Comparison: Continental PremiumContact 6 vs. Kleber Dynaxer HP4 vs. Firestone Roadhawk vs. Maxxis Premitra HP5

The following comparison focuses on two popular summer tyres: the Continental PremiumContact 6 and the Kleber Dynaxer HP4.

The Continental PremiumContact 6 replaces the older model, the ContiPremiumContact 5. The Continental PremiumContact 6 was made in Slovakia, Germany, and the Czech Republic. It holds an impressive rating of 78%, demonstrating its superior quality performance. The tyre is praised for its wet handling and wet circle cornering, which makes it ideal for rain-reliant conditions. The Continental PremiumContact 7 is the newer model that replaced the PremiumContact 6.

On the other hand, we have the Kleber Dynaxer HP4, a tyre specifically built for the summer season. Unlike the Continental PremiumContact 6, it doesn't provide information regarding its manufacturing origin. Our rating for Dynaxer HP4 is 74%, slightly lower than the PremiumContact 6. The tyre's strengths lie in its low exterior noise, providing a quiet, comfortable ride. There is no information available about any newer model replacing this particular tyre.

In the ADAC and Autobild tests, Continental claimed the 2nd and 4th positions respectively, while Kleber ranked 11th and 14th. Out of 17 and 53 total tyres in test by ADAC and Autobild respectively, Continental finished in the top percentile confirming its high performance features. Additionally, Continental shows strengths in wet handling, wet-braking and fuel efficiency, while Kleber presents good performance on dry roads and low exterior noise.

In conclusion, both tyres possess unique strengths. The Continental PremiumContact 6 appears to deliver a consistently high performance across various conditions, particularly excelling in wet conditions. It's worth considering for those drivers who often encounter rainy circumstances. Alternatively, the Kleber Dynaxer HP4 presents a good performance on dry roads and provides a quiet ride, making it a suitable choice for those prioritising comfort and noise reduction.

For more information regarding these tyres and their manufacturers, refer to the official websites of Continental and Kleber.