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215/65 R17 Continental EcoContact 6 variants
Continental EcoContact 6 is a summer tyre made in total of 307 sizes, ranging from R13 to R13 - this particular dimension is R17, which means it fits to a 17 inch/431.8mm diameter wheel. 215/65 R17 is 60mm wider than the narrowest dimension (155) and 100mm narrower than the widest one (315). This tyre profile of 65 means the sidewall height of the tyre is 65% of the tyre width (215mm), which results in 139.75mm sidewall height. In 215/65 R17, there are 2 possible speed indexes for Continental EcoContact 6 - "V","H", which are good for speeds up to 240, 210 km/h. In 215/65 R17, EcoContact 6 usually competes against Turanza T005, which is a tyre from Bridgestone with a rating of 89%, compared to 63% of the Continental in question.
215/65 R17 99 V
B
A
71dB
215/65 R17 99 V
A
B
71dB
215/65 R17 99 H
A
A
71dB
215/65 R17 99 V
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Continental EcoContact 6 is made in 307 sizes, starting from 155/70 R13 up to 315/30 R22.
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Continental EcoContact 6 in tyre tests
Relevant tyre tests in same or similiar dimension (215/65 R17)
| Name | Wet | Dry | |||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Best values in test | 146 | 134 | |||||
| Continental EcoContact 6 | 101 | 134 | |||||
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Autobild Summer tyre test 2022 215/55 R17
satisfactory
Ranked #19 of 21
Finishing 19th out of 21 competitors, the Continental EcoContact 6 tire was deemed to have a 'Satisfactory' final rating. Despite its lower ranking, it notably excelled in certain disciplines, showcasing the best performance in exterior noise, comfort, and rolling resistance. The tire demonstrated commendable strengths, such as short braking distances on dry roads, low rolling resistance, and very good mileage. However, it was not without its drawbacks, which included limited aquaplaning reserves, extended braking distances on wet surfaces, delayed steering response, and a tendency to understeer. This mixed performance underlines its particular suitability for consumers prioritizing comfort, noise level, and fuel efficiency over aggressive wet surface handling.
satisfactory
Ranked #19 of 21
Finishing 19th out of 21 competitors, the Continental EcoContact 6 tire was deemed to have a 'Satisfactory' final rating. Despite its lower ranking, it notably excelled in certain disciplines, showcasing the best performance in exterior noise, comfort, and rolling resistance. The tire demonstrated commendable strengths, such as short braking distances on dry roads, low rolling resistance, and very good mileage. However, it was not without its drawbacks, which included limited aquaplaning reserves, extended braking distances on wet surfaces, delayed steering response, and a tendency to understeer. This mixed performance underlines its particular suitability for consumers prioritizing comfort, noise level, and fuel efficiency over aggressive wet surface handling.
| Name | Wet | Dry | Running costs | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Best values in test | 1 | 2+ | 1+ | ||||
| Continental EcoContact 6 | 2- | 2 | 3+ | ||||
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| Name | Stopping distance on dry | Stopping distance on wet | |||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Best values in test | 35,7 | 27,5 | |||||
| Continental EcoContact 6 | 36,4 | 32,7 | |||||
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215/65 R17 - Best summer tyres (according to tests)
215/65 R17 is found on 13 vehicles:
