Bridgestone Turanza 6 vs Continental PremiumContact 7
Expect the PremiumContact 7 to stop shorter and steer more precisely-especially in the wet-while the Turanza 6 counters with class-leading rolling efficiency, lower noise, and strong value. For EVs or high-mileage drivers, Bridgestone's low consumption and quiet ride are compelling; for drivers prioritizing confidence and control in all weather, Continental's dominance is clear.
Test Results
Independent comparison tire tests are the best source of data to get tire information from, and the good news is there have been eight tests which compare both tires directly!
| Tire | Test Wins | Performance |
|---|---|---|
| Continental PremiumContact 7 | eight |
While it might look like the Continental PremiumContact 7 is better than the Bridgestone Turanza 6 purely based on the higher number of test wins, tires are very complicated objects which means where one tire is better than the other can be more important in real world use.
Let's look at how the two tires compare across multiple tire test categories.
Key Strengths
- Class-leading rolling resistance; frequent best-in-test results (up to ~14% advantage)
- Lower noise levels and refined ride
- Competitive straight/curved aquaplaning in several tests
- Strong value proposition with solid wear and lower fuel/electricity use
- Outstanding wet and dry braking (8/8 category wins across tests)
- Precise steering and stable, predictable handling in all conditions
- Consistently quickest in wet/dry handling metrics
- Very good projected mileage in multiple tests
Dry Braking
Looking at data from eight tire tests, the Continental PremiumContact 7 was better during eight dry braking tests. On average the Continental PremiumContact 7 stopped the vehicle in 5.27% less distance than the Bridgestone Turanza 6.
Best In Dry Braking: Continental PremiumContact 7
See how the Dry Braking winner was calculated >>
| 2023 Summer Tire Market Overview 225/45 R18 |
Bridgestone Turanza 6:35.7M | ✓ Continental PremiumContact 7: 33.7M |
| 2023 AutoBild UHP Summer Tire Test 225/45 R18 |
Bridgestone Turanza 6:35.7M | ✓ Continental PremiumContact 7: 33.7M |
| 2024 Summer Tire Market Overview 205/55 R16 |
Bridgestone Turanza 6:36.9M | ✓ Continental PremiumContact 7: 35.4M |
| 2024 ADAC Summer Tire Test 215/55 R17 |
Bridgestone Turanza 6:38M | ✓ Continental PremiumContact 7: 35.4M |
| 2024 AutoBild Summer Tire Test 205/55 R16 |
Bridgestone Turanza 6:36.9M | ✓ Continental PremiumContact 7: 35.4M |
| 2024 AZ Summer Tire Test 225/45 R17 |
Bridgestone Turanza 6:34.8M | ✓ Continental PremiumContact 7: 32.9M |
| 2024 AMS Summer SUV Tire Test 235/55 R18 |
Bridgestone Turanza 6:36.4M | ✓ Continental PremiumContact 7: 34.1M |
| 2025 Summer and All Season Combined Tire Test 225/45 R17 |
Bridgestone Turanza 6:35.7M | ✓ Continental PremiumContact 7: 34.2M |
Dry Handling [s]
Looking at data from one tire tests, the Continental PremiumContact 7 was better during one dry handling [s] tests. On average the Continental PremiumContact 7 was 1.95% faster around a lap than the Bridgestone Turanza 6.
Best In Dry Handling [s]: Continental PremiumContact 7
See how the Dry Handling winner was calculated >>
| 2024 AZ Summer Tire Test 225/45 R17 |
Bridgestone Turanza 6:76.8s | ✓ Continental PremiumContact 7: 75.3s |
Dry Handling [Km/H]
Looking at data from three tire tests, the Continental PremiumContact 7 was better during three dry handling [km/h] tests. On average the Continental PremiumContact 7 was 0.97% faster around a lap than the Bridgestone Turanza 6.
Best In Dry Handling [Km/H]: Continental PremiumContact 7
See how the Dry Handling winner was calculated >>
| 2023 AutoBild UHP Summer Tire Test 225/45 R18 |
Bridgestone Turanza 6:118.2Km/H | ✓ Continental PremiumContact 7: 120.3Km/H |
| 2024 AutoBild Summer Tire Test 205/55 R16 |
Bridgestone Turanza 6:114.7Km/H | ✓ Continental PremiumContact 7: 115.5Km/H |
| 2024 AMS Summer SUV Tire Test 235/55 R18 |
Bridgestone Turanza 6:93.5Km/H | ✓ Continental PremiumContact 7: 93.8Km/H |
Subj. Dry Handling
Looking at data from one tire tests, the Continental PremiumContact 7 was better during one subj. dry handling tests. On average the Continental PremiumContact 7 scored 10% more points than the Bridgestone Turanza 6.
Best In Subj. Dry Handling: Continental PremiumContact 7
See how the Subj. Dry Handling winner was calculated >>
| 2025 Summer and All Season Combined Tire Test 225/45 R17 |
Bridgestone Turanza 6:9 Points | ✓ Continental PremiumContact 7: 10 Points |
Wet Braking
Looking at data from eight tire tests, the Continental PremiumContact 7 was better during eight wet braking tests. On average the Continental PremiumContact 7 stopped the vehicle in 8.31% less distance than the Bridgestone Turanza 6.
Best In Wet Braking: Continental PremiumContact 7
See how the Wet Braking winner was calculated >>
| 2023 Summer Tire Market Overview 225/45 R18 |
Bridgestone Turanza 6:27.6M | ✓ Continental PremiumContact 7: 25.3M |
| 2023 AutoBild UHP Summer Tire Test 225/45 R18 |
Bridgestone Turanza 6:43.1M | ✓ Continental PremiumContact 7: 39.5M |
| 2024 Summer Tire Market Overview 205/55 R16 |
Bridgestone Turanza 6:27.9M | ✓ Continental PremiumContact 7: 25.8M |
| 2024 ADAC Summer Tire Test 215/55 R17 |
Bridgestone Turanza 6:34.6M | ✓ Continental PremiumContact 7: 28.5M |
| 2024 AutoBild Summer Tire Test 205/55 R16 |
Bridgestone Turanza 6:43.6M | ✓ Continental PremiumContact 7: 40.3M |
| 2024 AZ Summer Tire Test 225/45 R17 |
Bridgestone Turanza 6:43.2M | ✓ Continental PremiumContact 7: 39.5M |
| 2024 AMS Summer SUV Tire Test 235/55 R18 |
Bridgestone Turanza 6:29.9M | ✓ Continental PremiumContact 7: 27.9M |
| 2025 Summer and All Season Combined Tire Test 225/45 R17 |
Bridgestone Turanza 6:33.9M | ✓ Continental PremiumContact 7: 33.4M |
Wet Braking - Concrete
Looking at data from one tire tests, the Continental PremiumContact 7 was better during one wet braking - concrete tests. On average the Continental PremiumContact 7 stopped the vehicle in 19.8% less distance than the Bridgestone Turanza 6.
Best In Wet Braking - Concrete: Continental PremiumContact 7
See how the Wet Braking - Concrete winner was calculated >>
| 2024 ADAC Summer Tire Test 215/55 R17 |
Bridgestone Turanza 6:39.9M | ✓ Continental PremiumContact 7: 32M |
Wet Handling [s]
Looking at data from two tire tests, the Continental PremiumContact 7 was better during two wet handling [s] tests. On average the Continental PremiumContact 7 was 3.28% faster around a wet lap than the Bridgestone Turanza 6.
Best In Wet Handling [s]: Continental PremiumContact 7
See how the Wet Handling winner was calculated >>
| 2024 AZ Summer Tire Test 225/45 R17 |
Bridgestone Turanza 6:80.6s | ✓ Continental PremiumContact 7: 77.7s |
| 2025 Summer and All Season Combined Tire Test 225/45 R17 |
Bridgestone Turanza 6:77.8s | ✓ Continental PremiumContact 7: 75.5s |
Wet Handling [Km/H]
Looking at data from three tire tests, the Continental PremiumContact 7 was better during three wet handling [km/h] tests. On average the Continental PremiumContact 7 was 2.38% faster around a wet lap than the Bridgestone Turanza 6.
Best In Wet Handling [Km/H]: Continental PremiumContact 7
See how the Wet Handling winner was calculated >>
| 2023 AutoBild UHP Summer Tire Test 225/45 R18 |
Bridgestone Turanza 6:73.9Km/H | ✓ Continental PremiumContact 7: 76.3Km/H |
| 2024 AutoBild Summer Tire Test 205/55 R16 |
Bridgestone Turanza 6:74.7Km/H | ✓ Continental PremiumContact 7: 75.5Km/H |
| 2024 AMS Summer SUV Tire Test 235/55 R18 |
Bridgestone Turanza 6:73.3Km/H | ✓ Continental PremiumContact 7: 75.5Km/H |
Subj. Wet Handling
Looking at data from one tire tests, the Continental PremiumContact 7 was better during one subj. wet handling tests. On average the Continental PremiumContact 7 scored 10% more points than the Bridgestone Turanza 6.
Best In Subj. Wet Handling: Continental PremiumContact 7
See how the Subj. Wet Handling winner was calculated >>
| 2025 Summer and All Season Combined Tire Test 225/45 R17 |
Bridgestone Turanza 6:9 Points | ✓ Continental PremiumContact 7: 10 Points |
Wet Circle
Looking at data from one tire tests, the Continental PremiumContact 7 was better during one wet circle tests. On average the Continental PremiumContact 7 was 4.1% faster around a wet circle than the Bridgestone Turanza 6.
Best In Wet Circle: Continental PremiumContact 7
See how the Wet Circle winner was calculated >>
| 2024 AZ Summer Tire Test 225/45 R17 |
Bridgestone Turanza 6:12.2s | ✓ Continental PremiumContact 7: 11.7s |
Straight Aqua
Looking at data from six tire tests, the Bridgestone Turanza 6 was better during three straight aqua tests. On average the Bridgestone Turanza 6 floated at a 0.02% higher speed than the Continental PremiumContact 7.
Best In Straight Aqua: Bridgestone Turanza 6
See how the Straight Aqua winner was calculated >>
| 2023 AutoBild UHP Summer Tire Test 225/45 R18 |
Bridgestone Turanza 6:102.3Km/H | ✓ Continental PremiumContact 7: 104Km/H |
| 2024 ADAC Summer Tire Test 215/55 R17 |
✓ Bridgestone Turanza 6:78.5Km/H | Continental PremiumContact 7: 74Km/H |
| 2024 AutoBild Summer Tire Test 205/55 R16 |
✓ Bridgestone Turanza 6:84.5Km/H | Continental PremiumContact 7: 82.5Km/H |
| 2024 AZ Summer Tire Test 225/45 R17 |
Bridgestone Turanza 6:78.6Km/H | ✓ Continental PremiumContact 7: 82.3Km/H |
| 2024 AMS Summer SUV Tire Test 235/55 R18 |
✓ Bridgestone Turanza 6:75.2Km/H | Continental PremiumContact 7: 73.5Km/H |
| 2025 Summer and All Season Combined Tire Test 225/45 R17 |
Bridgestone Turanza 6:75.3Km/H | ✓ Continental PremiumContact 7: 78Km/H |
Curved Aquaplaning
Looking at data from four tire tests, the Bridgestone Turanza 6 was better during two curved aquaplaning tests. On average the Bridgestone Turanza 6 slipped out at a 1.02% higher speed than the Continental PremiumContact 7.
Best In Curved Aquaplaning: Bridgestone Turanza 6
See how the Curved Aquaplaning winner was calculated >>
| 2023 AutoBild UHP Summer Tire Test 225/45 R18 |
Bridgestone Turanza 6:3.63m/sec2 | ✓ Continental PremiumContact 7: 3.77m/sec2 |
| 2024 ADAC Summer Tire Test 215/55 R17 |
✓ Bridgestone Turanza 6:3.2m/sec2 | Continental PremiumContact 7: 2.8m/sec2 |
| 2024 AutoBild Summer Tire Test 205/55 R16 |
Bridgestone Turanza 6:4.26m/sec2 | ✓ Continental PremiumContact 7: 4.51m/sec2 |
| 2024 AMS Summer SUV Tire Test 235/55 R18 |
✓ Bridgestone Turanza 6:8.42m/sec2 | Continental PremiumContact 7: 8.25m/sec2 |
Subj. Noise
Looking at data from one tire tests, the Bridgestone Turanza 6 was better during one subj. noise tests. On average the Bridgestone Turanza 6 scored 20% more points than the Continental PremiumContact 7.
Best In Subj. Noise: Bridgestone Turanza 6
See how the Subj. Noise winner was calculated >>
| 2025 Summer and All Season Combined Tire Test 225/45 R17 |
✓ Bridgestone Turanza 6:10 Points | Continental PremiumContact 7: 8 Points |
Noise
Looking at data from four tire tests, the Bridgestone Turanza 6 was better during two noise tests. On average the Bridgestone Turanza 6 measured 1.44% quieter than the Continental PremiumContact 7.
Best In Noise: Bridgestone Turanza 6
See how the Noise winner was calculated >>
| 2023 AutoBild UHP Summer Tire Test 225/45 R18 |
✓ Bridgestone Turanza 6:72.4dB | Continental PremiumContact 7: 74dB |
| 2024 ADAC Summer Tire Test 215/55 R17 |
Bridgestone Turanza 6:71.4dB | ✓ Continental PremiumContact 7: 71.3dB |
| 2024 AutoBild Summer Tire Test 205/55 R16 |
Bridgestone Turanza 6:74.1dB | Continental PremiumContact 7: 74.1dB |
| 2024 AMS Summer SUV Tire Test 235/55 R18 |
✓ Bridgestone Turanza 6:70.5dB | Continental PremiumContact 7: 73.2dB |
Noise
Looking at data from one tire tests, the Bridgestone Turanza 6 was better during one noise tests. On average the Bridgestone Turanza 6 measured 1.39% quieter than the Continental PremiumContact 7.
Best In Noise: Bridgestone Turanza 6
See how the Noise winner was calculated >>
| 2024 AZ Summer Tire Test 225/45 R17 |
✓ Bridgestone Turanza 6:71dB | Continental PremiumContact 7: 72dB |
Wear
Looking at data from three tire tests, the Continental PremiumContact 7 was better during two wear tests. On average the Continental PremiumContact 7 is predicted to cover 13.99% miles before reaching 1.6mm than the Bridgestone Turanza 6.
Best In Wear: Continental PremiumContact 7
See how the Wear winner was calculated >>
| 2023 AutoBild UHP Summer Tire Test 225/45 R18 |
Bridgestone Turanza 6:40400KM | ✓ Continental PremiumContact 7: 51600KM |
| 2024 ADAC Summer Tire Test 215/55 R17 |
Bridgestone Turanza 6:47900KM | ✓ Continental PremiumContact 7: 60300KM |
| 2024 AutoBild Summer Tire Test 205/55 R16 |
✓ Bridgestone Turanza 6:34400KM | Continental PremiumContact 7: 30750KM |
Value
Looking at data from one tire tests, the Continental PremiumContact 7 was better during one value tests. On average the Continental PremiumContact 7 has a 18.13% better value based on dollars per 1000 warranted miles than the Bridgestone Turanza 6.
Best In Value: Continental PremiumContact 7
See how the Value winner was calculated >>
| 2024 ADAC Summer Tire Test 215/55 R17 |
Bridgestone Turanza 6:3.53Price/1000 | ✓ Continental PremiumContact 7: 2.89Price/1000 |
Price
Looking at data from three tire tests, the Continental PremiumContact 7 was better during one price tests. On average the Continental PremiumContact 7 cost 0.42% less than the Bridgestone Turanza 6.
Best In Price: Continental PremiumContact 7
See how the Price winner was calculated >>
| 2023 AutoBild UHP Summer Tire Test 225/45 R18 |
Bridgestone Turanza 6:625 | Continental PremiumContact 7: 625 |
| 2024 ADAC Summer Tire Test 215/55 R17 |
✓ Bridgestone Turanza 6:169 | Continental PremiumContact 7: 174 |
| 2024 AutoBild Summer Tire Test 205/55 R16 |
Bridgestone Turanza 6:405 | ✓ Continental PremiumContact 7: 395 |
Rolling Resistance
Looking at data from five tire tests, the Bridgestone Turanza 6 was better during five rolling resistance tests. On average the Bridgestone Turanza 6 had a 8.89% lower rolling resistance than the Continental PremiumContact 7.
Best In Rolling Resistance: Bridgestone Turanza 6
See how the Rolling Resistance winner was calculated >>
| 2023 AutoBild UHP Summer Tire Test 225/45 R18 |
✓ Bridgestone Turanza 6:7.13kg / t | Continental PremiumContact 7: 8.1kg / t |
| 2024 AutoBild Summer Tire Test 205/55 R16 |
✓ Bridgestone Turanza 6:7.98kg / t | Continental PremiumContact 7: 8.08kg / t |
| 2024 AZ Summer Tire Test 225/45 R17 |
✓ Bridgestone Turanza 6:7.6kg / t | Continental PremiumContact 7: 8.6kg / t |
| 2024 AMS Summer SUV Tire Test 235/55 R18 |
✓ Bridgestone Turanza 6:6.6kg / t | Continental PremiumContact 7: 7.7kg / t |
| 2025 Summer and All Season Combined Tire Test 225/45 R17 |
✓ Bridgestone Turanza 6:7.6kg / t | Continental PremiumContact 7: 8.04kg / t |
Fuel Consumption
Looking at data from one tire tests, the Bridgestone Turanza 6 was better during one fuel consumption tests. On average the Bridgestone Turanza 6 used 3.39% less fuel than the Continental PremiumContact 7.
Best In Fuel Consumption: Bridgestone Turanza 6
See how the Fuel Consumption winner was calculated >>
| 2024 ADAC Summer Tire Test 215/55 R17 |
✓ Bridgestone Turanza 6:5.7l/100km | Continental PremiumContact 7: 5.9l/100km |
Abrasion
Looking at data from one tire tests, the Continental PremiumContact 7 was better during one abrasion tests. On average the Continental PremiumContact 7 emitted 17.67% less particle wear matter than the Bridgestone Turanza 6.
Best In Abrasion: Continental PremiumContact 7
See how the Abrasion winner was calculated >>
| 2024 ADAC Summer Tire Test 215/55 R17 |
Bridgestone Turanza 6:73mg/km/t | ✓ Continental PremiumContact 7: 60.1mg/km/t |
Real World Driver Reviews
Bridgestone Turanza 6 Driver Reviews
Most drivers rate the Bridgestone Turanza 6 highly, praising its excellent wet and dry grip, quiet ride, comfort, and confidence-inspiring stability, especially in heavy rain. Some note a soft sidewall feel that reduces steering sharpness and a minority report durability issues (faster wear or sidewall/tread damage). Overall, the Turanza 6 is a strong touring choice with standout wet performance and comfort.
Based on 40 reviews with an average rating of 82%
Continental PremiumContact 7 Driver Reviews
Most drivers rate the Continental PremiumContact 7 very highly for outstanding wet and dry grip, confident braking, and sharp, predictable handling, often calling it a major upgrade over prior tires including PC6 and Michelin PS4/Primacy. A minority report higher road noise, firm ride, and faster wear, with a few citing performance drop as tread wears; overall sentiment is strongly positive given the high proportion of top scores.
Based on 38 reviews with an average rating of 83%
Conclusion
Bridgestone's Turanza 6 is the efficiency specialist. It routinely posts best-in-test rolling resistance, is quieter, and often resists aquaplaning well. It's a smart pick for EVs, long commutes, and drivers prioritizing refinement and running costs. If you want the most secure braking and the sharpest control in mixed conditions, choose the PremiumContact 7; if you value economy and comfort without chasing ultimate grip, the Turanza 6 delivers.
Key Differences
- Safety margins: Continental stops shorter in both dry and wet (often 5-18% in wet braking).
- Handling precision: Continental earns top subjective scores; Bridgestone feels safer but less incisive at the limit.
- Efficiency: Bridgestone's rolling resistance is lower (often by 6-14%), aiding fuel/EV range.
- Noise/comfort: Bridgestone is quieter; Continental can be slightly louder externally.
- Aquaplaning: Mixed-Bridgestone leads straight/curved in some sizes, Continental in others.
- Longevity/value: Continental shows higher wear mileage in key tests; Bridgestone offsets with lower consumption and often better price/value ratios.
Overall Winner: Continental PremiumContact 7
Based on the tire test data and user reviews we have in our database, the Continental PremiumContact 7 has demonstrated better overall performance in this comparison. However, as you can see from the spider diagram above, each tire has its own strengths which should be considered in your final tire buying choice.Similar Comparisons
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Footnote
This page has been developed using tire industry testing best practices. This means we are only comparing tests which have had both tires in the same test.
Why is this important? Tire testing is heavily affected by things like surface grip levels and surface temperature, which means you can only compare values from the same day. During a tire test external condition changes are calculated into the overall results, but it is not possible to calculate this between tire tests performed on different days or at different locations.
As a result you will see other tests on Tire Reviews which feature both the %s and %s, but as they weren't conducted on the same day, the results are not comparable.
Lots of other websites do this sort of tire comparison, Tire Reviews doesn't.