Segment
1. Continental PremiumContact 6 Premium2. Esa+Tecar Spirit Pro Lowcost
Comparison: Continental PremiumContact 6 vs. Esa+Tecar Spirit Pro
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In our comparison of the Continental PremiumContact 6 and Esa+Tecar Spirit Pro tyres, we've gathered data from various tests to assess their overall performance, key strengths, and potential weaknesses.
The Continental PremiumContact 6, rated with a solid 83% on our site, is a touring summer tyre manufactured in Slovakia, Germany, and the Czech Republic. The Continental PremiumContact 6 comes with a host of improvements compared to its predecessor, the Continental ContiPremiumContact 5. Impressively, the PremiumContact 6 ranked 2nd out of 17 in the ADAC test, with particular praise for its wet circle cornering and wet handling capabilities. Autozeitung's 2020 test mentions high driving safety, good performance on both dry and wet roads, as well as high mileage as key strengths. However, it falls short in terms of efficiency. The ADAC 2021 test further reveals its well-balanced nature, excellent performance on wet roads and low fuel consumption, with no significant weaknesses.
The Esa+Tecar Spirit Pro, on the other hand, is also a summer tyre with a rating of 65% on our site. The exact place of its manufacture and its subtype remains unspecified. The Spirit Pro was ranked 7th out of 17 in the ADAC test, noted especially for its superior mileage. On the positive side, Autozeitung 2020 highlights good performance on wet roads, environment-friendly footprint, good mileage, and efficiency. However, it is criticized for being unbalanced—with apparent weaknesses in dry conditions. ADAC 2021 provides similar insights, applauding it for its excellent wear resistance and good performance on wet roads while pointing out its shortcomings on dry terrains.
The Continental PremiumContact 7 is the newest model that replaces the PremiumContact 6. As for Esa+Tecar Spirit Pro, there hasn't been a newer model yet.
For more information about the manufacturers, you can visit Continental and Esa+Tecar respectively. In conclusion, these well-performing summer tyres showcase distinct strengths while each having improvements to consider. When choosing a tyre, the most important aspects are often the condition and nature of the roads you commonly traverse, as well as the climate of your location.
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2. Esa+Tecar Spirit Pro 13.25
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1. Continental PremiumContact 6 Exemplary
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1. Continental PremiumContact 6 Recommended2. Esa+Tecar Spirit Pro Satisfactory
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(Overall rating)Aquaplaning - longitudal
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Wet braking according to EU label
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Mutual tests
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| Best values in test | 1,3 | 1,8 | |||||
| Continental PremiumContact 6 Rating: Good | 2,6 | 1,8 | |||||
| Esa+Tecar Spirit Pro Rating: Good | 2,3 | 3,4 | |||||
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| Name | Wet | Dry | Noise | Wear | Fuel consumption | ||
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| Best values in test | 2,1 | 1,5 | 2,4 | 1,0 | 1,2 | ||
| Continental PremiumContact 6 Rating: Good | 2,1 | 1,9 | 2,6 | 2,0 | 1,9 | ||
| Esa+Tecar Spirit Pro Rating: Satisfactory | 3,0 | 3,4 | 2,7 | 2,0 | 1,9 | ||
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| Name | Wet | Dry | Noise | Wear | |||
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| Best values in test | 2,0 | 1,5 | 2,6 | 1,5 | |||
| Continental PremiumContact 6 Rating: Good | 2,1 | 2,1 | 3,1 | 2,0 | |||
| Esa+Tecar Spirit Pro Rating: Satisfactory | 2,3 | 2,8 | 2,9 | 1,5 | |||
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