Bridgestone Turanza T005 vs Michelin Primacy 4 ST

    2026 test data · 39 independent tests

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    Bridgestone Turanza T005 vs Michelin Primacy 4 ST: the full picture

    This comparison is built only from published independent tests — no manufacturer claims and no sponsored reviews. Between them, the Bridgestone Turanza T005 and Michelin Primacy 4 ST appear in 39 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 T005 performs. It takes the win in mileage. Its overall Tire Lab Score is 87/100, based on 38 tests.

    How the Michelin Primacy 4 ST performs. It takes the win in wet, dry, noise / comfort, 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 Michelin Primacy 4 ST is the stronger all-round choice, leading in wet and Tire Lab Score. The Bridgestone Turanza T005 still wins on mileage, making it the right pick if that matters most to you.

    Which one should you buy?

    • You prioritise wet
    • You prioritise dry
    • You prioritise noise / comfort

    Test profile

    MetricBridgestone Turanza T005Michelin Primacy 4 ST
    SegmentTouringTouring
    TypeSummerSummer
    Tests used381
    Best rank#1#1
    Avg rank6.72.5
    Latest test20252023
    Tire Lab Score86.888.3

    Tire Lab Score

    86.8
    Very Good · Summer
    88.3
    Very Good · Summer

    Performance overview

    Category-by-category results

    CategoryBridgestone Turanza T005Michelin Primacy 4 STWinner
    💧Wet
    Avg rank 5.9
    10109
    Avg rank 3.0
    11
    Michelin Primacy 4 ST
    ☀️Dry
    Avg rank 5.7
    576
    Avg rank 2.3
    2
    Michelin Primacy 4 ST
    🔇Noise / Comfort
    Avg rank 6.5
    1067
    Avg rank 1.5
    22
    Michelin Primacy 4 ST
    📏Mileage
    Avg rank 12.5
    No data
    Bridgestone Turanza T005
    🔋Efficiency
    Avg rank 11.9
    Avg rank 6.0
    Michelin Primacy 4 ST

    💧 Wet: Bridgestone Turanza T005 vs Michelin Primacy 4 ST

    The Michelin Primacy 4 ST wins this category with an average rank of 3.0, compared to 5.9 for the Bridgestone Turanza T005.

    ☀️ Dry: Bridgestone Turanza T005 vs Michelin Primacy 4 ST

    The Michelin Primacy 4 ST wins this category with an average rank of 2.3, compared to 5.7 for the Bridgestone Turanza T005.

    🔇 Noise / Comfort: Bridgestone Turanza T005 vs Michelin Primacy 4 ST

    The Michelin Primacy 4 ST wins this category with an average rank of 1.5, compared to 6.5 for the Bridgestone Turanza T005.

    📏 Mileage: Bridgestone Turanza T005 vs Michelin Primacy 4 ST

    The Bridgestone Turanza T005 wins this category with an average rank of 12.5, compared to no data for the Michelin Primacy 4 ST.

    🔋 Efficiency: Bridgestone Turanza T005 vs Michelin Primacy 4 ST

    The Michelin Primacy 4 ST wins this category with an average rank of 6.0, compared to 11.9 for the Bridgestone Turanza T005.

    Frequently asked questions

    Which is better in the wet, Bridgestone Turanza T005 or Michelin Primacy 4 ST?

    Across independent wet-braking tests, the Michelin Primacy 4 ST ranks higher on average than the Bridgestone Turanza T005.

    Which has shorter dry braking distance?

    The Michelin Primacy 4 ST averages a better dry-braking rank than the Bridgestone Turanza T005 across the tests where both appeared.

    Which tire is quieter and more comfortable?

    On combined noise and comfort metrics, the Michelin Primacy 4 ST ranks better than the Bridgestone Turanza T005.

    Which tire lasts longer?

    Based on wear and abrasion testing, the Bridgestone Turanza T005 shows better mileage performance than the Michelin Primacy 4 ST.

    How many tests were used in this comparison?

    Bridgestone Turanza T005 appears in 38 independent tests, Michelin Primacy 4 ST 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 →