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

In this comparison, we are comparing a tyre from a manufacturer from Germany (Continental) against a tyre from a manufacturer from Japan (Bridgestone). 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 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 (61%) 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.