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Head-to-head Updated September 2026

Bridgestone Turanza QuietTrack vs Firestone WeatherGrip — 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 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.

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Tire B Firestone

Firestone WeatherGrip

Premium Touring All Season tire

Firestone WeatherGrip tread pattern
Objective (60%)
76/100
1 professional test
User signal (40%)
72/100
4 owner reviews
Dry
91
Wet
82
Snow
95
Comfort
87
Noise
92
Treadwear
40
Handling
73

Prices change daily — check the retailer for your size.

VerdictToo close to call: Bridgestone Turanza QuietTrack and Firestone WeatherGrip are within 2 points overall. Bridgestone Turanza QuietTrack is stronger on treadwear and comfort. Firestone WeatherGrip is stronger on snow, dry and noise.
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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) WeatherGrip leads by 17
A — Bridgestone Turanza QuietTrack
74
B — Firestone WeatherGrip
91
Why this score
SourceTuranza QuietTrackWeatherGrip
Professional tests (TWG score) 64 96
Tire Rack owners 91 90
Tyre Reviews owners 79 83
SimpleTire owners 95 94

Wet

Weight: Important
Score (0–100) Turanza QuietTrack leads by 2
A — Bridgestone Turanza QuietTrack
84
B — Firestone WeatherGrip
82
Why this score
SourceTuranza QuietTrackWeatherGrip
Professional tests (TWG score) 84 86
Tire Rack owners 87 88
Tyre Reviews owners 73 75
SimpleTire owners 93 94
Wet Handling (% of best) 98% 99%

Snow

Weight: Neutral
Score (0–100) WeatherGrip leads by 43
A — Bridgestone Turanza QuietTrack
52
B — Firestone WeatherGrip
95
Why this score
SourceTuranza QuietTrackWeatherGrip
Professional tests (TWG score) 39 95
Tire Rack owners 71 83
Tyre Reviews owners 52 –
SimpleTire owners 83 99
Snow Handling (% of best) 93% 98%
Snow Traction (% of best) 88% 100%

Comfort

Weight: Neutral
Score (0–100) Turanza QuietTrack leads by 3
A — Bridgestone Turanza QuietTrack
90
B — Firestone WeatherGrip
87
Why this score
SourceTuranza QuietTrackWeatherGrip
Professional tests (TWG score) – 100
Tire Rack owners 87 84
Tyre Reviews owners 76 68
SimpleTire owners 99 92

Noise

Weight: Neutral
Score (0–100) WeatherGrip leads by 5
A — Bridgestone Turanza QuietTrack
87
B — Firestone WeatherGrip
92
Why this score
SourceTuranza QuietTrackWeatherGrip
Professional tests (TWG score) – 92
SimpleTire owners 88 91

Treadwear

Weight: Important
Score (0–100) Turanza QuietTrack leads by 30
A — Bridgestone Turanza QuietTrack
70
B — Firestone WeatherGrip
40
Why this score
SourceTuranza QuietTrackWeatherGrip
Tire Rack owners 72 79
Tyre Reviews owners 32 40
SimpleTire owners 93 88

Handling

Weight: Neutral
Score (0–100) Turanza QuietTrack leads by 1
A — Bridgestone Turanza QuietTrack
74
B — Firestone WeatherGrip
73
Why this score
SourceTuranza QuietTrackWeatherGrip
Tyre Reviews owners 74 73

Scores at a glance

Bridgestone Turanza QuietTrack vs Firestone WeatherGrip: scores by category (0–100)
CategoryBridgestone Turanza QuietTrackFirestone WeatherGrip
Relative Score 76 77
Dry 74 91
Wet 84 82
Snow 52 95
Comfort 90 87
Noise 87 92
Treadwear 70 40
Handling 74 73

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Test data

The professional test results behind the scores

Each result is shown as % of the best tire in that test. “Same test” rows are the strictest comparison: both tires were measured side by side.

DisciplineCategoryTire ATire BΔBoth?
Overall Ranking Overall 13% #8/11 · 2024 TireRack All Season and Weather Tyre Test 17% #6/7 · The 7 BEST All Weather Tyres Tested -4.2 Different tests
Snow Handling Snow 93% #5/11 · 2024 TireRack All Season and Weather Tyre Test 98% #3/7 · The 7 BEST All Weather Tyres Tested -5.2 Different tests
Snow Traction Snow 88% #10/11 · 2024 TireRack All Season and Weather Tyre Test 100% #2/7 · The 7 BEST All Weather Tyres Tested -11.8 Different tests
Wet Handling Wet 98% #8/11 · 2024 TireRack All Season and Weather Tyre Test 99% #6/7 · The 7 BEST All Weather Tyres Tested -1.2 Different tests
From owners

Pros, cons & observations

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

Tire A 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.
Tire B Firestone WeatherGrip

The Firestone WeatherGrip is widely regarded as a capable all-weather tire that excels in snow and winter-like conditions, offering a high level of confidence for year-round use. However, users frequently report concerns regarding premature tread wear and elevated road noise, suggesting that while the tire performs well in inclement weather, its longevity may not meet expectations for high-mileage drivers.

Pros

  • Excellent traction and confidence in snow and winter conditions
  • Reliable performance in varied all-season climates
  • High level of ride comfort on uneven road surfaces

Cons

  • Significantly faster-than-expected tread wear
  • Noticeable road noise during highway and city driving
  • Performance in wet conditions is considered average compared to competitors

Observations

  • Users on older vehicles, such as a 1999 Honda Accord, noted that the tire's road noise is particularly intrusive in the cabin.
  • Drivers of AWD vehicles like the Subaru Forester expressed disappointment that the tire failed to meet its advertised mileage warranty.
Specifications

Specs side by side

Attribute A · Bridgestone Turanza QuietTrack B · Firestone WeatherGrip
CategoryAll Season Premium Touring tiresPremium Touring All Season tire
Vehicle typePassenger Car / CrossoverPassenger Car / Crossover
Sizes available2949
Rim diameters15″ – 19″15″ – 19″
Tread depth10/32″10/32″
UTQG800 A A640 A A
Treadwear warranty80,000 mi65,000 mi
SidewallBlackwallBlackwall
Max pressure44 psi44 psi
Final verdict

Which one should you actually buy?

Bridgestone

Firestone

Too close to call: Bridgestone Turanza QuietTrack and Firestone WeatherGrip are within 2 points overall. Bridgestone Turanza QuietTrack is stronger on treadwear and comfort. Firestone WeatherGrip is stronger on snow, dry and noise.

Pick tire B You drive through snowy winters

Firestone WeatherGrip scores 95 vs 52 on snow.

Pick tire A You want the longest tread life

Bridgestone Turanza QuietTrack scores 70 vs 40 on treadwear.

Pick tire B You want the most grip on dry roads

Firestone WeatherGrip scores 91 vs 74 on dry.

Pick tire B You want a quieter cabin

Firestone WeatherGrip scores 92 vs 87 on noise.

Tire A · Bridgestone Turanza QuietTrack
Tire B · Firestone WeatherGrip

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.