Comparison: Bridgestone Turanza T005 vs. Continental UltraContact (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 Bridgestone Turanza T005 has a better rating of 88% compared to 70% of the Continental UltraContact. The first tyre test of Bridgestone Turanza T005 was done in 2018, compared to 2023 when was the Continental UltraContact first tested. Important for this comparison is also the ADAC 2023 205/55 R16 test, where both the Turanza T005 and the UltraContact 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 also have A wet ratings. We also know where Turanza T005 is made - Hungary/Poland/France/Italy.