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Comparison: Michelin Primacy 3 vs. Bridgestone Turanza 6 (2026)

Michelin Primacy 3Premium
MichelinMichelin

Primacy 3

R15 – R20
VS
Bridgestone Turanza 6Premium
BridgestoneBridgestone

Turanza 6

8.1
R16 – R22
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In this comparison, we are comparing a tyre from a manufacturer from France (Michelin) against a tyre from a manufacturer from Japan (Bridgestone). Generally, Bridgestone summer tyres are slightly better rated (89%) than Michelin (83%). The first tyre test of Michelin Primacy 3 was done in 2016, compared to 2023 when was the Bridgestone Turanza 6 first tested. When it comes to comparison, eu labels can be also interesting - 91% of Michelin Primacy 3 dimensions has A wet grip rating. Most (77%) of the Bridgestone Turanza 6 also have A wet ratings.

Test Profile

Michelin
Primacy 3
Bridgestone
Turanza 6
Number of tests
10
17
Best position
#1
#2
Average position
6.1
5.9
Latest test
2018
2026
Available sizes
189
244

These tyres were not tested together. The comparison below is inferred from separate tests by normalizing both tyres against 2 shared benchmark tyres, so treat it as an estimate.

Dry
Confidence
Michelin Primacy 3
95%
Bridgestone Turanza 6
96%
Dry braking
Michelin Primacy 3
99%
Bridgestone Turanza 6
92%
Dry handling
Michelin Primacy 3
90%
Bridgestone Turanza 6
99%
Wet
Confidence
Michelin Primacy 3
88%
Bridgestone Turanza 6
95%
Aquaplaning - cross
Michelin Primacy 3
80%
Bridgestone Turanza 6
93%
Aquaplaning - longitudal
Michelin Primacy 3
93%
Bridgestone Turanza 6
91%
Wet braking
Michelin Primacy 3
99%
Bridgestone Turanza 6
96%
Wet circle cornering
Michelin Primacy 3
70%
Bridgestone Turanza 6
93%
Wet handling
Michelin Primacy 3
100%
Bridgestone Turanza 6
100%
Comfort
Confidence
Michelin Primacy 3
95%
Bridgestone Turanza 6
100%
Exterior noise
Michelin Primacy 3
95%
Bridgestone Turanza 6
100%
Costs
Confidence
Michelin Primacy 3
100%
Bridgestone Turanza 6
100%
Rolling resistance
Michelin Primacy 3
100%
Bridgestone Turanza 6
100%

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