In this comparison, we are comparing a tyre from a manufacturer from Germany (
Continental) against a tyre from a manufacturer from Japan (
Bridgestone). 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 82% of the Bridgestone Blizzak LM-005. The first tyre test of Continental UltraContact NXT was done in 2025, compared to 2019 when was the Bridgestone Blizzak LM-005 first tested. When it comes to comparison, eu labels can be also interesting - 100% of Continental UltraContact NXT dimensions has A wet grip rating. Most (95%) of the Bridgestone Blizzak LM-005 also have A wet ratings. If you wonder where the tyres in question are made, the
UltraContact NXT is made in Portugal and
Blizzak LM-005 is made in Italy/Hungary/Poland.
