Bridgestone Turanza T005 vs Continental UltraContact UC7: 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 UltraContact UC7 appear in 39 tests, though they have not yet met head-to-head in the same test. 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 takes the win in mileage. Its overall Tire Lab Score is 87/100, based on 38 tests.
How the Continental UltraContact UC7 performs. It takes the win in wet, dry, noise / comfort, efficiency. Its overall Tire Lab Score is 88/100, 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 UC7 is the stronger all-round choice, leading in wet and Tire Lab Score. The Bridgestone Turanza T005 still wins on mileage, making it the right pick if that matters most to you.
Which one should you buy?
- You prioritise mileage
Choose Continental UltraContact UC7 if
- You prioritise wet
- You prioritise dry
- You prioritise noise / comfort
Test profile
| Metric | Bridgestone Turanza T005 | Continental UltraContact UC7 |
|---|---|---|
| Segment | Touring | Touring |
| Type | Summer | Summer |
| Tests used | 38 | 1 |
| Best rank | #1 | #1 |
| Avg rank | 6.7 | 3.1 |
| Latest test | 2025 | 2023 |
| Tire Lab Score | 86.8 | 88.3 |
Tire Lab Score
Bridgestone Turanza T005
Continental UltraContact UC7
Performance overview
Category-by-category results
| Category | Bridgestone Turanza T005 | Continental UltraContact UC7 | Winner |
|---|---|---|---|
| 💧Wet | Avg rank 5.9 10109 | Avg rank 3.3 2 | Continental UltraContact UC7 |
| ☀️Dry | Avg rank 5.7 576 | Avg rank 3.3 2 | Continental UltraContact UC7 |
| 🔇Noise / Comfort | Avg rank 6.5 1067 | Avg rank 3.5 2 | Continental UltraContact UC7 |
| 📏Mileage | Avg rank 12.5 | No data | Bridgestone Turanza T005 |
| 🔋Efficiency | Avg rank 11.9 | Avg rank 3.0 1 | Continental UltraContact UC7 |
💧 Wet: Bridgestone Turanza T005 vs Continental UltraContact UC7
The Continental UltraContact UC7 wins this category with an average rank of 3.3, compared to 5.9 for the Bridgestone Turanza T005.
☀️ Dry: Bridgestone Turanza T005 vs Continental UltraContact UC7
The Continental UltraContact UC7 wins this category with an average rank of 3.3, compared to 5.7 for the Bridgestone Turanza T005.
🔇 Noise / Comfort: Bridgestone Turanza T005 vs Continental UltraContact UC7
The Continental UltraContact UC7 wins this category with an average rank of 3.5, compared to 6.5 for the Bridgestone Turanza T005.
📏 Mileage: Bridgestone Turanza T005 vs Continental UltraContact UC7
The Bridgestone Turanza T005 wins this category with an average rank of 12.5, compared to no data for the Continental UltraContact UC7.
🔋 Efficiency: Bridgestone Turanza T005 vs Continental UltraContact UC7
The Continental UltraContact UC7 wins this category with an average rank of 3.0, compared to 11.9 for the Bridgestone Turanza T005.
Frequently asked questions
Which is better in the wet, Bridgestone Turanza T005 or Continental UltraContact UC7?
Across independent wet-braking tests, the Continental UltraContact UC7 ranks higher on average than the Bridgestone Turanza T005.
Which has shorter dry braking distance?
The Continental UltraContact UC7 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 UltraContact UC7 ranks better than the Bridgestone Turanza T005.
Which tire lasts longer?
Based on wear and abrasion testing, the Bridgestone Turanza T005 shows better mileage performance than the Continental UltraContact UC7.
How many tests were used in this comparison?
Bridgestone Turanza T005 appears in 38 independent tests, Continental UltraContact UC7 in 1.
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Data aggregated from independent testing organizations including ADAC, Auto Bild, TCS, and Auto Motor und Sport. Read our methodology →
