76
/ 100
Objective (60%)
–/100
No test data yet
User signal (40%)
75/100
195 owner reviews
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Head-to-head
Updated September 2026
Bridgestone Turanza ER300 vs Continental Premium Contact 5 — Compared (September 2026)
Our Relative Score blends 60% objective test data with 40% owner-review signal — so any two tires can be compared even if they were never tested on the same day.
VS
74
/ 100
Objective (60%)
62/100
5 professional tests
User signal (40%)
75/100
119 owner reviews
Prices change daily — check the retailer for your size.
VerdictWinner: Bridgestone Turanza ER300 — better treadwear and dry. Pick the Continental Premium Contact 5 if wet, comfort and handling matter most to you.
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Category breakdown
7 categories, side by side
Each bar is the Relative Score for that category. Expand a tile to see the test results and owner ratings behind it.
Dry
Score (0–100)
Turanza ER300 leads by 3
Why this score
| Source | Turanza ER300 | Premium Contact 5 |
|---|---|---|
| Professional tests (TWG score) | – | 75 |
| Tyre Reviews owners | 83 | 87 |
Wet
Score (0–100)
Premium Contact 5 leads by 8
Why this score
| Source | Turanza ER300 | Premium Contact 5 |
|---|---|---|
| Professional tests (TWG score) | – | 84 |
| Tyre Reviews owners | 76 | 83 |
Snow
Score (0–100)
Why this score
| Source | Turanza ER300 | Premium Contact 5 |
|---|---|---|
| Professional tests (TWG score) | – | 1 |
Comfort
Score (0–100)
Premium Contact 5 leads by 7
Why this score
| Source | Turanza ER300 | Premium Contact 5 |
|---|---|---|
| Professional tests (TWG score) | – | 78 |
| Tyre Reviews owners | 71 | 79 |
Noise
Score (0–100)
Why this score
| Source | Turanza ER300 | Premium Contact 5 |
|---|---|---|
| Professional tests (TWG score) | – | 54 |
Treadwear
Score (0–100)
Turanza ER300 leads by 20
Why this score
| Source | Turanza ER300 | Premium Contact 5 |
|---|---|---|
| Tyre Reviews owners | 78 | 58 |
Handling
Score (0–100)
Premium Contact 5 leads by 4
Why this score
| Source | Turanza ER300 | Premium Contact 5 |
|---|---|---|
| Tyre Reviews owners | 73 | 77 |
Scores at a glance
| Category | Bridgestone Turanza ER300 | Continental Premium Contact 5 |
|---|---|---|
| Relative Score | 76 | 74 |
| Dry | 83 | 80 |
| Wet | 76 | 84 |
| Snow | – | 1 |
| Comfort | 71 | 78 |
| Noise | – | 54 |
| Treadwear | 78 | 58 |
| Handling | 73 | 77 |
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Headline score
76
/ 100
Tire A
74
/ 100
Tire B
Only categories both tires have data for count toward the headline score.
From owners
Pros, cons & observations
Themes extracted from owner reviews across retailers and review sites — not the opinion of TireWheelGuide.
The Bridgestone Turanza ER300 is widely regarded as a reliable, long-lasting touring tire that excels in dry conditions and provides predictable handling for daily commuting. While many users praise its longevity and consistent performance, a significant portion of the user base reports issues with increased road noise, a firm ride, and a noticeable decline in wet-weather grip as the tread wears down.
Pros
- Exceptional tread life and durability, with many users reporting high mileage.
- Strong, predictable dry-weather handling and stability.
- Good value for money as a premium touring option.
- Consistent performance across a wide variety of vehicle types.
Cons
- Significant road noise, particularly on older or rougher asphalt surfaces.
- Noticeable deterioration in wet-weather traction and braking as the tire ages.
- Firm, sometimes harsh ride quality that lacks comfort on uneven roads.
- Poor performance in snow and near-freezing temperatures.
Observations
- Users with heavier vehicles or high-torque diesel engines reported faster-than-expected front tire wear.
- Drivers using lower-profile sizes (e.g., 45-series) frequently noted a harsher, less comfortable ride quality.
- Some owners of compact cars noted that the tire's stiff sidewall contributed to a 'nervous' or 'twitchy' handling feel on certain road surfaces.
The Continental PremiumContact 5 is widely regarded as a high-performance touring tire that excels in wet and dry grip, offering a comfortable and quiet ride. While users frequently praise its safety and handling capabilities, the consensus is heavily polarized by its rapid tread wear and soft sidewall construction, which some drivers find detrimental to steering feedback and longevity.
Pros
- Exceptional grip in both wet and dry road conditions
- High levels of ride comfort and low cabin noise
- Predictable and safe handling characteristics
- Strong braking performance
Cons
- Rapid and premature tread wear
- Soft sidewalls leading to vague steering feedback and body roll
- Performance degradation as the tread depth decreases
- Susceptibility to sidewall damage
Observations
- Drivers of heavier vehicles and SUVs frequently report faster-than-expected tread wear and a lack of sidewall stiffness during cornering.
- Users of smaller, lighter vehicles often praise the tire's comfort and noise reduction, though some note it feels less 'sporty' than previous tires like the Bridgestone Turanza.
- Several owners of high-torque diesel engines reported issues with wheelspin, suggesting the tire may struggle with immediate torque delivery on certain platforms.
Specifications
Specs side by side
| Attribute | A · Bridgestone Turanza ER300 | B · Continental Premium Contact 5 |
|---|---|---|
| Category | Summer Premium Touring tires | Summer Premium Touring tires |
| Vehicle type | Passenger Car / Crossover | Passenger Car / Crossover |
Final verdict
Which one should you actually buy?
76
/ 100
Bridgestone
74
/ 100
Continental
Winner: Bridgestone Turanza ER300 — better treadwear and dry. Pick the Continental Premium Contact 5 if wet, comfort and handling matter most to you.
Pick tire A
You want the longest tread life
Bridgestone Turanza ER300 scores 78 vs 58 on treadwear.
Pick tire B
Your priority is wet-weather safety
Continental Premium Contact 5 scores 84 vs 76 on wet.
Pick tire B
You want the most comfortable ride
Continental Premium Contact 5 scores 78 vs 71 on comfort.
Pick tire B
You enjoy sharp, responsive handling
Continental Premium Contact 5 scores 77 vs 73 on handling.
Tire A · Bridgestone Turanza ER300
Tire B · Continental Premium Contact 5
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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) normalized against the best tire in each test and weighted toward recent tests. 40% comes from thousands of owner reviews collected from retailers and review sites. When a tire has only one of the two, we use what exists and say so.
Community buzz from Reddit and forums is shown for context only — it never changes the score.