Bridgestone Turanza 6 vs Pirelli Cinturato HS CN12: 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 Pirelli Cinturato HS CN12 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 mileage. Its overall Tire Lab Score is 87/100, based on 14 tests.
How the Pirelli Cinturato HS CN12 performs. It takes the win in wet, dry, noise / comfort, efficiency. Its overall Tire Lab Score is 89/100, 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 Pirelli Cinturato HS CN12 is the stronger all-round choice, leading in wet and Tire Lab Score. The Bridgestone Turanza 6 still wins on mileage, making it the right pick if that matters most to you.
Which one should you buy?
- You prioritise mileage
Choose Pirelli Cinturato HS CN12 if
- You prioritise wet
- You prioritise dry
- You prioritise noise / comfort
Test profile
| Metric | Bridgestone Turanza 6 | Pirelli Cinturato HS CN12 |
|---|---|---|
| Segment | Touring | Touring |
| Type | Summer | Summer |
| Tests used | 14 | 1 |
| Best rank | #1 | #1 |
| Avg rank | 7.3 | 3.3 |
| Latest test | 2026 | 2024 |
| Tire Lab Score | 87.4 | 89.2 |
Tire Lab Score
Bridgestone Turanza 6
Pirelli Cinturato HS CN12
Performance overview
Category-by-category results
| Category | Bridgestone Turanza 6 | Pirelli Cinturato HS CN12 | Winner |
|---|---|---|---|
| 💧Wet | Avg rank 7.0 343 | Avg rank 3.5 11 | Pirelli Cinturato HS CN12 |
| ☀️Dry | Avg rank 7.4 24 | Avg rank 1.5 11 | Pirelli Cinturato HS CN12 |
| 🔇Noise / Comfort | Avg rank 6.3 3 | Avg rank 4.0 1 | Pirelli Cinturato HS CN12 |
| 📏Mileage | Avg rank 7.3 1 | No data | Bridgestone Turanza 6 |
| 🔋Efficiency | Avg rank 10.9 1 | Avg rank 4.0 | Pirelli Cinturato HS CN12 |
💧 Wet: Bridgestone Turanza 6 vs Pirelli Cinturato HS CN12
The Pirelli Cinturato HS CN12 wins this category with an average rank of 3.5, compared to 7.0 for the Bridgestone Turanza 6.
☀️ Dry: Bridgestone Turanza 6 vs Pirelli Cinturato HS CN12
The Pirelli Cinturato HS CN12 wins this category with an average rank of 1.5, compared to 7.4 for the Bridgestone Turanza 6.
🔇 Noise / Comfort: Bridgestone Turanza 6 vs Pirelli Cinturato HS CN12
The Pirelli Cinturato HS CN12 wins this category with an average rank of 4.0, compared to 6.3 for the Bridgestone Turanza 6.
📏 Mileage: Bridgestone Turanza 6 vs Pirelli Cinturato HS CN12
The Bridgestone Turanza 6 wins this category with an average rank of 7.3, compared to no data for the Pirelli Cinturato HS CN12.
🔋 Efficiency: Bridgestone Turanza 6 vs Pirelli Cinturato HS CN12
The Pirelli Cinturato HS CN12 wins this category with an average rank of 4.0, compared to 10.9 for the Bridgestone Turanza 6.
Frequently asked questions
Which is better in the wet, Bridgestone Turanza 6 or Pirelli Cinturato HS CN12?
Across independent wet-braking tests, the Pirelli Cinturato HS CN12 ranks higher on average than the Bridgestone Turanza 6.
Which has shorter dry braking distance?
The Pirelli Cinturato HS CN12 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 Pirelli Cinturato HS CN12 ranks better than the Bridgestone Turanza 6.
Which tire lasts longer?
Based on wear and abrasion testing, the Bridgestone Turanza 6 shows better mileage performance than the Pirelli Cinturato HS CN12.
How many tests were used in this comparison?
Bridgestone Turanza 6 appears in 14 independent tests, Pirelli Cinturato HS CN12 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 →