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Comparison: Continental EcoContact 6 vs. Vredestein Ultrac+ (2026)

In this comparison, we are comparing a tyre from a manufacturer from Germany (Continental) against a tyre from a manufacturer from Netherlands (Vredestein). Generally, Continental summer tyres are slightly better rated (88%) than Vredestein (62%). In this particular case, the Continental EcoContact 6 has a better rating of 77% compared to 66% of the Vredestein Ultrac+. The first tyre test of Continental EcoContact 6 was done in 2020, compared to 2026 when was the Vredestein Ultrac+ first tested. Important for this comparison is also the Automotorsport 2026 195/55 R16 test, where both the EcoContact 6 and the Ultrac+ were tested. We also know where EcoContact 6 is made - Germany.

Test Profile

Continental
EcoContact 6
Vredestein
Ultrac+
Number of tests
6
4
Best position
#6
#2
Average position
11.8
8.5
Latest test
2026
2026
Available sizes
620
87

These tyres were not tested together. The comparison below is inferred from separate tests by normalizing both tyres against 9 shared benchmark tyres, so treat it as an estimate.

Dry
Confidence
Continental EcoContact 6
96%
Vredestein Ultrac+
80%
Dry braking
Continental EcoContact 6
92%
Vredestein Ultrac+
93%
Dry handling
Continental EcoContact 6
89%
Vredestein Ultrac+
73%
Dry handling - objective
Continental EcoContact 6
97%
Vredestein Ultrac+
80%
Dry lane changing
Continental EcoContact 6
100%
Vredestein Ultrac+
87%
Dry steering response
Continental EcoContact 6
100%
Vredestein Ultrac+
66%
Wet
Confidence
Continental EcoContact 6
70%
Vredestein Ultrac+
94%
Aquaplaning - cross
Continental EcoContact 6
71%
Vredestein Ultrac+
90%
Wet braking
Continental EcoContact 6
68%
Vredestein Ultrac+
99%
Wet handling
Continental EcoContact 6
73%
Vredestein Ultrac+
91%
Aquaplaning - longitudal
Continental EcoContact 6
69%
Vredestein Ultrac+
100%
Wet handling - objective
Continental EcoContact 6
61%
Vredestein Ultrac+
92%
Wet side guide
Continental EcoContact 6
80%
Vredestein Ultrac+
92%
Comfort
Confidence
Continental EcoContact 6
85%
Vredestein Ultrac+
94%
Exterior noise
Continental EcoContact 6
85%
Vredestein Ultrac+
94%
Costs
Confidence
Continental EcoContact 6
100%
Vredestein Ultrac+
88%
Rolling resistance
Continental EcoContact 6
100%
Vredestein Ultrac+
95%
Mileage
Continental EcoContact 6
100%
Vredestein Ultrac+
81%

Tread pattern comparison

Continental EcoContact 6
Vredestein Ultrac+
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Mutual Tests Available
These tyres were tested together in 1 test(s). Click to view detailed head-to-head results.

Mutual tests

OrganizationSeasonYearDimension
AutomotorsportAutomotorsport
Summer
2026195/55 R16View

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