Comparison: Continental UltraContact NXT vs. Bridgestone Potenza Sport

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 87% of the Bridgestone Potenza Sport. The first tyre test of Continental UltraContact NXT was done in 2025, compared to 2021 when was the Bridgestone Potenza Sport 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 (83%) of the Bridgestone Potenza Sport also have A wet ratings. If you wonder where the tyres in question are made, the UltraContact NXT is made in Portugal and Potenza Sport is made in Poland/Hungary.