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225/60 R17 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 R17, which means it fits to a 17 inch/431.8mm diameter wheel. 225/60 R17 is 40mm wider than the narrowest dimension (185) and 100mm narrower than the widest one (325). This tyre profile of 60 means the sidewall height of the tyre is 60% of the tyre width (225mm), which results in 135mm sidewall height. In 225/60 R17, there is only one possible speed index for Continental PremiumContact 6 - "V", which is good for speeds up to 240 km/h.
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 (225/60 R17)
Autobild Summer tyre test 2022 225/45 R18
satisfactory
Ranked #7 of 11
Finishing 7th out of 11 competitors, the Continental PremiumContact 6 was awarded a 'Satisfactory' rating. Renowned for its premium comfort, the tire boasts stable handling on dry surfaces and impressively short braking distances when dry. Moreover, it is lauded for its fuel-efficient rolling resistance and overall good comfort. However, it falls short in a few areas, notably its limited safety margin under aquaplaning conditions, delayed steering response, and extended braking distances on wet surfaces. Standing out in its performance, the Continental PremiumContact 6 was especially dominant in dry braking, a discipline where it outperformed its competitors.
satisfactory
Ranked #7 of 11
Finishing 7th out of 11 competitors, the Continental PremiumContact 6 was awarded a 'Satisfactory' rating. Renowned for its premium comfort, the tire boasts stable handling on dry surfaces and impressively short braking distances when dry. Moreover, it is lauded for its fuel-efficient rolling resistance and overall good comfort. However, it falls short in a few areas, notably its limited safety margin under aquaplaning conditions, delayed steering response, and extended braking distances on wet surfaces. Standing out in its performance, the Continental PremiumContact 6 was especially dominant in dry braking, a discipline where it outperformed its competitors.
| Name | Wet | Dry | |||||
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| Best values in test | 2+ | 1- | |||||
| Continental PremiumContact 6 | 2- | 2+ | |||||
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ADAC Summer tyre test 2021 225/50 R17
good
Ranked #2 of 17
Achieving a strong second place out of 17 competitors, the Continental PremiumContact 6 stood out for its overall balanced performance, particularly excelling in wet conditions, where it was deemed the best in disciplines such as wet circle cornering and wet handling. It also performed commendably on dry roads and had the advantage of low fuel consumption, marking it as highly efficient. According to tester feedback, the tire showcased an excellent equilibrium between handling in dry and wet conditions, with dry braking being a noteworthy strength. On wet surfaces, it not only displayed impressive braking capabilities but also maintained precise and controlled handling both on wet handling courses and circular tracks. Interior noise levels were found to be good, contributing to a comfortable driving experience, although the tire's exterior noise emission was rated as adequate. Additionally, it showed low wear rates and ranked among the top for energy efficiency, further emphasizing its attributes. While no specific weaknesses were pointed out, the test results conferred a 'Good' final rating on the tire, underscoring its reliability and performance.
good
Ranked #2 of 17
Achieving a strong second place out of 17 competitors, the Continental PremiumContact 6 stood out for its overall balanced performance, particularly excelling in wet conditions, where it was deemed the best in disciplines such as wet circle cornering and wet handling. It also performed commendably on dry roads and had the advantage of low fuel consumption, marking it as highly efficient. According to tester feedback, the tire showcased an excellent equilibrium between handling in dry and wet conditions, with dry braking being a noteworthy strength. On wet surfaces, it not only displayed impressive braking capabilities but also maintained precise and controlled handling both on wet handling courses and circular tracks. Interior noise levels were found to be good, contributing to a comfortable driving experience, although the tire's exterior noise emission was rated as adequate. Additionally, it showed low wear rates and ranked among the top for energy efficiency, further emphasizing its attributes. While no specific weaknesses were pointed out, the test results conferred a 'Good' final rating on the tire, underscoring its reliability and performance.
| Name | Wet | Dry | Noise | Wear | |||
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| Best values in test | 2,0 | 1,5 | 2,6 | 1,5 | |||
| Continental PremiumContact 6 | 2,1 | 2,1 | 3,1 | 2,0 | |||
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| Name | Points total | Wet | Dry | ||||
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| Best values in test | 92 | 93 | 93 | ||||
| Continental PremiumContact 6 | 89 | 85 | 93 | ||||
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Tyre Reviews Summer tyre test 2021 225/40 R18
recommended
Ranked #8 of 11
recommended
Ranked #8 of 11
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| Continental PremiumContact 6 |
| Name | Points total | Wet | Dry | Enviromental impact | Running costs | ||
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| Best values in test | 157 | 68 | 54 | 22 | 20 | ||
| Continental PremiumContact 6 | 146 | 66 | 51 | 16 | 13 | ||
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| Name | Points total | Wet | Dry | ||||
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| Best values in test | 264 | 137 | 129 | ||||
| Continental PremiumContact 6 | 264 | 137 | 127 | ||||
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| Name | Points total | Wet | Dry | Comfort | Fuel consumption | ||
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| Best values in test | 61 | 11 | 12 | 1 | 6 | ||
| Continental PremiumContact 6 | 57 | 24 | 17 | 6 | 9 | ||
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| Name | Wet | Dry | Noise | Wear | Fuel consumption | ||
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| Best values in test | 1,7 | 1,3 | 2,8 | 2,0 | 1,6 | ||
| Continental PremiumContact 6 | 1,7 | 2,4 | 3,6 | 2,0 | 2,1 | ||
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| Name | Wet | Dry | Rolling resistance | Noise | Comfort | ||
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| Best values in test | 9,4 | 9,3 | 10 | 10 | 10 | ||
| Continental PremiumContact 6 | 8,1 | 9,1 | 7 | 6 | 7 | ||
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| Name | Stopping distance on dry | Stopping distance on wet | |||||
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| Best values in test | 34,2 | 28,7 | |||||
| Continental PremiumContact 6 | 35,8 | 29,9 | |||||
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| Name | Wet | Dry | Offroad | ||||
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| Best values in test | 1- | 2+ | 2+ | ||||
| Continental PremiumContact 6 | 2+ | 2+ | 2 | ||||
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| Name | Wet | Dry | Running costs | ||||
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| Best values in test | 1 | 1 | 1 | ||||
| Continental PremiumContact 6 | 2 | 2 | 1 | ||||
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| Name | Points total | Wet | Dry | Enviromental impact | |||
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| Best values in test | 9,4 | 9,8 | 9,3 | 10 | |||
| Continental PremiumContact 6 | 8,5 | 8,5 | 8,7 | 8,0 | |||
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| Name | Points total | Wet | Dry | ||||
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| Best values in test | 280 | 149 | 131 | ||||
| Continental PremiumContact 6 | 263 | 137 | 126 | ||||
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| Name | Stopping distance on dry | Stopping distance on wet | |||||
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| Best values in test | 34,1 | 34,6 | |||||
| Continental PremiumContact 6 | 34,9 | 35 | |||||
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| Name | Points total | Wet | Dry | Rolling resistance | Comfort | ||
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| Best values in test | 308,2 | 41 | 29,5 | 85,6 | 17 | ||
| Continental PremiumContact 6 | 296,8 | 49,5 | 36,5 | 94,5 | 22 | ||
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| Name | Wet | Dry | Running costs | ||||
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| Best values in test | 1- | 1- | 1 | ||||
| Continental PremiumContact 6 | 1- | 1- | 1 | ||||
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225/60 R17 - Best summer tyres (according to tests)
| # | Name | Our rating | Tested in this dimension | Tested in same width dimension | Segment | Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1. | Bridgestone Turanza T005! Newer model available: Bridgestone Turanza 6 | Premium | £104 99 Y + 1 | |||
| 2. | Goodyear Efficientgrip 2 SUV | Premium | £138 99 V + 1 | |||
| 3. | Michelin Primacy 4! Newer model available: Michelin Primacy 4+ | Premium | ||||
| 4. | Kumho Solus HA31 | Upper-middle | ||||
| 5. | Falken ZIEX ZE310 ECORUN! Newer model available: Falken ZIEX ZE320 | Upper-middle | £137 99 V | |||
| 6. | Pirelli Cinturato P7 | Premium | £146 99 V + 2 | |||
| 7. | Hankook Ventus Prime3 K125! Newer model available: Hankook Ventus Prime 4 | Premium | £120 99 V | |||
| 8. | Maxxis Premitra HP5 | Lowcost | £88 99 V | |||
| 9. | Toyo Proxes Comfort | Upper-middle | £103 103 | |||
| 10. | Firestone Roadhawk | Upper-middle | £117 99 H | |||
| 11. | Uniroyal RainExpert 5 | Upper-middle | £93 99 V | |||
| 12. | General Tire Grabber GT Plus | Lowcost | £90 0 V | |||
| 13. | Continental Ecocontact 6! Newer model available: Continental EcoContact 7 | Premium | £148 99 H + 1 | |||
| 14. | Nokian Wetproof SUV! Newer model available: Nokian WetProof 1 | Upper-middle | ||||
| 15. | Barum Bravuris 5 HM! Newer model available: Barum Bravuris 6 | Lowcost | £94 99 V | |||
| 16. | Cooper Zeon 4XS Sport | Upper-middle | £116 0 V + 3 | |||
| 17. | Giti Premium H1 | Lowcost | ||||
| 18. | BFGoodrich Advantage SUV | Upper-middle | £123 99 V + 1 |
