Continental PremiumContact 6 is a summer tire that has achieved good results in various tests. It features balanced behavior on wet and dry roads and offers high driving safety. Especially on wet roads, the tire shows excellent performance, such as in wet braking and wet handling. On dry roads, the driving characteristics are also good, with short braking distances, good steering wheel feedback and precise handling, although some tests also report a delayed steering response.
The tire's energy efficiency, or fuel consumption, is among the best in the test field, though some tests also criticize its efficiency, particularly in terms of tire weight. In terms of durability and wear, the PremiumContact 6 is among the better in its category, but with varying ratings in the individual tests. As for rolling and driving noise, some tests find these to be good or very quiet, while others give it only a sufficient or satisfactory rating.
In summary, the Continental PremiumContact 6 is a very balanced tire that excels especially on wet roads. Performance is also satisfactory on dry roads, although certain weaknesses were noted here in terms of steering response and grip level. In terms of energy efficiency and noise development, different tests reveal different ratings, while the tire's durability is good overall.
Continental PremiumContact 6 is made in 249 sizes, starting from 185/65 R15 up to 325/40 R22.
2017
Continental PremiumContact 6 was tested 5x (EVO,...) and won the Autobild 225/50 R17 test.
2018
Continental PremiumContact 6 was tested 3x (Automotorsport,...)
2019
Continental PremiumContact 6 was tested 7x (ACE,...) and won the Gute-Fahrt 225/40 R18 test.
2020
Continental PremiumContact 6 was tested 6x (ADAC,...) and won the ADAC 225/40 R18 test.
2021
Continental PremiumContact 6 was tested 8x (ADAC,...) and won the ADAC 205/55 R16 test.
2022
Continental PremiumContact 6 was tested 5x (ADAC,...) and won the ADAC 215/60 R16 test.
2023
Continental PremiumContact 6 was tested 2x (ADAC,...)
2022
Continental PremiumContact 6 got replaced by Continental PremiumContact 7
The Continental PremiumContact 6 is a top-performing premium tyre that has consistently received high ratings in various tyre tests. In the 2023 Automotorsport Summer tyre test, the tyre achieved the "Very good" rating and took the 2nd place out of 10 tyres tested. It excelled in categories like comfort, dry braking, dry lane changing, and exterior noise, where it achieved some of the best values among competing tyres.
The PremiumContact 6 has also performed well in other tests, such as the 2023 ADAC Summer tyre test and the 2022 Promobil Summer tyre test, where it claimed the 2nd position again. In certain tests, such as the 2021 Autobild Summer tyre test, it showcased impressive performance in categories like dry braking, handling on gravel, and wet braking, among others.
Overall, the Continental PremiumContact 6 is a high-performing premium tyre suitable for drivers looking for a reliable and comfortable driving experience.
All tyre tests where Continental PremiumContact 6 was featured:
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Best values in test | 1,3 | 1,8 | |||||
Continental PremiumContact 6 | 2,6 | 1,8 | |||||
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Name | Wet | Dry | Enviromental impact | ||||
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Best values in test | 7,3 | 7,7 | 5,9 | ||||
Continental PremiumContact 6 | 8,9 | 8,3 | 8,6 | ||||
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Name | Wet | Dry | Enviromental impact | ||||
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Best values in test | 9,0 | 9,7 | 9,4 | ||||
Continental PremiumContact 6 | 7,8 | 8,4 | 7,4 | ||||
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Name | Wet | Dry | Noise | Wear | Fuel consumption | ||
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Best values in test | 2,1 | 1,5 | 2,4 | 1,0 | 1,2 | ||
Continental PremiumContact 6 | 2,1 | 1,9 | 2,6 | 2,0 | 1,9 | ||
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Best values in test | 2+ | 1- | |||||
Continental PremiumContact 6 | 2- | 2+ | |||||
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Name | Stopping distance on dry | Stopping distance on wet | |||||
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Best values in test | 34,1 | 29,6 | |||||
Continental PremiumContact 6 | 36,5 | 29,6 | |||||
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Name | Wet | Dry | Noise | Wear | |||
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Best values in test | 2,0 | 1,5 | 2,6 | 1,5 | |||
Continental PremiumContact 6 | 2,1 | 2,1 | 3,1 | 2,0 | |||
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Name | Wet | Dry | Offroad | ||||
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Best values in test | 2+ | 2+ | 2+ | ||||
Continental PremiumContact 6 | 2+ | 2+ | 2- | ||||
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Name | Points total | Wet | Dry | ||||
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Best values in test | 92 | 93 | 93 | ||||
Continental PremiumContact 6 | 89 | 85 | 93 | ||||
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Name | Wet | Dry | Noise | Wear | |||
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Best values in test | 1,8 | 1,4 | 2,7 | 0,6 | |||
Continental PremiumContact 6 | 1,8 | 2,0 | 3,1 | 2,5 | |||
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Best values in test | 1- | 2+ | 1 | ||||
Continental PremiumContact 6 | 2+ | 2 | 2+ | ||||
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Name | Points total | Wet | Dry | Enviromental impact | Running costs | ||
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Best values in test | 157 | 68 | 54 | 22 | 20 | ||
Continental PremiumContact 6 | 146 | 66 | 51 | 16 | 13 | ||
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Best values in test | 1 | 1- | 1 | ||||
Continental PremiumContact 6 | 2+ | 1- | 1 | ||||
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Name | Wet | Dry | Noise | Wear | Fuel consumption | ||
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Best values in test | 1,7 | 1,3 | 2,8 | 2,0 | 1,6 | ||
Continental PremiumContact 6 | 1,7 | 2,4 | 3,6 | 2,0 | 2,1 | ||
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Name | Stopping distance on dry | Stopping distance on wet | |||||
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Best values in test | 32,1 | 28,7 | |||||
Continental PremiumContact 6 | 33,2 | 30,2 | |||||
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Name | Wet | Dry | Rolling resistance | Noise | Comfort | ||
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Best values in test | 9,4 | 9,3 | 10 | 10 | 10 | ||
Continental PremiumContact 6 | 8,1 | 9,1 | 7 | 6 | 7 | ||
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Name | Points total | Wet | Dry | ||||
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Best values in test | 264 | 137 | 129 | ||||
Continental PremiumContact 6 | 264 | 137 | 127 | ||||
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Name | Points total | Wet | Dry | Comfort | Fuel consumption | ||
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Best values in test | 61 | 11 | 12 | 1 | 6 | ||
Continental PremiumContact 6 | 57 | 24 | 17 | 6 | 9 | ||
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Best values in test | 1- | 1- | |||||
Continental PremiumContact 6 | 2+ | 2+ | |||||
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Best values in test | 1 | 1 | 1 | ||||
Continental PremiumContact 6 | 2 | 2 | 1 | ||||
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Name | Stopping distance on dry | Stopping distance on wet | |||||
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Best values in test | 34,2 | 28,7 | |||||
Continental PremiumContact 6 | 35,8 | 29,9 | |||||
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Name | Wet | Dry | Offroad | ||||
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Best values in test | 1- | 2+ | 2+ | ||||
Continental PremiumContact 6 | 2+ | 2+ | 2 | ||||
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Name | Points total | Wet | Dry | Rolling resistance | Noise | Running costs | |
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Best values in test | 153 | 66 | 51 | 19 | 10 | 17 | |
Continental PremiumContact 6 | 151 | 62 | 51 | 17 | 7 | 14 | |
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Name | Points total | Wet | Dry | ||||
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Best values in test | 277 | 142 | 135 | ||||
Continental PremiumContact 6 | 277 | 142 | 135 | ||||
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Name | Points total | Wet | Dry | Enviromental impact | |||
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Best values in test | 9,4 | 9,8 | 9,3 | 10 | |||
Continental PremiumContact 6 | 8,5 | 8,5 | 8,7 | 8,0 | |||
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Name | Points total | Wet | Dry | ||||
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Best values in test | 280 | 149 | 131 | ||||
Continental PremiumContact 6 | 263 | 137 | 126 | ||||
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Name | Points total | Wet | Dry | Rolling resistance | Noise | ||
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Best values in test | 150 | 55 | 39 | 14 | 7 | ||
Continental PremiumContact 6 | 145 | 63 | 48 | 18 | 7 | ||
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Name | Points total | Wet | Dry | Rolling resistance | Comfort | ||
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Best values in test | 308,2 | 41 | 29,5 | 85,6 | 17 | ||
Continental PremiumContact 6 | 296,8 | 49,5 | 36,5 | 94,5 | 22 | ||
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Best values in test | 1- | 1- | 1 | ||||
Continental PremiumContact 6 | 1- | 1- | 1 | ||||
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Name | Stopping distance on dry | Stopping distance on wet | |||||
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Best values in test | 34,1 | 34,6 | |||||
Continental PremiumContact 6 | 34,9 | 35 | |||||
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Best values in test | 1- | 2+ | 2+ | ||||
Continental PremiumContact 6 | 2 | 1- | 2 | ||||
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Best values in test | 9,4 | ||||||
Continental PremiumContact 6 | 8,4 | ||||||
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100% (14x) | 85% (14x) | |||||
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Exemplary | Highly recommended | Test winner | Very good | Good | Satisfactory | Recommended |
6x | 2x | 2x | 4x | 6x | 1x | 7x |
R16 | R17 | R18 | R19 | R20 |
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91% (5x) | 91.7% (9x) | 92.5% (12x) | 100% (1x) | 100% (1x) |
205/xx Rxx | 215/xx Rxx | 225/xx Rxx | 235/xx Rxx | 245/xx Rxx | 255/xx Rxx |
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92.5% (4x) | 85% (2x) | 93.1% (13x) | 88.8% (4x) | 96.3% (4x) | 100% (1x) |
Continental PremiumContact 6 is made in Slovakia/Germany/Czech Republic.
Yes, this tyre is also made in SUV sizes.