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Comparison: Continental PremiumContact 6 vs. Vredestein Ultrac Vorti

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Summary
Wet
Dry
Costs
Mutual tests
Dimensions and prices
Buy %

#	Continental PremiumContact 6 /87%	Vredestein Ultrac Vorti /55%

Dimensions	R15 - R22	R17 - R24
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In this comparison, we will look at two popular summer tyres: the Continental PremiumContact 6 and the Vredestein Ultrac Vorti. These tyres have been reviewed and tested by various sources, and we will summarise the data to help you make an informed decision.

The Continental PremiumContact 6 is a touring tyre made in Slovakia, Germany, and the Czech Republic. It has an overall rating of 90% on our website. This tyre replaced the Continental ContiPremiumContact 5 and has since been replaced by the Continental PremiumContact 7.

On the other hand, the Vredestein Ultrac Vorti is a summer tyre made in the Netherlands, with an overall rating of 87%. There is no available information on previous models or newer tyres that replaced this specific model.

Let's compare the performance and strengths of each tyre based on the data from various tests, including Autobild, ADAC, Gute-Fahrt, and Automotorsport.

Autobild Test

Out of the 53 tyres tested, the Continental PremiumContact 6 ranked 8th, with its best features being dry handling, mileage, and price/value. The Vredestein Ultrac Vorti was not far behind, ranking 9th in the test. Its best features were aquaplaning - cross, wet braking, wet handling, wet side guide, and dry handling.

ADAC Test

In this test, the Continental PremiumContact 6 took the top position among 16 tyres. Its best features included mileage, wet braking, wet circle cornering, and wet handling. The Vredestein Ultrac Vorti ranked 7th in this test, with strong points in mileage and exterior noise.

Gute-Fahrt Test

Continental PremiumContact 6 ranked first again among the 10 tyres tested. The Vredestein Ultrac Vorti did not fare as well in this comparison, ranking 10th with its best feature being wet braking.

Automotorsport Test

Among 11 tyres tested, the Continental PremiumContact 6 ranked second, with excellent performance in dry handling, dry handling - objective, and dry lane changing. The Vredestein Ultrac Vorti ranked 11th, only showcasing strength in dry lane changing.

Verdict

Based on the test results, the Continental PremiumContact 6 performs consistently well in various aspects, particularly in dry and wet handling. It also demonstrates good mileage and price/value ratio.

On the other hand, the Vredestein Ultrac Vorti seems to have better performance in aquaplaning, wet braking, wet handling, and wet side guide, but falls short in overall rankings compared to the PremiumContact 6.

In conclusion, both Continental and Vredestein offer reliable summer tyres with different strengths. However, based on the test results, the Continental PremiumContact 6 appears to be the better choice overall, showing more consistent performance in various conditions and tests.

Segment

1. Continental PremiumContact 6 Premium

2. Vredestein Ultrac Vorti Premium

Number of sizes available

1. Continental PremiumContact 6 260

2. Vredestein Ultrac Vorti 69

Number of tests

1. Continental PremiumContact 6 36x

2. Vredestein Ultrac Vorti 13x

Best position in test

1. Continental PremiumContact 6 1.

2. Vredestein Ultrac Vorti 3.

Worst position in test

1. Continental PremiumContact 6 8.

2. Vredestein Ultrac Vorti 12.

Average position in tests

1. Continental PremiumContact 6 3.06

2. Vredestein Ultrac Vorti 6.62

Year of the last test

1. Continental PremiumContact 6 2023

2. Vredestein Ultrac Vorti 2020

Best rating in test

1. Continental PremiumContact 6 Exemplary

2. Vredestein Ultrac Vorti Exemplary

Worst rating in test

1. Vredestein Ultrac Vorti Good

2. Continental PremiumContact 6 Recommended

Wet

(Overall rating)

Continental
PremiumContact 6
82%

Vredestein
Ultrac Vorti
80%

Aquaplaning - longitudal

1. Vredestein Ultrac Vorti 82%

2. Continental PremiumContact 6 82%

Wet braking

1. Vredestein Ultrac Vorti 77%

2. Continental PremiumContact 6 76%

Aquaplaning - cross

1. Continental PremiumContact 6 81%

2. Vredestein Ultrac Vorti 78%

Wet handling

1. Vredestein Ultrac Vorti 88%

2. Continental PremiumContact 6 83%

Wet circle cornering

1. Vredestein Ultrac Vorti 80%

2. Continental PremiumContact 6 75%

Wet braking according to EU label

1. Vredestein Ultrac Vorti ?

2. Continental PremiumContact 6 ?

Dry

(Overall rating)

Continental
PremiumContact 6
91%

Vredestein
Ultrac Vorti
86%

Dry braking

1. Vredestein Ultrac Vorti 82%

2. Continental PremiumContact 6 81%

Dry handling

1. Continental PremiumContact 6 98%

2. Vredestein Ultrac Vorti 87%

Comfort

(Overall rating)

Continental
PremiumContact 6
77%

Vredestein
Ultrac Vorti
74%

Exterior noise

1. Vredestein Ultrac Vorti 76%

2. Continental PremiumContact 6 69%

Comfort

1. Continental PremiumContact 6 71%

2. Vredestein Ultrac Vorti 66%

Outside noise accoring to EU label

1. Continental PremiumContact 6 72 dB

2. Vredestein Ultrac Vorti ? dB

Offroad

(Overall rating)

Continental
PremiumContact 6
75.9%

Vredestein
Ultrac Vorti
?

Costs

(Overall rating)

Continental
PremiumContact 6
80%

Vredestein
Ultrac Vorti
56%

Rolling resistance

1. Continental PremiumContact 6 81%

2. Vredestein Ultrac Vorti 32%

Mileage

1. Continental PremiumContact 6 84%

2. Vredestein Ultrac Vorti 61%

Price/value

1. Continental PremiumContact 6 86%

2. Vredestein Ultrac Vorti 57%

Fuel consumption according to EU label

1. Continental PremiumContact 6 ?

2. Vredestein Ultrac Vorti ?

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Mutual tests

Autobild Summer tyre test 2020 245/45 R18

Name	Wet	Dry	Running costs
Best values in test	1	1-	1
Continental PremiumContact 6 Rating: Exemplary	2+	1-	1
Vredestein Ultrac Vorti Rating: Exemplary	2+	1-	2
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Autobild Summer tyre test 2020 245/45 R18

Name	Stopping distance on dry	Stopping distance on wet
Best values in test	32,1	28,7
Continental PremiumContact 6	33,2	30,2
Vredestein Ultrac Vorti	33,4	31,3
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ADAC Summer tyre test 2020 225/40 R18

Name	Wet	Dry	Noise	Wear	Fuel consumption
Best values in test	1,7	1,3	2,8	2,0	1,6
Continental PremiumContact 6 Rating: Good	1,7	2,4	3,6	2,0	2,1
Vredestein Ultrac Vorti Rating: Satisfactory	2,7	2,5	2,9	2,0	2,4
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