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Head-to-head Updated September 2026

Bridgestone Turanza ER300 RFT vs Bridgestone Turanza QuietTrack — Compared (September 2026)

Our Relative Score blends 60% objective test data with 40% owner-review signal — so any two tires can be compared even if they were never tested on the same day.

Tire A Bridgestone

Bridgestone Turanza ER300 RFT

Summer Premium Touring tires

Bridgestone Turanza ER300 RFT tread pattern
Objective (60%)
–/100
No test data yet
User signal (40%)
64/100
11 owner reviews
Dry
68
Wet
59
Snow
–
Comfort
66
Noise
–
Treadwear
70
Handling
67

Prices change daily — check the retailer for your size.

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Tire B Bridgestone

Bridgestone Turanza QuietTrack

All Season Premium Touring tires

Bridgestone Turanza QuietTrack tread pattern
Objective (60%)
68/100
1 professional test
User signal (40%)
80/100
19 owner reviews
Dry
74
Wet
84
Snow
52
Comfort
90
Noise
87
Treadwear
70
Handling
74

Prices change daily — check the retailer for your size.

VerdictWinner: Bridgestone Turanza QuietTrack — better wet, comfort and handling. It leads or ties in every category we score.
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Category breakdown

7 categories, side by side

Each bar is the Relative Score for that category. Expand a tile to see the test results and owner ratings behind it.

Dry

Weight: Neutral
Score (0–100) Turanza QuietTrack leads by 6
A — Bridgestone Turanza ER300 RFT
68
B — Bridgestone Turanza QuietTrack
74
Why this score
SourceTuranza ER300 RFTTuranza QuietTrack
Professional tests (TWG score) – 64
Tire Rack owners 86 91
Tyre Reviews owners 66 79
SimpleTire owners – 95

Wet

Weight: Important
Score (0–100) Turanza QuietTrack leads by 25
A — Bridgestone Turanza ER300 RFT
59
B — Bridgestone Turanza QuietTrack
84
Why this score
SourceTuranza ER300 RFTTuranza QuietTrack
Professional tests (TWG score) – 84
Tire Rack owners 80 87
Tyre Reviews owners 57 73
SimpleTire owners – 93

Snow

Weight: Neutral
Score (0–100)
A — Bridgestone Turanza ER300 RFT
–
B — Bridgestone Turanza QuietTrack
52
Why this score
SourceTuranza ER300 RFTTuranza QuietTrack
Professional tests (TWG score) – 39
Tire Rack owners – 71
Tyre Reviews owners – 52
SimpleTire owners – 83

Comfort

Weight: Neutral
Score (0–100) Turanza QuietTrack leads by 24
A — Bridgestone Turanza ER300 RFT
66
B — Bridgestone Turanza QuietTrack
90
Why this score
SourceTuranza ER300 RFTTuranza QuietTrack
Tire Rack owners 74 87
Tyre Reviews owners 65 76
SimpleTire owners – 99

Noise

Weight: Neutral
Score (0–100)
A — Bridgestone Turanza ER300 RFT
–
B — Bridgestone Turanza QuietTrack
87
Why this score
SourceTuranza ER300 RFTTuranza QuietTrack
SimpleTire owners – 88

Treadwear

Weight: Important
Score (0–100)
A — Bridgestone Turanza ER300 RFT
70
B — Bridgestone Turanza QuietTrack
70
Why this score
SourceTuranza ER300 RFTTuranza QuietTrack
Tire Rack owners 67 72
Tyre Reviews owners 70 32
SimpleTire owners – 93

Handling

Weight: Neutral
Score (0–100) Turanza QuietTrack leads by 7
A — Bridgestone Turanza ER300 RFT
67
B — Bridgestone Turanza QuietTrack
74
Why this score
SourceTuranza ER300 RFTTuranza QuietTrack
Tyre Reviews owners 67 74

Scores at a glance

Bridgestone Turanza ER300 RFT vs Bridgestone Turanza QuietTrack: scores by category (0–100)
CategoryBridgestone Turanza ER300 RFTBridgestone Turanza QuietTrack
Relative Score 66 78
Dry 68 74
Wet 59 84
Snow – 52
Comfort 66 90
Noise – 87
Treadwear 70 70
Handling 67 74

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Tire A

Tire B

Only categories both tires have data for count toward the headline score.

From owners

Pros, cons & observations

Themes extracted from owner reviews across retailers and review sites — not the opinion of TireWheelGuide.

Tire A Bridgestone Turanza ER300 RFT

The Bridgestone Turanza ER300 RFT receives a polarized reception, primarily serving as an OEM-fitted tire for BMW vehicles. While some users appreciate its longevity and acceptable dry-weather performance, many report significant concerns regarding wet-weather traction, ride harshness, and inconsistent tread life.

Pros

  • Commendable tread longevity for some users, with reports of 30,000 to 50,000 miles
  • Acceptable dry-road handling and stability for standard motorway driving
  • Reliable run-flat functionality as an OEM solution

Cons

  • Poor wet-weather grip and lack of confidence in rainy conditions
  • Harsh ride quality characteristic of early-generation run-flat technology
  • High road noise levels
  • Inconsistent tread wear, with some users reporting premature replacement as early as 12,000-13,000 miles

Observations

  • Users operating BMW 1-Series and 2-Series models frequently report dissatisfaction with grip levels compared to non-run-flat alternatives.
  • Drivers of larger BMW 5-Series models reported higher mileage returns, suggesting the tire may perform better on heavier, long-distance touring vehicles.
Tire B Bridgestone Turanza QuietTrack

The Bridgestone Turanza QUIETTRACK is highly regarded for its exceptional ride comfort and cabin noise reduction, making it a popular choice for daily commuters seeking a premium touring experience. However, user consensus is sharply divided regarding tread longevity and winter performance, with significant reports of premature wear and poor traction in snowy conditions.

Pros

  • Industry-leading noise reduction and quiet operation
  • Smooth and comfortable ride quality
  • Reliable dry and wet road handling
  • Strong value proposition when purchased during promotional events

Cons

  • Significant underperformance in snow and winter conditions
  • Inconsistent tread life, with multiple reports failing to meet the 80,000-mile warranty
  • Increased road noise as the tread wears down
  • Varying noise levels depending on road surface composition

Observations

  • Users with low-profile tires on vehicles like the Kia Niro reported significant improvements in ride quality over OEM tires.
  • Owners of older sedans, such as the 2014 Hyundai Elantra, noted that these tires effectively complemented aftermarket soundproofing efforts.
Specifications

Specs side by side

Attribute A · Bridgestone Turanza ER300 RFT B · Bridgestone Turanza QuietTrack
CategorySummer Premium Touring tiresAll Season Premium Touring tires
Vehicle typePassenger Car / CrossoverPassenger Car / Crossover
Sizes available—29
Rim diameters—15″ – 19″
Tread depth—10/32″
UTQG—800 A A
Treadwear warranty—80,000 mi
Sidewall—Blackwall
Max pressure—44 psi
Final verdict

Which one should you actually buy?

Bridgestone

Bridgestone

Winner: Bridgestone Turanza QuietTrack — better wet, comfort and handling. It leads or ties in every category we score.

Pick tire B Your priority is wet-weather safety

Bridgestone Turanza QuietTrack scores 84 vs 59 on wet.

Pick tire B You want the most comfortable ride

Bridgestone Turanza QuietTrack scores 90 vs 66 on comfort.

Pick tire B You enjoy sharp, responsive handling

Bridgestone Turanza QuietTrack scores 74 vs 67 on handling.

Pick tire B You want the most grip on dry roads

Bridgestone Turanza QuietTrack scores 74 vs 68 on dry.

Tire A · Bridgestone Turanza ER300 RFT
Tire B · Bridgestone Turanza QuietTrack

How do we compare tires?

Every category score blends two independent signals. 60% comes from professional tire tests (braking distances, lap times, noise measurements) normalized against the best tire in each test and weighted toward recent tests. 40% comes from thousands of owner reviews collected from retailers and review sites. When a tire has only one of the two, we use what exists and say so.

Community buzz from Reddit and forums is shown for context only — it never changes the score.