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Comparison: Bridgestone Potenza Sport vs. Continental PremiumContact 6 (2026)

2 mutual test(s) with detailed data
In this comparison, we are comparing a tyre from a manufacturer from Japan (Bridgestone) against a tyre from a manufacturer from Germany (Continental). Generally, Bridgestone summer tyres are slightly better rated (89%) than Continental (88%). In this particular case, the Bridgestone Potenza Sport has a better rating of 87% compared to 83% of the Continental PremiumContact 6. The first tyre test of Bridgestone Potenza Sport was done in 2021, compared to 2017 when was the Continental PremiumContact 6 first tested. Important for this comparison is also the Automotorsport 2023 255/45 R20 test, where both the Potenza Sport and the PremiumContact 6 were tested. See more mutual tests below. When it comes to comparison, eu labels can be also interesting - 83% of Bridgestone Potenza Sport dimensions has A wet grip rating. Most (83%) of the Continental PremiumContact 6 also have A wet ratings. If you wonder where the tyres in question are made, the Potenza Sport is made in Poland/Hungary and PremiumContact 6 is made in Slovakia/Germany/Czech Republic.

Test Profile

Bridgestone
Potenza Sport
Continental
PremiumContact 6
Number of tests
23
36
Best position
#1
#1
Average position
3.3
3.1
Latest test
2025
2023
Available sizes
205
318

Performance comparison

Averaged from 2 tests

Wet Performance
Confidence
Bridgestone Potenza Sport
86%
Bridgestone
Potenza Sport
Continental PremiumContact 6
68%
Continental
PremiumContact 6
Wet Braking
Bridgestone Potenza Sport
79%
Continental PremiumContact 6
75%
Wet Handling
Bridgestone Potenza Sport
99%
Continental PremiumContact 6
71%
Wet Circle Cornering
Bridgestone Potenza Sport
97%
Continental PremiumContact 6
62%
Aquaplaning Longitudinal
Bridgestone Potenza Sport
73%
Continental PremiumContact 6
69%
Aquaplaning Cross
Bridgestone Potenza Sport
80%
Continental PremiumContact 6
61%
Dry Performance
Confidence
Bridgestone Potenza Sport
91%
Bridgestone
Potenza Sport
Continental PremiumContact 6
85%
Continental
PremiumContact 6
Dry Braking
Bridgestone Potenza Sport
85%
Continental PremiumContact 6
95%
Dry Handling
Bridgestone Potenza Sport
84%
Continental PremiumContact 6
79%
Dry Lane Change
Bridgestone Potenza Sport
95%
Continental PremiumContact 6
95%
Dry Steering Reaction
Bridgestone Potenza Sport
100%
Continental PremiumContact 6
70%
Comfort & Noise
Confidence
Bridgestone Potenza Sport
72%
Bridgestone
Potenza Sport
Continental PremiumContact 6
80%
Continental
PremiumContact 6
Noise Exterior
Bridgestone Potenza Sport
66%
Continental PremiumContact 6
81%
Ride Comfort
Bridgestone Potenza Sport
78%
Continental PremiumContact 6
78%
Economy
Confidence
Bridgestone Potenza Sport
58%
Bridgestone
Potenza Sport
Continental PremiumContact 6
81%
Continental
PremiumContact 6
Rolling Resistance
Bridgestone Potenza Sport
58%
Continental PremiumContact 6
81%

Performance spider chart

Tread pattern comparison

Bridgestone Potenza Sport
Continental PremiumContact 6
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Tests used in comparison

OrganizationSeasonYearDimension
AutobildAutobild
Summer
2022225/45 R18View
AutomotorsportAutomotorsport
Summer
2023255/45 R20View

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