Michelin Primacy Tour A/S vs Bridgestone Turanza QuietTrack — it’s the ultimate battle of premium grand touring all-season tires without the 3-peak mountain snowflake. On one side, the Primacy Tour A/S, Michelin’s go-to tire for luxury and comfort on the highway. On the other, Bridgestone’s Turanza QuietTrack, engineered for serenity and control in all weather. Both claim year-round confidence, long tread life, and a whisper-quiet ride — but only one can truly deliver the best all-season performance without winter tire certification. Let the showdown begin.
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Results: Michelin Primacy Tour A/S vs Bridgestone Turanza QuietTrack
Results below were taken from the Tire Rack’s “Premium Touring Tires to Elevating the Journey – 2024” test. A total of 8 tires were tested this time around in Tire Rack’s own proving ground. The graph below shows the comparison between Michelin Primacy Tour A/S vs Bridgestone Turanza QuietTrack based on the relevant performance category. The Michelin Primacy Tour A/S was set as a reference hence at the 100% mark. Note that for subjective evaluation, we equate 1 point as 5%. Hence for example if tire A is graded 7 while tire B is graded 6, A is better than B by 5%.
As both tires are categorized as all season/weather tires, Tire Rack has included snow & ice in its testing portfolio. The tire size of interest is 215/55R17 which is a common tire size for Chevrolet Cruze Eco & Toyota Camry Hybrid XLE. You can check out our latest tire size table for more information. The testing vehicle is a 2025 Toyota Camry.
Wet
In wet braking from 60 to 0 mph, the Michelin Primacy Tour A/S stopped in 140 feet, while the Bridgestone Turanza QuietTrack needed 154 feet. That’s a 14-foot difference, meaning the Michelin stopped 9% shorter — a clear edge in emergency stops.
On the wet handling course, the Primacy Tour A/S posted a lap time of 34.03 seconds, 0.8 seconds quicker than the QuietTrack’s 34.83 seconds, making it about 2% faster through the wet circuit. Subjectively, the Michelin also felt more composed, scoring 7.19 out of 10 versus Bridgestone’s 6.44 — a 4% higher driver confidence rating. In short, the Michelin Primacy Tour A/S delivers superior wet performance across the board, with shorter braking, quicker lap times, and better handling feel, making it the safer choice when the rain starts to fall.
Turanza QuietTrack :
- -9% in wet braking
- -4% in wet handling (subj)
- -2% in wet handling (lap time)
Dry
The Michelin Primacy Tour A/S stopped in 123 feet during dry braking, 11 feet shorter than the Bridgestone Turanza QuietTrack’s 134 feet. That’s an 8 percent advantage for the Michelin, confirming its stronger grip and stopping power on dry roads.
Turanza QuietTrack :
- -8% in dry braking
Noise/Comfort/Ride Quality
Both the Michelin Primacy Tour A/S and Bridgestone Turanza QuietTrack scored identically in noise, comfort, and ride quality, each earning a 7.67 rating. In terms of refinement, it’s a dead heat between the two.
Turanza QuietTrack :
- 0% in average of Noise, Comfort & Ride Quality.
Snow
In snow braking from 25 to 0 mph, the Michelin Primacy Tour A/S stopped just 0.2 feet shorter than the Bridgestone Turanza QuietTrack, a negligible difference. Snow acceleration showed a slightly better result for Michelin at 30.4 feet versus 31.7 feet, around 4 percent quicker off the line.
However, the Bridgestone countered with stronger snow handling. It lapped the course 2.5 seconds faster at 57.09 seconds versus Michelin’s 59.62, about 4 percent quicker. Subjective handling scores also favored Bridgestone at 5.5 out of 10 compared to Michelin’s 4.75, a 16 percent improvement in driver confidence.
Overall, Bridgestone holds the edge in snow with better handling and control, while Michelin offers slightly better straight-line grip.
Turanza QuietTrack :
- ~0% in Snow braking
- -4% in Snow Acceleration
- +4% in Snow handling (subj)
- +4% in Snow handling(lap time)
Ice
On ice, the Michelin Primacy Tour A/S stopped in 52.6 feet, 4.2 feet shorter than the Bridgestone Turanza QuietTrack’s 56.8 feet — an 7 percent advantage. In ice acceleration, Michelin also edged ahead, taking 6.14 seconds compared to Bridgestone’s 6.30, roughly 3 percent quicker. Michelin offers slightly better control on icy surfaces in both braking and traction.
Turanza QuietTrack :
- -7% in Ice braking
- -3% in Ice acceleration
Mileage
According to Consumer Reports‘ actual tested mileage results, the Michelin Primacy Tour A/S delivered 60,000 miles, while the Bridgestone Turanza QuietTrack lasted 70,000 miles — a 17 percent advantage for Bridgestone in long-term tread life.
Turanza QuietTrack :
- +17% in Mileage
Price
In size 235/55R17, the Michelin Primacy Tour A/S is priced at $180, while the Bridgestone Turanza QuietTrack costs $231. That makes the Michelin 28 percent cheaper, offering significant savings upfront.
Tire size: 235/55R17
- Turanza QuietTrack: $ 231
- Primacy Tour A/S: $ 180
Difference: -28% more cheaper for Primacy Tour A/S.
Summary
As a tire expert, I’d say the Michelin Primacy Tour A/S stands out with better wet and dry braking, slightly better ice performance, and a lower price point. But if snow handling and long-term mileage are your priorities, the Bridgestone Turanza QuietTrack pulls ahead with better winter control and longer tread life. Both are strong choices — it just depends on what you value most.
Dr Edwin Pang