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Comparison: Bridgestone Turanza 6 vs. Continental UltraContact NXT (2026)

2 mutual test(s) with detailed data
In this comparison, we are comparing a tyre from a manufacturer from Japan (Bridgestone) against a tyre from a manufacturer from Germany (Continental). Generally, Bridgestone summer tyres are slightly better rated (89%) than Continental (88%). In this particular case, the Continental UltraContact NXT has a better rating of 99% compared to 81% 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 AvD 2026 215/55 R17 test, where both the Turanza 6 and the UltraContact NXT were tested. See more mutual tests below. 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.

Test Profile

Bridgestone
Turanza 6
Continental
UltraContact NXT
Number of tests
17
3
Best position
#2
#1
Average position
5.9
1.3
Latest test
2026
2026
Available sizes
244
23

Performance comparison

Averaged from 2 tests

Wet Performance
Confidence
Bridgestone Turanza 6
90%
Bridgestone
Turanza 6
Continental UltraContact NXT
81%
Continental
UltraContact NXT
Wet Braking
Bridgestone Turanza 6
82%
Continental UltraContact NXT
96%
Wet Handling
Bridgestone Turanza 6
92%
Continental UltraContact NXT
88%
Aquaplaning Longitudinal
Bridgestone Turanza 6
92%
Continental UltraContact NXT
71%
Aquaplaning Cross
Bridgestone Turanza 6
93%
Continental UltraContact NXT
70%
Dry Performance
Confidence
Bridgestone Turanza 6
81%
Bridgestone
Turanza 6
Continental UltraContact NXT
92%
Continental
UltraContact NXT
Dry Braking
Bridgestone Turanza 6
72%
Continental UltraContact NXT
81%
Dry Handling
Bridgestone Turanza 6
87%
Continental UltraContact NXT
97%
Dry Lane Change
Bridgestone Turanza 6
75%
Continental UltraContact NXT
100%
Dry Steering Reaction
Bridgestone Turanza 6
88%
Continental UltraContact NXT
88%
Comfort & Noise
Confidence
Bridgestone Turanza 6
62%
Bridgestone
Turanza 6
Continental UltraContact NXT
87%
Continental
UltraContact NXT
Noise Exterior
Bridgestone Turanza 6
62%
Continental UltraContact NXT
87%
Economy
Confidence
Bridgestone Turanza 6
86%
Bridgestone
Turanza 6
Continental UltraContact NXT
89%
Continental
UltraContact NXT
Rolling Resistance
Bridgestone Turanza 6
84%
Continental UltraContact NXT
93%
Mileage
Bridgestone Turanza 6
88%
Continental UltraContact NXT
85%

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Tests used in comparison

OrganizationSeasonYearDimension
AutomotorsportAutomotorsport
Summer
2025215/55 R17View
AvDAvD
Summer
2026215/55 R17View

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