78
/ 100
Objective (60%)
68/100
1 professional test
User signal (40%)
80/100
19 owner reviews
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Head-to-head
Updated September 2026
Bridgestone Turanza QuietTrack vs Michelin Symmetry — 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%)
80/100
1 owner review
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VerdictToo close to call: Bridgestone Turanza QuietTrack and Michelin Symmetry are within 2 points overall. Bridgestone Turanza QuietTrack is stronger on comfort and wet. Michelin Symmetry is stronger on handling and dry.
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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)
Symmetry leads by 6
Why this score
| Source | Turanza QuietTrack | Symmetry |
|---|---|---|
| Professional tests (TWG score) | 64 | – |
| Tire Rack owners | 91 | – |
| Tyre Reviews owners | 79 | 80 |
| SimpleTire owners | 95 | – |
Wet
Score (0–100)
Turanza QuietTrack leads by 4
Why this score
| Source | Turanza QuietTrack | Symmetry |
|---|---|---|
| Professional tests (TWG score) | 84 | – |
| Tire Rack owners | 87 | – |
| Tyre Reviews owners | 73 | 80 |
| SimpleTire owners | 93 | – |
Snow
Score (0–100)
Why this score
| Source | Turanza QuietTrack | Symmetry |
|---|---|---|
| Professional tests (TWG score) | 39 | – |
| Tire Rack owners | 71 | – |
| Tyre Reviews owners | 52 | – |
| SimpleTire owners | 83 | – |
Comfort
Score (0–100)
Turanza QuietTrack leads by 20
Why this score
| Source | Turanza QuietTrack | Symmetry |
|---|---|---|
| Tire Rack owners | 87 | – |
| Tyre Reviews owners | 76 | 70 |
| SimpleTire owners | 99 | – |
Noise
Score (0–100)
Why this score
| Source | Turanza QuietTrack | Symmetry |
|---|---|---|
| SimpleTire owners | 88 | – |
Treadwear
Score (0–100)
Why this score
| Source | Turanza QuietTrack | Symmetry |
|---|---|---|
| Tire Rack owners | 72 | – |
| Tyre Reviews owners | 32 | 70 |
| SimpleTire owners | 93 | – |
Handling
Score (0–100)
Symmetry leads by 26
Why this score
| Source | Turanza QuietTrack | Symmetry |
|---|---|---|
| Tyre Reviews owners | 74 | 100 |
Scores at a glance
| Category | Bridgestone Turanza QuietTrack | Michelin Symmetry |
|---|---|---|
| Relative Score | 78 | 79 |
| Dry | 74 | 80 |
| Wet | 84 | 80 |
| Snow | 52 | – |
| Comfort | 90 | 70 |
| Noise | 87 | – |
| Treadwear | 70 | 70 |
| Handling | 74 | 100 |
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Headline score
78
/ 100
Tire A
79
/ 100
Tire B
Only categories both tires have data for count toward the headline score.
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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 Symmetry is regarded as a reliable, long-lasting tire that provides consistent handling and safety across various weather conditions. While it may fall slightly short of its advertised mileage warranty, users generally find it to be a dependable choice for daily driving.
Pros
- Reliable handling in diverse weather conditions
- Strong sense of safety and stability
- High overall durability and tread life
Cons
- Tread life slightly underperformed relative to the manufacturer's mileage warranty
- Limited feedback on specific performance characteristics
Observations
- The tire demonstrated consistent performance over a high-mileage interval of 58,000 miles.
Specifications
Specs side by side
| Attribute | A · Bridgestone Turanza QuietTrack | B · Michelin Symmetry |
|---|---|---|
| Category | All Season Premium Touring tires | All Season Premium Touring 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?
78
/ 100
Bridgestone
79
/ 100
Michelin
Too close to call: Bridgestone Turanza QuietTrack and Michelin Symmetry are within 2 points overall. Bridgestone Turanza QuietTrack is stronger on comfort and wet. Michelin Symmetry is stronger on handling and dry.
Pick tire B
You enjoy sharp, responsive handling
Michelin Symmetry scores 100 vs 74 on handling.
Pick tire A
You want the most comfortable ride
Bridgestone Turanza QuietTrack scores 90 vs 70 on comfort.
Pick tire B
You want the most grip on dry roads
Michelin Symmetry scores 80 vs 74 on dry.
Pick tire A
Your priority is wet-weather safety
Bridgestone Turanza QuietTrack scores 84 vs 80 on wet.
Tire A · Bridgestone Turanza QuietTrack
Tire B · Michelin Symmetry
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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.