75
/ 100
Objective (60%)
68/100
1 professional test
User signal (40%)
80/100
19 owner reviews
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Updated September 2026
Bridgestone Turanza QuietTrack vs Michelin Pilot Alpin PA2 — 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.
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Objective (60%)
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User signal (40%)
71/100
3 owner reviews
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VerdictToo close to call: Bridgestone Turanza QuietTrack and Michelin Pilot Alpin PA2 are within 2 points overall. Bridgestone Turanza QuietTrack is stronger on handling, wet and comfort. Michelin Pilot Alpin PA2 is stronger on snow and treadwear.
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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
Score (0–100)
Turanza QuietTrack leads by 7
Why this score
| Source | Turanza QuietTrack | Pilot Alpin PA2 |
|---|---|---|
| Professional tests (TWG score) | 64 | – |
| Tire Rack owners | 91 | – |
| Tyre Reviews owners | 79 | 60 |
| SimpleTire owners | 95 | – |
Wet
Score (0–100)
Turanza QuietTrack leads by 18
Why this score
| Source | Turanza QuietTrack | Pilot Alpin PA2 |
|---|---|---|
| Professional tests (TWG score) | 84 | – |
| Tire Rack owners | 87 | – |
| Tyre Reviews owners | 73 | 57 |
| SimpleTire owners | 93 | – |
Snow
Score (0–100)
Pilot Alpin PA2 leads by 30
Why this score
| Source | Turanza QuietTrack | Pilot Alpin PA2 |
|---|---|---|
| Professional tests (TWG score) | 39 | – |
| Tire Rack owners | 71 | – |
| Tyre Reviews owners | 52 | 80 |
| SimpleTire owners | 83 | – |
Comfort
Score (0–100)
Turanza QuietTrack leads by 13
Why this score
| Source | Turanza QuietTrack | Pilot Alpin PA2 |
|---|---|---|
| Tire Rack owners | 87 | – |
| Tyre Reviews owners | 76 | 73 |
| SimpleTire owners | 99 | – |
Noise
Score (0–100)
Why this score
| Source | Turanza QuietTrack | Pilot Alpin PA2 |
|---|---|---|
| SimpleTire owners | 88 | – |
Treadwear
Score (0–100)
Pilot Alpin PA2 leads by 22
Why this score
| Source | Turanza QuietTrack | Pilot Alpin PA2 |
|---|---|---|
| Tire Rack owners | 72 | – |
| Tyre Reviews owners | 32 | 93 |
| SimpleTire owners | 93 | – |
Handling
Score (0–100)
Turanza QuietTrack leads by 24
Why this score
| Source | Turanza QuietTrack | Pilot Alpin PA2 |
|---|---|---|
| Tyre Reviews owners | 74 | 50 |
Scores at a glance
| Category | Bridgestone Turanza QuietTrack | Michelin Pilot Alpin PA2 |
|---|---|---|
| Relative Score | 75 | 74 |
| Dry | 74 | 67 |
| Wet | 84 | 66 |
| Snow | 52 | 82 |
| Comfort | 90 | 77 |
| Noise | 87 | – |
| Treadwear | 70 | 92 |
| Handling | 74 | 50 |
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Headline score
75
/ 100
Tire A
74
/ 100
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.
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.
The Michelin Pilot Alpin PA2 receives a largely negative consensus from users, who frequently report unpredictable handling and poor traction in wet and icy conditions. While some users acknowledge the tire's longevity and quiet operation, the lack of feedback and sudden loss of grip significantly undermine driver confidence.
Pros
- Quiet operation during normal driving
- Long tread life over multiple winter seasons
- Acceptable performance in fresh snow
Cons
- Dangerous loss of grip on wet and greasy road surfaces
- Poor performance and lack of traction on ice
- Sudden, unpredictable breakaway characteristics
- High susceptibility to aquaplaning
Observations
- Users report that the tire's performance limitations are consistent across both dry and wet asphalt conditions.
- The tire is noted as being outdated compared to newer iterations like the Pilot Alpin PA3 and PA4.
Specifications
Specs side by side
| Attribute | A · Bridgestone Turanza QuietTrack | B · Michelin Pilot Alpin PA2 |
|---|---|---|
| Category | All Season Premium Touring tires | Winter High Performance tires |
| Vehicle type | Passenger Car / Crossover | Passenger 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?
75
/ 100
Bridgestone
74
/ 100
Michelin
Too close to call: Bridgestone Turanza QuietTrack and Michelin Pilot Alpin PA2 are within 2 points overall. Bridgestone Turanza QuietTrack is stronger on handling, wet and comfort. Michelin Pilot Alpin PA2 is stronger on snow and treadwear.
Pick tire B
You drive through snowy winters
Michelin Pilot Alpin PA2 scores 82 vs 52 on snow.
Pick tire A
You enjoy sharp, responsive handling
Bridgestone Turanza QuietTrack scores 74 vs 50 on handling.
Pick tire B
You want the longest tread life
Michelin Pilot Alpin PA2 scores 92 vs 70 on treadwear.
Pick tire A
Your priority is wet-weather safety
Bridgestone Turanza QuietTrack scores 84 vs 66 on wet.
Tire A · Bridgestone Turanza QuietTrack
Tire B · Michelin Pilot Alpin PA2
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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.