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Continental EcoContact 6

Summer
Price from: £68 178 Sizes
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Continental EcoContact 6
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7.7 /10 Recommended

What we know so far

Continental EcoContact 6 placed #6 out of 8 in Automotorsport 2026 (195/55 R16). Our database lists 178 sizes, from R0 to R24.

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6 Tests Price from: £68 178 Sizes

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See how this tyre stacks up against its closest rivals across all tested properties

ContinentalThis tyre
EcoContact 6
7.7
DunlopPremium
Blue Response TG
9.8
Better at: Wet braking, Wet handling - objective
Worse at: Rolling resistance, Dry steering response
MichelinPremium
Primacy 5
8.6
Better at: Aquaplaning - longitudal, Exterior noise
Worse at: Dry handling - objective, Comfort
VredesteinPremium
Ultrac+
6.6
Better at: Wet braking, Aquaplaning - longitudal
Worse at: Dry steering response, Rolling resistance
ContinentalPremium
PremiumContact 7
9.8
Better at: Wet braking, Aquaplaning - longitudal
Worse at: Rolling resistance, Exterior noise
GoodyearPremium
Eagle F1 Asymmetric 6
9.4
Better at: Wet braking, Wet handling
Worse at: Rolling resistance, Exterior noise
BridgestonePremium
Turanza T005
8.8
Better at: Wet handling, Dry handling
Worse at: Mileage, Rolling resistance
MichelinPremium
Primacy 4
Better at: Aquaplaning - longitudal, Wet handling
Worse at: Rolling resistance, Exterior noise
GoodyearPremium
Efficient Grip Performance 2
8.7
Better at: Wet handling, Mileage
Worse at: Rolling resistance
HankookPremium
Ventus Prime 4
7.6
Better at: Wet braking, Wet handling
Worse at: Comfort, Exterior noise
DunlopPremium
SP Sport MAXX RT2
7.7
Better at: Wet braking, Aquaplaning - longitudal
Worse at: Rolling resistance, Exterior noise
CooperUpper-middle
Summer
7.6
Better at: Aquaplaning - longitudal, Wet handling - objective
Worse at: Rolling resistance, Dry handling - objective
FirestoneUpper-middle
Roadhawk 2
8.3
Better at: Wet handling - objective, Aquaplaning - longitudal
Worse at: Rolling resistance, Dry steering response
FalkenUpper-middle
e.Ziex
8.9
Better at: Wet handling - objective, Comfort
Worse at: Dry steering response, Rolling resistance
MaxxisBudget
Premitra HP5
5.2
Better at: Aquaplaning - longitudal, Wet handling
Worse at: Rolling resistance, Mileage
ToyoUpper-middle
Proxes Comfort
7.8
Better at: Wet braking, Wet handling
Worse at: Rolling resistance, Mileage

Pros & Cons

Strengths

Excellent fuel efficiency due to low rolling resistance.

Very high mileage and low wear, offering long-lasting performance.

Short braking distances on dry roads.

Weaknesses

Weak aquaplaning resistance and limited safety reserves on wet roads.

Longer braking distances and delayed steering response in wet conditions, leading to understeering behavior.

Reviews

8.7
765 Reviews

Customers like

Good grip and road holding14×
Low fuel and energy consumption8×
Quiet running8×
Good durability6×
Good braking performance4×

Customers don't like

Poor or deteriorating wet grip5×
Rapid wear or short lifespan3×
Excessive road noise4×
Vague steering and handling2×
High price2×

History

EcoContact 58.5EcoContact 62020–20267.7EcoContact 78.5
2020

Continental EcoContact 6 was launched and replaced Continental EcoContact 5.

2020
1× Tested
ADAC235/55 R17#8Satisfactory
2022
4× Tested
Autozeitung215/55 R17#7Good
ADAC185/65 R15#8Satisfactory
Autobild215/55 R17#19Satisfactory
Autobild215/55 R17#23
2024

Continental EcoContact 6 got replaced by Continental EcoContact 7

2026
1× Tested
Automotorsport195/55 R16#6Good
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Tests (6)

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6 Tests 5× Recommended
Autozeitung Summer
215/55 R17
#7 Of 10 Tyres
Autozeitung2022
7thGood
Ford Puma
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ADAC Summer
185/65 R15
#8 Of 16 Tyres
ADAC2022
8thSatisfactory
VW Polo
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Autobild Summer
215/55 R17
#19 Of 21 Tyres
Autobild2022
19thSatisfactory
VW Passat
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Autobild Summer
215/55 R17
#23 Of 51 Tyres
Autobild2022
23rd
Dry braking: 36,4 mWet braking: 32,7 m
VW Passat
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ADAC Summer
235/55 R17
#8 Of 12 Tyres
ADAC2020
8thSatisfactory
Ford Kuga
1.Michelin Primacy 4Recommended
···
7.Yokohama BluEarth RV-02Satisfactory
8.Continental EcoContact 6Satisfactory
9.Esa+Tecar Spirit ProSatisfactory
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Sizes (178)

0/0 R0

1 Variants

Ratings

Tested 5× By professional organizations

●Good5× (100%)

Performance by size

xxx/xx R15 8.5xxx/xx R16 8.5xxx/xx R17 8.5185/xx Rxx 8.5195/xx Rxx 8.5215/xx Rxx 8.5235/xx Rxx 8.5

Frequently asked questions

Where is Continental EcoContact 6 made?
Continental EcoContact 6 is made in Germany.
Is this tyre suitable for SUVs?
Yes, this tyre is also made in SUV sizes.

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