Comparison: Bridgestone Potenza Sport vs. Continental UltraContact NXT

In this comparison, we are comparing a tyre from a manufacturer from Japan (Bridgestone) against a tyre from a manufacturer from Germany (Continental). Generally, Continental summer tyres are slightly better rated (92%) than Bridgestone (84%). In this particular case, the Continental UltraContact NXT has a better rating of 95% compared to 87% of the Bridgestone Potenza Sport. The first tyre test of Bridgestone Potenza Sport was done in 2021, compared to 2025 when was the Continental UltraContact NXT first tested. When it comes to comparison, eu labels can be also interesting - 83% of Bridgestone Potenza Sport dimensions has A wet grip rating. Most (100%) of the Continental UltraContact NXT also have A wet ratings. If you wonder where the tyres in question are made, the Potenza Sport is made in Poland/Hungary and UltraContact NXT is made in Portugal.