Tests – · none yet Owners 47 · 75 reviews
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Bridgestone Ecopia EP150 vs Continental Premium Contact 2 — Compared
Relative Score (0–100): the weighted average of the categories below, each 60% road tests and 40% owner reviews (comfort 40/60). Based on 0 + 0 road tests and 75 + 202 owner reviews. How we score
Premium Contact 2 is ahead, 64–55
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Tests – · none yet Owners 59 · 202 reviews
“Re: directional Behaviour now greatly improved since tyres have bedded in, handling feels as it used to. Tried differing pressures but eventually ended up as per the book and previous tyre sets at 28 front 34 rears. Thanks for the warning about directional fitting, they are clearly marked and profiled for outside edge and fitted accordingly but I do not think they are directional. Just need rebalancing now they have settled.”
Category by category
Relative Score per category, 0–100. Open “Why this score” for the tests and owner ratings behind it.
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54
Dry
Premium Contact 2 +1266Why this score
Source Ecopia EP150 Premium Contact 2 Professional tests (TWG score) ≈ 59 (est.) ≈ 67 (est.) Reviews found online 46 65 Ecopia EP150: 60% × 58.9 (est.) + 40% × 46 = 54
Premium Contact 2: 60% × 66.6 (est.) + 40% × 64.6 = 66
No road tests of dry for Ecopia EP150. The test half is estimated from the owner ratings, as far as owners and testers agree (correlation 0.41).
No road tests of dry for Premium Contact 2. The test half is estimated from the owner ratings, as far as owners and testers agree (correlation 0.41).
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58
Wet
Premium Contact 2 +1068Why this score
Source Ecopia EP150 Premium Contact 2 Professional tests (TWG score) ≈ 61 (est.) ≈ 69 (est.) Reviews found online 53 67 Ecopia EP150: 60% × 60.8 (est.) + 40% × 52.6 = 58
Premium Contact 2: 60% × 68.6 (est.) + 40% × 66.8 = 68
No road tests of wet for Ecopia EP150. The test half is estimated from the owner ratings, as far as owners and testers agree (correlation 0.55).
No road tests of wet for Premium Contact 2. The test half is estimated from the owner ratings, as far as owners and testers agree (correlation 0.55).
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48
Snow
No comparison–Why this score
Source Ecopia EP150 Premium Contact 2 Professional tests (TWG score) ≈ 59 (est.) – Reviews found online 33 – Ecopia EP150: 60% × 58.6 (est.) + 40% × 32.9 = 48
No road tests of snow for Ecopia EP150. The test half is estimated from the owner ratings, as far as owners and testers agree (correlation 0.32).
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54
Comfort
Premium Contact 2 +862Why this score
Source Ecopia EP150 Premium Contact 2 Professional tests (TWG score) ≈ 64 (est.) ≈ 67 (est.) Reviews found online 47 59 Ecopia EP150: 40% × 64.3 (est.) + 60% × 47 = 54
Premium Contact 2: 40% × 66.6 (est.) + 60% × 58.6 = 62
No road tests of comfort for Ecopia EP150. The test half is estimated from the owner ratings, as far as owners and testers agree (correlation 0.20).
No road tests of comfort for Premium Contact 2. The test half is estimated from the owner ratings, as far as owners and testers agree (correlation 0.20).
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60
Noise
No comparison–Why this score
Source Ecopia EP150 Premium Contact 2 Professional tests (TWG score) ≈ 66 (est.) – Reviews found online 49 – Ecopia EP150: 60% × 66.4 (est.) + 40% × 49.3 = 60
No road tests of noise for Ecopia EP150. The test half is the tested tires’ average (66): owners’ noise ratings barely follow the road tests.
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55
Treadwear
Ecopia EP150 +154Why this score
Source Ecopia EP150 Premium Contact 2 Professional tests (TWG score) ≈ 60 (est.) ≈ 59 (est.) Reviews found online 48 46 Ecopia EP150: 60% × 59.6 (est.) + 40% × 47.5 = 55
Premium Contact 2: 60% × 59.1 (est.) + 40% × 46 = 54
No road tests of treadwear for Ecopia EP150. The test half is estimated from the owner ratings, as far as owners and testers agree (correlation 0.36).
No road tests of treadwear for Premium Contact 2. The test half is estimated from the owner ratings, as far as owners and testers agree (correlation 0.36).
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50
Handling (owners)
Premium Contact 2 +1161Why this score
Source Ecopia EP150 Premium Contact 2 Reviews found online 50 61
Scores at a glance
| Category | Bridgestone Ecopia EP150 | Continental Premium Contact 2 |
|---|---|---|
| Relative Score | 55 | 64 |
| Dry | 54 | 66 |
| Wet | 58 | 68 |
| Snow | 48 | – |
| Comfort | 54 | 62 |
| Noise | 60 | – |
| Treadwear | 55 | 54 |
| Handling (owners) | 50 | 61 |
Higher is better. The Relative Score follows your weights below; category scores do not change.
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Headline score
55
/ 100
Ecopia EP150
64
/ 100
Premium Contact 2
Only categories both tires have data for count toward the headline score.
The professional test results behind the scores
Per discipline: the average % of the best tire over every test both tires were in, and how many of those tests each one won. “Different tests” rows compare results from separate tests.
In the overall rankings of 1 tests that ran both, Bridgestone Ecopia EP150 finished ahead 1 times and Continental Premium Contact 2 0 times.
| Discipline | Category | Ecopia EP150 | Premium Contact 2 | Δ | Head-to-head |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Also published by the testers (not in the score) | |||||
| Overall Ranking | Overall | #2/14 | #5/14 | – | 1–0 in 1 shared test Newest: 2011 European Summer Tyre Test - 195/65 R15 · 195/65 R15 |
Pros, cons & observations
Themes extracted from owner reviews found online — not the opinion of TireWheelGuide.
Tire A Ecopia EP150
Pros
- High level of ride comfort and low-speed smoothness
- Generally durable construction capable of handling potholes
- Satisfactory dry-road handling for casual, daily driving
Cons
- Frequently cited as dangerous or unpredictable in wet conditions
- Noticeable increase in road noise as the tire ages
- Inconsistent tread wear, with some users reporting premature failure
Tire B Premium Contact 2
Pros
- Excellent grip and stability in both dry and wet conditions
- High level of steering feedback and communicative handling
- Strong resistance to aquaplaning
Cons
- Rapid and premature tread wear
- Performance degradation as the tire reaches the second half of its tread life
- High price point relative to its longevity
What real owners are saying
From Reddit, forums and review threads. Not part of our score
Tire A
Bridgestone Ecopia EP150
We haven't collected enough community discussion about this tire yet.
Tire B
Mixed
Continental Premium Contact 2
Community feedback on the Continental Premium Contact 2 presents a mixed perspective, with some users highlighting poor treadwear and wet traction across Continental sets, while others appreciate its value pricing and OEM status. Discussions frequently focus on pricing versus competitors like Michelin PP2, sizing, asymmetric mounting requirements, and break-in behavior.
team-bhp.com
“Quote: Originally Posted by reignofchaos Rudra if you are looking for PP2s in 205/60 R15, I'd say look for other options. After switching to 205/55 R15 Advan Neovas, I can say for sure that the PP2s make the steering feel way heavier than it ought to be and it also slowed down the car. For a while I thought it was stability, but now I feel that its just an unwanted effect. Most people complain about advans slowing them down, I'm actually relishing the fact that my car actually feels faster with them than before. PP2s grip really well in the straight line but their lateral grip is no way close to the Advans. Nor is the wet weather performance, nor is ride comfort. I'm not kidding - I'm finding 205/55 R15 Advans way more comfortable than 205/60 R15 PP2s. Plus PP2s wore out quite soon for me - roughly 30k or so. Given your style of driving, I wouldnt be surprised if the Advans last 10k! :”
bimmerfest.com
·2008-02-01
“These tires are directional, right? If so, make sure they're all installed in the right direction. A friend of mine recently had the exact problem you describe. After thinking it might be shocks, tire pressure, etc. we noticed that one of the tires was installed by the tire shop so it rotated in the wrong direction.”
team-bhp.com
“Quote: Originally Posted by Rudra Sen Hmm, so they can be a proper substitute if one doesn't get PP2 fresh stock? Rudra if you are looking for PP2s in 205/60 R15, I'd say look for other options. After switching to 205/55 R15 Advan Neovas, I can say for sure that the PP2s make the steering feel way heavier than it ought to be and it also slowed down the car. For a while I thought it was stability, but now I feel that its just an unwanted effect. Most people complain about advans slowing them down, I'm actually relishing the fact that my car actually feels faster with them than before. PP2s grip really well in the straight line but their lateral grip is no way close to the Advans. Nor is the wet weather performance, nor is ride comfort. I'm not kidding - I'm finding 205/55 R15 Advans way more comfortable than 205/60 R15 PP2s. Plus PP2s wore out quite soon for me - roughly 30k or so.”
Top themes
#treadwear and durability#pricing and value#tire break-in period#asymmetric mounting orientation#grip comparison with competitors#sidewall stiffness
Based on 11 community posts
Specs side by side
| Attribute | A · Bridgestone Ecopia EP150 | B · Continental Premium Contact 2 |
|---|---|---|
| Category | Summer | Summer |
| Vehicle type | Passenger Car / Crossover | Passenger Car / Crossover |
| Sizes available | 24 | 38 |
| Rim diameters | 13″ – 17″ | 14″ – 18″ |
| UTQG | 200 B B | 280 AA A |
| Sidewall | Blackwall | — |
| Sizes in common | 11 | 11 |
Which one should you actually buy?
55
/ 100
Bridgestone Ecopia EP150
64
/ 100
Continental Premium Contact 2
Winner: Continental Premium Contact 2 — better dry, handling and wet. Where the Bridgestone Ecopia EP150 is ahead, it is by less than 3 points.
Pick tire B
You want the most grip on dry roads
Continental Premium Contact 2 scores 66 vs 54 on dry.
Pick tire B
You enjoy sharp, responsive handling
Continental Premium Contact 2 scores 61 vs 50 on handling.
Pick tire B
Your priority is wet-weather safety
Continental Premium Contact 2 scores 68 vs 58 on wet.
Pick tire B
You want the most comfortable ride
Continental Premium Contact 2 scores 62 vs 54 on comfort.
Tire A · Bridgestone Ecopia EP150
Tire B · Continental Premium Contact 2
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Ecopia EP150 or Premium Contact 2?
Which is better in the wet, Ecopia EP150 or Premium Contact 2?
Continental Premium Contact 2, 68 vs 58 on our wet score.
Which grips better on dry roads, Ecopia EP150 or Premium Contact 2?
Continental Premium Contact 2, 66 vs 54 on our dry score.
Which is more comfortable, Ecopia EP150 or Premium Contact 2?
Continental Premium Contact 2, 62 vs 54 on our comfort score.
Which lasts longer, Ecopia EP150 or Premium Contact 2?
Neither, by our numbers: 55 vs 54 on the treadwear score, within 3 points.
How do we compare tires?
Every category score blends two independent signals. 60% comes from professional tire tests (braking distances, lap times, noise measurements), each result compared with every other tire in the same test and newer tests counting more. 40% comes from owner reviews found online, adjusted for how generously each site rates. Both use one scale: the average tested tire gets 70, the best 100. When a tire has only one of the two, the missing half is estimated from the other and the score stays closer to average; with no road test and fewer than five owner reviews it gets no score yet.
Handling is the exception: road tests measure it inside the dry and wet scores, so its own row comes from owner ratings only and starts as less important.
Community buzz from Reddit and forums is shown for context only — it never changes the score. Full methodology