Bridgestone Turanza T005 vs Michelin Primacy 4 Plus
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.
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 four tests which compare both tyres directly!
| Tyre | Test Wins | Performance |
|---|---|---|
| Bridgestone Turanza T005 | two | |
| Michelin Primacy 4 Plus | two |
The Bridgestone Turanza T005 and Michelin Primacy 4 Plus have an equal number of test wins. However, 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.
Key Strengths
- 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
- Solid overall balance with stable, precise steering feel
- Excellent wet braking (5-7% shorter) and confident wet handling
- High aquaplaning resistance (straight and curved) boosting rain safety
- Low external noise and high comfort levels
- Outstanding wear/longevity and strong lifetime value
Dry Braking
Looking at data from three tyre tests, the Bridgestone Turanza T005 was better during two dry braking tests. On average the Bridgestone Turanza T005 stopped the vehicle in 0.9% less distance than the Michelin Primacy 4 Plus.
Best In Dry Braking: Bridgestone Turanza T005
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Dry Handling [s]
Looking at data from two tyre tests, the Bridgestone Turanza T005 was better during two dry handling [s] tests. On average the Bridgestone Turanza T005 was 0.86% faster around a lap than the Michelin Primacy 4 Plus.
Best In Dry Handling [s]: Bridgestone Turanza T005
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Subj. Dry Handling
Looking at data from one tyre tests, the Bridgestone Turanza T005 and Michelin Primacy 4 Plus performed equally well in subj. dry handling tests.
Best In Subj. Dry Handling: Both tyres performed equally well
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Wet Braking
Looking at data from three tyre tests, the Michelin Primacy 4 Plus was better during three wet braking tests. On average the Michelin Primacy 4 Plus stopped the vehicle in 5.61% less distance than the Bridgestone Turanza T005.
Best In Wet Braking: Michelin Primacy 4 Plus
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Wet Braking - Concrete
Looking at data from one tyre tests, the Michelin Primacy 4 Plus was better during one wet braking - concrete tests. On average the Michelin Primacy 4 Plus stopped the vehicle in 3.58% less distance than the Bridgestone Turanza T005.
Best In Wet Braking - Concrete: Michelin Primacy 4 Plus
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Wet Handling [s]
Looking at data from two tyre tests, the Michelin Primacy 4 Plus was better during one wet handling [s] tests. On average the Michelin Primacy 4 Plus was 0.17% faster around a wet lap than the Bridgestone Turanza T005.
Best In Wet Handling [s]: Michelin Primacy 4 Plus
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Subj. Wet Handling
Looking at data from one tyre tests, the Michelin Primacy 4 Plus was better during one subj. wet handling tests. On average the Michelin Primacy 4 Plus scored 5.26% more points than the Bridgestone Turanza T005.
Best In Subj. Wet Handling: Michelin Primacy 4 Plus
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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 2.44% faster around a wet circle than the Michelin Primacy 4 Plus.
Best In Wet Circle: Bridgestone Turanza T005
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Straight Aqua
Looking at data from three tyre tests, the Michelin Primacy 4 Plus was better during three straight aqua tests. On average the Michelin Primacy 4 Plus floated at a 2.59% higher speed than the Bridgestone Turanza T005.
Best In Straight Aqua: Michelin Primacy 4 Plus
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Curved Aquaplaning
Looking at data from two tyre tests, the Michelin Primacy 4 Plus was better during two curved aquaplaning tests. On average the Michelin Primacy 4 Plus slipped out at a 2.56% higher speed than the Bridgestone Turanza T005.
Best In Curved Aquaplaning: Michelin Primacy 4 Plus
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Subj. Comfort
Looking at data from one tyre tests, the Bridgestone Turanza T005 and Michelin Primacy 4 Plus performed equally well in subj. comfort tests.
Best In Subj. Comfort: Both tyres performed equally well
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Noise
Looking at data from three tyre tests, the Michelin Primacy 4 Plus was better during three noise tests. On average the Michelin Primacy 4 Plus measured 2.15% quieter than the Bridgestone Turanza T005.
Best In Noise: Michelin Primacy 4 Plus
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Tyre Weight
Looking at data from one tyre tests, the Bridgestone Turanza T005 was better during one tyre weight tests. On average the Bridgestone Turanza T005 weighed 10.47% less than the Michelin Primacy 4 Plus.
Best In Tyre Weight: Bridgestone Turanza T005
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Wear
Looking at data from one tyre tests, the Michelin Primacy 4 Plus was better during one wear tests. On average the Michelin Primacy 4 Plus is predicted to cover 34.09% miles before reaching 1.6mm than the Bridgestone Turanza T005.
Best In Wear: Michelin Primacy 4 Plus
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Value
Looking at data from one tyre tests, the Michelin Primacy 4 Plus was better during one value tests. On average the Michelin Primacy 4 Plus proved to have a 28.73% better value based on price/1000km than the Bridgestone Turanza T005.
Best In Value: Michelin Primacy 4 Plus
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Price
Looking at data from three tyre tests, the Bridgestone Turanza T005 was better during three price tests. On average the Bridgestone Turanza T005 cost 1.99% less than the Michelin Primacy 4 Plus.
Best In Price: Bridgestone Turanza T005
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Rolling Resistance
Looking at data from two tyre tests, the Bridgestone Turanza T005 was better during two rolling resistance tests. On average the Bridgestone Turanza T005 had a 17.92% lower rolling resistance than the Michelin Primacy 4 Plus.
Best In Rolling Resistance: Bridgestone Turanza T005
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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 3.45% less fuel than the Michelin Primacy 4 Plus.
Best In Fuel Consumption: Bridgestone Turanza T005
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Abrasion
Looking at data from one tyre tests, the Michelin Primacy 4 Plus was better during one abrasion tests. On average the Michelin Primacy 4 Plus emitted 26.74% less particle wear matter than the Bridgestone Turanza T005.
Best In Abrasion: Michelin Primacy 4 Plus
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Real World Driver Reviews
Bridgestone Turanza T005 Driver Reviews
Drivers describe the Bridgestone Turanza T005 as a safe, predictable touring tyre with strong wet-weather braking/grip and generally solid dry performance for everyday use. Many also report good fuel economy/low rolling resistance and acceptable comfort, especially versus harsher run-flats or budget tyres. However, a sizeable share of users complain about faster-than-expected tread wear (sometimes uneven/shoulder wear), along with noticeable road noise and a soft sidewall/remote steering feel that makes it less satisfying for sporty driving. Some owners also note performance can drop off as tread gets low and in colder conditions.
Based on 179 reviews with an average rating of 72%
Michelin Primacy 4 Plus Driver Reviews
Most drivers rate the Michelin Primacy 4 Plus highly for quiet, comfortable touring manners with strong wet and dry grip and confident braking, often noting improved stability versus previous tyres. High-scoring reviews frequently praise low noise, comfort, and good wear. A minority report issues: noticeable road noise on rough surfaces, weaker steering precision versus sport tyres, and occasional wet/cold grip criticism. Overall, the Primacy 4 Plus is a well-liked premium touring tyre with comfort and wet safety as standouts.
Based on 34 reviews with an average rating of 80%
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Conclusion
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.
Key Differences
- Wet braking: Michelin consistently shorter (e.g., 32.9 m vs 34.9 m; 54.6 m vs 58.9 m).
- Aquaplaning: Michelin faster in straight and curved aquaplaning across tests.
- Rolling resistance: Bridgestone markedly lower (≈16-18%), aiding fuel economy/range.
- Dry performance: Bridgestone edges dry braking/handling times in multiple tests.
- Noise/comfort: Michelin quieter by ~2 dB and rated higher for comfort.
- Wear/value over life: Michelin shows ~50% higher predicted mileage and lower abrasion.
Overall Winner: Michelin Primacy 4 Plus
Based on the tyre test data and user reviews we have in our database, the Michelin Primacy 4 Plus has demonstrated better overall performance in this comparison. However, as you can see from the spider diagram above, each tyre has its own strengths which should be considered in your final tyre buying choice.Similar Comparisons
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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.
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