Looking for a comparison of Bridgestone Turanza T005 to tyres that are made in similar dimensions? Here you can find detailed information based on tests, reviews and manufacturer's data.
When it comes to choosing the right summer tyre for your vehicle, the Bridgestone Turanza T005 and Continental PremiumContact 6 are two prominent choices in the touring category. Both tyres offer excellent performance and have been highly ranked in various tests. In this comparison, we will analyse their strengths and weaknesses based on the test results, and determine which tyre is better overall.
The Bridgestone Turanza T005 is a highly-rated tyre, with a rating of 89% on our website. Made in countries like HU, PL, FR, and IT, this tyre offers a balanced performance on both dry and wet roads. It has received praise for its dry braking and rolling resistance, and it's also considered efficient in terms of fuel consumption. However, it has some weaknesses, most notably in aquaplaning performance.
On the other hand, the Continental PremiumContact 6 scores a slightly higher rating of 90% on our website, and is the successor to the popular Continental ContiPremiumContact 5. This tyre, made in countries like SK, DE, and CZ, is known for its excellent wet performance. It has received top marks for wet braking, wet circle cornering, and wet handling. It also performs well on dry roads, with good scores for dry steering response and handling. However, it has some weaknesses in terms of efficiency.
In the mutual tests, the Continental PremiumContact 6 generally ranks higher than the Bridgestone Turanza T005. For instance, in the ADAC test, the Continental PremiumContact 6 ranked first, while the Bridgestone Turanza T005 came in third. This trend continues in other tests, such as the Autozeitung test, where the Continental tyre ranked first and the Bridgestone tyre ranked fifth.
Both tyres are recommended by their respective manufacturers, with the Bridgestone tyre excelling in dry braking and fuel efficiency, while the Continental tyre offering outstanding wet performance and overall balance. The choice between these two tyres ultimately depends on your driving preferences and the specific conditions you often encounter.
In conclusion, while both the Bridgestone Turanza T005 and the Continental PremiumContact 6 are excellent summer touring tyres, the Continental PremiumContact 6 has a slight edge overall, due to its better performance in wet conditions and higher rankings in mutual tests. However, if dry performance and fuel efficiency are your top priorities, the Bridgestone Turanza T005 may be a better choice for your needs.
1. Bridgestone Turanza T005 Premium2. Continental PremiumContact 6 Premium3. Michelin Primacy 4 Premium4. Continental EcoContact 6 Premium5. BFGoodrich Advantage Upper-middle6. Uniroyal RainSport 5 Upper-middle7. Firestone Roadhawk Upper-middle8. Kleber Dynaxer HP3 Upper-middle9. Maxxis Premitra HP5 Lowcost
6. BFGoodrich Advantage 12.758. Uniroyal RainSport 5 15.83
1. Continental PremiumContact 6 Exemplary2. Firestone Roadhawk Exemplary3. Bridgestone Turanza T005 Exemplary4. Michelin Primacy 4 Highly recommended5. Maxxis Premitra HP5 Very good8. Kleber Dynaxer HP3 Satisfactory9. Continental EcoContact 6 Satisfactory
2. Michelin Primacy 4 Recommended3. Continental PremiumContact 6 Recommended4. Kleber Dynaxer HP3 Satisfactory5. Uniroyal RainSport 5 Satisfactory6. Continental EcoContact 6 Satisfactory7. Firestone Roadhawk Conditionally recommended8. Maxxis Premitra HP5 Conditionally recommended9. BFGoodrich Advantage Sufficient
1. Michelin Primacy 4 68 dB2. Firestone Roadhawk 71 dB
| Name | Enviromental impact | Driving safety | |||||
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| Best values in test | 1,3 | 1,8 | |||||
| Bridgestone Turanza T005 Rating: Good | 2,4 | 2,2 | |||||
| Continental PremiumContact 6 Rating: Good | 2,6 | 1,8 | |||||
| BFGoodrich Advantage Rating: Good | 2,8 | 2,9 | |||||
| Uniroyal RainSport 5 Rating: Good | 3,1 | 3,4 | |||||
| Firestone Roadhawk Rating: Good | 2,7 | 2,8 | |||||
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| Name | Wet | Dry | Enviromental impact | ||||
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| Best values in test | 7,3 | 7,7 | 5,9 | ||||
| Bridgestone Turanza T005 Rating: Recommended | 8,4 | 8,5 | 8,8 | ||||
| Continental PremiumContact 6 Rating: Recommended | 8,9 | 8,3 | 8,6 | ||||
| Michelin Primacy 4 Rating: Highly recommended | 8,8 | 9,1 | 10 | ||||
| Maxxis Premitra HP5 Rating: Still recommended | 8,0 | 7,7 | 7,0 | ||||
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| Name | Wet | Dry | Enviromental impact | ||||
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| Best values in test | 9,0 | 9,7 | 9,4 | ||||
| Bridgestone Turanza T005 Rating: Very good | 9,0 | 8,4 | 9,4 | ||||
| Continental PremiumContact 6 Rating: Very good | 7,8 | 8,4 | 7,4 | ||||
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| Name | Wet | Dry | Noise | Wear | Fuel consumption | ||
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| Best values in test | 2,1 | 1,5 | 2,4 | 1,0 | 1,2 | ||
| Bridgestone Turanza T005 Rating: Good | 2,4 | 1,8 | 2,9 | 2,0 | 1,6 | ||
| Continental PremiumContact 6 Rating: Good | 2,1 | 1,9 | 2,6 | 2,0 | 1,9 | ||
| Michelin Primacy 4 Rating: Good | 2,5 | 1,7 | 2,8 | 1,5 | 1,4 | ||
| Firestone Roadhawk Rating: Satisfactory | 2,9 | 2,2 | 3,0 | 2,0 | 2,3 | ||
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| Name | Wet | Dry | Running costs | ||||
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| Best values in test | 1- | 2+ | 1 | ||||
| Bridgestone Turanza T005 Rating: Exemplary | 2 | 2 | 2- | ||||
| Continental PremiumContact 6 Rating: Exemplary | 2+ | 2 | 2+ | ||||
| Michelin Primacy 4 Rating: Good | 2 | 2 | 1- | ||||
| BFGoodrich Advantage Rating: Satisfactory | 2- | 2+ | 2- | ||||
| Uniroyal RainSport 5 Rating: Satisfactory | 2+ | 2- | 2- | ||||
| Firestone Roadhawk Rating: Good | 2+ | 2+ | 3 | ||||
| Maxxis Premitra HP5 Rating: Satisfactory | 2 | 2+ | 3 | ||||
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| Name | Wet | Dry | Offroad | ||||
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| Best values in test | 2+ | 2+ | 2+ | ||||
| Bridgestone Turanza T005 Rating: Exemplary | 2 | 2+ | 2 | ||||
| Continental PremiumContact 6 Rating: Good | 2+ | 2+ | 2- | ||||
| Michelin Primacy 4 Rating: Exemplary | 2+ | 2+ | 2 | ||||
| Maxxis Premitra HP5 Rating: Satisfactory | 2- | 2 | 2 | ||||
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| Name | Stopping distance on dry | Stopping distance on wet | |||||
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| Best values in test | 34,1 | 29,6 | |||||
| Bridgestone Turanza T005 | 35,4 | 31,6 | |||||
| Continental PremiumContact 6 | 36,5 | 29,6 | |||||
| Michelin Primacy 4 | 35,8 | 30,4 | |||||
| BFGoodrich Advantage | 36,7 | 31,9 | |||||
| Uniroyal RainSport 5 | 37,4 | 32,0 | |||||
| Firestone Roadhawk | 35,7 | 31,6 | |||||
| Maxxis Premitra HP5 | 35,0 | 32,2 | |||||
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| Name | Wet | Dry | Noise | Wear | |||
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| Best values in test | 2,0 | 1,5 | 2,6 | 1,5 | |||
| Bridgestone Turanza T005 Rating: Good | 2,5 | 2,2 | 3,5 | 2,5 | |||
| Continental PremiumContact 6 Rating: Good | 2,1 | 2,1 | 3,1 | 2,0 | |||
| Michelin Primacy 4 Rating: Satisfactory | 2,7 | 1,5 | 3,0 | 1,5 | |||
| Firestone Roadhawk Rating: Poor | 4,9 | 2,8 | 3,0 | 2,5 | |||
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| Name | Wet | Dry | Noise | Wear | |||
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| Best values in test | 1,8 | 1,4 | 2,7 | 0,6 | |||
| Bridgestone Turanza T005 Rating: Good | 2,1 | 2,0 | 3,2 | 2,5 | |||
| Continental PremiumContact 6 Rating: Good | 1,8 | 2,0 | 3,1 | 2,5 | |||
| BFGoodrich Advantage Rating: Satisfactory | 2,9 | 2,2 | 2,8 | 2,0 | |||
| Uniroyal Rainsport 5 Rating: Satisfactory | 2,1 | 2,9 | 2,7 | 3,0 | |||
| Maxxis Premitra HP5 Rating: Satisfactory | 2,2 | 1,4 | 3,1 | 3,0 | |||
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| Name | Wet | Dry | Rolling resistance | Noise | Comfort | ||
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| Best values in test | 9,4 | 9,3 | 10 | 10 | 10 | ||
| Bridgestone Turanza T005 Rating: Good | 7,1 | 8,3 | 10 | 6 | 8 | ||
| Continental PremiumContact 6 Rating: Very good | 8,1 | 9,1 | 7 | 6 | 7 | ||
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| Name | Points total | Wet | Dry | ||||
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| Best values in test | 264 | 137 | 129 | ||||
| Bridgestone Turanza T005 Rating: Highly recommended | 247 | 118 | 129 | ||||
| Continental PremiumContact 6 Rating: Test winner | 264 | 137 | 127 | ||||
| Michelin Primacy 4 Rating: Highly recommended | 247 | 127 | 120 | ||||
| Firestone Roadhawk | 121 | 75 | 121 | ||||
| Maxxis Premitra HP5 Rating: Highly recommended | 242 | 117 | 125 | ||||
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| Name | Points total | Wet | Dry | Rolling resistance | Noise | Running costs | |
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| Best values in test | 153 | 66 | 51 | 19 | 10 | 17 | |
| Bridgestone Turanza T005 Rating: Recommended | 150 | 60 | 51 | 18 | 6 | 15 | |
| Continental PremiumContact 6 Rating: Highly recommended | 151 | 62 | 51 | 17 | 7 | 14 | |
| Michelin Primacy 4 Rating: Recommended | 137 | 57 | 43 | 17 | 8 | 12 | |
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| Bridgestone Turanza T005 Rating: Good + | |||||||
| Continental PremiumContact 6 Rating: Very good | |||||||
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| Name | Wet | Dry | Running costs | ||||
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| Best values in test | 1 | 1 | 1 | ||||
| Bridgestone Turanza T005 Rating: Good | 2+ | 2- | 2+ | ||||
| Continental PremiumContact 6 Rating: Exemplary | 2 | 2 | 1 | ||||
| Firestone Roadhawk Rating: Satisfactory | 3+ | 2- | 2- | ||||
| Maxxis Premitra HP5 Rating: Satisfactory | 2- | 2- | 2 | ||||
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| Name | Wet | Dry | |||||
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| Best values in test | 1- | 1- | |||||
| Bridgestone Turanza T005 Rating: Satisfactory | 3+ | 2 | |||||
| Continental PremiumContact 6 Rating: Exemplary | 2+ | 2+ | |||||
| Maxxis Premitra HP5 Rating: Satisfactory | 3+ | 2 | |||||
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| Name | Wet | Dry | Offroad | ||||
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| Best values in test | 1- | 2+ | 2+ | ||||
| Bridgestone Turanza T005 Rating: Exemplary | 2 | 2 | 2 | ||||
| Continental PremiumContact 6 Rating: Exemplary | 2+ | 2+ | 2 | ||||
| Maxxis Premitra HP5 Rating: Exemplary | 2+ | 2 | 2 | ||||
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| Name | Points total | Wet | Dry | ||||
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| Best values in test | 277 | 142 | 135 | ||||
| Bridgestone Turanza T005 | 239 | 112 | 127 | ||||
| Continental PremiumContact 6 Rating: - | 277 | 142 | 135 | ||||
| Michelin Primacy 4 Rating: - | 252 | 118 | 134 | ||||
| Maxxis Premitra HP5 Rating: - | 247 | 126 | 121 | ||||
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| Name | Stopping distance on dry | Stopping distance on wet | |||||
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| Best values in test | 34,2 | 28,7 | |||||
| Bridgestone Turanza T005 | 35,6 | 30,9 | |||||
| Continental PremiumContact 6 | 35,8 | 29,9 | |||||
| Firestone Roadhawk | 35,2 | 32 | |||||
| Maxxis Premitra HP5 | 36,3 | 33,2 | |||||
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