Bridgestone Turanza 6 vs Continental PremiumContact 7
Expect the PremiumContact 7 to stop shorter and steer more precisely-especially in the wet-while the Turanza 6 counters with class-leading rolling efficiency, lower noise, and strong value. For EVs or high-mileage drivers, Bridgestone's low consumption and quiet ride are compelling; for drivers prioritizing confidence and control in all weather, Continental's dominance is clear.
Test Results
Independent comparison tyre tests are the best source of data to get tyre information from, and the good news is there have been eight tests which compare both tyres directly!
| Tyre | Test Wins | Performance |
|---|---|---|
| Continental PremiumContact 7 | eight |
While it might look like the Continental PremiumContact 7 is better than the Bridgestone Turanza 6 purely based on the higher number of test wins, tyres are very complicated objects which means where one tyre is better than the other can be more important in real world use.
Let's look at how the two tyres compare across multiple tyre test categories.
Key Strengths
- Class-leading rolling resistance; frequent best-in-test results (up to ~14% advantage)
- Lower noise levels and refined ride
- Competitive straight/curved aquaplaning in several tests
- Strong value proposition with solid wear and lower fuel/electricity use
- Outstanding wet and dry braking (8/8 category wins across tests)
- Precise steering and stable, predictable handling in all conditions
- Consistently quickest in wet/dry handling metrics
- Very good projected mileage in multiple tests
Dry Braking
Looking at data from eight tyre tests, the Continental PremiumContact 7 was better during eight dry braking tests. On average the Continental PremiumContact 7 stopped the vehicle in 5.27% less distance than the Bridgestone Turanza 6.
Best In Dry Braking: Continental PremiumContact 7
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Dry Handling [s]
Looking at data from one tyre tests, the Continental PremiumContact 7 was better during one dry handling [s] tests. On average the Continental PremiumContact 7 was 1.95% faster around a lap than the Bridgestone Turanza 6.
Best In Dry Handling [s]: Continental PremiumContact 7
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Dry Handling [Km/H]
Looking at data from three tyre tests, the Continental PremiumContact 7 was better during three dry handling [km/h] tests. On average the Continental PremiumContact 7 was 0.97% faster around a lap than the Bridgestone Turanza 6.
Best In Dry Handling [Km/H]: Continental PremiumContact 7
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Subj. Dry Handling
Looking at data from one tyre tests, the Continental PremiumContact 7 was better during one subj. dry handling tests. On average the Continental PremiumContact 7 scored 10% more points than the Bridgestone Turanza 6.
Best In Subj. Dry Handling: Continental PremiumContact 7
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Wet Braking
Looking at data from eight tyre tests, the Continental PremiumContact 7 was better during eight wet braking tests. On average the Continental PremiumContact 7 stopped the vehicle in 8.31% less distance than the Bridgestone Turanza 6.
Best In Wet Braking: Continental PremiumContact 7
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Wet Braking - Concrete
Looking at data from one tyre tests, the Continental PremiumContact 7 was better during one wet braking - concrete tests. On average the Continental PremiumContact 7 stopped the vehicle in 19.8% less distance than the Bridgestone Turanza 6.
Best In Wet Braking - Concrete: Continental PremiumContact 7
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Wet Handling [s]
Looking at data from two tyre tests, the Continental PremiumContact 7 was better during two wet handling [s] tests. On average the Continental PremiumContact 7 was 3.28% faster around a wet lap than the Bridgestone Turanza 6.
Best In Wet Handling [s]: Continental PremiumContact 7
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Wet Handling [Km/H]
Looking at data from three tyre tests, the Continental PremiumContact 7 was better during three wet handling [km/h] tests. On average the Continental PremiumContact 7 was 2.38% faster around a wet lap than the Bridgestone Turanza 6.
Best In Wet Handling [Km/H]: Continental PremiumContact 7
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Subj. Wet Handling
Looking at data from one tyre tests, the Continental PremiumContact 7 was better during one subj. wet handling tests. On average the Continental PremiumContact 7 scored 10% more points than the Bridgestone Turanza 6.
Best In Subj. Wet Handling: Continental PremiumContact 7
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Wet Circle
Looking at data from one tyre tests, the Continental PremiumContact 7 was better during one wet circle tests. On average the Continental PremiumContact 7 was 4.1% faster around a wet circle than the Bridgestone Turanza 6.
Best In Wet Circle: Continental PremiumContact 7
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Straight Aqua
Looking at data from six tyre tests, the Bridgestone Turanza 6 was better during three straight aqua tests. On average the Bridgestone Turanza 6 floated at a 0.02% higher speed than the Continental PremiumContact 7.
Best In Straight Aqua: Bridgestone Turanza 6
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Curved Aquaplaning
Looking at data from four tyre tests, the Bridgestone Turanza 6 was better during two curved aquaplaning tests. On average the Bridgestone Turanza 6 slipped out at a 1.02% higher speed than the Continental PremiumContact 7.
Best In Curved Aquaplaning: Bridgestone Turanza 6
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Subj. Noise
Looking at data from one tyre tests, the Bridgestone Turanza 6 was better during one subj. noise tests. On average the Bridgestone Turanza 6 scored 20% more points than the Continental PremiumContact 7.
Best In Subj. Noise: Bridgestone Turanza 6
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Noise
Looking at data from four tyre tests, the Bridgestone Turanza 6 was better during two noise tests. On average the Bridgestone Turanza 6 measured 1.44% quieter than the Continental PremiumContact 7.
Best In Noise: Bridgestone Turanza 6
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Noise
Looking at data from one tyre tests, the Bridgestone Turanza 6 was better during one noise tests. On average the Bridgestone Turanza 6 measured 1.39% quieter than the Continental PremiumContact 7.
Best In Noise: Bridgestone Turanza 6
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Wear
Looking at data from three tyre tests, the Continental PremiumContact 7 was better during two wear tests. On average the Continental PremiumContact 7 is predicted to cover 13.99% miles before reaching 1.6mm than the Bridgestone Turanza 6.
Best In Wear: Continental PremiumContact 7
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Value
Looking at data from one tyre tests, the Continental PremiumContact 7 was better during one value tests. On average the Continental PremiumContact 7 has a 18.13% better value based on dollars per 1000 warranted miles than the Bridgestone Turanza 6.
Best In Value: Continental PremiumContact 7
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Price
Looking at data from three tyre tests, the Continental PremiumContact 7 was better during one price tests. On average the Continental PremiumContact 7 cost 0.42% less than the Bridgestone Turanza 6.
Best In Price: Continental PremiumContact 7
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Rolling Resistance
Looking at data from five tyre tests, the Bridgestone Turanza 6 was better during five rolling resistance tests. On average the Bridgestone Turanza 6 had a 8.89% lower rolling resistance than the Continental PremiumContact 7.
Best In Rolling Resistance: Bridgestone Turanza 6
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Fuel Consumption
Looking at data from one tyre tests, the Bridgestone Turanza 6 was better during one fuel consumption tests. On average the Bridgestone Turanza 6 used 3.39% less fuel than the Continental PremiumContact 7.
Best In Fuel Consumption: Bridgestone Turanza 6
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Abrasion
Looking at data from one tyre tests, the Continental PremiumContact 7 was better during one abrasion tests. On average the Continental PremiumContact 7 emitted 17.67% less particle wear matter than the Bridgestone Turanza 6.
Best In Abrasion: Continental PremiumContact 7
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Real World Driver Reviews
Bridgestone Turanza 6 Driver Reviews
Most drivers rate the Bridgestone Turanza 6 highly for its excellent wet grip and braking, very low noise levels, comfortable ride, and improved fuel economy, often noting strong aquaplaning resistance and confidence in heavy rain. Dry grip is generally good for a touring tyre, but the softer sidewalls can make steering feel less precise, with some reports of floatiness, understeer, and reduced feedback at higher speeds. A minority mention faster or uneven wear and occasional noise increase over time, but these are not dominant trends. Overall, the Turanza 6 suits drivers prioritizing comfort, quietness, and wet-weather security over sporty handling feel.
Based on 48 reviews with an average rating of 79%
Continental PremiumContact 7 Driver Reviews
Drivers of the Continental PremiumContact 7 overwhelmingly praise its outstanding wet and dry grip, strong braking, and confidence-inspiring handling, often noting clear improvements over the PC6. Many also report solid comfort and better aquaplaning resistance, though experiences vary by car. The most frequent drawbacks are higher road noise on coarse asphalt and, for a subset of users, faster tread wear; a few enthusiasts note soft sidewalls that reduce steering precision. Overall sentiment is strongly positive given the high number of top-scoring reviews.
Based on 48 reviews with an average rating of 83%
Conclusion
Bridgestone's Turanza 6 is the efficiency specialist. It routinely posts best-in-test rolling resistance, is quieter, and often resists aquaplaning well. It's a smart pick for EVs, long commutes, and drivers prioritizing refinement and running costs. If you want the most secure braking and the sharpest control in mixed conditions, choose the PremiumContact 7; if you value economy and comfort without chasing ultimate grip, the Turanza 6 delivers.
Key Differences
- Safety margins: Continental stops shorter in both dry and wet (often 5-18% in wet braking).
- Handling precision: Continental earns top subjective scores; Bridgestone feels safer but less incisive at the limit.
- Efficiency: Bridgestone's rolling resistance is lower (often by 6-14%), aiding fuel/EV range.
- Noise/comfort: Bridgestone is quieter; Continental can be slightly louder externally.
- Aquaplaning: Mixed-Bridgestone leads straight/curved in some sizes, Continental in others.
- Longevity/value: Continental shows higher wear mileage in key tests; Bridgestone offsets with lower consumption and often better price/value ratios.
Overall Winner: Continental PremiumContact 7
Based on the tyre test data and user reviews we have in our database, the Continental PremiumContact 7 has demonstrated better overall performance in this comparison. However, as you can see from the spider diagram above, each tyre has its own strengths which should be considered in your final tyre buying choice.Similar Comparisons
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Footnote
This page has been developed using tyre industry testing best practices. This means we are only comparing tests which have had both tyres in the same test.
Why is this important? Tyre testing is heavily affected by things like surface grip levels and surface temperature, which means you can only compare values from the same day. During a tyre test external condition changes are calculated into the overall results, but it is not possible to calculate this between tyre tests performed on different days or at different locations.
As a result you will see other tests on Tyre Reviews which feature both the %s and %s, but as they weren't conducted on the same day, the results are not comparable.
Lots of other websites do this sort of tyre comparison, Tyre Reviews doesn't.