76
/ 100
Objective (60%)
–/100
No test data yet
User signal (40%)
75/100
195 owner reviews
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Head-to-head
Updated May 2026
Bridgestone Turanza ER300 vs Sumitomo H/TR AS P01 — Compared (May 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.
VS
74
/ 100
Objective (60%)
–/100
No test data yet
User signal (40%)
76/100
4 owner reviews
Prices change daily — check the retailer for your size.
VerdictWinner: Bridgestone Turanza ER300 — better dry and wet. Pick the Sumitomo H/TR AS P01 if comfort matters most to you.
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Category breakdown
5 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
Score (0–100)
Turanza ER300 leads by 23
Why this score
| Source | Turanza ER300 | H/TR AS P01 |
|---|---|---|
| Tyre Reviews owners | 83 | 60 |
Wet
Score (0–100)
Turanza ER300 leads by 6
Why this score
| Source | Turanza ER300 | H/TR AS P01 |
|---|---|---|
| Tyre Reviews owners | 76 | 70 |
Comfort
Score (0–100)
H/TR AS P01 leads by 12
Why this score
| Source | Turanza ER300 | H/TR AS P01 |
|---|---|---|
| Tyre Reviews owners | 71 | 83 |
Treadwear
Score (0–100)
H/TR AS P01 leads by 2
Why this score
| Source | Turanza ER300 | H/TR AS P01 |
|---|---|---|
| Tyre Reviews owners | 78 | 80 |
Handling
Score (0–100)
Why this score
| Source | Turanza ER300 | H/TR AS P01 |
|---|---|---|
| Tyre Reviews owners | 73 | 73 |
Scores at a glance
| Category | Bridgestone Turanza ER300 | Sumitomo H/TR AS P01 |
|---|---|---|
| Relative Score | 76 | 74 |
| Dry | 83 | 60 |
| Wet | 76 | 70 |
| Comfort | 71 | 83 |
| Treadwear | 78 | 80 |
| Handling | 73 | 73 |
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76
/ 100
Tire A
74
/ 100
Tire B
From owners
Pros, cons & observations
Themes extracted from owner reviews across retailers and review sites — not the opinion of TireWheelGuide.
The Bridgestone Turanza ER300 is widely regarded as a reliable, long-lasting touring tire that excels in dry conditions and provides predictable handling for daily commuting. While many users praise its longevity and consistent performance, a significant portion of the user base reports issues with increased road noise, a firm ride, and a noticeable decline in wet-weather grip as the tread wears down.
Pros
- Exceptional tread life and durability, with many users reporting high mileage.
- Strong, predictable dry-weather handling and stability.
- Good value for money as a premium touring option.
- Consistent performance across a wide variety of vehicle types.
Cons
- Significant road noise, particularly on older or rougher asphalt surfaces.
- Noticeable deterioration in wet-weather traction and braking as the tire ages.
- Firm, sometimes harsh ride quality that lacks comfort on uneven roads.
- Poor performance in snow and near-freezing temperatures.
Observations
- Users with heavier vehicles or high-torque diesel engines reported faster-than-expected front tire wear.
- Drivers using lower-profile sizes (e.g., 45-series) frequently noted a harsher, less comfortable ride quality.
- Some owners of compact cars noted that the tire's stiff sidewall contributed to a 'nervous' or 'twitchy' handling feel on certain road surfaces.
The Sumitomo HTR AS P01 is generally regarded as a high-value tire that offers significant improvements in ride comfort and handling over factory-equipped options. Users report a noticeable reduction in road noise and enhanced braking performance, making it a well-received choice for daily driving.
Pros
- Excellent braking performance
- Significant reduction in road noise
- Improved ride quality and handling characteristics
- High value-to-performance ratio
Cons
- Limited long-term tread life data provided in current reviews
- Lack of specific performance feedback in extreme weather conditions
Observations
- BMW 3-series owners reported a transformative improvement in overall vehicle feel and cabin quietness after installation.
Specifications
Specs side by side
| Attribute | A · Bridgestone Turanza ER300 | B · Sumitomo H/TR AS P01 |
|---|---|---|
| Category | Summer Premium Touring tires | All Season High Performance tires |
| Vehicle type | Passenger Car / Crossover | Passenger Car / Crossover |
Final verdict
Which one should you actually buy?
76
/ 100
Bridgestone
74
/ 100
Sumitomo
Winner: Bridgestone Turanza ER300 — better dry and wet. Pick the Sumitomo H/TR AS P01 if comfort matters most to you.
Pick tire A
You want the most grip on dry roads
Bridgestone Turanza ER300 scores 83 vs 60 on dry.
Pick tire B
You want the most comfortable ride
Sumitomo H/TR AS P01 scores 83 vs 71 on comfort.
Pick tire A
Your priority is wet-weather safety
Bridgestone Turanza ER300 scores 76 vs 70 on wet.
Tire A · Bridgestone Turanza ER300
Tire B · Sumitomo H/TR AS P01
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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.