Comparison: Bridgestone Turanza T005 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 88% of the Bridgestone Turanza T005. The first tyre test of Bridgestone Turanza T005 was done in 2018, compared to 2025 when was the Continental UltraContact NXT first tested. Important for this comparison is also the motor 2025 205/55 R16 test, where both the Turanza T005 and the UltraContact NXT were tested. 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 UltraContact NXT 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 UltraContact NXT is made in Portugal.
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These tyres were tested together in 1 test(s) with detailed performance data. This page shows you a comprehensive comparison based on actual head-to-head test results instead of general rankings.
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Mutual tests overview
Detailed head-to-head comparison based on actual test results
Tests used in comparison (1)
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Performance comparison
Bridgestone Turanza T005
Continental UltraContact NXT
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Continental UltraContact NXT
Bridgestone Turanza T005
Continental UltraContact NXT
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Continental UltraContact NXT
Bridgestone Turanza T005
Continental UltraContact NXT
Bridgestone Turanza T005
Continental UltraContact NXT
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Continental UltraContact NXT
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Continental UltraContact NXT
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Performance spider chart
Visual comparison of all performance categories from mutual tests.
Dimensions and prices
Compare prices across all available dimensions for these tyres.
