Comparison: Bridgestone Turanza 6 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 77% of the Bridgestone Turanza 6. The first tyre test of Bridgestone Turanza 6 was done in 2023, compared to 2025 when was the Continental UltraContact NXT first tested. Important for this comparison is also the Automotorsport 2025 215/55 R17 test, where both the Turanza 6 and the UltraContact NXT were tested. When it comes to comparison, eu labels can be also interesting - 77% of Bridgestone Turanza 6 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 Turanza 6 is made in Spain and UltraContact NXT is made in Portugal.