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Comparison: Bridgestone Turanza 6 vs. Bridgestone Turanza T005 (2026)

Turanza 6 maximizes efficiency and longevity; T005 maximizes wet‑grip confidence and steering feel.

Bridgestone’s Turanza family is its premium touring line for everyday road use, sitting beneath the sporty Potenza range and above value-orientated patterns. The two options you’ll most often find on the shelf are the incumbent Turanza 6 and the long‑standing Turanza T005. The Turanza 6 is the brand’s newer generation, progressively replacing the T005 in many sizes, while the T005 remains widely available thanks to its proven all‑round ability and broad fitment coverage. If you value a calm, efficient, confidence‑inspiring summer tyre from a top Japanese brand, both fit the brief—just with different emphases. For more on the brand’s philosophy and range, see Bridgestone.

Bridgestone Turanza 6
Good for
High-mileage drivers seeking efficiency EV and hybrid owners Motorway commuters Drivers prioritizing low running costs
Not ideal for
Track day enthusiasts Drivers seeking sharpest wet pace
Bridgestone Turanza T005
Good for
Spirited drivers prioritizing wet grip OE replacement seekers Small-car owners needing 14–15-inch Balanced performance daily use
Not ideal for
Drivers chasing maximum mileage Ultra-quiet ride purists

Test Profile

Bridgestone
Turanza 6
Bridgestone
Turanza T005
Number of tests
17
33
Best position
#2
#1
Average position
5.9
4.1
Latest test
2026
2025
Available sizes
244
638

These tyres were not tested together. The comparison below is inferred from separate tests by normalizing both tyres against 36 shared benchmark tyres, so treat it as an estimate.

Dry
Confidence
Bridgestone Turanza 6
90%
Bridgestone Turanza T005
86%
Dry braking
Bridgestone Turanza 6
92%
Bridgestone Turanza T005
97%
Dry handling
Bridgestone Turanza 6
97%
Bridgestone Turanza T005
97%
Dry handling - objective
Bridgestone Turanza 6
98%
Bridgestone Turanza T005
72%
Dry lane changing
Bridgestone Turanza 6
95%
Bridgestone Turanza T005
94%
Dry steering response
Bridgestone Turanza 6
80%
Bridgestone Turanza T005
50%
Safety
Bridgestone Turanza 6
76%
Bridgestone Turanza T005
95%
Dry Handling Objective
Bridgestone Turanza 6
94%
Bridgestone Turanza T005
97%
Wet
Confidence
Bridgestone Turanza 6
92%
Bridgestone Turanza T005
96%
Aquaplaning - cross
Bridgestone Turanza 6
91%
Bridgestone Turanza T005
91%
Aquaplaning - longitudal
Bridgestone Turanza 6
86%
Bridgestone Turanza T005
93%
Wet braking
Bridgestone Turanza 6
93%
Bridgestone Turanza T005
96%
Wet circle cornering
Bridgestone Turanza 6
94%
Bridgestone Turanza T005
97%
Wet handling
Bridgestone Turanza 6
95%
Bridgestone Turanza T005
97%
Wet handling - objective
Bridgestone Turanza 6
89%
Bridgestone Turanza T005
99%
Wet safety
Bridgestone Turanza 6
96%
Bridgestone Turanza T005
99%
Wet Handling Objective
Bridgestone Turanza 6
89%
Bridgestone Turanza T005
97%
Comfort
Confidence
Bridgestone Turanza 6
61%
Bridgestone Turanza T005
92%
Exterior noise
Bridgestone Turanza 6
91%
Bridgestone Turanza T005
87%
Interior noise
Bridgestone Turanza 6
30%
Bridgestone Turanza T005
97%
Costs
Confidence
Bridgestone Turanza 6
93%
Bridgestone Turanza T005
94%
Mileage
Bridgestone Turanza 6
99%
Bridgestone Turanza T005
94%
Rolling resistance
Bridgestone Turanza 6
98%
Bridgestone Turanza T005
99%
Price/value
Bridgestone Turanza 6
83%
Bridgestone Turanza T005
88%
Offroad
Confidence
Bridgestone Turanza 6
95%
Bridgestone Turanza T005
97%
Handling on gravel
Bridgestone Turanza 6
91%
Bridgestone Turanza T005
100%
Grass traction
Bridgestone Turanza 6
86%
Bridgestone Turanza T005
87%
Gravel traction
Bridgestone Turanza 6
100%
Bridgestone Turanza T005
100%
Mud traction
Bridgestone Turanza 6
100%
Bridgestone Turanza T005
100%
Sand traction
Bridgestone Turanza 6
100%
Bridgestone Turanza T005
96%

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Tread pattern comparison

Bridgestone Turanza 6
Bridgestone Turanza T005
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Verdict

If you want the latest Bridgestone touring experience optimised for efficiency, long life and calm, predictable manners, choose the Turanza 6. It is the range‑and‑mileage champion, and a natural fit for hybrids and EVs, or anyone piling on motorway miles. If your priority is confident wet‑road grip, reassuringly short braking and a slightly more connected steering feel—plus the widest size availability—stick with the Turanza T005, especially for smaller wheels or OE‑marked replacements. Both are safe, premium summer tyres; the right choice hinges on whether you value outright wet‑grip feel (T005) or lower running costs and newer‑gen efficiency (Turanza 6).

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