Segment
1. Bridgestone Potenza S001 Premium2. Continental PremiumContact 6 Premium3. Vredestein Ultrac Vorti Premium4. Nexen N fera Sport Lowcost
Comparison: Bridgestone Potenza S001 vs. Continental PremiumContact 6 vs. Nexen N fera Sport vs. Vredestein Ultrac Vorti
The Bridgestone Potenza S001 and the Continental PremiumContact 6 are both high-quality summer tyres, although there are some significant characteristics that set them apart based on various test results. These tests provide a clear view regarding their respective strengths and weaknesses, contributing to the overall verdict of each tyre.
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Continental has gone a step ahead, with the Continental PremiumContact 6 now having been replaced by a newer model, the Continental PremiumContact 7, offering better performance and characteristics.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.
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1. Continental PremiumContact 6 Exemplary2. Vredestein Ultrac Vorti Exemplary3. Nexen N fera Sport Exemplary4. Bridgestone Potenza S001 Satisfactory
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2. Continental PremiumContact 6 Recommended3. Nexen N fera Sport Satisfactory4. Bridgestone Potenza S001 Conditionally recommended
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These tyres were tested together in 3 test(s). Click to view detailed head-to-head results.
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| Name | Wet | Dry | Running costs | ||||
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| Best values in test | 1 | 1- | 1 | ||||
| Bridgestone Potenza S001 Rating: Good | 1 | 2+ | 3+ | ||||
| Continental PremiumContact 6 Rating: Exemplary | 2+ | 1- | 1 | ||||
| Nexen N fera Sport Rating: Exemplary | 2 | 1- | 2- | ||||
| Vredestein Ultrac Vorti Rating: Exemplary | 2+ | 1- | 2 | ||||
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| Name | Stopping distance on dry | Stopping distance on wet | |||||
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| Best values in test | 32,1 | 28,7 | |||||
| Bridgestone Potenza S001 | 33,5 | 28,7 | |||||
| Continental PremiumContact 6 | 33,2 | 30,2 | |||||
| Nexen N fera Sport | 33,2 | 30,9 | |||||
| Vredestein Ultrac Vorti | 33,4 | 31,3 | |||||
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| Name | Wet | Dry | Noise | Wear | Fuel consumption | ||
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| Best values in test | 1,7 | 1,3 | 2,8 | 2,0 | 1,6 | ||
| Bridgestone Potenza S001 Rating: Satisfactory | 3,0 | 1,7 | 3,5 | 2,5 | 2,1 | ||
| Continental PremiumContact 6 Rating: Good | 1,7 | 2,4 | 3,6 | 2,0 | 2,1 | ||
| Nexen N fera Sport Rating: Satisfactory | 2,6 | 2,2 | 3,1 | 2,0 | 1,9 | ||
| Vredestein Ultrac Vorti Rating: Satisfactory | 2,7 | 2,5 | 2,9 | 2,0 | 2,4 | ||
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