Relative Score (0–100): the weighted average of the categories below, each 60% road tests and 40% owner reviews (comfort 40/60). Based on 18 + 35 road tests and 2,723 + 595 owner reviews. How we score
PremiumContact 7 is ahead, 84–76
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Tests 79 · 18 tests Owners 73 · 2,723 reviews
Best test result: #1 of 16 in 2024 ADAC Summer Tyre Test (straight aquaplaning)
“I have the same, 205/55 R16 Turanza 6 Enliten, the new ones that are supposed to be EV-ready. The noise level does feel higher than Conti UC6/7, even though it's supposed to be better. Grip and handling are good tho.”
Tests 88 · 35 tests Owners 80 · 595 reviews
Best test result: #1 of 20 in 2024 AutoBild Summer Tyre Test (dry braking)
“Continental PremiumContact 7, num modelo igual, com mais motor, e estão a funcionar bastante bem, principalmente na traseira que é um bocadinho para o solta. É pneu para custar entre 110/120€ com montagem etc etc Mas mudas os 4 por alguma necessidade específica? Já estão gastos?”
Relative Score per category, 0–100. Open “Why this score” for the tests and owner ratings behind it.
| Source | Turanza 6 | PremiumContact 7 |
|---|---|---|
| Professional tests (TWG score) · 17 / 32 tests | 79 | 94 |
| Reviews found online | 75 | 86 |
| Dry Braking (% of best) · 13 shared tests · wins 2–11 | 93% | 96% |
| Dry Handling (% of best) · 6 shared tests · wins 0–4 | 97% | 98% |
| Dry Handling (tester's mark) (% of best) · 6 shared tests · wins 1–5 | 89% | 98% |
Turanza 6: 60% × 79 + 40% × 74.5 = 77
PremiumContact 7: 60% × 93.7 + 40% × 86.3 = 91
| Source | Turanza 6 | PremiumContact 7 |
|---|---|---|
| Professional tests (TWG score) · 17 / 33 tests | 82 | 95 |
| Reviews found online | 81 | 89 |
| Curved Aquaplaning (% of best) · 6 shared tests · wins 3–3 | 86% | 88% |
| Straight Aquaplaning (% of best) · 12 shared tests · wins 3–9 | 94% | 96% |
| Wet Handling (tester's mark) (% of best) · 4 shared tests · wins 0–4 | 90% | 100% |
| Wet Braking (% of best) · 13 shared tests · wins 2–11 | 91% | 97% |
| Wet Braking (concrete) (% of best) · 2 shared tests · wins 0–2 | 80% | 96% |
| Wet Circle (% of best) · 4 shared tests · wins 1–3 | 95% | 100% |
| Wet Handling (% of best) · 9 shared tests · wins 2–7 | 89% | 90% |
Turanza 6: 60% × 81.6 + 40% × 81 = 81
PremiumContact 7: 60% × 94.6 + 40% × 88.9 = 92
| Source | Turanza 6 | PremiumContact 7 |
|---|---|---|
| Professional tests (TWG score) · 3 / 12 tests | 75 | 87 |
| Reviews found online | 71 | 73 |
| Comfort (tester's mark) (% of best) · 3 shared tests · wins 1–1 | 88% | 85% |
Turanza 6: 40% × 75 + 60% × 71.2 = 73
PremiumContact 7: 40% × 87 + 60% × 72.6 = 78
| Source | Turanza 6 | PremiumContact 7 |
|---|---|---|
| Professional tests (TWG score) · 13 / 24 tests | 77 | 50 |
| Reviews found online | ≈ 66 (est.) | ≈ 66 (est.) |
| Interior Noise (% of best) · 1 shared test · wins 1–0 | 100% | 80% |
| Noise (% of best) · 6 shared tests · wins 4–1 | 99% | 97% |
| Exterior Noise (% of best) · 1 shared test · wins 0–0 | 100% | 100% |
| Rough Noise (% of best) · 1 shared test · wins 0–1 | 99% | 100% |
| Noise (tester's mark) (% of best) · 3 shared tests · wins 2–1 | 85% | 91% |
Turanza 6: 60% × 76.6 + 40% × 66.3 (est.) = 72
PremiumContact 7: 60% × 50.2 + 40% × 66.3 (est.) = 57
No owner ratings of noise for Turanza 6 or PremiumContact 7. The owner half is the owners’ average (66): owners’ noise ratings barely follow the road tests, so the tests say nothing about how owners would rate it.
| Source | Turanza 6 | PremiumContact 7 |
|---|---|---|
| Professional tests (TWG score) · 6 / 12 tests | 79 | 88 |
| Reviews found online | 64 | 67 |
| Abrasion (% of best) · 4 shared tests · wins 2–2 | 69% | 73% |
| Wear (% of best) · 6 shared tests · wins 2–4 | 74% | 78% |
Turanza 6: 60% × 78.7 + 40% × 64.4 = 73
PremiumContact 7: 60% × 88 + 40% × 67.1 = 80
| Source | Turanza 6 | PremiumContact 7 |
|---|---|---|
| Reviews found online | 74 | 83 |
| Source | Turanza 6 | PremiumContact 7 |
|---|---|---|
| Professional tests (TWG score) · 15 / 26 tests | 89 | 71 |
| Fuel Consumption (% of best) · 3 shared tests · wins 2–1 | 98% | 97% |
| Rolling Resistance (% of best) · 10 shared tests · wins 8–2 | 96% | 89% |
| Category | Bridgestone Turanza 6 | Continental PremiumContact 7 |
|---|---|---|
| Relative Score | 76 | 84 |
| Dry | 77 | 91 |
| Wet | 81 | 92 |
| Comfort | 73 | 78 |
| Noise | 72 | 57 |
| Treadwear | 73 | 80 |
| Handling (owners) | 74 | 83 |
| Efficiency | 89 | 71 |
Higher is better. The Relative Score follows your weights below; category scores do not change.
Wet grip and treadwear start at “Important” — the two things buyers rank highest. Move the sliders and the scores update instantly.
Turanza 6
PremiumContact 7
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 17 tests that ran both, Bridgestone Turanza 6 finished ahead 0 times and Continental PremiumContact 7 17 times.
| Discipline | Category | Turanza 6 | PremiumContact 7 | Δ | Head-to-head |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Dry Braking | Dry | 93% | 96% | −2.9 | 2–11 in 13 shared tests Newest: 2026 Die Reifentester Summer Tyre Test - 235/55 R18 · 235/55 R18 |
| Dry Handling | Dry | 97% | 98% | −1.3 | 0–4 in 6 shared tests Newest: 2026 Motor Summer Tyre Test · 225/45 R17 |
| Dry Handling (tester's mark) | Dry | 89% | 98% | −8.4 | 1–5 in 6 shared tests Newest: 2026 Die Reifentester Summer Tyre Test - 235/55 R18 · 235/55 R18 |
| Curved Aquaplaning | Wet | 86% | 88% | −2.4 | 3–3 in 6 shared tests Newest: 2026 Die Reifentester Summer Tyre Test - 235/55 R18 · 235/55 R18 |
| Straight Aquaplaning | Wet | 94% | 96% | −1.7 | 3–9 in 12 shared tests Newest: 2026 Die Reifentester Summer Tyre Test - 235/55 R18 · 235/55 R18 |
| Wet Braking | Wet | 91% | 97% | −6.8 | 2–11 in 13 shared tests Newest: 2026 Die Reifentester Summer Tyre Test - 235/55 R18 · 235/55 R18 |
| Wet Braking (concrete) | Wet | 80% | 96% | −16.0 | 0–2 in 2 shared tests Newest: 2026 ADAC Summer Tyre Test · 225/50R17 |
| Wet Circle | Wet | 95% | 100% | −4.7 | 1–3 in 4 shared tests Newest: 2026 Vi Bilagare Summer Tyre Test · 205/55 R16 |
| Wet Handling | Wet | 89% | 90% | −1.2 | 2–7 in 9 shared tests Newest: 2026 Vi Bilagare Summer Tyre Test · 205/55 R16 |
| Wet Handling (tester's mark) | Wet | 90% | 100% | −10.0 | 0–4 in 4 shared tests Newest: 2026 Die Reifentester Summer Tyre Test - 235/55 R18 · 235/55 R18 |
| Comfort (tester's mark) | Comfort | 88% | 85% | +3.3 | 1–1 in 3 shared tests Newest: 2026 Die Reifentester Summer Tyre Test - 235/55 R18 · 235/55 R18 |
| Exterior Noise | Noise | 100% | 100% | 0.0 | 0–0 in 1 shared test Newest: 2024 ACE/ARBÖ/GTÜ Summer Tire Test R17 · 225/45R17 |
| Interior Noise | Noise | 100% | 80% | +20.0 | 1–0 in 1 shared test Newest: 2025 UTAC / Aftonbladet Summer & All-Season Tire Test R17 · 225/45R17 |
| Noise | Noise | 99% | 97% | +1.5 | 4–1 in 6 shared tests Newest: 2026 Motor Summer Tyre Test · 225/45 R17 |
| Noise (tester's mark) | Noise | 85% | 91% | −5.5 | 2–1 in 3 shared tests Newest: 2026 Die Reifentester Summer Tyre Test - 235/55 R18 · 235/55 R18 |
| Rough Noise | Noise | 99% | 100% | −0.9 | 0–1 in 1 shared test Newest: 2026 Vi Bilagare Summer Tyre Test · 205/55 R16 |
| Abrasion | Treadwear | 69% | 73% | −4.3 | 2–2 in 4 shared tests Newest: 2026 ADAC Summer Tyre Test · 225/50R17 |
| Wear | Treadwear | 74% | 78% | −3.6 | 2–4 in 6 shared tests Newest: 2026 ADAC Summer Tyre Test · 225/50R17 |
| Fuel Consumption | Efficiency | 98% | 97% | +1.1 | 2–1 in 3 shared tests Newest: 2026 ADAC Summer Tyre Test · 225/50R17 |
| Rolling Resistance | Efficiency | 96% | 89% | +6.9 | 8–2 in 10 shared tests Newest: 2026 Die Reifentester Summer Tyre Test - 235/55 R18 · 235/55 R18 |
| Also published by the testers (not in the score) | |||||
| Price | Cost | 60% | 59% | +0.8 | 1–0 in 2 shared tests Newest: 2024 ADAC Summer Tyre Test · 215/55 R17 |
| Total Cost of Ownership | Cost | #11/20 | #15/20 | – | 1–1 in 2 shared tests Newest: 2024 AutoBild Summer Tyre Test · 205/55 R16 |
| Value | Cost | 57% | 64% | −7.2 | 1–2 in 3 shared tests Newest: 2024 ADAC Summer Tyre Test · 215/55 R17 |
| Overall Ranking | Overall | #5/6 | #1/6 | – | 0–17 in 17 shared tests Newest: 2026 Die Reifentester Summer Tyre Test - 235/55 R18 · 235/55 R18 |
Themes extracted from owner reviews found online — not the opinion of TireWheelGuide.
From Reddit, forums and review threads. Not part of our score
Community sentiment regarding the Bridgestone Turanza 6 is mixed to moderately positive, with owners often praising its competitive pricing, low rolling resistance, and dependable wet and dry grip. However, opinions diverge sharply on ride comfort and cabin noise, with some praising its quietness while others report harshness or road roar. Additionally, several drivers voice frustration over steering feedback, describing a soft or twitchy sensation, along with isolated reports of premature cracking.
“Bridgestone Turanza 6 cracked and perished within 18 months. 9k miles and 6mm of tread and all four of my Bridgestone Turanza 6 (summer) tyres have perished and cracked. Now an advisory on my MOT. This can't be normal can it? So any way, I'm looking for recommendations.”
“They're both similar tires with low rolling resistance and good longevity. There are better tires in both wet/dry conditions so you're not really doing anything wrong with either tire. I'd pick the cheaper option. I have turanza 6 tires on one of my cars. Nothing negative I could report but I've only driven them for about 4000km.”
“emang ban 1,2 juta per pcs itu termasuk mahal kah? selama ini kirain harga ban emang segituan haha. kalau untuk 195/55 R16 ada kah turanza 6?”
Based on 35 community posts
Community members widely praise the Continental PremiumContact 7 for its exceptional dry and wet grip, responsive handling, and reassuring braking performance. Criticisms and mixed reactions typically focus on higher road noise, slightly elevated rolling resistance, and varying reports regarding treadwear longevity under heavy or aggressive driving.
“Had the same dilemma, went for PremiumContact 7 in the end for my Cupra ST300 4drive. Both have great traction when wet and dry, SC7 is more for an overall aggresive driving, while PC7 are bit more comfy, for a mix of sport and city daily cruising. Both are very quiet on the highway.”
“Tried it out on 225/55R18 Very gripy, to a point steering on the spot feel more heavier steering compared than previous Tyres. Very good on dry, quick lane switch dun feel the Tyre wall lembeh. Dry brake is very good. Haven't test wet perf much yet. Noise, is abit on the noisy side but not unbearable. Comfort wise, is on the stiff side but might be a combo of my recent suspension change. FC wise, is worse than previous Tyre but not by much. Only thing I don't like it's it keeps spinning up stones on road, and I can hear spun up small stones hit undercarriage. I think is becos of Tyre thread pattern. Those who want a sporty ride, can consider this Tyre”
“In europe you can get summer touring tires which are absent from USA. There are objective reviews which will include tread life estimates (by abrasion specs and looking at initial tread depth you can figure out what will last the longest). looks like Continental PremiumContact 7 is an all around good choice unless you want max efficiency, for which the Hankook iON leads everyone.”
Based on 41 community posts
| Attribute | A · Bridgestone Turanza 6 | B · Continental PremiumContact 7 |
|---|---|---|
| Category | Summer | Summer |
| Vehicle type | Passenger Car / Crossover | Passenger Car / Crossover |
| Sizes available | 148 | 56 |
| Rim diameters | 15″ – 22″ | 16″ – 21″ |
| Tread depth | 8/32″ | — |
| UTQG | 320 A A | — |
| Sidewall | Blackwall | — |
| Max pressure | 51 psi | — |
| Sizes in common | 49 | 49 |
Bridgestone Turanza 6
Continental PremiumContact 7
Winner: Continental PremiumContact 7 — better dry, wet and handling. Pick the Bridgestone Turanza 6 if efficiency and noise matter most to you.
Bridgestone Turanza 6 scores 89 vs 71 on efficiency.
Bridgestone Turanza 6 scores 72 vs 57 on noise.
Continental PremiumContact 7 scores 91 vs 77 on dry.
Continental PremiumContact 7 scores 92 vs 81 on wet.
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Continental PremiumContact 7, 92 vs 81 on our wet score.
Continental PremiumContact 7, 91 vs 77 on our dry score.
Bridgestone Turanza 6, 72 vs 57 on our noise score.
Continental PremiumContact 7, 78 vs 73 on our comfort score.
Continental PremiumContact 7, 80 vs 73 on our treadwear score.
Bridgestone Turanza 6, 89 vs 71 on our efficiency score.
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
