Bridgestone Alenza 001 vs Continental UltraContact UX7: the full picture
This comparison is built only from published independent tests — no manufacturer claims and no sponsored reviews. Between them, the Bridgestone Alenza 001 and Continental UltraContact UX7 appear in 2 tests, 1 of which put both tires on the same track on the same day. Head-to-head results carry the most weight here, because surface, weather and test car all change between events and make raw numbers from different tests hard to compare directly.
How the Bridgestone Alenza 001 performs. It does not lead any single category outright in this matchup. Its overall Tire Lab Score is 82/100, based on 1 test.
How the Continental UltraContact UX7 performs. It takes the win in wet, dry, efficiency. Its overall Tire Lab Score is 90/100, based on 1 test.
What this means for you. Category wins matter more than the overall score when your driving is weighted toward one condition — a wet-climate commuter should follow the wet braking column, while a high-mileage driver should follow wear and rolling resistance. Also check that both tires are actually offered in your size and load rating: performance can shift between sizes, and availability differs between the European and North American markets.
Verdict
The Continental UltraContact UX7 is the stronger all-round choice, leading in wet and Tire Lab Score. The Bridgestone Alenza 001 making it the right pick if that matters most to you.
Which one should you buy?
- You prefer the Bridgestone Alenza 001's brand, sizing or price
Choose Continental UltraContact UX7 if
- You prioritise wet
- You prioritise dry
- You prioritise efficiency
Test profile
| Metric | Bridgestone Alenza 001 | Continental UltraContact UX7 |
|---|---|---|
| Segment | SUV | SUV |
| Type | Summer | Summer |
| Tests used | 1 | 1 |
| Best rank | #1 | #1 |
| Avg rank | 2.8 | 2.3 |
| Latest test | — | — |
| Tire Lab Score | 82 | 90.2 |
Tire Lab Score
Bridgestone Alenza 001
Continental UltraContact UX7
Performance overview
Category-by-category results
| Category | Bridgestone Alenza 001 | Continental UltraContact UX7 | Winner |
|---|---|---|---|
| 💧Wet | Avg rank 2.6 112 | Avg rank 2.2 31 | Continental UltraContact UX7 |
| ☀️Dry | Avg rank 3.3 1 | Avg rank 1.7 21 | Continental UltraContact UX7 |
| 🔇Noise / Comfort | Avg rank 3.5 1 | Avg rank 3.5 1 | Tie |
| 🔋Efficiency | Avg rank 2.0 1 | Avg rank 1.0 1 | Continental UltraContact UX7 |
Tests used in this comparison
Both tires were measured head-to-head in these 1 independent test:
💧 Wet: Bridgestone Alenza 001 vs Continental UltraContact UX7
The Continental UltraContact UX7 wins this category with an average rank of 2.2, compared to 2.6 for the Bridgestone Alenza 001.
☀️ Dry: Bridgestone Alenza 001 vs Continental UltraContact UX7
The Continental UltraContact UX7 wins this category with an average rank of 1.7, compared to 3.3 for the Bridgestone Alenza 001.
🔇 Noise / Comfort: Bridgestone Alenza 001 vs Continental UltraContact UX7
Both tires perform similarly in noise / comfort, with average ranks of 3.5 and 3.5.
🔋 Efficiency: Bridgestone Alenza 001 vs Continental UltraContact UX7
The Continental UltraContact UX7 wins this category with an average rank of 1.0, compared to 2.0 for the Bridgestone Alenza 001.
Frequently asked questions
Which is better in the wet, Bridgestone Alenza 001 or Continental UltraContact UX7?
Across independent wet-braking tests, the Continental UltraContact UX7 ranks higher on average than the Bridgestone Alenza 001.
Which has shorter dry braking distance?
The Continental UltraContact UX7 averages a better dry-braking rank than the Bridgestone Alenza 001 across the tests where both appeared.
How many tests were used in this comparison?
Bridgestone Alenza 001 appears in 1 independent tests, Continental UltraContact UX7 in 1, with 1 head-to-head tests where both were measured.
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Data aggregated from independent testing organizations including ADAC, Auto Bild, TCS, and Auto Motor und Sport. Read our methodology →