Bridgestone Turanza 6 vs Bridgestone Turanza T001: the full picture
This comparison is built only from published independent tests — no manufacturer claims and no sponsored reviews. Between them, the Bridgestone Turanza 6 and Bridgestone Turanza T001 appear in 15 tests, though they have not yet met head-to-head in the same test. Head-to-head results carry the most weight here, because surface, weather and test car all change between events and make raw numbers from different tests hard to compare directly.
How the Bridgestone Turanza 6 performs. It takes the win in noise / comfort, mileage. Its overall Tire Lab Score is 87/100, based on 14 tests.
How the Bridgestone Turanza T001 performs. It takes the win in wet, dry, efficiency. Its overall Tire Lab Score is 88/100, based on 1 test.
What this means for you. Category wins matter more than the overall score when your driving is weighted toward one condition — a wet-climate commuter should follow the wet braking column, while a high-mileage driver should follow wear and rolling resistance. Also check that both tires are actually offered in your size and load rating: performance can shift between sizes, and availability differs between the European and North American markets.
Verdict
The Bridgestone Turanza T001 is the stronger all-round choice, leading in wet and Tire Lab Score. The Bridgestone Turanza 6 still wins on noise / comfort, making it the right pick if that matters most to you.
Which one should you buy?
- You prioritise noise / comfort
- You prioritise mileage
Choose Bridgestone Turanza T001 if
- You prioritise wet
- You prioritise dry
- You prioritise efficiency
Test profile
| Metric | Bridgestone Turanza 6 | Bridgestone Turanza T001 |
|---|---|---|
| Segment | Touring | Touring |
| Type | Summer | Summer |
| Tests used | 14 | 1 |
| Best rank | #1 | #1 |
| Avg rank | 7.3 | 4.6 |
| Latest test | 2026 | 2018 |
| Tire Lab Score | 87.4 | 88.2 |
Tire Lab Score
Bridgestone Turanza 6
Bridgestone Turanza T001
Performance overview
Category-by-category results
| Category | Bridgestone Turanza 6 | Bridgestone Turanza T001 | Winner |
|---|---|---|---|
| 💧Wet | Avg rank 7.0 343 | Avg rank 1.0 1 | Bridgestone Turanza T001 |
| ☀️Dry | Avg rank 7.4 24 | Avg rank 6.0 | Bridgestone Turanza T001 |
| 🔇Noise / Comfort | Avg rank 6.3 3 | No data | Bridgestone Turanza 6 |
| 📏Mileage | Avg rank 7.3 1 | No data | Bridgestone Turanza 6 |
| 🔋Efficiency | Avg rank 10.9 1 | Avg rank 3.0 1 | Bridgestone Turanza T001 |
💧 Wet: Bridgestone Turanza 6 vs Bridgestone Turanza T001
The Bridgestone Turanza T001 wins this category with an average rank of 1.0, compared to 7.0 for the Bridgestone Turanza 6.
☀️ Dry: Bridgestone Turanza 6 vs Bridgestone Turanza T001
The Bridgestone Turanza T001 wins this category with an average rank of 6.0, compared to 7.4 for the Bridgestone Turanza 6.
🔇 Noise / Comfort: Bridgestone Turanza 6 vs Bridgestone Turanza T001
The Bridgestone Turanza 6 wins this category with an average rank of 6.3, compared to no data for the Bridgestone Turanza T001.
📏 Mileage: Bridgestone Turanza 6 vs Bridgestone Turanza T001
The Bridgestone Turanza 6 wins this category with an average rank of 7.3, compared to no data for the Bridgestone Turanza T001.
🔋 Efficiency: Bridgestone Turanza 6 vs Bridgestone Turanza T001
The Bridgestone Turanza T001 wins this category with an average rank of 3.0, compared to 10.9 for the Bridgestone Turanza 6.
Frequently asked questions
Which is better in the wet, Bridgestone Turanza 6 or Bridgestone Turanza T001?
Across independent wet-braking tests, the Bridgestone Turanza T001 ranks higher on average than the Bridgestone Turanza 6.
Which has shorter dry braking distance?
The Bridgestone Turanza T001 averages a better dry-braking rank than the Bridgestone Turanza 6 across the tests where both appeared.
Which tire is quieter and more comfortable?
On combined noise and comfort metrics, the Bridgestone Turanza 6 ranks better than the Bridgestone Turanza T001.
Which tire lasts longer?
Based on wear and abrasion testing, the Bridgestone Turanza 6 shows better mileage performance than the Bridgestone Turanza T001.
How many tests were used in this comparison?
Bridgestone Turanza 6 appears in 14 independent tests, Bridgestone Turanza T001 in 1.
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Data aggregated from independent testing organizations including ADAC, Auto Bild, TCS, and Auto Motor und Sport. Read our methodology →