Bridgestone Turanza T005 vs Michelin Primacy 4+
- TR Score
- 8.6/10
- Owners say
- 73% · 200
- TR Score
- 8.8/10
- Owners say
- 79% · 40
The Bridgestone Turanza T005 and the Michelin Primacy 4+ have met in 4 independent tests and the record is level at 2-2. The Turanza T005 had 17.3% lower rolling resistance; the Primacy 4+ stopped 5.3% shorter in the wet.
Data updated
Which should you buy?
Choose Michelin Primacy 4 Plus for wet-climate safety, quiet comfort, and maximum mileage; choose Bridgestone Turanza T005 for best efficiency (ICE/EV), stronger dry-road response, and lower upfront cost.
Where the Turanza T005 is stronger
- Exceptionally low rolling resistance (≈16-18% lower than Michelin in tests), aiding fuel/EV range
- Strong dry braking and handling; multiple test wins in dry metrics
- Competitive pricing and lower tyre weight improving efficiency
Where the Primacy 4+ is stronger
- Wet 11/13 Stopped 5.3% shorter in the wet (3 tests)
- Comfort 3/5 Was 1.5 dB quieter (3 tests)
The measured tallies (wins out of measurements in the shared tests) come straight from the tables below. The written verdict and bullet points are analysis of those tests and of owner reviews; where they and the figures disagree, the figures are right.
Turanza T005 vs Primacy 4+ at a glance
| Category | Turanza T005 | Gap | Primacy 4+ |
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| Shared tests won4 shared tests | 2 | 2 | |
| Dry6 measurements | 4 | The Turanza T005 stopped 0.9% shorter in the dry (3 tests) | 1 |
| Wet13 measurements | 2 | The Primacy 4+ stopped 5.3% shorter in the wet (3 tests) | 11 |
| Comfort5 measurements | 1 | The Primacy 4+ was 1.5 dB quieter (3 tests) | 3 |
| Value5 measurements | 3 | The Turanza T005 had 17.3% lower rolling resistance (2 tests) | 2 |
| Tyre Reviews Scoreevery test and review we hold | 8.6/10 | The Primacy 4+ by 0.2 | 8.8/10 |
| Owner rating200 and 40 reviews | 73% | The Primacy 4+ by 6 points | 79% |
| Would buy againshare of owners | 57% | The Primacy 4+ by 11 points | 68% |
| Pricein the 3 tests that listed prices | Cheaper | The Primacy 4+ was dearer in 3 of 3 | +4.8% |
| Sizes madeEU label registrations | 138 | 52 sizes made in both | 66 |
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 4 tests, 2022 to 2023
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 T005 | Field | Primacy 4+ |
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| 2023 Motor Summer Tyre Test | P3 of 8 | P2 of 8 | |
| 2023 ADAC Summer Tyre Test | P4 of 50 | P3 of 50 | |
| Tyre Reviews Best Summer Touring Tyres | P3 of 13 | P5 of 13 | |
| 2022 Auto Express SUV Tyre Test | P1 of 7 | P5 of 7 |
Performance profile
8 measurements from the 4 shared tests, each tyre shown as its share of the better figure in every test.
Where each is furthest ahead
Turanza T005
Primacy 4+
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 97%: a point further in sits on the hub's edge, hollow. 9 measurements recorded in only one shared test are left off; every measurement is in the table further down.
Where each scores higher
Turanza T005
Primacy 4+
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 T005
Primacy 4+
Point at or tap any spoke for both tyres' figures.
Owners rate the Turanza T005 73% from 200 reviews and the Primacy 4+ 79% from 40. 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.
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| 36.4 | 0.9% | 36.73 | 2-1 | |||||||||||||
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| 54.18 | 0.8% | 54.65 | 2-0 | |||||||||||||
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| 43.85 | 5.3% | 41.39 | 0-3 | |||||||||||||
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| 39.1 | 3.6% | 37.7 | 0-1 | |||||||||||||
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| 85.81 | 0.2% | 85.66 | 1-1 | |||||||||||||
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| 11.6 | 2.4% | 11.89 | 1-0 | |||||||||||||
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| 77.86 | 2.7% | 79.93 | 0-3 | |||||||||||||
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| 3.42 | 2.8% | 3.51 | 0-2 | |||||||||||||
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| 69.87 | 1.5 dB | 68.37 | 0-3 | |||||||||||||
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| 7.7 | 10.5% | 8.6 | 1-0 | |||||||||||||
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| 40,400 | 51.7% | 61,300 | 0-1 | |||||||||||||
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| 3.71 | 17.3% | 4.52 | 2-0 | |||||||||||||
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| 5.6 | 3.4% | 5.8 | 1-0 | |||||||||||||
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| 73.3 | 26.7% | 53.7 | 0-1 | |||||||||||||
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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 T005 scores 8.6 and the Primacy 4+ 8.8 out of 10.
| Turanza T005 | Category | Primacy 4+ | ||
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| 76 | Dry | 77 | ||
| 80 | Wet | 74 | ||
| 27 | Comfort | 81 | ||
| 88 | Value | 84 | ||
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 T005 | Category | Primacy 4+ | ||
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| 8.1 | Dry Grip | 8.5 | ||
| 7.7 | Wet Grip | 8.1 | ||
| 7.3 | Road Feedback | 7.3 | ||
| 7.3 | Handling | 7.2 | ||
| 6.8 | Wear | 8 | ||
| 7.2 | Comfort | 8.1 | ||
Owners rate the Turanza T005 73% from 200 reviews and the Primacy 4+ 79% from 40. Reviews are vetted by hand before publication; ownership is not verified.
Bridgestone Turanza T005
- 73%from 200 reviews
- 57%would buy again
- 2,906,122 milesdriven by reviewers
Owner feedback on the Bridgestone Turanza T005 is mixed (average 68.6%), but most agree it delivers dependable everyday grip, particularly on dry roads and often in the wet too. Comfort and fuel efficiency are also frequent highlights, with many describing an easy, relaxed touring feel. The main drawbacks are refinement and longevity: around a third of owners complain about road noise, while tread life is debated and slightly leans negative overall, with many reporting quicker-than-expected wear. A smaller but notable group (around one in five) also dislike the steering feel, often describing it as light or lacking feedback, and a few report weak performance in cold weather.
- Strong dry grip and reassuring traction
- Confident wet grip for normal driving
- Comfortable, compliant ride
- Good dry handling and stability
- Noticeable road noise, especially at motorway speeds
- Tread life can be disappointing for the price
- Light or vague steering feel / limited feedback
Summarised by AI from 171 vetted reviews; the reviews themselves are on the tyre page.
All 200 Turanza T005 reviewsEş zamanlı olarak hem turanza6 hem turanza5 kullanıyorum. Turanza6 kolay kolay kaymaz ve ABS açmazdı. Turanza5 daha 5000km olmasına rağmen ilk günden beri hem kuru, hem de ıslak zeminde orta/sert frende çok erken ABS açma meyilinde. Turanza6 ya göre belirgin daha sert ve konforsuz. Parasının hakkını veren bir lastik kesinlikle değil.
Michelin Primacy 4+
- 79%from 40 reviews
- 68%would buy again
- 365,700 milesdriven by reviewers
Owners generally describe the Michelin Primacy 4 Plus as a comfortable, confidence-inspiring touring tyre with strong grip, particularly in the dry and usually in the wet. Around two in five mention low road noise and good refinement, though noise is split and a noticeable minority find it loud or droning on rough surfaces. Where criticisms cluster, it's most often about a less sporty, slower steering response (around one in five owners), with a smaller group also disappointed by cold/damp performance and the tyre's price.
- Comfortable, compliant ride quality
- Strong dry grip
- Reassuring wet grip
- Generally quiet and refined for a touring tyre
- Dull or slow steering response (not very sporty)
- Can be noisy/drone on certain road surfaces
- Cold or damp-weather grip can feel weak
Summarised by AI from 34 vetted reviews; the reviews themselves are on the tyre page.
All 40 Primacy 4+ reviewsAverage dry grip , super wet grip....very low wear.Good comfort, but quite noisy on rough asphalt...basicly my only complain.I have never drived more noisy tyres in my life.
Sizes, EU label and lineage
From the EU label registrations for each tyre: 138 sizes of the Turanza T005 and 66 of the Primacy 4+, 52 of them made in both.
| Category | Turanza T005 | Primacy 4+ |
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| Season | Summer | Summer |
| Sizes made | 138 sizes, 14 to 22 inch | 66 sizes, 16 to 21 inch |
| Made in both | 52 sizes 195/50 R16195/55 R16205/45 R16205/55 R16205/60 R16205/65 R16215/55 R16215/60 R16215/65 R16215/70 R16225/55 R16225/60 R16and 40 more | |
| EU label wet grip | A64%B36%C0% | A100% |
| EU label rolling resistance | B58%A29%C9%D3% | C63%B37% |
| EU label noise | 66-74 dB B88%A12% | 68-72 dB B100% |
| On the market since | 2016 | 2022 |
| Replaced | Bridgestone Turanza T001 Evo (2016) | Michelin Primacy 4 (2017) |
| Replaced by | Bridgestone Turanza 6 | Michelin Primacy 5 |
| Awards | - | Highly Recommended: Best Tyres for Family Cars (DriverReviews, 2024/25) Highly Recommended: Best Tyres for Large Family Cars (DriverReviews, 2024/25) |
| Price in the shared tests | The Primacy 4+ was the dearer tyre in 3 of the 3 tests that listed prices, by 4.8% on average. Each test priced the tyres in its own market at the time; only the gap is comparable. | |
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.
Previous generation: Bridgestone Turanza T005 vs Michelin Primacy 4 (24 shared tests)
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.
Bridgestone's Turanza T005 and Michelin's Primacy 4 Plus are two of the most established premium-touring summer tyres for passenger cars, often appearing at the sharp end of comparison tests. Across four shared tests in 205/55 R16 and 235/55 R18, both consistently scored highly, with overall wins split 2-2. This is a genuine clash of strengths rather than a runaway winner.
The pattern is clear: Bridgestone prioritises efficiency and crisp dry-road performance, while Michelin leans into wet-safety confidence, comfort, and longevity. Expect the T005 to deliver standout rolling resistance and price value, and the Primacy 4 Plus to impress with short wet stops, aquaplaning security, lower noise, and exceptional wear.
Conclusion
If you drive primarily in mixed or wet climates and value a quiet, comfortable, safety-first ride, the Michelin Primacy 4 Plus is the safer bet. It repeatedly tops wet braking, shows stronger aquaplaning resistance, runs quieter, and posts class-leading wear and overall value over the life of the tyre. Its on-limit feel is a touch less sharp in the dry, but its all-round balance is excellent.
For drivers prioritising fuel economy, EV/PHEV efficiency, and confident dry-road response at a keener purchase price, the Bridgestone Turanza T005 stands out. It consistently delivers class-best rolling resistance, lighter construction, strong dry braking and handling, and usually costs less up front. The trade-off is longer wet braking and higher noise versus Michelin. Bottom line: choose Michelin for wet safety and longevity, Bridgestone for efficiency and dry precision.
Turanza T005 vs Primacy 4+: your questions
Is the Bridgestone Turanza T005 or the Michelin Primacy 4+ the better tyre?
The Bridgestone Turanza T005 and the Michelin Primacy 4+ have met in 4 independent tests and the record is level at 2-2. On the Tyre Reviews Score, which weighs every test and review we hold, the Turanza T005 scores 8.6 and the Primacy 4+ 8.8 out of 10.
Which is better in the wet, the Turanza T005 or the Primacy 4+?
The Primacy 4+ led 11 of the 13 wet measurements the shared tests recorded. On average it stopped 5.3% shorter in the wet across 3 tests.
Which is better in the dry?
The Turanza T005 led 4 of the 6 dry measurements the shared tests recorded. On average it stopped 0.9% shorter in the dry across 3 tests.
Which lasts longer and costs less to run?
The Turanza T005 had 17.3% lower rolling resistance (2 tests). Owners rate wear 6.8/10 for the Turanza T005 and 8/10 for the Primacy 4+.
Which is quieter and more comfortable?
The Primacy 4+ was 1.5 dB quieter (3 tests). Owners rate comfort 7.2/10 for the Turanza T005 and 8.1/10 for the Primacy 4+.
What do owners say?
Owners rate the Turanza T005 73% from 200 reviews and the Primacy 4+ 79% from 40. 57% of Turanza T005 owners would buy it again, against 68% for the Primacy 4+.
Which is more expensive?
In the 3 tests that listed prices, the Primacy 4+ was the dearer tyre in 3 of them, by 4.8% on average. Prices are the test's own at the time, in its own market.
Are they available in the same sizes?
The Turanza T005 is made in 138 sizes (14 to 22 inch) and the Primacy 4+ in 66 (16 to 21 inch). 52 sizes are available in both. On the EU label the Turanza T005 is graded A for wet grip and B for rolling resistance in most sizes; the Primacy 4+ A and C.
Which is the newer tyre?
The Primacy 4+ is the newer design: it reached the market in 2022, the Turanza T005 in 2016. The Turanza T005 replaced the Bridgestone Turanza T001 Evo. The Primacy 4+ replaced the Michelin Primacy 4.
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