Comparison: Continental UltraContact NXT vs. Bridgestone Turanza T005
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 88% of the Bridgestone Turanza T005. The first tyre test of Continental UltraContact NXT was done in 2025, compared to 2018 when was the Bridgestone Turanza T005 first tested. Important for this comparison is also the motor 2025 205/55 R16 test, where both the UltraContact NXT and the Turanza T005 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 (68%) of the Bridgestone Turanza T005 also have A wet ratings. If you wonder where the tyres in question are made, the UltraContact NXT is made in Portugal and Turanza T005 is made in Hungary/Poland/France/Italy.
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These tyres were tested together in 1 test(s) with detailed performance data. This page shows you a comprehensive comparison based on actual head-to-head test results instead of general rankings.
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Mutual tests overview
Detailed head-to-head comparison based on actual test results
Tests used in comparison (1)
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Performance comparison
Continental UltraContact NXT
Bridgestone Turanza T005
Continental UltraContact NXT
Bridgestone Turanza T005
Continental UltraContact NXT
Bridgestone Turanza T005
Continental UltraContact NXT
Bridgestone Turanza T005
Continental UltraContact NXT
Bridgestone Turanza T005
Continental UltraContact NXT
Bridgestone Turanza T005
Continental UltraContact NXT
Bridgestone Turanza T005
Continental UltraContact NXT
Bridgestone Turanza T005
Continental UltraContact NXT
Bridgestone Turanza T005
Performance spider chart
Visual comparison of all performance categories from mutual tests.
Dimensions and prices
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