Segment
1. Continental PremiumContact 6 Premium2. Semperit Speed-Life 2 Lowcost
Comparison: Continental PremiumContact 6 vs. Semperit Speed-Life 2
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| Dimensions | R15 - R22 | R15 - R20 | |
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If you're looking for a high-performance summer tyre, two models to consider are the Continental PremiumContact 6 and the Semperit Speed-Life 2. Both tyres offer different strengths and weaknesses, and it's important to evaluate them based on their performances in various tyre tests.
Firstly, let us talk about the Continental PremiumContact 6, a summer touring tyre. According to our data, the PremiumContact 6 has a rating of 83%, a clear indication of its superior performance. It proudly succeeds the Continental ContiPremiumContact 5, and has since been replaced by its newer model, the Continental PremiumContact 7. It is manufactured in Slovakia, Germany, and the Czech Republic. In tyre tests, the Continental PremiumContact 6 has shown good positions, ranking 8th out of 53 tyres in the Autobild test and 5th out of 11 tyres in the ACE test. Its strengths, according to the test results, lie in dry handling, mileage, and its price-value ratio, with dry driving behavior also highlighted as a major strength.
On the other hand, the Semperit Speed-Life 2, another summer tyre, doesn’t have a rating on our site yet. It doesn't have any previous models but has been replaced by the Semperit Speed-Life 3. In the Autobild and ACE tests, the Semperit Speed-Life 2 didn't perform as well as the Continental PremiumContact 6. It ranked 30th out of 53 tyres and 10th out of 11 tyres, respectively. However, it did excel in certain areas, namely the tyre's rolling resistance according to ACE.
In a direct comparison, the Continental PremiumContact 6 outperforms the Semperit Speed-Life 2 in most aspects. But it should be noted that each tyre may perform differently based on specific conditions and needs.
For further information, you can visit the manufacturers’ pages for both the Continental and the Semperit tyres. Be sure to consider various factors such as the specific conditions in which you'll be using the tyres, the exact specifications of your vehicle, and your personal driving style before making a final decision.
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2. Semperit Speed-Life 2 13.71
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1. Continental PremiumContact 6 Exemplary2. Semperit Speed-Life 2 Satisfactory
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1. Continental PremiumContact 6 Recommended2. Semperit Speed-Life 2 Satisfactory
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(Overall rating)Wet braking according to EU label
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(Overall rating)Comfort
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Mutual tests
| 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 | |||||
| Semperit Speed-Life 2 | 36,2 | 32,2 | |||||
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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 | |||||
| Semperit Speed-Life 2 | 37,2 | 34,7 | |||||
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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 Rating: Recommended | 145 | 63 | 48 | 18 | 7 | ||
| Semperit Speed-Life 2 Rating: Recommended | 135 | 55 | 39 | 20 | 8 | ||
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