Comparison: Bridgestone Turanza T005 vs. Continental UltraContact NXT (2026)

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 Continental UltraContact NXT has a better rating of 99% compared to 88% of the Bridgestone Turanza T005. The first tyre test of Bridgestone Turanza T005 was done in 2018, compared to 2025 when was the Continental UltraContact NXT first tested. Important for this comparison is also the motor 2025 205/55 R16 test, where both the Turanza T005 and the UltraContact NXT were tested. When it comes to comparison, eu labels can be also interesting - 68% of Bridgestone Turanza T005 dimensions has A wet grip rating. Most (100%) of the Continental UltraContact NXT also have A wet ratings. If you wonder where the tyres in question are made, the Turanza T005 is made in Hungary/Poland/France/Italy and UltraContact NXT is made in Portugal.