Tests – · none yet Owners 77 · 3 reviews
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Bridgestone Turanza T005 Driveguard vs Continental PremiumContact 7 — Compared
Relative Score (0–100): 60% professional tests, 40% owner reviews.
PremiumContact 7 is ahead, 84–74
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Tests 86 · 32 tests Owners 78 · 575 reviews
“Primacy 5 205/55 R16, harsh ride compared to continental premium contact 7. Continental absorbed bumps better, and it sounded better, it was a muffled sound in suspension, Michelin feels like matador I drove before. Also, I'm almost at 10k km done with these Michelin's and I'm already down to 5mm in front. Very disappointed, I got them instead of premium contact 7 ( that I absolutely loved ) because it should last more than continental, but they wear very fast and I got no grip at all.”
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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73
Dry
PremiumContact 7 +1588Why this score
Source Turanza T005 Driveguard PremiumContact 7 Professional tests (TWG score) – 91 Reviews found online 76 83 -
78
Wet
PremiumContact 7 +1189Why this score
Source Turanza T005 Driveguard PremiumContact 7 Professional tests (TWG score) – 93 Reviews found online 81 84 -
72
Comfort
PremiumContact 7 +1082Why this score
Source Turanza T005 Driveguard PremiumContact 7 Professional tests (TWG score) – 89 Reviews found online 75 72 -
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Noise
No comparison55Why this score
Source Turanza T005 Driveguard PremiumContact 7 Professional tests (TWG score) – 47 -
69
Treadwear
PremiumContact 7 +978Why this score
Source Turanza T005 Driveguard PremiumContact 7 Professional tests (TWG score) – 86 Reviews found online 72 67 -
79
Handling
PremiumContact 7 +180Why this score
Source Turanza T005 Driveguard PremiumContact 7 Reviews found online 79 80
Scores at a glance
| Category | Bridgestone Turanza T005 Driveguard | Continental PremiumContact 7 |
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| Relative Score | 74 | 84 |
| Dry | 73 | 88 |
| Wet | 78 | 89 |
| Comfort | 72 | 82 |
| Noise | – | 55 |
| Treadwear | 69 | 78 |
| Handling | 79 | 80 |
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Headline score
74
/ 100
Turanza T005 Driveguard
84
/ 100
PremiumContact 7
Only categories both tires have data for count toward the headline score.
Pros, cons & observations
Themes extracted from owner reviews found online — not the opinion of TireWheelGuide.
Tire A Turanza T005 Driveguard
Pros
- Low road noise levels contributing to a quieter cabin experience
- Effective Driveguard run-flat technology providing peace of mind and sidewall stability
- Improved handling responsiveness and traction compared to budget alternatives
Cons
- Mixed performance in wet conditions, with some users reporting a lack of grip under acceleration
- Accelerated wear reported by certain drivers, falling short of high mileage expectations
- Susceptibility to shoulder wear under aggressive driving conditions
Tire B PremiumContact 7
Pros
- Outstanding grip and braking performance in both wet and dry conditions
- Precise handling, sharp steering response, and stability around corners
- Enhanced driver confidence in heavy rain and standing water with minimal aquaplaning
Cons
- Notable road noise, particularly on rough asphalt or uneven surfaces
- Accelerated or fast tread wear reported by some spirited drivers or heavier vehicles
- Soft sidewalls can lead to initial flex or less surgical steering feedback during hard cornering
What real owners are saying
From Reddit, forums and review threads. Not part of our score
Tire A
Bridgestone Turanza T005 Driveguard
We haven't collected enough community discussion about this tire yet.
Tire B
Positive
Continental PremiumContact 7
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.
r/seat
·2 upvotes ·2026-04-21
“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.”
forums.hardwarezone.com.sg
·1 upvote ·2024-10-08
“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”
teslamotorsclub.com
·2 upvotes ·2024-08-09
“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.”
Top themes
#dry and wet grip#cabin road noise#tread wear longevity#braking performance#handling and feedback#comparison with alternatives
Based on 41 community posts
Specs side by side
| Attribute | A · Bridgestone Turanza T005 Driveguard | B · Continental PremiumContact 7 |
|---|---|---|
| Category | Summer Premium Touring tires | Summer |
| Vehicle type | Passenger Car / Crossover | Passenger Car / Crossover |
| Sizes available | 25 | 56 |
| Rim diameters | 16″ – 19″ | 16″ – 21″ |
Which one should you actually buy?
74
/ 100
Bridgestone Turanza T005 Driveguard
84
/ 100
Continental PremiumContact 7
Winner: Continental PremiumContact 7 — better dry, wet and comfort. It leads or ties in every category we score.
Pick tire B
You want the most grip on dry roads
Continental PremiumContact 7 scores 88 vs 73 on dry.
Pick tire B
Your priority is wet-weather safety
Continental PremiumContact 7 scores 89 vs 78 on wet.
Pick tire B
You want the most comfortable ride
Continental PremiumContact 7 scores 82 vs 72 on comfort.
Pick tire B
You want the longest tread life
Continental PremiumContact 7 scores 78 vs 69 on treadwear.
Tire A · Bridgestone Turanza T005 Driveguard
Tire B · Continental PremiumContact 7
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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.
Community buzz from Reddit and forums is shown for context only — it never changes the score.