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Comparison: Vredestein Ultrac+ vs. Continental EcoContact 6 (2026)

In this comparison, we are comparing a tyre from a manufacturer from Netherlands (Vredestein) against a tyre from a manufacturer from Germany (Continental). Generally, Continental summer tyres are slightly better rated (88%) than Vredestein (62%). In this particular case, the Continental EcoContact 6 has a better rating of 77% compared to 66% of the Vredestein Ultrac+. The first tyre test of Vredestein Ultrac+ was done in 2026, compared to 2020 when was the Continental EcoContact 6 first tested. Important for this comparison is also the Automotorsport 2026 195/55 R16 test, where both the Ultrac+ and the EcoContact 6 were tested.

Test Profile

Vredestein
Ultrac+
Continental
EcoContact 6
Number of tests
4
6
Best position
#2
#6
Average position
8.5
11.8
Latest test
2026
2026
Available sizes
87
620

These tyres were not tested together. The comparison below is inferred from separate tests by normalizing both tyres against 9 shared benchmark tyres, so treat it as an estimate.

Dry
Confidence
Vredestein Ultrac+
80%
Continental EcoContact 6
96%
Dry braking
Vredestein Ultrac+
93%
Continental EcoContact 6
92%
Dry handling
Vredestein Ultrac+
73%
Continental EcoContact 6
89%
Dry handling - objective
Vredestein Ultrac+
80%
Continental EcoContact 6
97%
Dry lane changing
Vredestein Ultrac+
87%
Continental EcoContact 6
100%
Dry steering response
Vredestein Ultrac+
66%
Continental EcoContact 6
100%
Wet
Confidence
Vredestein Ultrac+
94%
Continental EcoContact 6
70%
Aquaplaning - cross
Vredestein Ultrac+
90%
Continental EcoContact 6
71%
Aquaplaning - longitudal
Vredestein Ultrac+
100%
Continental EcoContact 6
69%
Wet braking
Vredestein Ultrac+
99%
Continental EcoContact 6
68%
Wet handling
Vredestein Ultrac+
91%
Continental EcoContact 6
73%
Wet handling - objective
Vredestein Ultrac+
92%
Continental EcoContact 6
61%
Wet side guide
Vredestein Ultrac+
92%
Continental EcoContact 6
80%
Comfort
Confidence
Vredestein Ultrac+
94%
Continental EcoContact 6
85%
Exterior noise
Vredestein Ultrac+
94%
Continental EcoContact 6
85%
Costs
Confidence
Vredestein Ultrac+
88%
Continental EcoContact 6
100%
Rolling resistance
Vredestein Ultrac+
95%
Continental EcoContact 6
100%
Mileage
Vredestein Ultrac+
81%
Continental EcoContact 6
100%

Tread pattern comparison

Vredestein Ultrac+
Continental EcoContact 6
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Mutual Tests Available
These tyres were tested together in 1 test(s). Click to view detailed head-to-head results.

Mutual tests

OrganizationSeasonYearDimension
AutomotorsportAutomotorsport
Summer
2026195/55 R16View

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