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1. Bridgestone Turanza T005 Premium2. Continental UltraContact NXT Premium
Comparison: Bridgestone Turanza T005 vs. Continental UltraContact NXT
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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.
| # | Bridgestone Turanza T005
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| Dimensions | R14 - R23 | R16 - R20 | |
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Number of sizes available
Number of tests
Best position in test
Worst position in test
Average position in tests
Year of the last test
Best rating in test
1. Bridgestone Turanza T005 Exemplary2. Continental UltraContact NXT Test winner
Worst rating in test
Wet
(Overall rating)Aquaplaning - cross
Aquaplaning - longitudal
Wet braking
Wet handling
Wet circle cornering
Wet side guide
Wet performance
Wet braking according to EU label
Dry
(Overall rating)Dry braking
Dry handling
Dry driving behavior
Dry lane changing
Dry steering response
Dry performance
Comfort
(Overall rating)Exterior noise
Comfort
Interior noise
Outside noise accoring to EU label
Offroad
(Overall rating)Costs
(Overall rating)Rolling resistance
Mileage
Fuel efficiency
Price/value
Fuel consumption according to EU label
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Dimensions and prices
Mutual Tests Available
These tyres were tested together in 1 test(s). Click to view detailed head-to-head results.
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Mutual tests
| Name | Points total | Wet | Dry | ||||
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| Best values in test | 206,7 | 82,5 | 93,3 | ||||
| Bridgestone Turanza T005 Rating: Recommended | 202,3 | 96,2 | 97 | ||||
| Continental UltraContact NXT Rating: Test winner | 206,7 | 98,9 | 99,5 | ||||
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