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245/40 R21 Continental PremiumContact 6 variants
Continental PremiumContact 6 is a summer tyre made in total of 260 sizes, ranging from R15 to R15 - this particular dimension is R21, which means it fits to a 21 inch/533.4mm diameter wheel. 245/40 R21 is 60mm wider than the narrowest dimension (185) and 80mm narrower than the widest one (325). This tyre profile of 40 means the sidewall height of the tyre is 40% of the tyre width (245mm), which results in 98mm sidewall height. In 245/40 R21, there is only one possible speed index for Continental PremiumContact 6 - "Y", which is good for speeds up to 300 km/h.
Continental PremiumContact 6 is made in 260 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 (245/40 R21)
AutoMotorSport Summer tyre test 2022 245/45 R19
very good
Ranked #4 of 10
Securing a commendable fourth place among ten competitors, the Continental PremiumContact 6 emerged with a 'Very good' final rating. This tyre, specially designed for Audi vehicles, stands out primarily for its exceptional performance on dry roads. It comes equipped with innovative self-sealing Seal technology and noise-reducing Silent technology, making it notably quiet and comfortable inside the vehicle's cabin. However, it does exhibit some inherent limitations in wet conditions. Highlighting its strengths, the tyre excelled in disciplines such as dry steering response and comfort, underscoring its design focus and technological advancements aimed at enhancing the driving experience.
very good
Ranked #4 of 10
Securing a commendable fourth place among ten competitors, the Continental PremiumContact 6 emerged with a 'Very good' final rating. This tyre, specially designed for Audi vehicles, stands out primarily for its exceptional performance on dry roads. It comes equipped with innovative self-sealing Seal technology and noise-reducing Silent technology, making it notably quiet and comfortable inside the vehicle's cabin. However, it does exhibit some inherent limitations in wet conditions. Highlighting its strengths, the tyre excelled in disciplines such as dry steering response and comfort, underscoring its design focus and technological advancements aimed at enhancing the driving experience.
| Name | Wet | Dry | Enviromental impact | ||||
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| Best values in test | 9,0 | 9,7 | 9,4 | ||||
| Continental PremiumContact 6 | 7,8 | 8,4 | 7,4 | ||||
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| Name | Wet | Dry | Running costs | ||||
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| Best values in test | 1 | 1- | 1 | ||||
| Continental PremiumContact 6 | 2+ | 1- | 1 | ||||
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| Name | Stopping distance on dry | Stopping distance on wet | |||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Best values in test | 32,1 | 28,7 | |||||
| Continental PremiumContact 6 | 33,2 | 30,2 | |||||
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| Name | Wet | Dry | |||||
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| Best values in test | 1- | 1- | |||||
| Continental PremiumContact 6 | 2+ | 2+ | |||||
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| Name | Points total | ||||||
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| Best values in test | 9,4 | ||||||
| Continental PremiumContact 6 | 8,4 | ||||||
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245/40 R21 - Best summer tyres (according to tests)
| # | Name | Our rating | Tested in this dimension | Tested in same width dimension | Segment | Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1. | Pirelli P ZERO lx. | Premium | £339 100 Y + 2 | |||
| 2. | Pirelli P ZERO PZ4 | Premium | ||||
| 3. | Michelin Pilot Sport 4 S | Premium | £381 100 Y | |||
| 4. | Bridgestone Turanza T005 | Premium | £274 100 Y | |||
| 5. | Continental PremiumContact 6! Newer model available: Continental PremiumContact 7 | Premium | £285 100 Y | |||
| 6. | Continental Sportcontact 6! Newer model available: Continental SportContact 7 | Premium | £317 100 Y | |||
| 7. | Pirelli P ZERO | Premium | ||||
| 8. | Michelin Pilot Super Sport | Premium | £463 96 Y |