Comparison: Kumho Ecsta HS51 vs. Continental PremiumContact 6 (2026)

In this comparison, we are comparing a tyre from a manufacturer from South Korea (Kumho) against a tyre from a manufacturer from Germany (Continental). Generally, Continental summer tyres are slightly better rated (88%) than Kumho (70%). The first tyre test of Kumho Ecsta HS51 was done in 2016, compared to 2017 when was the Continental PremiumContact 6 first tested. Important for this comparison is also the Autobild 2021 205/55 R16 test, where both the Ecsta HS51 and the PremiumContact 6 were tested. See more mutual tests below. When it comes to comparison, eu labels can be also interesting - 67% of Kumho Ecsta HS51 has B wet grip rating, whereas 81% of Continental PremiumContact 6 has A rating. If you wonder where the tyres in question are made, the Ecsta HS51 is made in China and PremiumContact 6 is made in Slovakia/Germany/Czech Republic.