Bridgestone Turanza 6 vs Kleber Dynaxer HP5
- TR Score
- 8.4/10
- Owners say
- 77% · 73
- TR Score
- 8.3/10
- Owners say
- 90% · 6
The Bridgestone Turanza 6 and the Kleber Dynaxer HP5 have met in 2 independent tests and the record is level at 1-1. The Turanza 6 had 17.6% lower rolling resistance; the Dynaxer HP5 stopped 1.2% shorter in the wet.
Data updated
Which should you buy?
Pick the Bridgestone Turanza 6 if your top priority is efficiency (fuel/EV range) and you mainly drive in moderate conditions; pick the Kleber Dynaxer HP5 if you want the more confidence-inspiring wet tyre with better all-round balance, comfort and predictable daily handling-especially in rainy climates.
Where the Turanza 6 is stronger
- Class-leading rolling resistance/efficiency (about 17-18% lower RR than Kleber in both tests)
- Slightly shorter dry braking in both tests (37.4 m vs 38.0 m; 37.45 m vs 37.98 m)
- Generally stable, touring-focused and predictable at the limit (no single catastrophic weakness in the datasets)
Where the Dynaxer HP5 is stronger
- Stronger wet braking and wet handling in both tests (consistent advantage across key wet metrics)
- Better straight-line aquaplaning resistance in both tests (73.38-73.4 km/h vs 72.2-72.24 km/h)
- More engaging/faster handling balance (wins dry handling times in both tests; subjectively rated slightly higher)
The bullet points are analysis of the shared tests and of owner reviews; the measured wins in each discipline are in the tables below. Where the two disagree, the figures are right.
Turanza 6 vs Dynaxer HP5 at a glance
| Category | Turanza 6 | Gap | Dynaxer HP5 |
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| Shared tests won2 shared tests | 1 | 1 | |
| Dry6 measurements | 2 | The Dynaxer HP5 lapped the dry handling course 0.8% faster (2 tests) | 3 |
| Wet11 measurements | 0 | The Dynaxer HP5 stopped 1.2% shorter in the wet (2 tests) | 9 |
| Comfort4 measurements | 1 | 3 | |
| Value2 measurements | 2 | The Turanza 6 had 17.6% lower rolling resistance (2 tests) | 0 |
| Tyre Reviews Scoreevery test and review we hold | 8.4/10 | The Turanza 6 by 0.1 | 8.3/10 |
| Owner rating73 and 6 reviews | 77% | The Dynaxer HP5 by 13 points | 90% |
| Would buy againshare of owners | 63% | The Dynaxer HP5 by 17 points | 80% |
| Sizes madeEU label registrations | 148 | 81 sizes made in both | 99 |
Wins count every measurement the shared tests recorded for both tyres; a tick marks the tyre ahead on that line. Subjective driver scores count as wins but are never averaged, because each test uses its own scale.
Head to head in 2 tests in 2026
Each row is one published test in which both tyres ran on the same car, in the same size, on the same day. The line is the whole field, winner on the left.
| Test | Turanza 6 | Field | Dynaxer HP5 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 Motor Summer Tyre Test | P8 of 9 | P7 of 9 | |
| The BEST Summer Tyres for 2026 Tested and Rated | P4 of 12 | P7 of 12 |
Performance profile
10 measurements from the 2 shared tests, each tyre shown as its share of the better figure in every test.
Where each is furthest ahead
Turanza 6
Dynaxer HP5
Point at or tap any spoke for both tyres' figures.
In each test the better of the two figures counts as 100% and the other as its share of it, so a 36 m stop against 34.2 m is 95%; each spoke averages the shared tests that recorded it. The scale stops at 98%: a point further in sits on the hub's edge, hollow. 3 measurements recorded in only one shared test are left off; every measurement is in the table further down.
Where each scores higher
Turanza 6
Dynaxer HP5
Not ahead in any category
Point at or tap any spoke for both tyres' figures.
Category scores are percentiles among tyres of the same season and class: 90 means this tyre out-performs 90% of them, measured across every test we hold, not only the ones it appeared in.
Where owners rate each higher
Turanza 6
Not ahead in any category
Dynaxer HP5
Point at or tap any spoke for both tyres' figures.
Owners rate the Turanza 6 77% from 73 reviews and the Dynaxer HP5 90% from 6. Each spoke is one question owners answer out of 10; reviews are vetted by hand before publication.
Every measurement, side by side
Averages of the figures both tyres posted in the same tests. The gap is the average of each test's own gap, so figures from different cars and years are never mixed. Open a discipline for its measurements, and a measurement for every test's figure.
| Measurement | Turanza 6 | Gap | Dynaxer HP5 | Wins | ||||||||
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| 37.43 | 1.5% | 37.99 | 2-0 | |||||||||
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| 75.56 | 0.8% | 74.97 | 0-2 | |||||||||
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| scored | 0.6% | scored | 0-1 | |||||||||
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| 37.79 | 1.2% | 37.31 | 0-2 | |||||||||
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| 73.93 | 1.4% | 72.89 | 0-2 | |||||||||
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| scored | 10.8% | scored | 0-1 | |||||||||
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| 0.71 | 0.3% | 0.71 | 0-1 | |||||||||
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| 12.74 | 0.2% | 12.72 | 0-1 | |||||||||
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| 72.22 | 1.6% | 73.39 | 0-2 | |||||||||
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| 3.59 | = | 3.59 | 0-0 | |||||||||
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| scored | 7.9% | scored | 0-2 | |||||||||
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| 68.75 | 0.2 dB | 68.95 | 1-1 | |||||||||
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| 3.55 | 17.6% | 4.29 | 2-0 | |||||||||
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Braking distances and lap times are better when lower; speeds, wear and grip figures when higher. A test's figures are its own: sizes, cars, surfaces and temperatures differ from one to the next, which is why the averages here are only ever of tests the two tyres shared. "Scored" rows are subjective driver ratings: each test uses its own scale, so only the wins are counted.
Scores beyond the shared tests
On the Tyre Reviews Score, which weighs every test and review we hold, the Turanza 6 scores 8.4 and the Dynaxer HP5 8.3 out of 10.
| Turanza 6 | Category | Dynaxer HP5 | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 70 | Dry | 69 | ||
| 68 | Wet | 60 | ||
| 57 | Comfort | 47 | ||
| 85 | Value | 81 | ||
Category scores are percentiles among tyres of the same season and class: 90 means this tyre out-performs 90% of them, measured across every test we hold, not only the ones it appeared in.
What owners say
| Turanza 6 | Category | Dynaxer HP5 | ||
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| 8.5 | Dry Grip | 9.3 | ||
| 8.4 | Wet Grip | 9 | ||
| 7.4 | Road Feedback | 8.7 | ||
| 7.6 | Handling | 8.5 | ||
| 7.2 | Wear | 10 | ||
| 7.7 | Comfort | 9.5 | ||
Owners rate the Turanza 6 77% from 73 reviews and the Dynaxer HP5 90% from 6. Reviews are vetted by hand before publication; ownership is not verified.
Bridgestone Turanza 6
- 77%from 73 reviews
- 63%would buy again
- 616,298 milesdriven by reviewers
Owners generally rate the Bridgestone Turanza 6 as a quiet, very comfortable touring tyre with strong wet and dry grip, reflected in a 74% average score and around seven in ten positive reviews. Comfort and refinement are the clear headline, with about half of owners mentioning low road noise and a smooth ride, while wet grip is widely praised by those who discuss it. The main drawback is a fairly common complaint about muted or vague steering feel (around one in five owners), and a similar share report issues with wear behaviour, including uneven wear and shorter-than-expected life for some.
- Very comfortable ride quality
- Low road noise
- Strong wet grip and confidence in the rain
- Good dry grip
- Vague or heavy steering feel
- Soft sidewalls affecting precision and confidence
- Uneven wear across the tread
Summarised by AI from 65 vetted reviews; the reviews themselves are on the tyre page.
All 73 Turanza 6 reviewsSuperb, very low noise, superb confort, mid handling. Over 20k miles and not even at 50%
Kleber Dynaxer HP5
- 90%from 6 reviews
- 80%would buy again
- 5,800 milesdriven by reviewers
Drivers report the Kleber Dynaxer HP5 tyre delivers strong overall performance, with frequent praise for quiet running, a soft/comfortable ride, and confident grip-especially in wet conditions. Most high-scoring reviews describe stable, safe handling and good value for money. One lower-scoring review notes noticeably softer sidewalls leading to imprecise high-speed response compared with Goodyear Asymmetric 6, suggesting handling sharpness may not satisfy drivers wanting a firmer, sportier feel.
- Quiet/low road noise
- Comfortable, soft ride and good bump absorption
- Good grip and confident handling (notably in wet)
- Good value for money
Summarised by AI from 6 vetted reviews; the reviews themselves are on the tyre page.
All 6 Dynaxer HP5 reviewsOnly have them for a few days, but initial impressions are great.
Grip and handling are very good, very quiet, and soft/smooth over road cracks. Recommended.
Sizes, EU label and lineage
From the EU label registrations for each tyre: 148 sizes of the Turanza 6 and 99 of the Dynaxer HP5, 81 of them made in both.
| Category | Turanza 6 | Dynaxer HP5 |
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| Season | Summer | Summer |
| Sizes made | 148 sizes, 15 to 22 inch | 99 sizes, 16 to 21 inch |
| Made in both | 81 sizes 195/45 R16195/50 R16195/55 R16195/60 R16205/45 R16205/50 R16205/55 R16205/60 R16215/45 R16215/55 R16215/60 R16215/65 R16and 69 more | |
| EU label wet grip | A63%B37% | A100%B0% |
| EU label rolling resistance | B47%A44%C8% | B63%C37% |
| EU label noise | 66-73 dB B60%A40% | 70-73 dB B100% |
| On the market since | - | 2025 |
| Replaced | Bridgestone Turanza T005 (2016) | - |
| Awards | Highly Recommended: Best Tyres for Small & Mid-Size SUVs (DriverReviews, 2026/27) Recommended: Best Tyres for Large Family Cars (DriverReviews, 2026/27) Winner: Best Tyres for Family Cars (DriverReviews, 2026/27) Winner: Best Tyres for Large SUVs (DriverReviews, 2026/27) Winner: Summer Tyre of the Year (WhatTyre, 2025) Winner: Best Tyres for Family Cars (DriverReviews, 2024/25) | - |
Label grades are shown as the share of registered sizes carrying each grade, so "B (88%), C (12%)" means most sizes are B. Grades vary by size; check the label for yours.
Reading the results
Written from the test results and owner reviews above. It is analysis, not a measurement: where it and the tables disagree, the tables are right.
This is a fascinating (and slightly counter-intuitive) premium-touring summer tyre matchup because it's less “premium vs budget” and more “efficiency-led premium vs grip-balanced mid/premium alternative.” The Bridgestone Turanza 6 is positioned as a top-tier comfort/efficiency touring tyre, while the Kleber Dynaxer HP5 aims to be an affordable, safe all-rounder with a rounded handling profile.
Across the two shared 225/45 R17 summer tests (Motor 2026 and a 2026 group test with an eco award), the story is consistent: Turanza 6 repeatedly wins on energy efficiency and is marginally better in dry braking, but the Kleber repeatedly outperforms it in wet braking/handling and also scores better for subjective comfort. If your priorities include wet confidence and “easy” everyday dynamics, this comparison leans more strongly one way than the brand badges might suggest.
Conclusion
On measurable safety and control in the wet, the Kleber Dynaxer HP5 is the more convincing choice in this head-to-head. It beats the Turanza 6 in both tests for wet braking (e.g., 45.5 m vs 46.1 m in Motor; 29.12 m vs 29.47 m in the other test) and wet handling (73.7 s vs 75.2 s; 72.07 s vs 72.65 s), and it also edges aquaplaning speed (73.4 vs 72.2 km/h straight aquaplaning in both datasets). The qualitative notes back this up: the Kleber is repeatedly described as balanced, predictable and free of major weaknesses-exactly what most drivers want from a touring summer tyre.
The Bridgestone Turanza 6's clear justification is efficiency. It posts class-leading rolling resistance in both tests (roughly a ~17-18% advantage: 0.632 vs 0.77 kg/t, and 6.46 vs 7.81 kg/t), earning an “eco specialist” nod and making it the better pick for high-mileage drivers prioritizing fuel/EV range. The trade-off is that, despite being perfectly “adequate,” it doesn't deliver the wet bite and lap-time pace expected at its premium positioning; test notes explicitly mention a lack of bite and some hydroplaning moments. Practical takeaway: choose Turanza 6 for energy saving first, but choose Dynaxer HP5 if your daily reality includes heavy rain, cool mornings, and you value reassuring wet behaviour more than squeezing out a few percent in efficiency.
Turanza 6 vs Dynaxer HP5: your questions
Is the Bridgestone Turanza 6 or the Kleber Dynaxer HP5 the better tyre?
The Bridgestone Turanza 6 and the Kleber Dynaxer HP5 have met in 2 independent tests and the record is level at 1-1. On the Tyre Reviews Score, which weighs every test and review we hold, the Turanza 6 scores 8.4 and the Dynaxer HP5 8.3 out of 10.
Which is better in the wet, the Turanza 6 or the Dynaxer HP5?
The Dynaxer HP5 led 9 of the 11 wet measurements the shared tests recorded. On average it stopped 1.2% shorter in the wet across 2 tests.
Which is better in the dry?
The Dynaxer HP5 led 3 of the 6 dry measurements the shared tests recorded. On average it lapped the dry handling course 0.8% faster across 2 tests.
Which lasts longer and costs less to run?
The Turanza 6 had 17.6% lower rolling resistance (2 tests). Owners rate wear 7.2/10 for the Turanza 6 and 10/10 for the Dynaxer HP5.
Which is quieter and more comfortable?
Owners rate comfort 7.7/10 for the Turanza 6 and 9.5/10 for the Dynaxer HP5.
What do owners say?
Owners rate the Turanza 6 77% from 73 reviews and the Dynaxer HP5 90% from 6. 63% of Turanza 6 owners would buy it again, against 80% for the Dynaxer HP5.
Are they available in the same sizes?
The Turanza 6 is made in 148 sizes (15 to 22 inch) and the Dynaxer HP5 in 99 (16 to 21 inch). 81 sizes are available in both. On the EU label the Turanza 6 is graded A for wet grip and B for rolling resistance in most sizes; the Dynaxer HP5 A and B.
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Where this data comes from
Finishing positions and measurements are transcribed from each published test. A test only counts here when both tyres ran in it, so every figure was recorded on the same car, size and day as the one it is compared to.
About the TR Score
The Tyre Reviews Score rates each tyre out of 10 from every independent test result and vetted owner review we hold, so two tyres can be compared even before a test has run them together.
Who does the testing
Every test published as a Tyre Reviews test is run by Jonathan Benson, who has been testing tyres independently since 2007.
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