Comparison: Bridgestone Potenza S001 vs. Continental PremiumContact 6 vs. Kumho Ecsta PS71 vs. Vredestein Ultrac Vorti vs. Continental PremiumContact 7

The Bridgestone Potenza S001 showed decent performance in tests carried out by Autobild and ADAC. In a mutual test of 50 tyres by Autobild, it held a respectable 3rd position, outshining the Continental PremiumContact 6 which was right behind in the 4th position. Its strength was particularly seen in 'aquaplaning - cross', further demonstrating its high grip and stability in challenging wet conditions.

However, the Bridgestone Potenza S001 tyre has been outperformed by its competitor, the Continental PremiumContact 6, in several aspects. The PremiumContact 6 not only excelled in dry handling, mileage, and price/value, but also dominated in a mutual test by ADAC, taking the top spot among 16 tyres tested. This tyre was also highlighted for its excellent wet braking, wet circle cornering, and wet handling, showcasing its superior performance under wet conditions.

Continental has gone a step ahead, with the Continental PremiumContact 6 now having been replaced by a newer model, the Continental PremiumContact 7, offering better performance and characteristics. On the other hand, the Bridgestone Potenza S001 still remains as an active model from Bridgestone.

When summing up the test results and customer feedback, it's clear that the Continental PremiumContact 6 offers a more balanced performance in various conditions and outperforms the Bridgestone Potenza S001 in several key aspects. Still, both tyres provide reliable performance and are esteemed products from their respective Continental and Bridgestone manufacturers.