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215/70 R16 Continental EcoContact 6 variants
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Continental EcoContact 6 is a summer tyre made in total of 668 sizes, ranging from R13 to R13 - this particular dimension is R16, which means it fits to a 16 inch/406.4mm diameter wheel. 215/70 R16 is 70mm wider than the narrowest dimension (145) and 80mm narrower than the widest one (295). This tyre profile of 70 means the sidewall height of the tyre is 70% of the tyre width (215mm), which results in 150.5mm sidewall height. In 215/70 R16, there is only one possible speed index for Continental EcoContact 6 - "H", which is good for speeds up to 210 km/h.
Continental EcoContact 6 is made in 668 sizes, starting from 145/80 R13 up to 295/30 R24.
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Continental EcoContact 6 in tyre tests
Relevant tyre tests in same or similiar dimension (215/70 R16)
| 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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| 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
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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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215/70 R16 - Best summer tyres (according to tests)
| # | Name | Our rating | Tested in this dimension | Tested in same width dimension | Segment | Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1. | Goodyear EFFICIENTGRIP 2 SUV | Premium | £108 100 H | |||
| 2. | Bridgestone Turanza T005! Newer model available: Bridgestone Turanza 6 | Premium | £132 100 T + 2 | |||
| 3. | Hankook Ventus Prime 4 | Premium | £137 100 T + 2 | |||
| 4. | Bridgestone Turanza 6 | Premium | £136 100 H | |||
| 5. | Michelin Primacy 4+! Newer model available: Michelin Primacy 5 | Premium | £141 100 H | |||
| 6. | Falken ZIEX ZE310 ECORUN! Newer model available: Falken ZIEX ZE320 | Upper-middle | £106 10 H | |||
| 7. | Firestone Roadhawk! Newer model available: Firestone Roadhawk 2 | Upper-middle | £120 100 H | |||
| 8. | Nokian Wetproof SUV! Newer model available: Nokian WetProof 1 | Upper-middle | ||||
| 9. | Continental Ecocontact 6! Newer model available: Continental EcoContact 7 | Premium | £147 100 H | |||
| 10. | General Tire Grabber GT Plus | Lowcost | £95 100 H | |||
| 11. | Pirelli Scorpion VERDE | Premium | ||||
| 12. | GoodYear Wrangler AT Adventure | Premium | ||||
| 13. | Cooper Zeon 4XS Sport | Upper-middle |
