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Comparison: Michelin Primacy 3 vs. Bridgestone Turanza T005 (2026)

Michelin Primacy 3Premium
MichelinMichelin

Primacy 3

R15 – R20
VS
Bridgestone Turanza T005Premium
BridgestoneBridgestone

Turanza T005

8.8
R14 – R23
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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 2018 when was the Bridgestone Turanza T005 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 (68%) of the Bridgestone Turanza T005 also have A wet ratings.

Test Profile

Michelin
Primacy 3
Bridgestone
Turanza T005
Number of tests
10
33
Best position
#1
#1
Average position
6.1
4.1
Latest test
2018
2025
Available sizes
189
638

These tyres were not tested together. The comparison below is inferred from separate tests by normalizing both tyres against 7 shared benchmark tyres, so treat it as an estimate.

Dry
Confidence
Michelin Primacy 3
95%
Bridgestone Turanza T005
97%
Dry braking
Michelin Primacy 3
97%
Bridgestone Turanza T005
98%
Dry driving behavior
Michelin Primacy 3
97%
Bridgestone Turanza T005
95%
Dry handling
Michelin Primacy 3
92%
Bridgestone Turanza T005
98%
Wet
Confidence
Michelin Primacy 3
86%
Bridgestone Turanza T005
91%
Aquaplaning - cross
Michelin Primacy 3
87%
Bridgestone Turanza T005
88%
Aquaplaning - longitudal
Michelin Primacy 3
96%
Bridgestone Turanza T005
89%
Wet braking
Michelin Primacy 3
96%
Bridgestone Turanza T005
87%
Wet circle cornering
Michelin Primacy 3
71%
Bridgestone Turanza T005
91%
Wet handling
Michelin Primacy 3
99%
Bridgestone Turanza T005
96%
Wet handling - objective
Michelin Primacy 3
64%
Bridgestone Turanza T005
97%
Comfort
Confidence
Michelin Primacy 3
96%
Bridgestone Turanza T005
80%
Exterior noise
Michelin Primacy 3
96%
Bridgestone Turanza T005
80%
Costs
Confidence
Michelin Primacy 3
99%
Bridgestone Turanza T005
100%
Rolling resistance
Michelin Primacy 3
99%
Bridgestone Turanza T005
100%

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