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Comparison: Austone Athena SP-701 vs. Bridgestone Turanza 6 (2026)

Austone Athena SP-701
AustoneAustone

Athena SP-701

R16 – R20
VS
Bridgestone Turanza 6Premium
BridgestoneBridgestone

Turanza 6

8.1
R16 – R22
1 mutual test(s) with detailed data
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In this comparison, we are comparing a tyre from a manufacturer from (Austone) against a tyre from a manufacturer from Japan (Bridgestone). Generally, Bridgestone summer tyres are slightly better rated (89%) than Austone (0%). The first tyre test of Austone Athena SP-701 was done in 2024, compared to 2023 when was the Bridgestone Turanza 6 first tested. Important for this comparison is also the ACE 2024 225/45 R17 test, where both the Athena SP-701 and the Turanza 6 were tested.

Test Profile

Austone
Athena SP-701
Bridgestone
Turanza 6
Number of tests
1
17
Best position
#10
#2
Average position
10.0
5.9
Latest test
2024
2026
Available sizes
32
244

Performance comparison

Wet Performance
Confidence
Austone Athena SP-701
43%
Austone
Athena SP-701
Bridgestone Turanza 6
67%
Bridgestone
Turanza 6
Wet Braking
Austone Athena SP-701
56%
Bridgestone Turanza 6
83%
Wet Handling
Austone Athena SP-701
40%
Bridgestone Turanza 6
70%
Aquaplaning Longitudinal
Austone Athena SP-701
42%
Bridgestone Turanza 6
58%
Aquaplaning Cross
Austone Athena SP-701
35%
Bridgestone Turanza 6
57%
Dry Performance
Confidence
Austone Athena SP-701
64%
Austone
Athena SP-701
Bridgestone Turanza 6
74%
Bridgestone
Turanza 6
Dry Braking
Austone Athena SP-701
51%
Bridgestone Turanza 6
71%
Dry Handling
Austone Athena SP-701
76%
Bridgestone Turanza 6
76%
Comfort & Noise
Confidence
Austone Athena SP-701
55%
Austone
Athena SP-701
Bridgestone Turanza 6
40%
Bridgestone
Turanza 6
Noise Exterior
Austone Athena SP-701
55%
Bridgestone Turanza 6
40%
Economy
Confidence
Austone Athena SP-701
47%
Austone
Athena SP-701
Bridgestone Turanza 6
91%
Bridgestone
Turanza 6
Rolling Resistance
Austone Athena SP-701
47%
Bridgestone Turanza 6
91%

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Tests used in comparison

OrganizationSeasonYearDimension
ACEACE
Summer
2024225/45 R17View

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