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Comparison: Bridgestone Turanza T005 vs. Michelin e.Primacy (2026)

1 mutual test(s) with detailed data
In this comparison, we are comparing a tyre from a manufacturer from Japan (Bridgestone) against a tyre from a manufacturer from France (Michelin). Generally, Bridgestone summer tyres are slightly better rated (89%) than Michelin (83%). In this particular case, the Bridgestone Turanza T005 has a better rating of 88% compared to 74% of the Michelin e.Primacy. The first tyre test of Bridgestone Turanza T005 was done in 2018, compared to 2023 when was the Michelin e.Primacy first tested. Important for this comparison is also the motor 2025 205/55 R16 test, where both the Turanza T005 and the e.Primacy were tested. See more mutual tests below. When it comes to comparison, eu labels can be also interesting - 68% of Bridgestone Turanza T005 has A wet grip rating, whereas 100% of Michelin e.Primacy has B rating. If you wonder where the tyres in question are made, the Turanza T005 is made in Hungary/Poland/France/Italy and e.Primacy is made in Italy/Spain/Germany.

Test Profile

Bridgestone
Turanza T005
Michelin
e.Primacy
Number of tests
33
4
Best position
#1
#3
Average position
4.1
12.0
Latest test
2025
2025
Available sizes
638
178

Performance comparison

Wet Performance
Confidence
Bridgestone Turanza T005
94%
Bridgestone
Turanza T005
Michelin e.Primacy
83%
Michelin
e.Primacy
Wet Braking
Bridgestone Turanza T005
87%
Michelin e.Primacy
95%
Wet Handling
Bridgestone Turanza T005
94%
Michelin e.Primacy
97%
Wet Circle Cornering
Bridgestone Turanza T005
95%
Michelin e.Primacy
88%
Aquaplaning Longitudinal
Bridgestone Turanza T005
94%
Michelin e.Primacy
83%
Aquaplaning Cross
Bridgestone Turanza T005
100%
Michelin e.Primacy
52%
Dry Performance
Confidence
Bridgestone Turanza T005
93%
Bridgestone
Turanza T005
Michelin e.Primacy
88%
Michelin
e.Primacy
Dry Braking
Bridgestone Turanza T005
89%
Michelin e.Primacy
100%
Dry Handling
Bridgestone Turanza T005
96%
Michelin e.Primacy
76%
Comfort & Noise
Confidence
Bridgestone Turanza T005
84%
Bridgestone
Turanza T005
Michelin e.Primacy
100%
Michelin
e.Primacy
Noise Exterior
Bridgestone Turanza T005
84%
Michelin e.Primacy
100%
Economy
Confidence
Bridgestone Turanza T005
81%
Bridgestone
Turanza T005
Michelin e.Primacy
100%
Michelin
e.Primacy
Rolling Resistance
Bridgestone Turanza T005
81%
Michelin e.Primacy
100%

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Tests used in comparison

OrganizationSeasonYearDimension
motormotor
Summer
2025205/55 R16View

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