Comparison: Bridgestone Turanza T005 vs. Continental PremiumContact 7 (2026)

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 PremiumContact 7 has a better rating of 98% compared to 88% of the Bridgestone Turanza T005. The first tyre test of Bridgestone Turanza T005 was done in 2018, compared to 2023 when was the Continental PremiumContact 7 first tested. Important for this comparison is also the Sportauto 2024 215/40 R18 test, where both the Turanza T005 and the PremiumContact 7 were tested. See more mutual tests below. When it comes to comparison, eu labels can be also interesting - 68% of Bridgestone Turanza T005 dimensions has A wet grip rating. Most (100%) of the Continental PremiumContact 7 also have A wet ratings. If you wonder where the tyres in question are made, the Turanza T005 is made in Hungary/Poland/France/Italy and PremiumContact 7 is made in France/Slovakia/Germany/Czech Republic.