Comparison: Continental EcoContact 6 vs. Yokohama BLUEARTH-GT AE51 (2026)

In this comparison, we are comparing a tyre from a manufacturer from Germany (Continental) against a tyre from a manufacturer from Japan (Yokohama). Generally, Continental summer tyres are slightly better rated (88%) than Yokohama (71%). The first tyre test of Continental EcoContact 6 was done in 2020, compared to 2022 when was the Yokohama BLUEARTH-GT AE51 first tested. Important for this comparison is also the Autozeitung 2022 215/55 R17 test, where both the EcoContact 6 and the BLUEARTH-GT AE51 were tested. See more mutual tests below. When it comes to comparison, eu labels can be also interesting - 56% of Continental EcoContact 6 has B wet grip rating, whereas 100% of Yokohama BLUEARTH-GT AE51 has A rating. We also know where EcoContact 6 is made - Germany.