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 102 tyre reviews averaging 59% over 1,134,133 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 137th of 149 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.
2022 ViBilagare Eco vs Normal Tyre Test
8th of 10 tyres
- Low consumption. Good comfort.
- Poor wet grip. Extended braking distances. Slow steering reaction.
- 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.
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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 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 | A | B | 70 |
| 175/65 R 14 86 T XL | B | B | 70 |
| 185/60 R 14 82 H | B | B | 70 |
| 165/70 R 14 81 T | 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 82 T | B | B | 70 |
| 15 inch | |||
| 195/65 R 15 91 V | B | B | 71 |
| 185/65 R 15 92 T XL | A | B | 71 |
| 195/65 R 15 91 T | A | B | 71 |
| 185/65 R 15 88 H | A | A | 70 |
| 185/65 R 15 88 H | A | A | 70 |
| 195/55 R 15 85 V | B | A | 71 |
| 185/65 R 15 88 T | A | B | 70 |
| 195/65 R 15 91 H | A | A | 71 |
| 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 92 T XL | B | A | 71 |
| 185/65 R 15 88 H | A | A | 70 |
| 185/65 R 15 88 H | A | A | 70 |
| 185/65 R 15 88 T | A | B | 70 |
| 195/65 R 15 91 V | B | B | 71 |
| 185/65 R 15 92 T XL | A | A | 71 |
| 195/65 R 15 91 H | B | A | 71 |
| 185/65 R 15 88 H | A | B | 70 |
| 185/65 R 15 92 T XL | B | A | 71 |
| 185/65 R 15 88 H | A | B | 70 |
| 195/65 R 15 95 H XL | A | B | 72 |
| 185/65 R 15 92 T XL | A | A | 71 |
| 195/65 R 15 95 H XL | A | A | 72 |
| 195/65 R 15 91 H | B | A | 71 |
| 195/65 R 15 91 H | B | B | 71 |
| 185/65 R 15 88 H | A | B | 70 |
| 185/65 R 15 88 H | A | B | 70 |
| 185/65 R 15 88 H | A | B | 70 |
| 16 inch | |||
| 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 | B | 71 |
| 205/60 R 16 96 H XL | A | A | 72 |
| 205/55 R 16 91 V | A | A | 71 |
| 205/55 R 16 91 V | A | A | 71 |
| 215/60 R 16 95 V | A | A | 71 |
| 205/55 R 16 94 V XL | A | A | 72 |
| 215/60 R 16 95 V | A | B | 71 |
| 205/60 R 16 92 H | A | A | 71 |
| 205/60 R 16 92 V | A | A | 71 |
| 205/55 R 16 91 V | A | A | 71 |
| 205/55 R 16 91 V | A | B | 71 |
| 205/60 R 16 92 V | A | B | 71 |
| 205/60 R 16 92 H | A | B | 71 |
| 205/60 R 16 96 H XL | A | B | 72 |
| 205/60 R 16 96 H XL | A | A | 71 |
| 205/55 R 16 94 V XL | A | B | 72 |
| 205/60 R 16 96 W XL | A | B | 72 |
| 215/60 R 16 95 V | A | B | 71 |
| 205/55 R 16 91 W | A | A | 71 |
| 215/60 R 16 99 V XL | A | A | 72 |
| 215/60 R 16 95 V | A | B | 71 |
| 205/60 R 16 96 W XL | A | B | 72 |
| 215/60 R 16 95 W | A | A | 71 |
| 205/55 R 16 91 H | A | B | 71 |
| 205/60 R 16 92 V | A | A | 71 |
| 205/55 R 16 94 V XL | A | A | 72 |
| 205/55 R 16 94 W XL | A | A | 72 |
| 215/60 R 16 95 H | A | A | 71 |
| 205/55 R 16 91 H | A | A | 71 |
| 205/60 R 16 96 W XL | A | B | 72 |
| 205/60 R 16 96 H XL | A | A | 72 |
| 205/55 R 16 94 H XL | A | A | 72 |
| 205/60 R 16 96 V XL | A | A | 72 |
| 215/60 R 16 95 H | A | A | 71 |
| 205/60 R 16 92 H | A | A | 71 |
| 215/60 R 16 95 W | A | A | 71 |
| 205/55 R 16 91 V | A | A | 71 |
| 205/60 R 16 92 H | A | A | 71 |
| 205/60 R 16 96 W XL | A | A | 72 |
| 205/55 R 16 91 V | A | A | 71 |
| 205/55 R 16 91 W | A | B | 71 |
| 205/55 R 16 91 W | A | B | 71 |
| 17 inch | |||
| 205/50 R 17 93 V XL | A | A | 71 |
| 225/45 R 17 91 V | A | B | 71 |
| 215/55 R 17 94 V | A | B | 68 |
| 215/55 R 17 94 V | A | B | 68 |
| 215/55 R 17 94 V | A | B | 71 |
| 225/50 R 17 98 Y XL | A | B | 72 |
| 235/65 R 17 108 V XL | A | B | 72 |
| 225/50 R 17 94 V | A | A | 71 |
| 225/45 R 17 94 V XL | A | B | 72 |
| 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 | B | 71 |
| 215/55 R 17 94 V | A | B | 71 |
| 215/55 R 17 94 V | A | B | 71 |
| 215/55 R 17 94 V | A | B | 71 |
| 215/55 R 17 98 H XL | A | A | 72 |
| 225/50 R 17 98 Y XL | A | B | 72 |
| 215/55 R 17 98 H XL | A | B | 72 |
| 205/50 R 17 93 V XL | A | B | 72 |
| 205/50 R 17 93 V XL | A | A | 72 |
| 215/55 R 17 94 V | A | A | 71 |
| 225/50 R 17 94 Y | A | B | 71 |
| 225/45 R 17 91 V | A | B | 71 |
| 215/55 R 17 94 V | A | B | 71 |
| 225/50 R 17 98 Y XL | A | B | 72 |
| 215/55 R 17 98 W XL | A | A | 72 |
| 215/55 R 17 94 V | A | B | 68 |
| 225/60 R 17 99 H | A | A | 71 |
| 215/55 R 17 94 V | A | A | 71 |
| 225/60 R 17 99 Y | B | A | 71 |
| 215/55 R 17 94 V | A | B | 71 |
| 235/65 R 17 104 V | A | B | 70 |
| 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 94 V | A | A | 71 |
| 215/55 R 17 98 V XL | A | B | 72 |
| 18 inch | |||
| 225/40 R 18 92 Y XL | A | B | 72 |
| 245/45 R 18 96 W | A | A | 71 |
| 245/45 R 18 96 W | A | A | 71 |
| 235/60 R 18 103 W | A | B | 69 |
| 245/40 R 18 97 Y XL | A | B | 72 |
| 235/60 R 18 103 T | A | A | 71 |
| 245/45 R 18 96 W | A | B | 71 |
| 245/45 R 18 100 Y XL | A | B | 72 |
| 225/40 R 18 92 Y XL | A | B | 72 |
| 225/40 R 18 92 Y XL | A | B | 72 |
| 20 inch | |||
| 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 20 105 W XL | A | B | 68 |
| 255/45 R 20 105 H XL | A | A | 73 |
| 255/45 R 20 105 Y XL | A | B | 72 |
| 255/45 R 20 101 T | A | B | 72 |
| 255/45 R 20 105 W XL | A | B | 73 |
| 255/45 R 20 101 T | A | B | 72 |
| 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 |
| 245/35 R 20 95 Y XL | A | B | 69 |
| 255/45 R 20 101 T | A | A | 72 |
| 255/45 R 20 105 W XL | A | B | 69 |
| 255/45 R 20 105 W XL | A | A | 73 |
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 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.
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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
Given 33%
while driving a
Peugeot 2008 (2021)
(215/60 R17) on
a combination of roads
for 18,000
easy going miles
They were factory fitted from new on my peugeot 2008, only lasted 20 months of steady driving 18000 mls all 4 of them had to fork out for 4 new ones which I,ve never had to before with Michelin and Goodyear tyres, also sidewalls are very flimsy and full of dents, when I first saw my car I could have cried, they looked like oversized balloons peugeot shouldn't be spoiling a great car like the new 2008 by putting that Continental eco 6Q crap on them, bet not many people buy them as replacements, they look like part worn tyres when they are new hardly any Tread on them and they tell you all that special compound crap and green chilli saying they last longer with better mileage well it's all lies, I went for Goodyear vector gen 3 all season, totally transformed my car in every respect, Avoid like a Rash.
Given 90%
while driving a
Mercedes Benz w123
(225/45 R17) on
mostly town
for 5,000
average miles
An excellent premium tyre at budget prices. Definitely wins on fuel efficiency, low rolling resistance and higher longevity. Sadly, prices aren't as low as they were a couple years ago but they are still excellent value compared to the cheap Chinese brands littering the market in the smaller tyre sizes.
Given 42%
while driving a
BMW X1 2.0 Xdrive
(245/40 R20) on
a combination of roads
for 2,000
spirited miles
This review is for the EcoContact 6Q BMW / Merc marked variant on a new U11 X1 150kW petrol with xDrive. These are frankly the worst new OEM fit tyres I have encountered in numerous cars in well over a decade (I work in the industry). Dry grip was surprisingly poor with squeal setting in very early on mini roundabouts where no other vehicle has previously done so. A low speed (from 50km/h) emergency stop to avoid a car pulling out from a junction resulted in obvious sliding (in the dry!). Wet grip is slightly terrifying with unpredictable loss of the front end, once it goes it goes..! I have no idea how these were approved by BMW although I am sure they are have low rolling resistance.
Given 34%
while driving a
Ford Kuga
(215/65 R16) on
a combination of roads
for 10,000
average miles
Acquired these tires for my 2009 Ford Kuga, in the hopes for a comfortable tire...
Oh, how wrong I was.
The amount of noise in the cabin, increased tremendously!
The 18 inch tires are much more comfortable, even for their dimension difference and budget, specifically as the 18's are an unknown brand!
The dry grip is not quite there and the tire feels unstable on worn roads.
When pushed on wet roads, you have to be vigilant, because the grip will suddenly disappear.
Combined with low tread-depth, they are prone to aquaplaning...
These tires will only be used on my daughters 2015 model, when she need to tow her horses around, so she doesn't ruin her own 18" tires.
I would not recommend these for anyone, unless you only value fuel consumption...
Oh, how wrong I was.
The amount of noise in the cabin, increased tremendously!
The 18 inch tires are much more comfortable, even for their dimension difference and budget, specifically as the 18's are an unknown brand!
The dry grip is not quite there and the tire feels unstable on worn roads.
When pushed on wet roads, you have to be vigilant, because the grip will suddenly disappear.
Combined with low tread-depth, they are prone to aquaplaning...
These tires will only be used on my daughters 2015 model, when she need to tow her horses around, so she doesn't ruin her own 18" tires.
I would not recommend these for anyone, unless you only value fuel consumption...
Given 57%
while driving a
Suzuki Vitara 2015>
(215/45 R17) on
mostly country roads
for 20,000
average miles
Not so good overall. Wet grip very bad, dry grip just ok. Traveled 20000km with Vitara 1.6 120HP. You can feel the lack of contact area with the road. All those eco tyres have deep treads and smaller amount or just smaller blocks. Those tyres came with the new car when I bought it and at 10.000km I wanted to sell them and buy Sava Intensa UHP because it is much better tyre for less money, but noone would buy used ecocontact, at least noone who knows a bit or two about tyres. Since they were like new I left them and drove more and after aditional 10k they stil looked like new, so if you want a tyre for life, go ahead and buy ecocontact, if you want grip, avoid them.
Given 100%
while driving a
Skoda
(225/45 R18) on
a combination of roads
for 21,000
average miles
Absolutely fantastic tyres despite the negative reviews to the contrary. I suspect that the negative reviews are on purpose to simply put people off by the competition. I have had these on my Skoda Superb for a while now and after approximately 20,000 miles they are simply the best tyres I personally have ever had.
I wouldn't consider any other tyre unless of course Continental release a better tyre however these are as close to perfection as I have ever got!!!
Thank you for reading.
I wouldn't consider any other tyre unless of course Continental release a better tyre however these are as close to perfection as I have ever got!!!
Thank you for reading.
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