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Comparison: Continental UltraContact NXT vs. Bridgestone Turanza 6

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 (85%). In this particular case, the Continental UltraContact NXT has a better rating of 95% compared to 77% of the Bridgestone Turanza 6. The first tyre test of Continental UltraContact NXT was done in 2025, compared to 2023 when was the Bridgestone Turanza 6 first tested. Important for this comparison is also the Automotorsport 2025 215/55 R17 test, where both the UltraContact NXT and the Turanza 6 were tested. When it comes to comparison, eu labels can be also interesting - 100% of Continental UltraContact NXT dimensions has A wet grip rating. Most (77%) of the Bridgestone Turanza 6 also have A wet ratings. If you wonder where the tyres in question are made, the UltraContact NXT is made in Portugal and Turanza 6 is made in Spain.

Mutual tests overview

Detailed head-to-head comparison based on actual test results

Tests used in comparison (1)

Organization Season Year Dimension Action
Automotorsport Automotorsport
Summer
2025 215/55 R17 View

Performance comparison

Wet Performance
Continental UltraContact NXT
82%
Continental
UltraContact NXT
Bridgestone Turanza 6
94%
Bridgestone
Turanza 6
Wet Braking
Continental UltraContact NXT
100%
Bridgestone Turanza 6
75%
Wet Handling
Continental UltraContact NXT
88%
Bridgestone Turanza 6
100%
Aquaplaning Longitudinal
Continental UltraContact NXT
70%
Bridgestone Turanza 6
100%
Aquaplaning Cross
Continental UltraContact NXT
70%
Bridgestone Turanza 6
100%
Dry Performance
Continental UltraContact NXT
90%
Continental
UltraContact NXT
Bridgestone Turanza 6
81%
Bridgestone
Turanza 6
Dry Braking
Continental UltraContact NXT
73%
Bridgestone Turanza 6
73%
Best: Falken E.Ziex (100.0%)
Dry Handling
Continental UltraContact NXT
100%
Bridgestone Turanza 6
88%
Dry Lane Change
Continental UltraContact NXT
100%
Bridgestone Turanza 6
75%
Dry Steering Reaction
Continental UltraContact NXT
88%
Bridgestone Turanza 6
88%
Best: Michelin E.Primacy (100.0%)
Best in category: Falken E.Ziex (90.8%)
Comfort & Noise
Continental UltraContact NXT
83%
Continental
UltraContact NXT
Bridgestone Turanza 6
50%
Bridgestone
Turanza 6
Noise Exterior
Continental UltraContact NXT
83%
Bridgestone Turanza 6
50%
Best: Michelin E.Primacy (100.0%)
Best in category: Michelin E.Primacy (100.0%)
Economy
Continental UltraContact NXT
89%
Continental
UltraContact NXT
Bridgestone Turanza 6
77%
Bridgestone
Turanza 6
Rolling Resistance
Continental UltraContact NXT
89%
Bridgestone Turanza 6
77%
Best: Michelin E.Primacy (100.0%)
Best in category: Michelin E.Primacy (100.0%)

Performance spider chart

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Dimensions and prices

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