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205/40 R18 Continental PremiumContact 6 variants
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Continental PremiumContact 6 is a summer tyre made in total of 261 sizes, ranging from R15 to R15 - this particular dimension is R18, which means it fits to a 18 inch/457.2mm diameter wheel. 205/40 R18 is 20mm wider than the narrowest dimension (185) and 120mm narrower than the widest one (325). This tyre profile of 40 means the sidewall height of the tyre is 40% of the tyre width (205mm), which results in 82mm sidewall height. In 205/40 R18, there are 2 possible speed indexes for Continental PremiumContact 6 - "Y","W", which are good for speeds up to 300, 270 km/h.
205/40 R18 86 Y
205/40 R18 86 W
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Continental PremiumContact 6 ( 205/40 R18 86W XL EVc )
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£142
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Continental PremiumContact 6 ( 205/40 R18 86W XL EVc ) | In stock | Free shipping | £142 |
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mytyres.co.uk
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PremiumContact 6 XL
- In stock
£149
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PremiumContact 6 XL | In stock | Free shipping | £149 |
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tyres.pneus.online.uk
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Continental PremiumContact 6 is made in 261 sizes, starting from 185/65 R15 up to 325/40 R22.
Continental PremiumContact 6 in tyre tests
Relevant tyre tests in same or similiar dimension (205/40 R18)
ADAC Summer tyre test 2023 205/55 R16
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Ranked #2 of 50
Securing an impressive second place among 50 competitors, the Continental PremiumContact 6 showcased a remarkable performance with a final rating of "Good". Its balanced nature and high safety were highlighted by its exceptional handling on both dry and wet roads, earning the highest marks in these categories. Additionally, it was praised for its long service life. However, its efficiency was noted as a weaker point, slightly impacting its overall environmental footprint. Despite delivering good wear and low abrasion, its efficiency was slightly lower due to the tyre weight, and noise levels received a satisfactory rating. The Continental PremiumContact 6 stood out for ensuring the shortest braking distances in tests on both wet and dry surfaces, providing excellent steering feedback on dry roads, and demonstrating secure and easily controllable handling in wet conditions.
good
Ranked #2 of 50
Securing an impressive second place among 50 competitors, the Continental PremiumContact 6 showcased a remarkable performance with a final rating of "Good". Its balanced nature and high safety were highlighted by its exceptional handling on both dry and wet roads, earning the highest marks in these categories. Additionally, it was praised for its long service life. However, its efficiency was noted as a weaker point, slightly impacting its overall environmental footprint. Despite delivering good wear and low abrasion, its efficiency was slightly lower due to the tyre weight, and noise levels received a satisfactory rating. The Continental PremiumContact 6 stood out for ensuring the shortest braking distances in tests on both wet and dry surfaces, providing excellent steering feedback on dry roads, and demonstrating secure and easily controllable handling in wet conditions.
| Name | Enviromental impact | Driving safety | |||||
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| Best values in test | 1,3 | 1,8 | |||||
| Continental PremiumContact 6 | 2,6 | 1,8 | |||||
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| Name | Wet | Dry | Noise | Wear | |||
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| Best values in test | 1,8 | 1,4 | 2,7 | 0,6 | |||
| Continental PremiumContact 6 | 1,8 | 2,0 | 3,1 | 2,5 | |||
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| Name | Wet | Dry | Running costs | ||||
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| Best values in test | 1- | 2+ | 1 | ||||
| Continental PremiumContact 6 | 2+ | 2 | 2+ | ||||
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| Name | Stopping distance on dry | Stopping distance on wet | |||||
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| Best values in test | 34,1 | 29,6 | |||||
| Continental PremiumContact 6 | 36,5 | 29,6 | |||||
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| Name | Points total | Wet | Dry | Rolling resistance | Noise | Running costs | |
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| Best values in test | 153 | 66 | 51 | 19 | 10 | 17 | |
| Continental PremiumContact 6 | 151 | 62 | 51 | 17 | 7 | 14 | |
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205/40 R18 - Best summer tyres (according to tests)
| # | Name | Our rating | Tested in this dimension | Tested in same width dimension | Segment | Price |
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| 1. | Michelin Pilot Sport 5 | Premium | ||||
| 2. | Pirelli P ZERO PZ4 | Premium | £149 86 W | |||
| 3. | Michelin Pilot Sport 4! Newer model available: Michelin Pilot Sport 5 | Premium | £161 86 Y + 3 | |||
| 4. | Continental PremiumContact 6! Newer model available: Continental PremiumContact 7 | Premium | £178 86 Y + 2 | |||
| 5. | Pirelli Cinturato P7 | Premium | ||||
| 6. | Falken ZIEX ZE310 ECORUN! Newer model available: Falken ZIEX ZE320 | Upper-middle | £97 86 W | |||
| 7. | Hankook Ventus S1 evo3 K127 | Premium | £112 86 Y | |||
| 8. | Dunlop SP Sport MAXX RT2 | Premium | ||||
| 9. | GoodYear Eagle F1 Supersport | Premium | £139 86 Y + 1 | |||
| 10. | Continental EcoContact 6! Newer model available: Continental EcoContact 7 | Premium | ||||
| 11. | Barum Bravuris 5 HM! Newer model available: Barum Bravuris 6 | Lowcost | £95 86 Y |
