Table of contents:
255/55 R18 Continental PremiumContact 6 variants
No
No
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. 255/55 R18 is 70mm wider than the narrowest dimension (185) and 70mm narrower than the widest one (325). This tyre profile of 55 means the sidewall height of the tyre is 55% of the tyre width (255mm), which results in 140.25mm sidewall height. In 255/55 R18, 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 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 (255/55 R18)
Automotorsport Summer tyre test 2023 255/45 R20
very good
Ranked #2 of 10
Securing the runner-up position among ten contenders, the Continental PremiumContact 6 excelled with a final rating of "Very good." This tire stood out for its remarkably short stopping distances on dry surfaces, offering a safe and broad limit range with ample reserves both in wet and dry conditions. Its quiet passing and interior noise further distinguished it, earning top marks in comfort, dry braking, dry lane changing, and exterior noise – showcasing its superior capabilities in these disciplines. Despite its strong performance, it fell slightly behind its predecessor, the Conti SC 7, in terms of responsive steering, showing a tendency towards understeer and a marginally lower grip level.
very good
Ranked #2 of 10
Securing the runner-up position among ten contenders, the Continental PremiumContact 6 excelled with a final rating of "Very good." This tire stood out for its remarkably short stopping distances on dry surfaces, offering a safe and broad limit range with ample reserves both in wet and dry conditions. Its quiet passing and interior noise further distinguished it, earning top marks in comfort, dry braking, dry lane changing, and exterior noise – showcasing its superior capabilities in these disciplines. Despite its strong performance, it fell slightly behind its predecessor, the Conti SC 7, in terms of responsive steering, showing a tendency towards understeer and a marginally lower grip level.
| Name | |||||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Continental PremiumContact 6 | |||||||
| Show test details | |||||||
255/55 R18 - Best summer tyres (according to tests)
| # | Name | Our rating | Tested in this dimension | Tested in same width dimension | Segment | Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1. | Michelin Pilot Sport 4 SUV | Premium | £163 109 Y | |||
| 2. | Bridgestone Turanza T005! Newer model available: Bridgestone Turanza 6 | Premium | £146 109 V | |||
| 3. | Goodyear Efficientgrip 2 SUV | Premium | £128 109 V | |||
| 4. | Hankook Ventus S1 evo3 SUV K127A | Premium | £125 109 W + 1 | |||
| 5. | Continental PremiumContact 6! Newer model available: Continental PremiumContact 7 | Premium | £142 109 Y | |||
| 6. | Falken Azenis FK510 SUV | Upper-middle | ||||
| 7. | Firestone Roadhawk | Upper-middle | £159 109 W + 1 | |||
| 8. | General Tire Grabber GT Plus | Lowcost | £113 0 Y | |||
| 9. | Pirelli Scorpion VERDE | Premium | £185 105 W + 5 | |||
| 10. | Cooper Zeon 4XS Sport | Upper-middle | £131 0 V + 3 |
