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Continental PremiumContact 6

Continental PremiumContact 6

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Pros and cons

  • Short braking distance on wet roads
  • Exceptional handling on the wet
  • Short braking distance on dry roads
  • Very good aquaplaning resistance
  • Great handling on dry roads
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Competitors

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.

Sizes

Continental PremiumContact 6 is made in 249 sizes, starting from 185/65 R15 up to 325/40 R22.
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Continental PremiumContact 6 is ranked #90 of 861 summer tyres based on the results of tests carried out by Automotorsport 2023, ADAC 2023, and other organizations. Continental PremiumContact 6 belongs to the Premium segment and is made by a manufacturer from Germany. However, this particular model is made in Slovakia/Germany/Czech Republic. It is made in total of 249 sizes, 185/65 R15 being the smallest and 325/40 R22 the largest. This tyre was featured in tests 36 times, first test was carried in 2017. Continental PremiumContact 6 replaced an older model - Continental ContiPremiumContact 5. Continental PremiumContact 6 got replaced by a newer model - Continental PremiumContact 7. This model received the best possible rating in 14 tests. Eu ratings can provide interesting overview over the available dimensions - 89% of Continental PremiumContact 6 has "A" wet grip rating and most (64%) of the dimensions has "C" fuel-saving rating. Noise levels of most dimensions are average - 29% of them produce 72db noise, which result in "b" overall rating. This tyre has a initial tread depth of 8.00 mm in 225/50 R17. However, this can vary depending on the dimension (6.6 mm - 245/45 R19, 7.4 mm - 205/55 R16, 6.33 mm - 255/45 R20).

Timeline

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

Achievements

Best
Wet braking
Adac 2023
Vibilagre 2022
Autoexpress 2022
Adac 2021
Best
Dry braking
Adac 2023
Automotorsport 2023
Autobild 2022
Vibilagre 2022
Best
Dry handling
Vibilagre 2022
Autozeitung 2021
Gtu 2021
MotorPL 2021
Best
Wet circle cornering
Vibilagre 2022
Adac 2021
Autobild 2021
Gtu 2021
Best
Wet handling
Vibilagre 2022
Adac 2021
Adac 2021
Autobild 2021
Best
Exterior noise
Adac 2023
Automotorsport 2023
Best
Comfort
Automotorsport 2022
Autozeitung 2019
Best
Aquaplaning - cross
Adac 2023
Best
Aquaplaning - longitudal
Adac 2023

Continental PremiumContact 6 in tyre tests

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:
Name Enviromental impactDriving safety
Best values in test1,31,8
Continental PremiumContact 62,61,8
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Source: www.adac.de
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Continental PremiumContact 6
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Name WetDryEnviromental impact
Best values in test7,37,75,9
Continental PremiumContact 68,98,38,6
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Source: www.promobil.de
Name WetDryEnviromental impact
Best values in test9,09,79,4
Continental PremiumContact 67,88,47,4
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Source: reifenpresse.de
Name WetDryNoiseWearFuel consumption
Best values in test2,11,52,41,01,2
Continental PremiumContact 62,1 1,92,62,01,9
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Source: www.adac.de
Tyre Reviews Summer tyre test 2022 225/45 R17
recommended
Source: www.tyrereviews.com
Autobild Summer tyre test 2022 225/45 R18
satisfactory
Ranked #7 of 11
Name WetDry
Best values in test2+1-
Continental PremiumContact 62-2+
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Source: reifenpresse.de
Name Stopping distance on dryStopping distance on wet
Best values in test34,129,6
Continental PremiumContact 636,529,6
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Name WetDryNoiseWear
Best values in test2,01,52,61,5
Continental PremiumContact 62,12,13,12,0
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Source: www.adac.de
Name WetDryOffroad
Best values in test2+2+2+
Continental PremiumContact 62+ 2+ 2-
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Source: www.autobild.de
Autozeitung Summer tyre test 2021 225/40 R18
highly recommended
Ranked #2 of 10
Name Points totalWetDry
Best values in test929393
Continental PremiumContact 6898593
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Source: reifenpresse.de
Name WetDryNoiseWear
Best values in test1,81,42,70,6
Continental PremiumContact 61,8 2,03,12,5
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Source: www.adac.de
Tyre Reviews Summer tyre test 2021 225/40 R18
recommended
Ranked #8 of 11
Name
Continental PremiumContact 6
Source: www.tyrereviews.com
Name WetDryRunning costs
Best values in test1-2+1
Continental PremiumContact 62+22+
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GTÜ Summer tyre test 2021 225/45 R17
recommended
Ranked #6 of 9
Name Points totalWetDryEnviromental impactRunning costs
Best values in test15768542220
Continental PremiumContact 614666511613
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Source: media1.autoservicepraxis.de
Name WetDryRunning costs
Best values in test11-1
Continental PremiumContact 62+1- 1
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Source: www.autobild.de
Name WetDryNoiseWearFuel consumption
Best values in test1,71,32,82,01,6
Continental PremiumContact 61,7 2,43,62,0 2,1
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Source: www.adac.de
Name Stopping distance on dryStopping distance on wet
Best values in test32,128,7
Continental PremiumContact 633,230,2
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Source: www.autobild.de
Name WetDryRolling resistanceNoiseComfort
Best values in test9,49,3101010
Continental PremiumContact 68,19,1767
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Source: www.auto-motor-und-sport.de
Name Points totalWetDry
Best values in test264137129
Continental PremiumContact 6264 137 127
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Source: www.autozeitung.de
Name Points totalWetDryComfortFuel consumption
Best values in test61111216
Continental PremiumContact 657241769
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Source: teknikensvarld.se
Name
Continental PremiumContact 6
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Source: reifenpresse.de
Name WetDry
Best values in test1-1-
Continental PremiumContact 62+2+
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Source: reifenpresse.de
Name WetDryRunning costs
Best values in test111
Continental PremiumContact 6221
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Source: www.autobild.de
Name Stopping distance on dryStopping distance on wet
Best values in test34,228,7
Continental PremiumContact 635,829,9
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Source: www.autobild.de
Name WetDryOffroad
Best values in test1-2+2+
Continental PremiumContact 62+2+ 2
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Source: reifenpresse.de
ACE Summer tyre test 2019 205/55 R16
highly recommended
Ranked #3 of 9
Name Points totalWetDryRolling resistanceNoiseRunning costs
Best values in test1536651191017
Continental PremiumContact 61516251 17714
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Source: s3.eu-central-1.amazonaws.com
Name Points totalWetDry
Best values in test277142135
Continental PremiumContact 6277 142 135
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Source: reifenpresse.de
Name Points totalWetDryEnviromental impact
Best values in test9,49,89,310
Continental PremiumContact 68,58,58,78,0
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Source: www.reifentrends.de
Name Points totalWetDry
Best values in test280149131
Continental PremiumContact 6263137126
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Source: www.autozeitung.de
ACE Summer tyre test 2018 235/45 R18
recommended
Ranked #5 of 11
Name Points totalWetDryRolling resistanceNoise
Best values in test1505539147
Continental PremiumContact 61456348187
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Source: www.ace.de
Name Points totalWetDryRolling resistanceComfort
Best values in test308,24129,585,617
Continental PremiumContact 6296,849,536,594,522
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Source: www.tyrereviews.co.uk
Name WetDryRunning costs
Best values in test1-1-1
Continental PremiumContact 61- 1- 1
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Source: www.reifentrends.de
Name Stopping distance on dryStopping distance on wet
Best values in test34,134,6
Continental PremiumContact 634,935
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Source: www.autobild.de
Name WetDryOffroad
Best values in test1-2+2+
Continental PremiumContact 621-2
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Source: www.autobild.de
Name Points total
Best values in test9,4
Continental PremiumContact 68,4
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Source: www.auto-motor-und-sport.de

Test ratings distribution

100% (14x)85% (14x)
ExemplaryHighly recommendedTest winnerVery goodGoodSatisfactoryRecommended
6x2x2x4x6x1x7x

Ratings x Wheel size

R16R17R18R19R20
91% (5x)91.7% (9x)92.5% (12x)100% (1x)100% (1x)

Ratings x Width

205/xx Rxx215/xx Rxx225/xx Rxx235/xx Rxx245/xx Rxx255/xx Rxx
92.5% (4x)85% (2x)93.1% (13x)88.8% (4x)96.3% (4x)100% (1x)

FAQ

  1. Where is Continental PremiumContact 6 made?

    Continental PremiumContact 6 is made in Slovakia/Germany/Czech Republic.

  2. Is this tyre suitable for SUVs?

    Yes, this tyre is also made in SUV sizes.

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