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1. Continental PremiumContact 6 Premium2. Hankook Ventus S1 Evo 2 K117 Premium
Comparison: Continental PremiumContact 6 vs. Hankook Ventus S1 Evo 2 K117
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The Continental PremiumContact 6 and Hankook Ventus S1 Evo 2 K117 are summer tyres that are often compared due to their similar uses and target demographic. Our analysis of these two tyres is based on various test results, taking into consideration their relative strengths and weaknesses.
The Continental PremiumContact 6 is a realiable and performance-oriented tyre, being one of the favorites in the touring category. Manufactured in Europe (Slovakia, Germany, and Czech Republic) it replaced the trusted Continental ContiPremiumContact 5 and has since upheld Continental’s reputation for excellence. This model particularly stands out for its outstanding dry driving behavior. In our tests, the Continental PremiumContact 6 consistently ranks among the top 3 positions and thus, we gave it an overall rating of 83%. However, this model has been replaced by Continental PremiumContact 7, which is worth checking for its new features and performance enhancements.
On the other hand, Hankook Ventus S1 Evo 2 K117, provides a competitive alternative. It managed to secure a place close to Continental’s tyre in direct comparisons. It placed 4th, which is commendable. This Hankook model exhibited good dry driving behavior, less exterior noise, and efficient wet braking. However, the company's lack of transparency regarding its manufacturing processes and places raises some concerns. For more details on the Hankook Ventus S1 Evo 2 K117 , you can visit the Hankook's official page.
In summary, both tyres show competitive results in a variety of tests. Overall, the Continental PremiumContact 6 leads in most categories and has a better rating when summarizing the data from all tests. Hankook Ventus S1 Evo 2 K117’s strength lies in its reduced noise level and effective wet braking. Hence, both of these tyres demonstrate strengths and weaknesses that depend largely on what you value in tyre performance.
Remember, independent test results can provide essential insight into a tyre's performance, but they cannot replace actual usage experience. Always make sure to choose a tyre that fits your driving style and usual routes.
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Best rating in test
1. Continental PremiumContact 6 Exemplary2. Hankook Ventus S1 Evo 2 K117 Exemplary
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1. Hankook Ventus S1 Evo 2 K117 Recommended2. Continental PremiumContact 6 Recommended
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(Overall rating)Aquaplaning - longitudal
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(Overall rating)Exterior noise
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Mutual tests
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| Continental PremiumContact 6 Rating: Very good | |||||||
| Hankook Ventus S1 Evo 2 K117 Rating: Very good - | |||||||
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| Best values in test | 1- | 1- | |||||
| Continental PremiumContact 6 Rating: Exemplary | 2+ | 2+ | |||||
| Hankook Ventus S1 Evo 2 K117 Rating: Good | 2- | 2 | |||||
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| Name | Points total | Wet | Dry | Rolling resistance | Noise | ||
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| Best values in test | 150 | 55 | 39 | 14 | 7 | ||
| Continental PremiumContact 6 Rating: Recommended | 145 | 63 | 48 | 18 | 7 | ||
| Hankook Ventus S1 Evo 2 K117 Rating: Recommended | 146 | 65 | 46 | 15 | 9 | ||
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| Name | Points total | Wet | Dry | Rolling resistance | Comfort | ||
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| Best values in test | 308,2 | 41 | 29,5 | 85,6 | 17 | ||
| Continental PremiumContact 6 | 296,8 | 49,5 | 36,5 | 94,5 | 22 | ||
| Hankook Ventus S1 Evo 2 K117 | 284,3 | 47,5 | 32 | 92,2 | 21 | ||
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| Best values in test | 9,4 | ||||||
| Continental PremiumContact 6 Rating: Recommended | 8,4 | ||||||
| Hankook Ventus S1 Evo 2 K117 Rating: Recommended | 8,2 | ||||||
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