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Comparison: Austone Athena SP-701 vs. Bridgestone Turanza 6 (2026)

Austone Athena SP-701
AustoneAustone

Athena SP-701

R16 – R20
VS
Bridgestone Turanza 6Premium
BridgestoneBridgestone

Turanza 6

8.1
R16 – R22
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In this comparison, we are comparing a tyre from a manufacturer from (Austone) against a tyre from a manufacturer from Japan (Bridgestone). Generally, Bridgestone summer tyres are slightly better rated (89%) than Austone (0%). The first tyre test of Austone Athena SP-701 was done in 2024, compared to 2023 when was the Bridgestone Turanza 6 first tested. Important for this comparison is also the ACE 2024 225/45 R17 test, where both the Athena SP-701 and the Turanza 6 were tested.

Test Profile

Austone
Athena SP-701
Bridgestone
Turanza 6
Number of tests
1
17
Best position
#10
#2
Average position
10.0
5.9
Latest test
2024
2026
Available sizes
32
244

These tyres were not tested together in the same test. The scores below are aggregated from different independent tests, so direct comparison should be taken with caution.

Dry
Confidence
Austone Athena SP-701
87%
Bridgestone Turanza 6
100%
Dry braking
Austone Athena SP-701
80%
Bridgestone Turanza 6
100%
Dry handling
Austone Athena SP-701
100%
Bridgestone Turanza 6
100%
Dry handling - objective
Austone Athena SP-701
87%
Bridgestone Turanza 6
100%
Wet
Confidence
Austone Athena SP-701
73%
Bridgestone Turanza 6
100%
Aquaplaning - cross
Austone Athena SP-701
78%
Bridgestone Turanza 6
100%
Aquaplaning - longitudal
Austone Athena SP-701
84%
Bridgestone Turanza 6
100%
Wet braking
Austone Athena SP-701
73%
Bridgestone Turanza 6
100%
Wet handling
Austone Athena SP-701
70%
Bridgestone Turanza 6
100%
Wet handling - objective
Austone Athena SP-701
54%
Bridgestone Turanza 6
100%
Comfort
Confidence
Austone Athena SP-701
100%
Bridgestone Turanza 6
85%
Exterior noise
Austone Athena SP-701
100%
Bridgestone Turanza 6
85%
Costs
Confidence
Austone Athena SP-701
56%
Bridgestone Turanza 6
100%
Rolling resistance
Austone Athena SP-701
56%
Bridgestone Turanza 6
100%

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Mutual Tests Available
These tyres were tested together in 1 test(s). Click to view detailed head-to-head results.

Mutual tests

OrganizationSeasonYearDimension
ACEACE
Summer
2024225/45 R17View

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