Continental PremiumContact 6 Reviews

The Continental PremiumContact 6 is a premium summer tyre that is characterised by excellent driving safety and very good performance on dry and wet roads. The tests show consistently good to very good results.

Wet performance

The PremiumContact 6 tyre demonstrates excellent performance on wet roads and received a rating of 1.8, while its aquaplaning resistance in the longitudinal direction is 80.3 km/h. The lateral acceleration on wet roads reaches 3.3 m/s². The braking distance on wet asphalt is 34.4 metres. Stability when changing lanes is convincing. Controllability in critical situations was rated positively. The braking distance on wet concrete is 35.2 metres. The wet braking achieved a grade of 1.4. The aquaplaning reserves are average.

ADAC Test 2023: wet performance grade 1.8

ÖAMTC Test 2022: wet braking grade 1.63

ÖAMTC Test 2020: handling grade 0.09

Dry handling

The tyre performs convincingly on dry roads with very good performance and a grade of 1.8. The driving behaviour was graded 2.00. The driving safety achieved a very good grade of 1.88. The braking distance on a dry road is 35.9 metres. The cornering forces remain stable even with a dynamic driving style. Feedback on the road conditions is precise. The tyre shows excellent stability when changing lanes. The braking performance was rated at 1.75. The steering response is direct. The handling characteristics are sporty.

ADAC Test 2023: Dry performance grade 1.8

ÖAMTC Test 2022: Handling grade 2.00

ÖAMTC Test 2020: Braking grade 1.5

Cost-effectiveness

The PremiumContact 6 impresses with good economy. The fuel consumption is 5.8 l/100 km. The predicted mileage reaches 49,700 kilometres. The rubber abrasion is 69.5 mg/km/t. The efficiency was rated 2.6. The EU label confirms the good efficiency with the classification C for rolling resistance. The environmental balance was rated positively. The cost-effectiveness is further increased by the good mileage. Wear was rated 2.2. The overall costs over the service life are attractive due to the very good mileage.

ADAC Test 2023: mileage grade 1.6

ÖAMTC Test 2022: Fuel consumption grade 1.9

ÖAMTC Test 2020: Wear grade 2.0

Noise development

The noise emission was rated at 3.2. The pass-by noise is 71.4 dB(A). The interior acoustics were rated at 2.00. The noise level varies moderately depending on the road surface. The coordination of the profile elements is balanced. The smoothness was rated as average. The rolling noise is acceptable. The external noise was rated 3.10. The noise development is in the middle of the test group.

ADAC Test 2023: Noise grade 3.2

ÖAMTC Test 2022: Interior noise grade 2.00

ÖAMTC test 2020: External noise grade 3.8

Price-performance ratio

The Continental PremiumContact 6 is positioned in the premium segment. Its excellent driving safety justifies its price positioning. Its very good dry and wet properties are its main strengths. The materials used offer premium quality. Its cost-effectiveness is further enhanced by its low rolling resistance. The overall package offers a balanced price-performance ratio. Its durability is above average. The efficiency is good. The overall performance is at a very high level. The quality is in line with the premium segment.

Continental PremiumContact 6 experience: advantages and weaknesses

Continental PremiumContact 6 Review Results

The Continental PremiumContact 6 is a premium summer tyre that performs convincingly in all relevant areas. Its particular strengths lie in its very good driving safety and short braking distances. The only noteworthy weaknesses are in the noise development and aquaplaning properties.

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Sources

1. Continental PremiumContact 6 im Test | ADAC
2. Continental PremiumContact 6 (215/60 R16) | ÖAMTC
3. Continental PremiumContact 6 (225/40 R18) | ÖAMTC