Bridgestone Turanza 6 vs Maxxis Premitra HP6
In objective grip metrics, the Turanza 6 most often wins outright braking (especially dry), and it dominates rolling resistance. The Premitra HP6, however, keeps appearing near the top for dry handling pace and usually posts stronger aquaplaning speeds. The catch is that multiple testers note a mismatch between the Maxxis's stopwatch pace and its at-the-limit behaviour-quick, but not always as predictable or confidence-inspiring as the best tyres (and sometimes not as harmonious as the Bridgestone).
Test Results
Independent comparison tyre tests are the best source of data to get tyre information from, and the good news is there have been four tests which compare both tyres directly!
| Tyre | Test Wins | Performance |
|---|---|---|
| Bridgestone Turanza 6 | three | |
| Maxxis Premitra HP6 | one |
While it might look like the Bridgestone Turanza 6 is better than the Maxxis Premitra HP6 purely based on the higher number of test wins, tyres are very complicated objects which means where one tyre is better than the other can be more important in real world use.
Let's look at how the two tyres compare across multiple tyre test categories.
Key Strengths
- Best-in-group efficiency: rolling resistance advantage of ~16% in both 225/45 R17 tests (0.632 vs 0.758 kg/t; 6.46 vs 7.69 kg/t)
- Significantly longer projected tread life (ADAC 55,600 km vs 37,200 km) plus lower abrasion (66 vs 76 mg/km/t)
- Consistently strong braking results, especially in the dry (wins 3/4 shared dry-braking comparisons; typically ~2-3% shorter)
- Generally lower measured noise than the Maxxis across tests (e.g., 72.8 vs 73.9 dB; 64.7 vs 65.0 dB; rough noise 73.5 vs 73.9 dB)
- Faster handling pace with sharper steering feel (wins dry handling in 2 tests; independent test: 72.83 s vs 74.91 s)
- Often stronger aquaplaning performance, especially straight aquaplaning (wins 3/4 straight-aqua comparisons; about +3.3% in 225/45 R17 tests)
- Competitive braking in some datasets (ADAC: slightly shorter dry and wet braking; notably better wet braking on concrete: 38.1 m vs 40.2 m)
- Strong value proposition in at least one major test context (Motor: cheapest tyre, only 0.4 points off the leader, with consistent mid-pack results and no glaring single-test failures)
Dry Braking
Looking at data from four tyre tests, the Bridgestone Turanza 6 was better during three dry braking tests. On average the Bridgestone Turanza 6 stopped the vehicle in 1.8% less distance than the Maxxis Premitra HP6.
Best In Dry Braking: Bridgestone Turanza 6
See how the Dry Braking winner was calculated >>
Dry Handling [s]
Looking at data from two tyre tests, the Maxxis Premitra HP6 was better during two dry handling [s] tests. On average the Maxxis Premitra HP6 was 2.37% faster around a lap than the Bridgestone Turanza 6.
Best In Dry Handling [s]: Maxxis Premitra HP6
See how the Dry Handling winner was calculated >>
Subj. Dry Handling
Looking at data from three tyre tests, the Maxxis Premitra HP6 was better during two subj. dry handling tests. On average the Maxxis Premitra HP6 scored 2.71% more points than the Bridgestone Turanza 6.
Best In Subj. Dry Handling: Maxxis Premitra HP6
See how the Subj. Dry Handling winner was calculated >>
Wet Braking
Looking at data from four tyre tests, the Bridgestone Turanza 6 was better during two wet braking tests. On average the Bridgestone Turanza 6 stopped the vehicle in 0.52% less distance than the Maxxis Premitra HP6.
Best In Wet Braking: Bridgestone Turanza 6
See how the Wet Braking winner was calculated >>
Wet Braking - Concrete
Looking at data from one tyre tests, the Maxxis Premitra HP6 was better during one wet braking - concrete tests. On average the Maxxis Premitra HP6 stopped the vehicle in 5.22% less distance than the Bridgestone Turanza 6.
Best In Wet Braking - Concrete: Maxxis Premitra HP6
See how the Wet Braking - Concrete winner was calculated >>
Wet Handling [s]
Looking at data from three tyre tests, the Maxxis Premitra HP6 was better during two wet handling [s] tests. On average the Maxxis Premitra HP6 was 1.51% faster around a wet lap than the Bridgestone Turanza 6.
Best In Wet Handling [s]: Maxxis Premitra HP6
See how the Wet Handling winner was calculated >>
Subj. Wet Handling
Looking at data from one tyre tests, the Bridgestone Turanza 6 was better during one subj. wet handling tests. On average the Bridgestone Turanza 6 scored 14.86% more points than the Maxxis Premitra HP6.
Best In Subj. Wet Handling: Bridgestone Turanza 6
See how the Subj. Wet Handling winner was calculated >>
Wet Circle
Looking at data from one tyre tests, the Maxxis Premitra HP6 was better during one wet circle tests. On average the Maxxis Premitra HP6 had 2.74% higher lateral wet grip than the Bridgestone Turanza 6.
Best In Wet Circle: Maxxis Premitra HP6
See how the Wet Circle winner was calculated >>
Straight Aqua
Looking at data from four tyre tests, the Maxxis Premitra HP6 was better during three straight aqua tests. On average the Maxxis Premitra HP6 floated at a 0.86% higher speed than the Bridgestone Turanza 6.
Best In Straight Aqua: Maxxis Premitra HP6
See how the Straight Aqua winner was calculated >>
Curved Aquaplaning
Looking at data from three tyre tests, the Bridgestone Turanza 6 was better during one curved aquaplaning tests. On average the Bridgestone Turanza 6 slipped out at a 2.27% higher speed than the Maxxis Premitra HP6.
Best In Curved Aquaplaning: Bridgestone Turanza 6
See how the Curved Aquaplaning winner was calculated >>
Subj. Comfort
Looking at data from three tyre tests, the Bridgestone Turanza 6 was better during one subj. comfort tests. On average the Bridgestone Turanza 6 scored 9.46% more points than the Maxxis Premitra HP6.
Best In Subj. Comfort: Bridgestone Turanza 6
See how the Subj. Comfort winner was calculated >>
Subj. Noise
Looking at data from one tyre tests, the Bridgestone Turanza 6 was better during one subj. noise tests. On average the Bridgestone Turanza 6 scored 33.33% more points than the Maxxis Premitra HP6.
Best In Subj. Noise: Bridgestone Turanza 6
See how the Subj. Noise winner was calculated >>
Noise
Looking at data from two tyre tests, the Bridgestone Turanza 6 was better during two noise tests. On average the Bridgestone Turanza 6 measured 1.01% quieter than the Maxxis Premitra HP6.
Best In Noise: Bridgestone Turanza 6
See how the Noise winner was calculated >>
Rough Noise
Looking at data from one tyre tests, the Bridgestone Turanza 6 was better during one rough noise tests. On average the Bridgestone Turanza 6 measured 0.54% quieter than the Maxxis Premitra HP6.
Best In Rough Noise: Bridgestone Turanza 6
See how the Rough Noise winner was calculated >>
Wear
Looking at data from one tyre tests, the Bridgestone Turanza 6 was better during one wear tests. On average the Bridgestone Turanza 6 is predicted to cover 33.09% miles before reaching 1.6mm than the Maxxis Premitra HP6.
Best In Wear: Bridgestone Turanza 6
See how the Wear winner was calculated >>
Rolling Resistance
Looking at data from two tyre tests, the Bridgestone Turanza 6 was better during two rolling resistance tests. On average the Bridgestone Turanza 6 had a 15.88% lower rolling resistance than the Maxxis Premitra HP6.
Best In Rolling Resistance: Bridgestone Turanza 6
See how the Rolling Resistance winner was calculated >>
Fuel Consumption
Looking at data from two tyre tests, the Bridgestone Turanza 6 and Maxxis Premitra HP6 performed equally well in fuel consumption tests.
Best In Fuel Consumption: Both tyres performed equally well
See how the Fuel Consumption winner was calculated >>
Abrasion
Looking at data from one tyre tests, the Bridgestone Turanza 6 was better during one abrasion tests. On average the Bridgestone Turanza 6 emitted 13.16% less particle wear matter than the Maxxis Premitra HP6.
Best In Abrasion: Bridgestone Turanza 6
See how the Abrasion winner was calculated >>
Real World Driver Reviews
Tyre Reviews also collects real world driver reviews for the Bridgestone Turanza 6 and Maxxis Premitra HP6.
In total the Bridgestone Turanza 6 has been reviewed 51 times and drivers have given the tyre 79% overall.
The Maxxis Premitra HP6 has been reviewed 1 times and drivers have given the tyre 73% overall.
This means in real world driving, people prefer the Bridgestone Turanza 6.
Continental Premium Contact 6 tires are used up front.
The MAXXIS tires are very quiet, precise, and light. I'm convinced they're absolutely on par with the Continentals, as my car zips around fast corners with absolute neutrality and remains neutral with every load change.
Conclusion
Maxxis Premitra HP6 is the more “driver's” pick when you value agility and fast lap/handling times for the money. It is repeatedly quicker in dry and wet handling sections (e.g., Motor wet handling 73.1 s vs 75.2 s; independent test dry handling 72.83 s vs 74.91 s) and often posts better straight-line aquaplaning speeds (around +3.3% in both 225/45 R17 tests). However, two different sources flag a limitation: the tyre can feel track-sensitive/rear-biased and less predictable at the limit in the wet, and ADAC also dings it on overall handling quality and especially mileage. Practical takeaway: Turanza 6 is the smarter long-distance, high-mileage touring tyre; Premitra HP6 is the better value route to sharper responses-provided you're comfortable managing a livelier limit behaviour and potentially faster wear.
Key Differences
- Efficiency and running costs: Turanza 6 clearly leads on rolling resistance (about 16% better in 225/45 R17 testing), translating to better fuel use/EV range potential
- Wear/longevity: Turanza 6 is far ahead on predicted mileage (ADAC 55,600 km vs 37,200 km), making it the better high-mileage choice
- Handling character: Premitra HP6 is typically faster on handling circuits, while Turanza 6 is more touring-oriented and often described as predictable/neutral rather than sporty
- Wet behaviour at the limit: Maxxis can be quick objectively but scores worse subjectively in wet confidence in the independent test, and is described as tail-happy/less harmonious by Vi Bilagare
- Braking emphasis: Turanza 6 more consistently wins dry braking (3 of 4 comparisons), but Maxxis can edge it in ADAC wet/dry braking and is notably stronger on wet concrete braking
- Noise/comfort trade-off: Bridgestone tends to measure quieter; Maxxis is more often described as firm/noisy, although comfort results vary by test and size
Overall Winner: Bridgestone Turanza 6
Based on the tyre test data and user reviews we have in our database, the Bridgestone Turanza 6 has demonstrated better overall performance in this comparison. However, as you can see from the spider diagram above, each tyre has its own strengths which should be considered in your final tyre buying choice.Similar Comparisons
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Footnote
This page has been developed using tyre industry testing best practices. This means we are only comparing tests which have had both tyres in the same test.
Why is this important? Tyre testing is heavily affected by things like surface grip levels and surface temperature, which means you can only compare values from the same day. During a tyre test external condition changes are calculated into the overall results, but it is not possible to calculate this between tyre tests performed on different days or at different locations.
As a result you will see other tests on Tyre Reviews which feature both the %s and %s, but as they weren't conducted on the same day, the results are not comparable.
Lots of other websites do this sort of tyre comparison, Tyre Reviews doesn't.
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