Bridgestone Turanza T005 vs Continental Premium Contact 6
- TR Score
- 8.6/10
- Owners say
- 73% · 200
- TR Score
- 9.1/10
- Owners say
- 81% · 139
In the 31 independent tests that ran both tyres, the Continental Premium Contact 6 finished ahead 26 times and the Turanza T005 5 times. The Turanza T005 had 12.8% lower rolling resistance; the Premium Contact 6 lasted 20.2% longer in the wear tests.
Data updated
Which should you buy?
Choose Continental PremiumContact 6 if braking performance and steering precision in mixed summer weather are top priority. Choose Bridgestone Turanza T005 if you drive high mileage or EV/hybrid and want the lowest energy use and strong aquaplaning safety at a sharper price.
Where the Turanza T005 is stronger
- Lowest rolling resistance in class across most tests; strong fuel economy
- Frequent straight and curved aquaplaning wins; stable wet handling
- Generally lower purchase price; good value for long-distance driving
Where the Premium Contact 6 is stronger
- Consistently shorter dry and especially wet braking distances
- Sporty, precise steering with high dry and wet grip
- Higher predicted mileage and lower abrasion in key tests
The bullet points are analysis of the shared tests and of owner reviews; the measured wins in each discipline are in the tables below. Where the two disagree, the figures are right.
Turanza T005 vs Premium Contact 6 at a glance
| Category | Turanza T005 | Gap | Premium Contact 6 |
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| Shared tests won31 shared tests | 5 | 26 | |
| Dry46 measurements | 15 | The Premium Contact 6 stopped 1.2% shorter in the dry (23 tests) | 31 |
| Wet76 measurements | 29 | The Premium Contact 6 stopped 5.4% shorter in the wet (24 tests) | 45 |
| Off road9 measurements | 5 | 4 | |
| Comfort26 measurements | 12 | 10 | |
| Value23 measurements | 18 | The Turanza T005 had 12.8% lower rolling resistance (16 tests) | 5 |
| Tyre Reviews Scoreevery test and review we hold | 8.6/10 | The Premium Contact 6 by 0.5 | 9.1/10 |
| Owner rating200 and 139 reviews | 73% | The Premium Contact 6 by 8 points | 81% |
| Would buy againshare of owners | 57% | The Premium Contact 6 by 16 points | 73% |
| Pricein the 15 tests that listed prices | Cheaper | The Premium Contact 6 was dearer in 15 of 15 | +7.2% |
| Sizes madeEU label registrations | 138 | 74 sizes made in both | 110 |
Wins count every measurement the shared tests recorded for both tyres; a tick marks the tyre ahead on that line. Subjective driver scores count as wins but are never averaged, because each test uses its own scale.
Head to head in 31 tests, 2018 to 2023
Each row is one published test in which both tyres ran on the same car, in the same size, on the same day. The line is the whole field, winner on the left.
Performance profile
20 measurements from the 31 shared tests, each tyre shown as its share of the better figure in every test.
Where each is furthest ahead
Turanza T005
Premium Contact 6
Point at or tap any spoke for both tyres' figures.
In each test the better of the two figures counts as 100% and the other as its share of it, so a 36 m stop against 34.2 m is 95%; each spoke averages the shared tests that recorded it. The scale stops at 90%: a point further in sits on the hub's edge, hollow. 5 measurements recorded in only one shared test are left off; every measurement is in the table further down.
Where each scores higher
Turanza T005
Premium Contact 6
Point at or tap any spoke for both tyres' figures.
Category scores are percentiles among tyres of the same season and class: 90 means this tyre out-performs 90% of them, measured across every test we hold, not only the ones it appeared in.
Where owners rate each higher
Turanza T005
Not ahead in any category
Premium Contact 6
Point at or tap any spoke for both tyres' figures.
Owners rate the Turanza T005 73% from 200 reviews and the Premium Contact 6 81% from 139. Each spoke is one question owners answer out of 10; reviews are vetted by hand before publication.
Every measurement, side by side
Averages of the figures both tyres posted in the same tests. The gap is the average of each test's own gap, so figures from different cars and years are never mixed. Open a discipline for its measurements, and a measurement for every test's figure.
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| 34.25 | 1.2% | 33.9 | 9-14 | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
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| 86.22 | 1% | 85.4 | 1-6 | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
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| 101.4 | 0.6% | 102.1 | 4-5 | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
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| 39.63 | 5.4% | 37.28 | 2-21 | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
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| 39.1 | 10% | 35.2 | 0-1 | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
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| 75.16 | 0.7% | 74.41 | 4-5 | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
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| 74.71 | 0.1% | 74.87 | 4-5 | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
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| 6.5 | 0.6% | 6.46 | 1-0 | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
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| 81.7 | 0.2% | 81.51 | 11-9 | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
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| 16.63 | 7.7% | 15.87 | 4-0 | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
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| 66.1 | 1.4% | 67 | 0-2 | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
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| 8,944 | 10.5% | 8,101 | 2-0 | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
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| 7,761 | 0.4% | 7,730 | 1-0 | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
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| 5,537 | 6.2% | 5,966 | 0-2 | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
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| 3,195 | 6.7% | 3,001 | 2-0 | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
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Braking distances and lap times are better when lower; speeds, wear and grip figures when higher. A test's figures are its own: sizes, cars, surfaces and temperatures differ from one to the next, which is why the averages here are only ever of tests the two tyres shared. "Scored" rows are subjective driver ratings: each test uses its own scale, so only the wins are counted.
Scores beyond the shared tests
On the Tyre Reviews Score, which weighs every test and review we hold, the Turanza T005 scores 8.6 and the Premium Contact 6 9.1 out of 10.
| Turanza T005 | Category | Premium Contact 6 | ||
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| 76 | Dry | 87 | ||
| 80 | Wet | 88 | ||
| 27 | Comfort | 26 | ||
| 88 | Value | 74 | ||
Category scores are percentiles among tyres of the same season and class: 90 means this tyre out-performs 90% of them, measured across every test we hold, not only the ones it appeared in.
What owners say
| Turanza T005 | Category | Premium Contact 6 | ||
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| 8.1 | Dry Grip | 8.9 | ||
| 7.7 | Wet Grip | 8.5 | ||
| 7.3 | Road Feedback | 8.3 | ||
| 7.3 | Handling | 8.4 | ||
| 6.8 | Wear | 7.5 | ||
| 7.2 | Comfort | 7.8 | ||
Owners rate the Turanza T005 73% from 200 reviews and the Premium Contact 6 81% from 139. Reviews are vetted by hand before publication; ownership is not verified.
Bridgestone Turanza T005
- 73%from 200 reviews
- 57%would buy again
- 2,906,122 milesdriven by reviewers
Owner feedback on the Bridgestone Turanza T005 is mixed (average 68.6%), but most agree it delivers dependable everyday grip, particularly on dry roads and often in the wet too. Comfort and fuel efficiency are also frequent highlights, with many describing an easy, relaxed touring feel. The main drawbacks are refinement and longevity: around a third of owners complain about road noise, while tread life is debated and slightly leans negative overall, with many reporting quicker-than-expected wear. A smaller but notable group (around one in five) also dislike the steering feel, often describing it as light or lacking feedback, and a few report weak performance in cold weather.
- Strong dry grip and reassuring traction
- Confident wet grip for normal driving
- Comfortable, compliant ride
- Good dry handling and stability
- Noticeable road noise, especially at motorway speeds
- Tread life can be disappointing for the price
- Light or vague steering feel / limited feedback
Summarised by AI from 171 vetted reviews; the reviews themselves are on the tyre page.
All 200 Turanza T005 reviewsEş zamanlı olarak hem turanza6 hem turanza5 kullanıyorum. Turanza6 kolay kolay kaymaz ve ABS açmazdı. Turanza5 daha 5000km olmasına rağmen ilk günden beri hem kuru, hem de ıslak zeminde orta/sert frende çok erken ABS açma meyilinde. Turanza6 ya göre belirgin daha sert ve konforsuz. Parasının hakkını veren bir lastik kesinlikle değil.
Continental Premium Contact 6
- 81%from 139 reviews
- 73%would buy again
- 1,435,468 milesdriven by reviewers
Owners largely rate the Continental Premium Contact 6 for its strong all-round grip, with around half praising dry grip and a similar share highlighting reassuring wet performance, backed up by positive comments on handling and steering feel. The biggest recurring downsides are refinement and durability: roughly two in five mention road noise (more often as a complaint than a praise), and around a third report faster-than-expected wear. Comfort impressions are mixed but lean positive, with some owners enjoying a plush ride while others find it firm or harsh, particularly on rougher roads.
- Strong dry grip and traction
- Reassuring wet grip
- Comfortable ride for a performance-leaning tyre
- Confident dry handling and control
- Noticeable road noise for many owners
- Wears quicker than expected
- Firm/harsh feel linked to sidewall stiffness
Summarised by AI from 118 vetted reviews; the reviews themselves are on the tyre page.
All 139 Premium Contact 6 reviewsThe tyres were used on a SEAT LEON TDI mostly on highway. Summer tyres to a sunny country as Greece worked perfectly. Confidence in all circumstances especially high speed cornering. Economically speaking I wouldn't say so, but that is not my major concern which is safety atll times especially avoiding all kind of obstacles.
Sizes, EU label and lineage
From the EU label registrations for each tyre: 138 sizes of the Turanza T005 and 110 of the Premium Contact 6, 74 of them made in both.
| Category | Turanza T005 | Premium Contact 6 |
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| Season | Summer | Summer |
| Sizes made | 138 sizes, 14 to 22 inch | 110 sizes, 15 to 22 inch |
| Made in both | 74 sizes 185/65 R15195/65 R15205/45 R16205/50 R16205/55 R16205/60 R16215/60 R16215/65 R16235/60 R16205/40 R17205/45 R17205/50 R17and 62 more | |
| EU label wet grip | A64%B36%C0% | A81%B19% |
| EU label rolling resistance | B58%A29%C9%D3% | C52%B39%A8%D1% |
| EU label noise | 66-74 dB B88%A12% | 69-75 dB B99%A1% |
| On the market since | 2016 | - |
| Replaced | Bridgestone Turanza T001 Evo (2016) | Continental Premium Contact 5 (2012) |
| Replaced by | Bridgestone Turanza 6 | Continental PremiumContact 7 |
| Price in the shared tests | The Premium Contact 6 was the dearer tyre in 15 of the 15 tests that listed prices, by 7.2% on average. Each test priced the tyres in its own market at the time; only the gap is comparable. | |
Label grades are shown as the share of registered sizes carrying each grade, so "B (88%), C (12%)" means most sizes are B. Grades vary by size; check the label for yours.
Reading the results
Written from the test results and owner reviews above. It is analysis, not a measurement: where it and the tables disagree, the tables are right.
This head-to-head pits two premium-touring summer staples against each other: Bridgestone's efficiency-focused Turanza T005 and Continental's dynamically inclined PremiumContact 6. Across 31 shared tests, the Continental typically brakes shorter-especially in the wet-while the Bridgestone consistently posts class-leading rolling resistance and often better aquaplaning margins.
Expect clear trade-offs: the PC6 leans sporty and safety-first with repeatedly shorter dry and wet stops, whereas the T005 prioritizes low fuel use, lighter construction and competitive pricing, with stable manners and frequent aquaplaning wins.
Conclusion
Pattern-wise, Continental's PremiumContact 6 is the safer bet for outright grip and braking, winning far more overall tests (26 vs 5) and dominating wet braking (21 category wins). It usually feels sharper to steer and claims higher mileage in ADAC/Auto Bild wear testing. If you value confident stops in sudden summer downpours and a more engaging drive, pick the PC6.
Bridgestone's Turanza T005 answers with excellent efficiency (16 rolling-resistance wins), lower purchase price in most sizes, and frequent aquaplaning advantages. It's the smarter choice for high-mileage motorists, fleet users, and EV/hybrid owners chasing lower energy use, provided slightly longer wet stops are acceptable. Bottom line: PC6 for maximum braking security and dynamics; T005 for running-cost savings and strong aquaplaning resistance.
Turanza T005 vs Premium Contact 6: your questions
Is the Bridgestone Turanza T005 or the Continental Premium Contact 6 the better tyre?
In the 31 independent tests that ran both tyres, the Continental Premium Contact 6 finished ahead 26 times and the Turanza T005 5 times. On the Tyre Reviews Score, which weighs every test and review we hold, the Turanza T005 scores 8.6 and the Premium Contact 6 9.1 out of 10.
Which is better in the wet, the Turanza T005 or the Premium Contact 6?
The Premium Contact 6 led 45 of the 76 wet measurements the shared tests recorded. On average it stopped 5.4% shorter in the wet across 24 tests.
Which is better in the dry?
The Premium Contact 6 led 31 of the 46 dry measurements the shared tests recorded. On average it stopped 1.2% shorter in the dry across 23 tests.
Which lasts longer and costs less to run?
The Turanza T005 had 12.8% lower rolling resistance (16 tests) and used 1.9% less fuel (2 tests); the Premium Contact 6 lasted 20.2% longer in the wear tests (4 tests). Owners rate wear 6.8/10 for the Turanza T005 and 7.5/10 for the Premium Contact 6.
Which is quieter and more comfortable?
Owners rate comfort 7.2/10 for the Turanza T005 and 7.8/10 for the Premium Contact 6.
What do owners say?
Owners rate the Turanza T005 73% from 200 reviews and the Premium Contact 6 81% from 139. 57% of Turanza T005 owners would buy it again, against 73% for the Premium Contact 6.
Which is more expensive?
In the 15 tests that listed prices, the Premium Contact 6 was the dearer tyre in 15 of them, by 7.2% on average. Prices are the test's own at the time, in its own market.
Are they available in the same sizes?
The Turanza T005 is made in 138 sizes (14 to 22 inch) and the Premium Contact 6 in 110 (15 to 22 inch). 74 sizes are available in both. On the EU label the Turanza T005 is graded A for wet grip and B for rolling resistance in most sizes; the Premium Contact 6 A and C.
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