Continental EcoContact 6
With the new EcoContact 6, Continental has launched a high technology summer tyre that delivers substantial improvements in terms of rolling resistance, mileage, steering precision and braking distances. Compared to its predecessor, the newcomer offers 20 percent higher mileage, 15 percent lower rolling resistance, even more precise handling and shorter braking distances on both wet and dry roads.
Tyre review data from 108 tyre reviews averaging 59% over 1,156,433 miles driven, and 6 tests with an average result of 12th.
| First On Market | November 2017 |
| Wheel Size | 13 - 23" |
| Width | 145 - 325mm |
| Profile | 30 - 80 |
| Rolling Resistance | A - C |
| Wet Grip | A - C |
| Noise (dB) | 68 - 75 |
| Winter Rating | Not Winter Rated |
The EcoContact 6 is ranked 139th of 150 Summer Premium Touring tyres.
This tyre replaced the Continental Eco Contact 5.
Tests Included
6
Best Result
7th
Worst Result
21st
Average Result
12th
Latest Tyre Test Results
2022 AZ SUV Tyre Test
7th of 10 tyres
- With a top value for rolling resistance, the Continental Eco Contact 6 confirmed its label efficiency rating in seventh place. Grippy in the wet, but significant aquaplaning weaknesses.
- Yuvarlanma direnci için en yüksek değere sahip olan Continental Eco Contact 6, etiket verimlilik derecesini yedinci sırada doğruladı. Islak zeminde tutuşu iyi, ancak önemli suda kızaklama zayıflıkları var.
- Mit einem Top-Wert beim Rollwiderstand bestätigte der Continental Eco Contact 6 auf Platz 7 seine Label-Effizienzklasse. Grip bei Nässe, aber deutliche Aquaplaning-Schwächen.
- Avec une valeur de résistance au roulement de premier ordre, le Continental Eco Contact 6 confirme son classement d'efficacité en se plaçant à la septième place. Adhérent sur sol mouillé, mais faiblesses importantes en matière d'aquaplaning.
2022 ViBilagare Eco vs Normal Tyre Test
8th of 10 tyres
- Low consumption. Good comfort.
- Düşük tüketim. İyi konfor.
- Geringer Verbrauch. Guter Komfort.
- Faible consommation. Bon confort.
- Poor wet grip. Extended braking distances. Slow steering reaction.
- Zayıf ıslak tutuş. Uzun fren mesafeleri. Yavaş direksiyon tepkisi.
- Schlechter Grip bei Nässe. Längere Bremswege. Langsame Lenkreaktion.
- Mauvaise adhérence sur sol mouillé. Distances de freinage allongées. Réaction lente de la direction.
- While the sibling PremiumContact 6 becomes test winner, the EcoContact 6 finishes further down the field. The wet grip leaves a lot to be desired and often it is the rear that releases the grip first with an unwelcome slide. The stopping distance on wet roads is well over four meters longer than PremiumContact 6 at 80 km/h – a difference that grows significantly at higher speeds. With relatively low tread depth – 6.7 mm new – it aquaplanes early.
In the dry the EcoContact 6 does not perform particularly well, it is a bit slow to react to steering input and change course. However, the high-speed stability is good.
The Continental EcoContact 6 has the lowest consumption in the test and comfort s very high. But that cannot justify a buy. - Kardeşi PremiumContact 6 test galibi olurken, EcoContact 6 daha geride bitiriyor. Islak tutuş çok arzulanan bir şey bırakmıyor ve genellikle tutuşu ilk bırakan arka taraf istenmeyen bir kaymayla oluyor. Islak yollarda durma mesafesi 80 km/s'de PremiumContact 6'dan dört metreden çok daha uzun - bu fark daha yüksek hızlarda önemli ölçüde artıyor. Nispeten düşük diş derinliğiyle - 6,7 mm yeni - erken suda kızaklama yapıyor.
Kuru zeminde EcoContact 6 özellikle iyi performans göstermiyor, direksiyon girişine tepki vermesi ve rotayı değiştirmesi biraz yavaş. Ancak yüksek hızdaki stabilitesi iyi.
Continental EcoContact 6 testteki en düşük tüketime sahip ve konforu da oldukça yüksek. Ancak bu satın almayı haklı çıkaramaz. - Während das Schwestermodell PremiumContact 6 Testsieger wird, landet der EcoContact 6 weiter hinten im Feld. Die Nasshaftung lässt zu wünschen übrig und oft ist es das Hinterrad, das als erstes den Grip verliert und unwillkommen rutscht. Der Bremsweg auf nasser Fahrbahn ist bei 80 km/h gut vier Meter länger als beim PremiumContact 6 – ein Unterschied, der bei höheren Geschwindigkeiten deutlich anwächst. Mit relativ geringer Profiltiefe – 6,7 mm im Neuzustand – tritt Aquaplaning früh auf.
Auf trockener Fahrbahn zeigt der EcoContact 6 keine besonders gute Leistung, er reagiert etwas langsam auf Lenkimpulse und ändert den Kurs. Die Stabilität bei hohen Geschwindigkeiten ist jedoch gut.
Der Continental EcoContact 6 hat den niedrigsten Verbrauch im Test und der Komfort ist sehr hoch. Einen Kauf rechtfertigt das aber nicht. - Alors que le PremiumContact 6, qui fait figure de grand gagnant, est le pneu EcoContact 6, qui se classe plus loin dans le peloton. L’adhérence sur sol mouillé laisse beaucoup à désirer et c’est souvent l’arrière qui lâche l’adhérence en premier, avec un glissement indésirable. La distance de freinage sur sol mouillé est bien plus longue de quatre mètres que celle du PremiumContact 6 à 80 km/h – une différence qui s’accentue considérablement à des vitesses plus élevées. Avec une profondeur de bande de roulement relativement faible – 6,7 mm à l’état neuf – il est sujet à l’aquaplaning précoce.
Sur sol sec, l'EcoContact 6 ne se comporte pas particulièrement bien, il réagit un peu lentement aux sollicitations du volant et aux changements de cap. Cependant, la stabilité à haute vitesse est bonne.
Le Continental EcoContact 6 a la consommation la plus faible du test et le confort est très élevé. Mais cela ne justifie pas un achat.
2022 Tyre Tests
- 7th 2022 AZ SUV Tyre Test (215/55 R17)
- 8th 2022 ADAC Summer Tyre Test - 15 Inch (185/65 R15)
- 8th 2022 ViBilagare Eco vs Normal Tyre Test (205/55 R16)
- 19th 2022 Auto Bild Summer Tyre Test (215/55 R17)
- 21st 2022 Summer Tyre Market Overview (215/55 R17)
2020 Tyre Tests
- 8th 2020 ADAC SUV Summer Tyre Test (235/55 R17)
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Vredestein Ultrac Satin - 87%| Size | Fuel | Wet | Noise |
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| 13 inch | |||
| 155/80 R 13 79 T | C | B | 70 |
| 14 inch | |||
| 175/65 R 14 86 T XL | A | B | 71 |
| 175/65 R 14 86 T XL | B | B | 70 |
| 175/65 R 14 82 H | B | B | 70 |
| 175/65 R 14 86 T XL | B | B | 71 |
| 175/65 R 14 86 T XL | A | B | 70 |
| 175/65 R 14 82 T | B | B | 70 |
| 165/70 R 14 81 T | B | B | 70 |
| 185/60 R 14 82 H | B | B | 70 |
| 15 inch | |||
| 185/65 R 15 88 H | A | B | 70 |
| 195/65 R 15 91 V | B | B | 71 |
| 185/65 R 15 92 T XL | B | A | 71 |
| 185/65 R 15 88 H | A | B | 70 |
| 195/65 R 15 91 H | B | A | 71 |
| 185/65 R 15 88 H | A | B | 70 |
| 195/65 R 15 95 H XL | A | B | 72 |
| 195/55 R 15 85 H | B | A | 71 |
| 195/65 R 15 95 H XL | A | A | 72 |
| 195/65 R 15 91 H | B | B | 71 |
| 185/65 R 15 88 T | A | B | 70 |
| 195/55 R 15 85 V | B | A | 71 |
| 195/65 R 15 91 T | A | B | 71 |
| 185/65 R 15 88 H | A | B | 70 |
| 185/65 R 15 88 H | A | B | 70 |
| 195/65 R 15 91 H | A | A | 71 |
| 185/65 R 15 88 H | A | A | 70 |
| 185/65 R 15 88 T | A | B | 70 |
| 185/65 R 15 92 T XL | A | A | 71 |
| 185/65 R 15 88 H | A | A | 70 |
| 185/65 R 15 92 T XL | B | A | 71 |
| 195/65 R 15 91 H | B | A | 71 |
| 195/65 R 15 91 V | B | B | 71 |
| 195/65 R 15 91 H | B | B | 71 |
| 185/65 R 15 88 H | A | A | 70 |
| 185/65 R 15 88 H | A | A | 70 |
| 185/65 R 15 92 T XL | A | A | 71 |
| 185/65 R 15 92 T XL | A | B | 71 |
| 195/65 R 15 95 H XL | A | A | 72 |
| 16 inch | |||
| 205/55 R 16 91 V | A | A | 71 |
| 205/55 R 16 91 V | A | A | 71 |
| 205/60 R 16 96 H XL | A | A | 72 |
| 205/60 R 16 96 W XL | A | B | 72 |
| 205/55 R 16 91 V | A | B | 71 |
| 205/55 R 16 91 V | A | A | 71 |
| 205/55 R 16 91 V | B | B | 71 |
| 205/55 R 16 91 V | A | A | 71 |
| 205/60 R 16 96 W XL | A | A | 72 |
| 205/60 R 16 92 V | A | A | 71 |
| 205/60 R 16 92 H | A | A | 71 |
| 205/60 R 16 92 H | A | A | 71 |
| 215/60 R 16 95 V | A | B | 71 |
| 205/60 R 16 92 H | A | A | 71 |
| 215/60 R 16 95 V | A | B | 71 |
| 205/60 R 16 96 H XL | A | A | 71 |
| 205/55 R 16 94 V XL | A | A | 72 |
| 215/60 R 16 95 V | A | A | 71 |
| 205/55 R 16 91 V | A | A | 71 |
| 205/55 R 16 91 V | A | A | 71 |
| 205/60 R 16 92 V | A | B | 71 |
| 205/60 R 16 96 W XL | A | B | 72 |
| 205/55 R 16 91 H | A | B | 71 |
| 205/60 R 16 92 V | A | A | 71 |
| 205/60 R 16 96 V XL | A | A | 72 |
| 205/55 R 16 91 V | A | B | 71 |
| 205/60 R 16 96 H XL | A | A | 72 |
| 205/55 R 16 94 W XL | A | A | 72 |
| 215/60 R 16 95 V | A | B | 71 |
| 215/60 R 16 99 V XL | A | A | 72 |
| 205/60 R 16 96 H XL | A | B | 72 |
| 205/55 R 16 94 H XL | A | A | 72 |
| 205/60 R 16 96 W XL | A | B | 72 |
| 205/55 R 16 94 V XL | A | B | 72 |
| 205/55 R 16 91 H | A | A | 71 |
| 205/55 R 16 91 W | A | A | 71 |
| 215/60 R 16 95 W | A | A | 71 |
| 215/60 R 16 95 H | A | A | 71 |
| 215/60 R 16 95 H | A | A | 71 |
| 205/55 R 16 91 W | A | B | 71 |
| 205/55 R 16 91 W | A | B | 71 |
| 205/60 R 16 92 H | A | B | 71 |
| 215/60 R 16 95 W | A | A | 71 |
| 205/55 R 16 94 V XL | A | A | 72 |
| 17 inch | |||
| 215/55 R 17 98 H XL | A | B | 72 |
| 215/55 R 17 94 V | A | A | 71 |
| 215/55 R 17 94 V | A | B | 71 |
| 215/55 R 17 94 V | A | A | 71 |
| 225/50 R 17 94 V | A | A | 71 |
| 225/50 R 17 98 Y XL | A | B | 72 |
| 225/50 R 17 98 Y XL | A | B | 72 |
| 215/55 R 17 98 H XL | A | A | 72 |
| 215/55 R 17 94 V | A | A | 71 |
| 225/45 R 17 94 V XL | A | B | 72 |
| 215/55 R 17 94 V | A | B | 71 |
| 205/50 R 17 93 V XL | A | A | 71 |
| 215/55 R 17 94 V | A | B | 71 |
| 215/55 R 17 94 V | A | B | 71 |
| 205/50 R 17 93 V XL | A | B | 72 |
| 215/55 R 17 94 V | A | B | 71 |
| 225/60 R 17 99 Y | B | A | 71 |
| 215/55 R 17 94 V | A | A | 71 |
| 225/50 R 17 98 Y XL | A | B | 72 |
| 225/50 R 17 94 Y | A | B | 71 |
| 225/60 R 17 99 H | A | A | 71 |
| 215/55 R 17 98 V XL | A | B | 72 |
| 215/55 R 17 94 V | A | B | 68 |
| 215/55 R 17 94 V | A | A | 71 |
| 215/55 R 17 94 V | A | A | 71 |
| 215/55 R 17 94 V | A | A | 71 |
| 235/65 R 17 108 V XL | A | A | 72 |
| 215/55 R 17 98 W XL | A | A | 72 |
| 215/55 R 17 94 V | A | B | 68 |
| 225/45 R 17 91 V | A | B | 71 |
| 215/55 R 17 94 V | A | B | 71 |
| 235/65 R 17 104 V | A | B | 70 |
| 235/65 R 17 108 V XL | A | B | 72 |
| 225/45 R 17 91 V | A | B | 71 |
| 215/55 R 17 94 V | A | B | 71 |
| 205/50 R 17 93 V XL | A | A | 72 |
| 215/55 R 17 94 V | A | B | 68 |
| 18 inch | |||
| 225/40 R 18 92 Y XL | A | B | 72 |
| 245/45 R 18 96 W | A | B | 71 |
| 245/45 R 18 100 Y XL | A | B | 72 |
| 245/40 R 18 97 Y XL | A | B | 72 |
| 225/40 R 18 92 Y XL | A | B | 72 |
| 245/40 R 18 97 Y XL | A | B | 72 |
| 245/45 R 18 96 W | A | A | 71 |
| 225/40 R 18 92 Y XL | A | B | 72 |
| 245/45 R 18 96 W | A | A | 71 |
| 235/60 R 18 103 W | A | B | 69 |
| 235/60 R 18 103 T | A | A | 71 |
| 20 inch | |||
| 255/45 R 20 105 Y XL | A | B | 72 |
| 245/35 R 20 95 W XL | A | B | 72 |
| 245/35 R 20 95 W XL | A | B | 72 |
| 255/45 R 20 105 W XL | A | A | 73 |
| 255/45 R 20 101 T | A | B | 72 |
| 255/45 R 20 105 H XL | A | A | 73 |
| 255/45 R 20 101 V | A | B | 72 |
| 245/35 R 20 95 W XL | A | B | 72 |
| 245/35 R 20 95 W XL | A | B | 72 |
| 255/45 R 20 101 T | A | A | 72 |
| 255/45 R 20 101 T | A | A | 72 |
| 255/45 R 20 101 T | A | B | 72 |
| 255/45 R 20 105 W XL | A | B | 69 |
| 255/45 R 20 105 W XL | A | B | 73 |
| 255/45 R 20 105 W XL | A | B | 68 |
| 245/35 R 20 95 Y XL | A | B | 69 |
Questions and Answers for the Continental EcoContact 6
2019-04-04 - What is your opinion on Continental EcoContact 6 in compare to Continental Premium Contact 6? I need advice for 205/55/16 Kia Ceed '07.
2020-03-24 - Is this a run-flat
The Continental EcoContact 6 comes in various runflat sizes.
2020-05-21 - Is Continental ecocontact 6 made in Slovakia?
It is likely the Eco Contact 6 is made in multiple factories depending on size.
2023-06-14 - Are these run flat, can they be repaired if punctured by a nail?
If there are runflat versions of the EC6 they will be listed as SSR (Self Supporting Runflat) by the dealer. Generally these can be repaired using the same rules as regular tyres, a small hole in the centre 75% part of the tread and the tyre has not been run on flat means it can be repaired.
2024-02-05 - I have a BMW 218i Gran Coupe which was fitted with Continental Ecocontact 6s from new. Reviews of these tyres are not very encouraging and I am nervous of their performance in potential aquaplaning conditions. When it comes time to replace them does it make sense to fit the best possible tyres such as UUHP tyres as, whilst I won’t do any track days, will a better tyre help me in potentially dangerous situations. Would you have a recommendation as to the best possible tyre for my car which I might have remapped at some stage. Regards Andrew
Something like the Goodyear Eagle F1 Asymmetric 6 or Michelin Pilot Sport 5 might be a good choice if you plan to up the power, other wide a premium touring tyre is also worth considering. All will have better wet performance than a low rolling resistance tyre like the EcoContact 6.
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Top 3 Continental EcoContact 6 Reviews
Given 84%
while driving a
Volkswagen Polo 1.4 16v
(175/65 R14) on
mostly town
for 500
easy going miles
Nice , very nice and comford for my polo 9n.
Very stable when i drive for 120-150 kmh at motorways , warm early at town but note is very soft for long distance every day use .
Fine for daily use at town and a cool trip every weekend , thats all .
Very stable when i drive for 120-150 kmh at motorways , warm early at town but note is very soft for long distance every day use .
Fine for daily use at town and a cool trip every weekend , thats all .
Given 10%
while driving a
Volkswagen Golf 7 TDI
(205/55 R16 V) on
a combination of roads
for 14
average miles
I bought a pair of these for the front of my car and drove them approximately 14 miles home today. I have measured the tread depths and found them to be approximately 6.5 mm. The Continental Premium Contact 5 which were removed had done about 28000 miles and had worn down to approximately 3 to 4 mm. These tyres were original equipment on the car and I am pretty sure the tread depths were of the order of 8 mm when they were new. When I have bought quality tyres in the past, they have generally had around 8 mm of tread. If the tyres wear at the same rate, it appears I will have to replace them at a much lower mileage. It is possible that the new tyres will wear at a considerably reduced rate. However, I am sceptical and suspect that I will have to replace then at rather less than 28000 miles.
Are manufacturer's quietly reducing the life of their tyres for commercial reasons?
This practice is surely environmentally unsound. More used tyre casings will be produced for a given vehicle mileage. Greater stress should be placed on tread depth (and longevity) of tyres when they are advertised new. Perhaps a statement of the tread depth in the description should be legally required. This would help to sort out the tendency of tyre manufacturers toward selling tyres of reduced tread depth.
I will try and add a further review when I have had the tyres for a bit longer.
Are manufacturer's quietly reducing the life of their tyres for commercial reasons?
This practice is surely environmentally unsound. More used tyre casings will be produced for a given vehicle mileage. Greater stress should be placed on tread depth (and longevity) of tyres when they are advertised new. Perhaps a statement of the tread depth in the description should be legally required. This would help to sort out the tendency of tyre manufacturers toward selling tyres of reduced tread depth.
I will try and add a further review when I have had the tyres for a bit longer.
Given 71%
while driving a
Opel Astra K 1.6 CDTI
(205/55 R16 V) on
a combination of roads
for 6,000
average miles
I have this on my car since march this year and after aprox. 9000km they have 1mm wear (from 6.5 when they come in new to 5.5 this week). I drove around 1300km straight (prague-bucharest) in 15h and they felt stable at 200km/h on highway. I would not buy again because of the low profile (6.5mm new).
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Given 51%
while driving a
Ford Focus Zetec
(215/50 R17) on
mostly country roads
for 0
easy going miles
These were factory fit on a Ford Focus Wagon 1.0 155hp from 2022. They last only 40.000km. I had 3 tyre punctures during two years. Really not a good tyre in the wet.
Given 59%
while driving a
Mercedes Benz EQB 300
(235/50 R19) on
mostly town
for 11,200
easy going miles
The EcoContact 6 are the original tires came with our 2023 Mercedes-Benz EQB 300.
Nice tires for all around daily usage, quiet and comfort.
Unfortunately, tires must be replaced after 18 months and 18000km of home-school-supermarket usage.
Not recommended for extremely poor mileage.
Nice tires for all around daily usage, quiet and comfort.
Unfortunately, tires must be replaced after 18 months and 18000km of home-school-supermarket usage.
Not recommended for extremely poor mileage.
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Given 42%
while driving a
Nissan Qashqai
(235/50 R19) on
mostly town
for 4,600
easy going miles
Hi everyone, firstly I'm 68, I want mpg not mph. Im telling you the whole truth here, no lies, its not my style to lie. In March I bought a new Qashqai epower, it came with Continental eco6 on as standard tyres. First impression, only 6.4mm of tread brand new, are they serious? Surely they'll wear quicker than an 8mm treaded tyre,,,,yep, they have. Listen, I drive with the lightest foot going, I'm getting over 55mpg over the period I got it (1st March 2024) it's done 4628 miles now. I just checked my front tyre tread depth,,,4.7mm, I swear, I couldn't believe it. Back are 5.4mm.
So, mpg is brilliant, tyre wear is diabolical on the heavier epower qashqai. Dry handling is ok but wet handling isn't, it'll move sideways on wet corners, it's a bit scary.
Noise level is very good inside the car.
I'm going to change these soon, before Winter, I live in Aberdeen, it's cold in Winter, I can't trust these things. Looking at : Goodyear 4 seasons Gen3 , hopefully with 8mm of tread on.
I'd never recommend these Conti Eco6 to anyone, Continental are taking the proverbial with only 6.4mm of tread from new.
Steve.
So, mpg is brilliant, tyre wear is diabolical on the heavier epower qashqai. Dry handling is ok but wet handling isn't, it'll move sideways on wet corners, it's a bit scary.
Noise level is very good inside the car.
I'm going to change these soon, before Winter, I live in Aberdeen, it's cold in Winter, I can't trust these things. Looking at : Goodyear 4 seasons Gen3 , hopefully with 8mm of tread on.
I'd never recommend these Conti Eco6 to anyone, Continental are taking the proverbial with only 6.4mm of tread from new.
Steve.
Given 39%
while driving a
BMW 218i
(205/55 R17) on
mostly country roads
for 500
average miles
NB the new tread depth on these is only 6.5 mm - (the normal is 8-9MM). In my case after less than 500 gentle miles all 4 tyres were down to 4.2mm after 3 months ie 47% worn having already lost 35% of potential wear. I also had a bulge without hitting any kerb or pothole. Continental told me they were designed that way and would save me fuel-MOT requires 3 mm of tread. avoid like the plague is my advice.
Tyre Reviews RepliesThe UK mot does not require 3mm of tread to pass, and tyre wear is always high for the first 1000 miles however this does seem like unusually high wear and light he worth getting the car alignment checked too, though this tyre pattern does seem to have mixed results in real world wear.
Given 50%
while driving a
BMW X1 23d Xdrive
(245/40 R20) on
a combination of roads
for 0
average miles
Have these fitted from stock on BMW x1 and after travelling 15700 miles/ 19 months the front are down to 2mm and back 4mm. They grip but rain and wet found them lacking and will be changing all 4 this week as a result. Deeply disappointed in them and why fitted from factory I will never understand but that’s what they used. I am in my 50’s and don’t race or power the car hard so I hope this honest appraisal of theses tyres makes buyer aware and look a little closer at alternatives as I am having to do this now.
Given 87%
while driving a
Suzuki SX4 Scross 1.4T Boosterjet
(215/55 R17) on
a combination of roads
for 6,000
spirited miles
These tires came on my new Suzuki S-Cross (AWD.) I was very happy with them until I tore the sidewall on one of them after 10k km. They are great on asphalt, and very quiet; I drive fast and aggressively and they never let me down, no slipping, no aquaplaning, nothing negative to comment. However, they are not good if you habitually drive on gravel or any terrain with slightly sharper stones. Since I do that very often, I'm now getting five AT tires which will hopefully last much longer (though fuel consumption and noise will be much worse than with the Conti's).
Given 76%
while driving a
MINI MINI COUNTRYMAN S ALL4
(225/45 R19) on
a combination of roads
for 300
spirited miles
This tyre is Eco Contact 6 SSR BMW labelled which is OE tyre for MINI countryman cooper S ALL 4 sell in China.
According to my oberservation, the treadwear is 440 and the traction is AA which is different to the non brand-labelled tyre or other brand proved tyre.BMW or MINI may customize of this tyre with Continental and improved the traction, handling and reduced wear.
This tyre has good handling in urban and mountain tarmac in Beijing.The support in curves is good and not easy to make some noise to remind driver so this tyre can support the spirited driving although it is not belongs to the sports tyre at all.I think the Premium Contact 6 is placed at higher level than this.
I gave the lower mark on noise.This runflat tyre is likely to produce more noise than others like PZ4 RSC for BMW X5 21 inch wheel.(The countryman has poorer level of NVH)
I may buy the UHP non-runflat tyre for Countryman to increase its sportiness and reduce the rolling noise.
According to my oberservation, the treadwear is 440 and the traction is AA which is different to the non brand-labelled tyre or other brand proved tyre.BMW or MINI may customize of this tyre with Continental and improved the traction, handling and reduced wear.
This tyre has good handling in urban and mountain tarmac in Beijing.The support in curves is good and not easy to make some noise to remind driver so this tyre can support the spirited driving although it is not belongs to the sports tyre at all.I think the Premium Contact 6 is placed at higher level than this.
I gave the lower mark on noise.This runflat tyre is likely to produce more noise than others like PZ4 RSC for BMW X5 21 inch wheel.(The countryman has poorer level of NVH)
I may buy the UHP non-runflat tyre for Countryman to increase its sportiness and reduce the rolling noise.
Given 36%
while driving a
Mercedes Benz E Class
(275/35 R20) on
a combination of roads
for 1,200
spirited miles
By far the worst tyre I drove in the last 10 years.
Noise and ride comfort are all right.
Grip in dry is ok if you take it slow but as soon as you speed up in corners, the tyre struggles to keep you on the road.
Wet grip and wet breaking are the worst I’ve ever experienced in my life. At first I could not believe the car would drift sideways that easy at normal acceleration on a wet road, figured that that part of tarmac must have been greasy or something. Then tried the same on 4-5 diferent places and realized just how bad and dangerous this tyre is.
Wet breaking - ABS kicking in on maximum breaking at 30 km/h !?!
After driving it on 3 different occasions / days on wet roads, decided to get rid of the tyre after only 2.000 km I drove it.
I cannot believe such a terrible and dangerous tyre is used as an OEM and delivered as a first set you get on the car which costs over 100.000 €.
I understand it reduces CO2, but safety must be more important that CO2.
Absolutely terrible.
Noise and ride comfort are all right.
Grip in dry is ok if you take it slow but as soon as you speed up in corners, the tyre struggles to keep you on the road.
Wet grip and wet breaking are the worst I’ve ever experienced in my life. At first I could not believe the car would drift sideways that easy at normal acceleration on a wet road, figured that that part of tarmac must have been greasy or something. Then tried the same on 4-5 diferent places and realized just how bad and dangerous this tyre is.
Wet breaking - ABS kicking in on maximum breaking at 30 km/h !?!
After driving it on 3 different occasions / days on wet roads, decided to get rid of the tyre after only 2.000 km I drove it.
I cannot believe such a terrible and dangerous tyre is used as an OEM and delivered as a first set you get on the car which costs over 100.000 €.
I understand it reduces CO2, but safety must be more important that CO2.
Absolutely terrible.
Given 100%
while driving a
BMW 318 coupe
(205/55 R16) on
for 260,000
miles
I am extremely pleased with the tires. Especially, you feel the full quality with its superior handling and quiet driving performance. It provides excellent balance even at high speeds and increases steering control. While the rubber compound of the tires ensures long-lasting use, it also contributes to fuel economy thanks to its low rolling resistance. Overall, these tires were an ideal choice for me for a safe and comfortable driving experience. I will also change my winter tires to Continental.
Given 40%
while driving a
Audi Audi A3 8V FL E TRON
(225/45 R17) on
mostly town
for 20,000
average miles
I'm so happy, because I'm finally replacing these tyres. When new, the tread depth was 6.5mm, after wear and use. Only 3mm left.
Really awful when it comes to wet driving and quite noisy. In dry they were just ok. I wouldn't recommend them at all, but most new cars came with these as oem.
Sometimes makes me think, that cheap chinese tyres would be better or same as good.
Really awful when it comes to wet driving and quite noisy. In dry they were just ok. I wouldn't recommend them at all, but most new cars came with these as oem.
Sometimes makes me think, that cheap chinese tyres would be better or same as good.
Given 81%
while driving a
Hyundai Tucson
(215/65 R17) on
a combination of roads
for 30,000
average miles
Replacing these tyres after 48.000 km and still 3.5 mm tread by Michelins. Had two punctures and found contiseal technology quite useful.
Given 21%
while driving a
Peugeot 2008 (2021)
(215/60 R17) on
a combination of roads
for 18,000
easy going miles
Terrible tyres, designed for rolling resistance and scrimped on all the other qualities, only 6.4 mm tread when new sidewalls very flimsy and full of dents, and mine only lasted 20 months of steady driving 18000 mls, definitely not worth what they cost, unfortunately they come as factory fit on a lot of cars and I was one of the unfortunate ones that ended up with them
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