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Continental PremiumContact 6

Summer
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7.1 /10 Conditionally recommended

While it was already replaced by the 7th model, it's still offered in some dimensions and if the price is right, there is no reason not to buy it.

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36 Tests 303 Sizes
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Pros & Cons

Strengths

Exceptionally well-balanced tire offering high safety ratings and confident handling in both wet and dry conditions.

Very short braking distances on dry roads and ample safety margins when driving in wet and dry conditions.

Low rolling resistance results in reduced fuel consumption.

Excellent comfort with very low interior and exterior noise levels, aided by advanced noise-reducing technology.

High mileage and durability ensure a long lifespan.

Weaknesses

Limited aquaplaning resistance and slightly longer braking distances in heavy rain compared to top competitors.

Steering response is somewhat less direct and the tire tends to understeer more than some leading alternatives.

History

ContiPremiumContact 52016–20198.3PremiumContact 62017–20237.1PremiumContact 72023–20269.7
2017
5× Tested2× Winner
Autobild225/50 R171st
Autobild225/50 R171stExemplary
Automotorsport245/45 R18#3Recommended
EVO225/40 R18#3
Autobild235/50 R18#5Recommended
2018
3× Tested
Autozeitung225/45 R17#2
Automotorsport225/45 R17#2
ACE235/45 R18#5Recommended
2019
7× Tested2× Winner
Autozeitung235/45 R181st-
Gute-Fahrt225/40 R181stVery good
Autobild225/55 R17#2Exemplary
Autobild245/45 R18#3Exemplary
ACE205/55 R16#3Highly recommended
Autobild225/45 R17#5Exemplary
Autobild225/45 R17#8
2020
6× Tested3× Winner
ADAC225/40 R181stGood
Autozeitung225/50 R171stTest winner
Autobild245/45 R181stExemplary
AutoMotorSport225/45 R18#3Very good
Autobild245/45 R18#4
Teknikens225/50 R17#4
2021
8× Tested1× Winner
ADAC205/55 R161stGood
ADAC225/50 R17#2Good
Autozeitung225/40 R18#2Highly recommended
Autobild205/55 R16#2Exemplary
Autobild205/55 R16#4
Autobild215/60 R17#4Good
GTÜ225/45 R17#6Recommended
Tyre Reviews225/40 R18#8Recommended
2022
4× Tested1× Winner
ADAC215/60 R161stGood
Promobil235/55 R17#2Recommended
AutoMotorSport245/45 R19#4Very good
Autobild225/45 R18#7Satisfactory
2022

Continental PremiumContact 6 got replaced by Continental PremiumContact 7

2023
2× Tested
ADAC205/55 R16#2Good
Automotorsport255/45 R20#2Very good

Tests (36)

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36 Tests 9× Winner 27× Recommended
ADAC Summer
205/55 R16
#2 Of 30 Tyres
ADAC2023
2ndGood
VW Golf
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ADAC Summer
215/60 R16
Winner
ADAC2022
1stGood
Skoda Karoq
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ADAC Summer
205/55 R16
Winner
ADAC2021
1stGood
VW Golf
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ADAC Summer
225/50 R17
#2 Of 17 Tyres
ADAC2021
2ndGood
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Autobild Summer
205/55 R16
#2 Of 20 Tyres
Autobild2021
2ndExemplary
VW Golf
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ADAC Summer
225/40 R18
Winner
ADAC2020
1stGood
Volkswagen Golf
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Autozeitung Summer
225/50 R17
Winner
Autozeitung2020
1stTest winner
BMW 3 series
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Autobild Summer
245/45 R18
Winner
Autobild2020
1stExemplary
BMW 5 series
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Autobild Summer
225/45 R17
#5 Of 20 Tyres
Autobild2019
5thExemplary
BMW 1
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Autobild Summer
225/50 R17
Winner
Autobild2017
1st
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Autobild Summer
225/50 R17
Winner
Autobild2017
1stExemplary
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Automotorsport Summer
245/45 R18
#3 Of 10 Tyres
Automotorsport2017
3rdRecommended
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Sizes (118)

185/65 R15From £105

1 Variants

88H
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195/65 R15From £75

3 Variants

91VH
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Ratings

Tested 28× By professional organizations

●Very good14× (50%)
●Satisfactory14× (50%)

Performance by size

xxx/xx R16 9.1xxx/xx R17 9.2xxx/xx R18 9.3xxx/xx R19 10.0xxx/xx R20 10.0205/xx Rxx 9.3215/xx Rxx 8.5225/xx Rxx 9.3235/xx Rxx 8.9245/xx Rxx 9.6255/xx Rxx 10.0

Frequently asked questions

Where is Continental PremiumContact 6 made?
Continental PremiumContact 6 is made in Slovakia/Germany/Czech Republic.

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