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1. Continental PremiumContact 6 Premium2. Uniroyal RainSport 5 Upper-middle
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In this comparison, we will discuss two summer tyres, the Continental PremiumContact 6 and the Uniroyal RainSport 5. We will look at their performance in various tyre tests and highlight their strengths and weaknesses to help you make an informed decision.
The Continental PremiumContact 6 is a touring summer tyre with an our rating of 90%. It is made in Slovakia, Germany, and the Czech Republic. The PremiumContact 6 replaced the Continental ContiPremiumContact 5 and has since been succeeded by the Continental PremiumContact 7.
The Uniroyal RainSport 5 is a UHP summer tyre with an our rating of 77%. Unlike the PremiumContact 6, this tyre does not have any previous models or replacement models. For more details about this tyre, visit the Uniroyal RainSport 5 page.
Test Results:
In the ADAC test, the Continental PremiumContact 6 ranked 1st out of 15 tyres, with its best features being wet braking and wet handling. The Uniroyal RainSport 5, on the other hand, ranked 13th, with its best features being aquaplaning - cross, noise, and exterior noise.
In the TyreReviews.com 2021 test, the Continental PremiumContact 6 was praised for being very balanced, offering high driving safety and performing well on dry and wet roads, with high mileage. Its only weakness was in efficiency. The Uniroyal RainSport 5 was commended for good performance on wet roads, but had significant weaknesses on dry roads, poor environmental and sustainability scores, low mileage, and high fuel consumption.
Lastly, in the AutoBild test, the Continental PremiumContact 6 ranked 4th out of 53 tyres, excelling in wet braking. The Uniroyal RainSport 5 ranked 19th, performing well in aquaplaning - cross and aquaplaning - longitudinal.
Verdict:
Overall, the Continental PremiumContact 6 is a more balanced tyre with better performance in various tests, particularly in wet conditions. The Uniroyal RainSport 5 has its strengths in aquaplaning resistance, but falls behind in other areas such as dry road performance and fuel efficiency. To learn more about each tyre and their corresponding manufacturer, visit the Continental and Uniroyal pages.
1. Continental PremiumContact 6 Premium2. Uniroyal RainSport 5 Upper-middle
1. Continental PremiumContact 6 Exemplary
1. Continental PremiumContact 6 Recommended2. Uniroyal RainSport 5 Satisfactory
Name | Enviromental impact | Driving safety | |||||
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Best values in test | 1,3 | 1,8 | |||||
Continental PremiumContact 6 Rating: Good | 2,6 | 1,8 | |||||
Uniroyal RainSport 5 Rating: Good | 3,1 | 3,4 | |||||
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Name | Wet | Dry | Running costs | ||||
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Best values in test | 1- | 2+ | 1 | ||||
Continental PremiumContact 6 Rating: Exemplary | 2+ | 2 | 2+ | ||||
Uniroyal RainSport 5 Rating: Satisfactory | 2+ | 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 | |||||
Uniroyal RainSport 5 | 37,4 | 32,0 | |||||
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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 Rating: Good | 1,8 | 2,0 | 3,1 | 2,5 | |||
Uniroyal Rainsport 5 Rating: Satisfactory | 2,1 | 2,9 | 2,7 | 3,0 | |||
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