy 4 has been reviewed 165 times and drivers have given the tyre 79% overall.

This means in real world driving, people prefer the Michelin Primacy 4.

Best Review for the Bridgestone Turanza T005
Given 88% 225/45 R17 on a combination of roads for 800 average miles
Fitted these to my Golf a few weeks ago...and v glad I did so. Drive back from Scotland in sleeting conditions, with slush on motorway...great traction on slushy road...and v sure footed during aqua planing. Road noise and mpg excellent Please sir...can I have some more!
Helpful 949 - tyre reviewed on February 14, 2018
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Best Review for the Michelin Primacy 4
Given 65% 225/50 R17 V on a combination of roads for 2,200 average miles
2016 BMW 320i 225/50/17
2014 VW GOLF 205/55/16
After the initial minutes of euphoria having the latest Michelin's on both of our cars I am now more doubtful about these tires.
We have only driven ca 2200 km with the BMW and ca 1800 km with the VW, not much distance but on very various roads in just a few days and enough to have a good impression, it is similar impression with both cars.
It's rather good tires on good roads, good grip in turns wet and dry, acceptable/good comfort on good roads, relatively low noise although there is an unusual, but modest,... Continue reading this review using the link below
Helpful 745 - tyre reviewed on February 28, 2018
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Conclusion

In conclusion the Bridgestone Turanza T005 performed better in dry handling [s], dry handling [km/h], subj. dry handling, wet handling [s], wet handling [km/h], wet circle, curved aquaplaning, gravel handling [km/h], sand traction, mud traction, noise, tyre weight, price, rolling resistance and fuel consumption, while the Michelin Primacy 4 performed better in dry braking, wet braking, subj. wet handling, straight aqua, gravel traction, grass traction, noise, wear and value.

Which tyre is best for you depends a lot on your driving style and situation, plus what you want from the tyre. Comparing all the data in the tyre reviews database, on balance Bridgestone Turanza T005 seems to be the best tyre overall.

However, it's important to note that both tyres have their strengths.

Remember, the best tyre for you might depend on which of these factors are most important for your specific driving needs and conditions.

Overall Winner: Bridgestone Turanza T005

Overall Winner: Bridgestone Turanza T005

Footnote

This page has been developed using tyre industry testing best practices. This means we are only comparing tests which have had both tyres in the same test.

Why is this important? Tyre testing is heavily affected by things like surface grip levels and surface temperature, which means you can only compare values from the same day. During a tyre test external condition changes are calculated into the overall results, but it is not possible to calculate this between tyre tests performed on different days or at different locations.

As a result you will see other tests on Tyre Reviews which feature both the %s and %s, but as they weren't conducted on the same day, the results are not comparable.

Lots of other websites do this sort of tyre comparison, Tyre Reviews doesn't.