Bridgestone Turanza T005 vs Continental PremiumContact 7: the full picture
This comparison is built only from published independent tests — no manufacturer claims and no sponsored reviews. Between them, the Bridgestone Turanza T005 and Continental PremiumContact 7 appear in 68 tests, 3 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 Turanza T005 performs. It does not lead any single category outright in this matchup. Its overall Tire Lab Score is 87/100, based on 38 tests.
How the Continental PremiumContact 7 performs. It takes the win in wet, dry, snow, noise / comfort, mileage, efficiency. Its overall Tire Lab Score is 94/100, based on 30 tests.
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 PremiumContact 7 is the stronger all-round choice, leading in wet and Tire Lab Score. The Bridgestone Turanza T005 making it the right pick if that matters most to you.
Which one should you buy?
- You prefer the Bridgestone Turanza T005's brand, sizing or price
Choose Continental PremiumContact 7 if
- You prioritise wet
- You prioritise dry
- You prioritise snow
Test profile
| Metric | Bridgestone Turanza T005 | Continental PremiumContact 7 |
|---|---|---|
| Segment | Touring | Touring |
| Type | Summer | Summer |
| Tests used | 38 | 30 |
| Best rank | #1 | #1 |
| Avg rank | 6.7 | 4.9 |
| Latest test | 2025 | 2026 |
| Tire Lab Score | 86.8 | 93.5 |
Tire Lab Score
Bridgestone Turanza T005
Continental PremiumContact 7
Performance overview
Category-by-category results
| Category | Bridgestone Turanza T005 | Continental PremiumContact 7 | Winner |
|---|---|---|---|
| 💧Wet | Avg rank 5.9 10109 | Avg rank 4.5 34109 | Continental PremiumContact 7 |
| ☀️Dry | Avg rank 5.7 576 | Avg rank 4.1 2278 | Continental PremiumContact 7 |
| ❄️Snow | No data | Avg rank 6.0 2 | Continental PremiumContact 7 |
| 🔇Noise / Comfort | Avg rank 6.5 1067 | Avg rank 4.9 10129 | Continental PremiumContact 7 |
| 📏Mileage | Avg rank 12.5 | Avg rank 5.9 17 | Continental PremiumContact 7 |
| 🔋Efficiency | Avg rank 11.9 | Avg rank 5.9 263 | Continental PremiumContact 7 |
Tests used in this comparison
Both tires were measured head-to-head in these 3 independent tests:
💧 Wet: Bridgestone Turanza T005 vs Continental PremiumContact 7
The Continental PremiumContact 7 wins this category with an average rank of 4.5, compared to 5.9 for the Bridgestone Turanza T005.
☀️ Dry: Bridgestone Turanza T005 vs Continental PremiumContact 7
The Continental PremiumContact 7 wins this category with an average rank of 4.1, compared to 5.7 for the Bridgestone Turanza T005.
❄️ Snow: Bridgestone Turanza T005 vs Continental PremiumContact 7
The Continental PremiumContact 7 wins this category with an average rank of 6.0, compared to no data for the Bridgestone Turanza T005.
🔇 Noise / Comfort: Bridgestone Turanza T005 vs Continental PremiumContact 7
The Continental PremiumContact 7 wins this category with an average rank of 4.9, compared to 6.5 for the Bridgestone Turanza T005.
📏 Mileage: Bridgestone Turanza T005 vs Continental PremiumContact 7
The Continental PremiumContact 7 wins this category with an average rank of 5.9, compared to 12.5 for the Bridgestone Turanza T005.
🔋 Efficiency: Bridgestone Turanza T005 vs Continental PremiumContact 7
The Continental PremiumContact 7 wins this category with an average rank of 5.9, compared to 11.9 for the Bridgestone Turanza T005.
Frequently asked questions
Which is better in the wet, Bridgestone Turanza T005 or Continental PremiumContact 7?
Across independent wet-braking tests, the Continental PremiumContact 7 ranks higher on average than the Bridgestone Turanza T005.
Which has shorter dry braking distance?
The Continental PremiumContact 7 averages a better dry-braking rank than the Bridgestone Turanza T005 across the tests where both appeared.
Which tire is quieter and more comfortable?
On combined noise and comfort metrics, the Continental PremiumContact 7 ranks better than the Bridgestone Turanza T005.
Which tire lasts longer?
Based on wear and abrasion testing, the Continental PremiumContact 7 shows better mileage performance than the Bridgestone Turanza T005.
How many tests were used in this comparison?
Bridgestone Turanza T005 appears in 38 independent tests, Continental PremiumContact 7 in 30, with 3 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 →