Name: Continental PremiumContact 6 225/45 R18
Brand: Continental
Rating: 76 (36 reviews)

225/45 R18 Continental PremiumContact 6 variants

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Special: ., Mercedes, XL

Continental PremiumContact 6 is a summer tyre made in total of 296 sizes, ranging from R15 to R15 - this particular dimension is R18, which means it fits to a 18 inch/457.2mm diameter wheel. 225/45 R18 is 40mm wider than the narrowest dimension (185) and 100mm narrower than the widest one (325). This tyre profile of 45 means the sidewall height of the tyre is 45% of the tyre width (225mm), which results in 101.25mm sidewall height. In 225/45 R18, there are 2 possible speed indexes for Continental PremiumContact 6 - "V","Y", which are good for speeds up to 240, 300 km/h. In 225/45 R18, PremiumContact 6 usually competes against Turanza 6, which is a tyre from Bridgestone with a rating of 77%, compared to 76% of the Continental in question. Latest test in 225/45 R18 was held by AutoMotorSport in 2020, where PremiumContact 6 received rating "Very good" and finished on the 3. place. It was tested on a BMW 3 series.

225/45 R18 95 V

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Continental PremiumContact 6 ( 225/45 R18 95V XL EVc, with kerbing rib ) - In stock £156	Continental PremiumContact 6 ( 225/45 R18 95V XL EVc, with kerbing rib )		In stock	Free shipping	£156	Buy mytyres.co.uk

225/45 R18 95 V

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Continental PremiumContact 6 ( 225/45 R18 95V XL EVc, with kerbing rib ) - In stock £142	Continental PremiumContact 6 ( 225/45 R18 95V XL EVc, with kerbing rib )		In stock	Free shipping	£142	Buy mytyres.co.uk
PremiumContact 6 XL - In stock £147	PremiumContact 6 XL		In stock	Free shipping	£147	Buy tyres.pneus.online.uk

225/45 R18 95 Y

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Continental PremiumContact 6 ( 225/45 R18 95Y XL EVc, MO, with kerbing rib ) - In stock £134	Continental PremiumContact 6 ( 225/45 R18 95Y XL EVc, MO, with kerbing rib )		In stock	Free shipping	£134	Buy mytyres.co.uk
PremiumContact 6 FR XL MO EV - In stock £141	PremiumContact 6 FR XL MO EV		In stock	Free shipping	£141	Buy tyres.pneus.online.uk

225/45 R18 95 Y MO

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Continental PremiumContact 6 ( 225/45 R18 95Y XL ContiSilent, EVc, MO, with kerbing rib ) - In stock £162	Continental PremiumContact 6 ( 225/45 R18 95Y XL ContiSilent, EVc, MO, with kerbing rib )		In stock	Free shipping	£162	Buy mytyres.co.uk
PremiumContact 6 MO FR XL Conti-Silent - In stock £182	PremiumContact 6 MO FR XL Conti-Silent		In stock	Free shipping	£182	Buy tyres.pneus.online.uk

225/45 R18 95 Y

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225/45 R18 95 Y mfs XL MO

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Continental PremiumContact 6 ( 225/45 R18 95Y XL MO, with kerbing rib ) - In stock £189	Continental PremiumContact 6 ( 225/45 R18 95Y XL MO, with kerbing rib )		In stock	Free shipping	£189	Buy mytyres.co.uk

Continental PremiumContact 6 is made in 296 sizes, starting from 185/65 R15 up to 325/40 R22.

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Turanza 6

R16 - R22

3.85/5

Comparison with Continental PremiumContact 6:

Bridgestone better at:

• Interior noise
• Aquaplaning - cross
• Exterior noise

Bridgestone worse at:

• Dry braking
• Wet braking
• Wet circle cornering

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Turanza T005

R14 - R23

4.4/5

Comparison with Continental PremiumContact 6:

Bridgestone better at:

• Aquaplaning - cross
• Interior noise

Bridgestone worse at:

• Wet braking
• Dry handling
• Comfort

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P ZERO PZ4

R13 - R23

4.55/5

Comparison with Continental PremiumContact 6:

Pirelli better at:

• Exterior noise
• Comfort
• Wet handling

Pirelli worse at:

• Wet braking
• Dry braking
• Aquaplaning - longitudal

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Eagle F1 Asymmetric 6

R17 - R23

4.55/5

Comparison with Continental PremiumContact 6:

Goodyear better at:

• Exterior noise
• Comfort
• Aquaplaning - cross

Goodyear worse at:

• Interior noise
• Wet braking

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Ecsta PS71

R16 - R22

4.15/5

Comparison with Continental PremiumContact 6:

Kumho better at:

• Aquaplaning - cross
• Aquaplaning - longitudal

Kumho worse at:

• Dry braking
• Interior noise
• Dry handling

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Ecocontact 6

R13 - R23

Comparison with Continental PremiumContact 6:

Continental better at:

• Exterior noise
• Comfort
• Interior noise

Continental worse at:

• Aquaplaning - longitudal
• Wet braking
• Wet handling

£127

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Azenis FK510

R17 - R22

Comparison with Continental PremiumContact 6:

Falken better at:

• Exterior noise
• Aquaplaning - cross
• Comfort

Falken worse at:

• Dry braking
• Dry handling
• Wet circle cornering

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Premitra HP5

R15 - R18

2.1/5

Comparison with Continental PremiumContact 6:

Maxxis better at:

• Aquaplaning - cross
• Exterior noise
• Aquaplaning - longitudal

Maxxis worse at:

• Wet braking
• Wet handling
• Dry handling

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Pilot Sport 4

R16 - R21

Comparison with Continental PremiumContact 6:

Michelin better at:

• Exterior noise
• Aquaplaning - cross
• Aquaplaning - longitudal

Michelin worse at:

• Wet braking

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Primacy 4

R14 - R23

Comparison with Continental PremiumContact 6:

Michelin better at:

• Exterior noise
• Comfort
• Interior noise

Michelin worse at:

• Dry handling
• Wet handling
• Aquaplaning - cross

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Ventus Prime3 K125

R15 - R20

Comparison with Continental PremiumContact 6:

Hankook better at:

• Exterior noise
• Comfort

Hankook worse at:

• Wet handling
• Wet circle cornering
• Wet braking

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SP Sport MAXX RT2

R17 - R21

3.7/5

Comparison with Continental PremiumContact 6:

Dunlop better at:

• Comfort
• Aquaplaning - cross
• Aquaplaning - longitudal

Dunlop worse at:

• Wet braking
• Dry braking
• Dry handling

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Continental PremiumContact 6 in tyre tests

Relevant tyre tests in same or similiar dimension (225/45 R18)

Tyre Reviews Summer tyre test 2022 225/45 R17
recommended

Source: www.tyrereviews.com

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.

Name	Wet	Dry
Best values in test	2+	1-
Continental PremiumContact 6	2-	2+
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Source: reifenpresse.de

Autozeitung Summer tyre test 2021 225/40 R18
highly recommended
Ranked #2 of 10

Name	Points total	Wet	Dry
Best values in test	92	93	93
Continental PremiumContact 6	89	85	93
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Source: reifenpresse.de

Tyre Reviews Summer tyre test 2021 225/40 R18
recommended
Ranked #8 of 11

Name
Continental PremiumContact 6

Source: www.tyrereviews.com

GTÜ Summer tyre test 2021 225/45 R17
recommended
Ranked #6 of 9

Name	Points total	Wet	Dry	Enviromental impact	Running costs
Best values in test	157	68	54	22	20
Continental PremiumContact 6	146	66	51	16	13
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Source: media1.autoservicepraxis.de

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.

Name	Wet	Dry	Noise	Wear
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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Source: www.adac.de

Teknikens Summer tyre test 2020 225/50 R17

Ranked #4 of 10

Name	Points total	Wet	Dry	Comfort	Fuel consumption
Best values in test	61	11	12	1	6
Continental PremiumContact 6	57	24	17	6	9
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Source: teknikensvarld.se

ADAC Summer tyre test 2020 225/40 R18
good
Ranked #1 of 16

Name	Wet	Dry	Noise	Wear	Fuel consumption
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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Source: www.adac.de

AutoMotorSport Summer tyre test 2020 225/45 R18
very good
Ranked #3 of 11

Name	Wet	Dry	Rolling resistance	Noise	Comfort
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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Source: www.auto-motor-und-sport.de

Autozeitung Summer tyre test 2020 225/50 R17
test winner
Ranked #1 of 20

Name	Points total	Wet	Dry
Best values in test	264	137	129
Continental PremiumContact 6	264	137	127
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Source: www.autozeitung.de

Autobild Summer tyre test 2019 225/45 R17

Ranked #8 of 53

Name	Stopping distance on dry	Stopping distance on wet
Best values in test	34,2	28,7
Continental PremiumContact 6	35,8	29,9
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Source: www.autobild.de

Autobild Summer tyre test 2019 225/55 R17
exemplary
Ranked #2 of 10

Name	Wet	Dry	Offroad
Best values in test	1-	2+	2+
Continental PremiumContact 6	2+	2+	2
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Source: reifenpresse.de

Gute-Fahrt Summer tyre test 2019 225/40 R18
very good
Ranked #1 of 10

Name
Continental PremiumContact 6
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Source: reifenpresse.de

Autobild Summer tyre test 2019 225/45 R17
exemplary
Ranked #5 of 20

Name	Wet	Dry	Running costs
Best values in test	1	1	1
Continental PremiumContact 6	2	2	1
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Source: www.autobild.de

Automotorsport Summer tyre test 2018 225/45 R17

Ranked #2 of 11

Name	Points total	Wet	Dry	Enviromental impact
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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Source: www.reifentrends.de

Autozeitung Summer tyre test 2018 225/45 R17

Ranked #2 of 6

Name	Points total	Wet	Dry
Best values in test	280	149	131
Continental PremiumContact 6	263	137	126
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Source: www.autozeitung.de

EVO Summer tyre test 2017 225/40 R18

Ranked #3 of 9

Name	Points total	Wet	Dry	Rolling resistance	Comfort
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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Source: www.tyrereviews.co.uk

Autobild Summer tyre test 2017 225/50 R17
exemplary
Ranked #1 of 20

Name	Wet	Dry	Running costs
Best values in test	1-	1-	1
Continental PremiumContact 6	1-	1-	1
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Source: www.reifentrends.de

Autobild Summer tyre test 2017 225/50 R17

Ranked #1 of 52

Name	Stopping distance on dry	Stopping distance on wet
Best values in test	34,1	34,6
Continental PremiumContact 6	34,9	35
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Source: www.autobild.de

225/45 R18 - Best summer tyres (according to tests)

#	Name	Our rating	Tested in this dimension	Tested in same width dimension	Segment	Price
1.	Continental SportContact 7	86% 93.3% 78.5%		ACE 2026	Premium	£138 95 Y
2.	Michelin PILOT SPORT 4 S! Newer model available: Michelin Pilot Sport S 5	76.8% 85% 76.3%		SportAuto 2023	Premium	£182 95 Y
3.	Continental Premiumcontact 7	92.1% 91.6% 78%	Autozeitung 2025	Autobild 2025	Premium	£126 91 W + 1
4.	Continental UltraContact NXT	58.1% 77.3% 44.5%			Premium	£140 95 W
5.	Michelin Pilot Sport 5	84% 87.4% 73.7%	Autozeitung 2025	Autobild 2025	Premium	£145 95 W + 1
6.	Pirelli P ZERO PZ4	85.1% 79.2% 76.4%	Autozeitung 2025	Autobild 2025	Premium	£147 91 V + 10
7.	Goodyear Eagle F1 Asymmetric 6	86.7% 90.8% 79.8%	Autozeitung 2025	Autobild 2025	Premium	£119 95 W + 3
8.	Michelin Primacy 5			Aftonbladet 2025	Premium	£142 91 W + 2
9.	Pirelli Cinturato (C3)	94%		TYRE REVIEWS 2025	Premium	£143 95 Y
10.	Hankook iON evo	88.8%			Premium	£150 95 Y
11.	Pirelli Cinturato P7 C2! Newer model available: Pirelli Cinturato (C3)	84.4% 89.8% 89.4%		Aftonbladet 2025	Premium	£135 91 W + 6
12.	Bridgestone Turanza T005! Newer model available: Bridgestone Turanza 6	83.5% 84.5% 78%	AutoMotorSport 2020	ADAC 2021	Premium	£108 91 V + 14
13.	Bridgestone POTENZA SPORT EVO	76.5%		ACE 2026	Premium	£133 95 Y
14.	Bridgestone Potenza Sport! Newer model available: Bridgestone Potenza Sport Evo	90.7% 89.9% 81.3%	Autozeitung 2025	Autobild 2025	Premium	£120 95 Y + 1
15.	Kumho Ecsta PS71	80.9% 73.9% 68.9%	Autobild 2023	Autobild 2025	Upper-middle	£102 91 Y + 2
16.	Hankook Ventus S1 evo3 K127	81.4% 83.1% 78.4%	Autobild 2023	Die Reifentester 2025	Premium	£115 91 Y + 1
17.	Kumho Ecsta Sport (PS72)	69.1%		ACE 2026	Upper-middle	£95 95 Y
18.	Bridgestone Turanza 6	75.8% 78.6% 63%	Autobild 2023	Aftonbladet 2025	Premium	£118 95 Y + 1
19.	Firestone Firehawk Sport	65.6% 78.3% 78.3%		Autobild 2025	Upper-middle	£105 95 Y
20.	Continental PremiumContact 6! Newer model available: Continental PremiumContact 7	86% 92.3% 80.7%	Autobild 2022	Tyre Reviews 2022	Premium	£134 95 V + 5
21.	Pirelli Cinturato P7	76.2% 86.7% 80.8%		ACE 2024	Premium	£126 91 V + 14
22.	Dunlop SP Sport MAXX RT2	80.8% 76.3% 74.3%	Autobild 2023	Autobild 2025	Premium	£120 95 Y
23.	Firestone Roadhawk 2	88% 80.8% 78.4%		TYRE REVIEWS 2025	Upper-middle	£100 95 Y
24.	Hankook Ventus Prime 4	75.7% 82.2% 78.9%		Aftonbladet 2025	Premium	£112 95 H + 7
25.	Goodyear EAGLE F1 SUPERSPORT	79.8% 68.4% 77.1%		ACE 2026	Premium	£123 91 Y + 2
26.	Linglong Sport Master	73.6% 65.6% 77.9%	Autobild 2023	ACE 2026	Lowcost
27.	Michelin e.Primacy	63.4% 76.4% 63%			Premium	£168 95 Y
28.	Toyo Proxes Comfort	65.4% 79.8% 83.7%		Autobild 2025	Upper-middle	£116 95
29.	Falken ZIEX ZE310 ECORUN! Newer model available: Falken ZIEX ZE320	75.4% 78.8% 74.5%		Autozeitung 2024	Upper-middle	£131 95 W
30.	BFGoodrich Advantage	63.2% 74% 81.1%		Autobild 2025	Upper-middle	£161 95 W
31.	Uniroyal RainSport 5	86.3% 70% 83.2%	Autobild 2023	Autobild 2025	Upper-middle	£110 95 Y
32.	Fulda SportControl 2	77.8% 80.2% 75.1%	Autobild 2023	Autobild 2025	Lowcost	£113 95 Y + 2
33.	Sava Intensa UHP 2	78.1% 86.7% 73.9%	Autobild 2023	Autobild 2025	Lowcost
34.	Nokian Powerproof 2	68.6%		ACE 2026	Upper-middle	£138 0 Y
35.	Pirelli Cinturato All Season Plus	68.5%		Autobild 2019	Premium	£149 95 W + 1
36.	Nokian PowerProof 1! Newer model available: Nokian Powerproof 2			Autobild 2025	Upper-middle	£129 95 Y
37.	Yokohama Advan Sport V107	82.4% 92.3% 75.5%	Autobild 2023	Autobild 2025	Upper-middle	£115 95 Y
38.	Firestone Roadhawk! Newer model available: Firestone Roadhawk 2	73.1% 86.6% 73.3%	Autobild 2023	ADAC 2021	Upper-middle
39.	Debica Presto UHP 2	62.1%		Autobild 2025	Lowcost	£88 95 Y + 2
40.	Semperit Speed-Life 3	80.5% 67.2% 75.4%	Autobild 2023	Autobild 2025	Lowcost	£125 95 Y
41.	Kleber Dynaxer UHP	64.3% 72.6% 78.2%	Autobild 2023	Autobild 2019	Upper-middle	£422 95 W + 1
42.	Maxxis Premitra HP5	80.9% 84.5% 77.5%		Autozeitung 2024	Lowcost
43.	Goodyear Efficient Grip Performance! Newer model available: Goodyear Efficient Grip Performance 2	82.7% 85.1% 78.7%		Autozeitung 2018	Premium	£119 95 W
44.	Goodyear Efficientgrip Performance				Premium
45.	Cooper Zeon CS8	80% 73.8% 80%	Autobild 2023	Autobild 2019	Upper-middle	£147 0 Y
46.	Barum Bravuris 5 HM! Newer model available: Barum Bravuris 6	61.7% 62.5%	Autobild 2023	ADAC 2021	Lowcost
47.	Kumho Ecsta PS91	64.3% 65.6%		SportAuto 2017	Upper-middle	£125 95 Y
48.	Matador Hectorra 5	74.3%		Autobild 2025	Lowcost

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