Comparison: Continental PremiumContact 6 vs. Kumho Ecsta PS71 (2026)

In this comparison, we are comparing a tyre from a manufacturer from Germany (Continental) against a tyre from a manufacturer from South Korea (Kumho). Generally, Continental summer tyres are slightly better rated (88%) than Kumho (70%). In this particular case, the Kumho Ecsta PS71 has a better rating of 86% compared to 83% of the Continental PremiumContact 6. The first tyre test of Continental PremiumContact 6 was done in 2017, compared to 2018 when was the Kumho Ecsta PS71 first tested. Important for this comparison is also the ADAC 2021 225/50 R17 test, where both the PremiumContact 6 and the Ecsta PS71 were tested. See more mutual tests below. When it comes to comparison, eu labels can be also interesting - 77% of Continental PremiumContact 6 dimensions has A wet grip rating. Most (75%) of the Kumho Ecsta PS71 also have A wet ratings. We also know where PremiumContact 6 is made - Slovakia/Germany/Czech Republic.