Continental Premium Contact 5 vs Bridgestone Turanza T005
In the 6 independent tests that ran both tires, the Bridgestone Turanza T005 finished ahead 5 times and the Premium Contact 5 once. The Premium Contact 5 was stronger in comfort, the Turanza T005 in dry, wet and value.
Performance profile
12 measurements from the 6 shared tests, each tire shown as its share of the better figure in every test.
Where each is furthest ahead
Premium Contact 5
Turanza T005
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In each test the better of the two figures counts as 100% and the other as its share of it, so a 118 ft stop against 112 ft is 95%; each spoke averages the shared tests that recorded it.
Where each scores higher
Premium Contact 5
Turanza T005
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Category scores are percentiles among tires of the same season and class: 90 means this tire out-performs 90% of them, measured across every test we hold, not only the ones it appeared in.
Where owners rate each higher
Premium Contact 5
Turanza T005
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Owners rate the Premium Contact 5 76% from 119 reviews and the Turanza T005 73% from 201. 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 tires 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. Wins count the tests in which each tire did better.
| Measurement | Premium Contact 5 | Gap | Turanza T005 | Wins |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Dry Turanza T005 ahead | ||||
| Dry Braking ft | 106 | 4.7% | 101 | 0-4 |
| Dry Handling mph | 59.4 | 3.5% | 60.6 | 1-3 |
| Subj. Dry Handling pts | scored | 14.3% | scored | 0-1 |
| Wet Turanza T005 ahead | ||||
| Wet Braking ft | 101 | = | 102 | 1-2 |
| Wet Handling mph | 43.3 | 2.8% | 44.4 | 0-4 |
| Subj. Wet Handling pts | scored | 12.5% | scored | 0-1 |
| Straight Aqua mph | 50.9 | 3.7% | 49.1 | 3-0 |
| Comfort Premium Contact 5 ahead | ||||
| Subj. Comfort pts | scored | 12.5% | scored | 1-0 |
| Noise dB | 69.43 | 1.1 dB | 70.48 | 3-1 |
| Tire Weight lb | 17.1 | 2.7% | 16.6 | 0-1 |
| Value Turanza T005 ahead | ||||
| Wear miles | 23,749 | 10.2% | 26,172 | 0-1 |
| Rolling Resistance kg / t | 8.34 | 10.8% | 7.44 | 0-3 |
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 tires shared.
Head to head in 6 tests, 2018 to 2021
Each row is one published test in which both tires ran on the same car, in the same size, on the same day. The line is the whole field, winner on the left.
| Test | Premium Contact 5 | Field | Turanza T005 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2021 Sport Auto Summer Tire Test | P5 of 11 | P2 of 11 | |
| 2019 AMS Summer SUV Tire Test | P7 of 11 | P2 of 11 | |
| 2019 ADAC Summer Tire Test - 185/65 R15 | P9 of 16 | P1 of 16 | |
| 2018 New and Worn Summer Tire Test | P7 of 16 | P2 of 16 | |
| 2018 Auto Bild 15 inch Summer Tire Test | P2 of 20 | P7 of 20 | |
| 2018 AutoBild Summer Tire Overview | P5 of 51 | P2 of 51 |
Premium Contact 5 vs Turanza T005: your questions
Is the Continental Premium Contact 5 or the Bridgestone Turanza T005 the better tire?
In the 6 independent tests that ran both tires, the Bridgestone Turanza T005 finished ahead 5 times and the Premium Contact 5 once. On the Tire Reviews Score, which weighs every test and review we hold, the Premium Contact 5 scores 7.7 and the Turanza T005 8.6 out of 10.
Which is better in the wet, the Premium Contact 5 or the Turanza T005?
The Turanza T005 led 7 of the 12 wet measurements the shared tests recorded. On average it averaged a 2.8% higher speed on the wet handling course across 4 tests.
Which is better in the dry?
The Turanza T005 led 8 of the 9 dry measurements the shared tests recorded. On average it stopped 4.7% shorter in the dry across 4 tests.
Which lasts longer and costs less to run?
The Turanza T005 lasted 10.2% longer in the wear test (1 test) and had 10.8% lower rolling resistance (3 tests). Owners rate wear 5.8/10 for the Premium Contact 5 and 6.8/10 for the Turanza T005.
Which is quieter and more comfortable?
The Premium Contact 5 was 1.1 dB quieter (4 tests). Owners rate comfort 7.9/10 for the Premium Contact 5 and 7.1/10 for the Turanza T005.
What do owners say?
Owners rate the Premium Contact 5 76% from 119 reviews and the Turanza T005 73% from 201. 57% of Premium Contact 5 owners would buy it again, against 57% for the Turanza T005.
Which is more expensive?
In the 2 tests that listed prices, the Turanza T005 was the dearer tire in 2 of them, by 15% on average. Prices are the test's own at the time, in its own market.
Are they available in the same sizes?
The Premium Contact 5 is made in 23 sizes (14 to 17 inch) and the Turanza T005 in 138 (14 to 22 inch). 23 sizes are available in both. On the EU label the Premium Contact 5 is graded A for wet grip and C for rolling resistance in most sizes; the Turanza T005 A and B.
Which is the newer tire?
The Turanza T005 is the newer design: it reached the market in 2016, the Premium Contact 5 in 2012. The Premium Contact 5 replaced the Continental Premium Contact 2. The Turanza T005 replaced the Bridgestone Turanza T001 Evo.
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Where this data comes from
Finishing positions and measurements are transcribed from each published test. A test only counts here when both tires ran in it, so every figure was recorded on the same car, size and day as the one it is compared to.
About the TR Score
The Tire Reviews Score rates each tire out of 10 from every independent test result and vetted owner review we hold, so two tires can be compared even before a test has run them together.
Who does the testing
Every test published as a Tire Reviews test is run by Jonathan Benson, who has been testing tires independently since 2007.