Continental EcoContact 6
With the new EcoContact 6, Continental has launched a high technology summer tire that delivers substantial improvements in terms of rolling resistance, mileage, steering precision and braking distances. Compared to its predecessor, the newcomer offers 20 percent higher mileage, 15 percent lower rolling resistance, even more precise handling and shorter braking distances on both wet and dry roads.
Tire review data from 122 tire reviews averaging 59% over 1,291,433 miles driven, and 6 tests with an average result of 12th.
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| First On Market | November 2017 |
| Wheel Size | 13 - 23" |
| Width | 145 - 325mm |
| Profile | 30 - 80 |
| Rolling Resistance | A - C |
| Wet Grip | A - C |
| Noise (dB) | 68 - 75 |
| Winter Rating | Not Winter Rated |
The EcoContact 6 is ranked 142nd of 154 Summer Premium Touring tires.
This tire replaced the Continental Eco Contact 5 and this tire has been replaced by the Continental EcoContact 7.
Tests Included
6
Best Result
7th
Worst Result
21st
Average Result
12th
Latest Tire Test Results
2022 ViBilagare Eco vs Normal Tire Test
8th of 10 tires
- Low consumption. Good comfort.
- Poor wet grip. Extended braking distances. Slow steering reaction.
- While the sibling PremiumContact 6 becomes test winner, the EcoContact 6 finishes further down the field. The wet grip leaves a lot to be desired and often it is the rear that releases the grip first with an unwelcome slide. The stopping distance on wet roads is well over four meters longer than PremiumContact 6 at 80 km/h – a difference that grows significantly at higher speeds. With relatively low tread depth – 6.7 mm new – it aquaplanes early.
In the dry the EcoContact 6 does not perform particularly well, it is a bit slow to react to steering input and change course. However, the high-speed stability is good.
The Continental EcoContact 6 has the lowest consumption in the test and comfort s very high. But that cannot justify a buy.
2022 AZ SUV Tire Test
7th of 10 tires
- With a top value for rolling resistance, the Continental Eco Contact 6 confirmed its label efficiency rating in seventh place. Grippy in the wet, but significant aquaplaning weaknesses.
2022 Tire Tests
- 7th 2022 AZ SUV Tire Test (215/55 R17)
- 8th 2022 ADAC Summer Tire Test - 15 Inch (185/65 R15)
- 8th 2022 ViBilagare Eco vs Normal Tire Test (205/55 R16)
- 19th 2022 Auto Bild Summer Tire Test (215/55 R17)
- 21st 2022 Summer Tire Market Overview (215/55 R17)
2020 Tire Tests
- 8th 2020 ADAC SUV Summer Tire Test (235/55 R17)
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Nokian Line - 87%| Size | Fuel | Wet | Noise |
|---|---|---|---|
| 13 inch | |||
| 155/80 R 13 79 T | C | B | 70 |
| 14 inch | |||
| 175/65 R 14 86 T XL | A | B | 70 |
| 175/65 R 14 82 H | B | B | 70 |
| 175/65 R 14 86 T XL | A | B | 71 |
| 175/65 R 14 86 T XL | B | B | 71 |
| 175/65 R 14 86 T XL | B | B | 70 |
| 185/60 R 14 82 H | B | B | 70 |
| 165/70 R 14 81 T | B | B | 70 |
| 175/65 R 14 82 T | B | B | 70 |
| 15 inch | |||
| 195/65 R 15 91 T | A | B | 71 |
| 185/65 R 15 88 H | A | B | 70 |
| 195/65 R 15 91 H | A | A | 71 |
| 195/65 R 15 95 H XL | A | B | 72 |
| 195/65 R 15 91 H | B | B | 71 |
| 195/65 R 15 91 V | B | B | 71 |
| 195/65 R 15 91 H | B | B | 71 |
| 185/65 R 15 92 T XL | A | B | 71 |
| 195/65 R 15 95 H XL | A | A | 72 |
| 185/65 R 15 88 H | A | B | 70 |
| 185/65 R 15 88 H | A | A | 70 |
| 185/65 R 15 88 H | A | A | 70 |
| 185/65 R 15 88 H | A | B | 70 |
| 185/65 R 15 92 T XL | A | A | 71 |
| 195/55 R 15 85 V | B | A | 71 |
| 185/65 R 15 88 T | A | B | 70 |
| 195/55 R 15 85 H | B | A | 71 |
| 185/65 R 15 92 T XL | B | A | 71 |
| 195/65 R 15 91 H | B | A | 71 |
| 195/65 R 15 91 V | B | B | 71 |
| 185/65 R 15 88 H | A | A | 70 |
| 185/65 R 15 88 H | A | A | 70 |
| 185/65 R 15 88 H | A | B | 70 |
| 185/65 R 15 88 T | A | B | 70 |
| 185/65 R 15 92 T XL | B | A | 71 |
| 195/65 R 15 91 H | B | A | 71 |
| 185/65 R 15 92 T XL | A | A | 71 |
| 195/65 R 15 95 H XL | A | A | 72 |
| 185/65 R 15 88 H | A | B | 70 |
| 185/65R15 88 H | A | B | 70 |
| 16 inch | |||
| 205/60R16 96 W XL | A | B | 72 |
| 205/60 R 16 96 H XL | A | A | 72 |
| 205/55 R 16 91 V | A | A | 71 |
| 205/60 R 16 92 H | A | A | 71 |
| 205/60 R 16 96 W XL | A | A | 72 |
| 205/55 R 16 91 V | A | A | 71 |
| 215/60 R 16 95 V | A | B | 71 |
| 205/55R16 91 W | A | B | 71 |
| 205/55 R 16 94 W XL | A | A | 72 |
| 205/60 R 16 96 H XL | A | A | 72 |
| 205/55 R 16 91 W | A | A | 71 |
| 205/60 R 16 96 W XL | A | B | 72 |
| 215/60 R 16 95 V | A | B | 71 |
| 205/60 R 16 92 H | A | B | 71 |
| 205/60 R 16 92 V | A | B | 71 |
| 205/55 R 16 91 V | A | B | 71 |
| 205/60 R 16 96 H XL | A | B | 72 |
| 205/55 R 16 94 V XL | A | B | 72 |
| 205/55 R 16 91 V | B | B | 71 |
| 205/55 R 16 91 V | A | B | 71 |
| 205/55 R 16 91 V | A | A | 71 |
| 205/55 R 16 91 V | A | A | 71 |
| 205/55 R 16 91 V | A | A | 71 |
| 215/60 R 16 95 V | A | A | 71 |
| 205/55 R 16 94 V XL | A | A | 72 |
| 215/60 R 16 95 V | A | B | 71 |
| 205/60 R 16 92 H | A | A | 71 |
| 205/60 R 16 92 V | A | A | 71 |
| 215/60 R 16 95 H | A | A | 71 |
| 205/60 R 16 96 H XL | A | A | 71 |
| 215/60 R 16 95 W | A | A | 71 |
| 205/60 R 16 96 V XL | A | A | 72 |
| 205/55 R 16 94 H XL | A | A | 72 |
| 205/60 R 16 96 W XL | A | B | 72 |
| 205/55 R 16 91 H | A | B | 71 |
| 205/60 R 16 92 V | A | A | 71 |
| 215/60 R 16 95 W | A | A | 71 |
| 215/60 R 16 99 V XL | A | A | 72 |
| 215/60 R 16 95 H | A | A | 71 |
| 205/60 R 16 96 W XL | A | B | 72 |
| 205/55 R 16 94 V XL | A | A | 72 |
| 205/60 R 16 92 H | A | A | 71 |
| 205/55 R 16 91 W | A | B | 71 |
| 205/55 R 16 91 W | A | B | 71 |
| 205/55 R 16 91 V | A | A | 71 |
| 205/55 R 16 91 H | A | A | 71 |
| 17 inch | |||
| 225/50R17 98 Y XL | A | B | 72 |
| 215/55 R 17 94 V | A | B | 71 |
| 215/55R17 94 V | A | B | 71 |
| 215/55 R 17 94 V | A | B | 68 |
| 215/55 R 17 94 V | A | B | 71 |
| 225/50 R 17 94 V | A | A | 71 |
| 215/55 R 17 94 V | A | B | 71 |
| 215/55 R 17 94 V | A | B | 68 |
| 215/55 R 17 94 V | A | B | 71 |
| 215/55 R 17 94 V | A | A | 71 |
| 225/45 R 17 94 V XL | A | B | 72 |
| 205/50 R 17 93 V XL | A | A | 71 |
| 215/55 R 17 94 V | A | B | 68 |
| 235/65 R 17 104 V | A | B | 70 |
| 215/55 R 17 98 H XL | A | A | 72 |
| 225/50 R 17 98 Y XL | A | B | 72 |
| 215/55 R 17 94 V | A | A | 71 |
| 225/50 R 17 98 Y XL | A | B | 72 |
| 215/55 R 17 94 V | A | A | 71 |
| 215/55 R 17 98 H XL | A | B | 72 |
| 225/50 R 17 98 Y XL | A | B | 72 |
| 225/50 R 17 94 Y | A | B | 71 |
| 215/55 R 17 98 V XL | A | B | 72 |
| 225/60 R 17 99 Y | B | A | 71 |
| 205/50 R 17 93 V XL | A | A | 72 |
| 235/65 R 17 108 V XL | A | B | 72 |
| 215/55 R 17 94 V | A | A | 71 |
| 215/55 R 17 94 V | A | B | 71 |
| 215/55 R 17 94 V | A | B | 71 |
| 215/55 R 17 94 V | A | A | 71 |
| 215/55 R 17 94 V | A | A | 71 |
| 215/55 R 17 94 V | A | A | 71 |
| 235/65 R 17 108 V XL | A | A | 72 |
| 225/60 R 17 99 H | A | A | 71 |
| 215/55 R 17 98 W XL | A | A | 72 |
| 225/45 R 17 91 V | A | B | 71 |
| 215/55 R 17 94 V | A | B | 71 |
| 225/45 R 17 91 V | A | B | 71 |
| 225/45R17 94 V XL | A | B | 72 |
| 205/50 R 17 93 V XL | A | B | 72 |
| 18 inch | |||
| 225/40R18 92 Y XL | A | B | 72 |
| 235/60 R 18 103 T | A | A | 71 |
| 245/40 R 18 97 Y XL | A | B | 72 |
| 245/45 R 18 96 W | A | B | 71 |
| 245/45R18 96 W | A | B | 71 |
| 245/45R18 100 Y XL | A | B | 72 |
| 225/40 R 18 92 Y XL | A | B | 72 |
| 245/45 R 18 100 Y XL | A | B | 72 |
| 225/40 R 18 92 Y XL | A | B | 72 |
| 245/45 R 18 96 W | A | A | 71 |
| 245/45 R 18 96 W | A | A | 71 |
| 225/40 R 18 92 Y XL | A | B | 72 |
| 245/40 R 18 97 Y XL | A | B | 72 |
| 235/60 R 18 103 W | A | B | 69 |
| 20 inch | |||
| 255/45 R 20 105 W XL | A | A | 73 |
| 255/45 R 20 101 T | A | A | 72 |
| 255/45 R 20 101 T | A | A | 72 |
| 255/45 R 20 105 H XL | A | A | 73 |
| 245/35 R 20 95 W XL | A | B | 72 |
| 245/35 R 20 95 W XL | A | B | 72 |
| 255/45R20 101 V | A | B | 72 |
| 255/45 R 20 105 W XL | A | B | 73 |
| 245/35 R 20 95 W XL | A | B | 72 |
| 245/35 R 20 95 W XL | A | B | 72 |
| 255/45 R 20 105 Y XL | A | B | 72 |
| 255/45 R 20 101 T | A | B | 72 |
| 255/45 R 20 101 T | A | B | 72 |
| 255/45 R 20 105 W XL | A | B | 69 |
| 245/35 R 20 95 Y XL | A | B | 69 |
| 255/45 R 20 101 V | A | B | 72 |
| 255/45 R 20 105 W XL | A | B | 68 |
Questions and Answers for the Continental EcoContact 6
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April 4, 2019
What is your opinion on Continental EcoContact 6 in compare to Continental Premium Contact 6? I need advice for 205/55/16 Kia Ceed '07.
March 24, 2020
Is this a run-flat
The Continental EcoContact 6 comes in various runflat sizes.
May 21, 2020
Is Continental ecocontact 6 made in Slovakia?
It is likely the Eco Contact 6 is made in multiple factories depending on size.
June 14, 2023
Are these run flat, can they be repaired if punctured by a nail?
If there are runflat versions of the EC6 they will be listed as SSR (Self Supporting Runflat) by the dealer. Generally these can be repaired using the same rules as regular tires, a small hole in the centre 75% part of the tread and the tire has not been run on flat means it can be repaired.
February 5, 2024
I have a BMW 218i Gran Coupe which was fitted with Continental Ecocontact 6s from new. Reviews of these tires are not very encouraging and I am nervous of their performance in potential aquaplaning conditions. When it comes time to replace them does it make sense to fit the best possible tires such as UUHP tires as, whilst I won’t do any track days, will a better tire help me in potentially dangerous situations. Would you have a recommendation as to the best possible tire for my car which I might have remapped at some stage. Regards Andrew
Something like the Goodyear Eagle F1 Asymmetric 6 or Michelin Pilot Sport 5 might be a good choice if you plan to up the power, other wide a premium touring tire is also worth considering. All will have better wet performance than a low rolling resistance tire like the EcoContact 6.
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Top 3 Continental EcoContact 6 Reviews
Given 84%
while driving a
Volkswagen Polo 1.4 16v
(175/65 R14) on
mostly town
for 500
easy going miles
Nice , very nice and comford for my polo 9n.
Very stable when i drive for 120-150 kmh at motorways , warm early at town but note is very soft for long distance every day use .
Fine for daily use at town and a cool trip every weekend , thats all .
Very stable when i drive for 120-150 kmh at motorways , warm early at town but note is very soft for long distance every day use .
Fine for daily use at town and a cool trip every weekend , thats all .
Given 41%
while driving a
Mercedes Benz A180 W177
(225/45 R18) on
mostly town
for 7,000
easy going miles
Fitted as standard on my wife’s a180, not exactly a powerhouse of a car, the traction is really not great and the wet grip is awful. Swapping from my son’s Clio on Michelin cross climate with similar mileage is like night and day. Mercedes is great car spoiled by these awful tires.
Given 56%
while driving a
Kia Motors Niro
(205/60 R16) on
mostly town
for 15,000
average miles
Fitted on Kia Niro in Aprl 2023, the tires are comfortable, a bit noisy and they wear fast. I don't know about wet grip but the dry grip is avg.
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Given 30%
while driving a
Dacia Dacia Duster 2023
(225/45 R17) on
mostly town
for 4,000
easy going miles
Not enough tread. Fitted to my brand new Duster - the tread looked quite shallow from new. At the first service it was noted that tires were getting a bit low - not near the minimum but the thing has only done 2500 miles! And I'm a retired slow economy type driver, with mostly me and the wife aboard, with the weekly shopping for 2! Dreading having to get another set after about 6 or 7000 at this rate - my tires normally get too old before the tread wears out! And they are £around £500 a set being a strange size.What a rip off - completely wipes out the mpg advantage of an efficient turbo car. ['m going to claim unfair wear and tear on the warranty if this happens - what are the chances?! Puts me off buying another car with these on
Given 57%
while driving a
MG BYD Seal AWD
(235/45 R19) on
mostly motorways
for 5,000
spirited miles
I have the 6Q version of this tire. It came fitted on my BYD Seal AWD (not listed here, so I chose MG since it's also a chinese car). The standout quality of this tire is definitely comfort. It's very compliant and very, very quiet, probably the quietest tire I've ever had. Road noise is almost nonexistent. But of course, being an eco tire, performance is not the priority. Dry grip is fine when cruising at up to 120 km/h (75 mph), but not great when the car is driven spiritedly. It feels jittery, especially combined with the car's soft suspension. Handling is okay given its soft sidewall, but just doesn't feel grippy enough to inspire confidence to push the car in twisty roads. I never lost traction during acceleration, which is pleasantly surprising. In the wet, it feels quite slippery and wet braking is not as good as in the dry, but acceptable. Steering feels lazy and slow, and road feedback is minimal (it is an EV). I've only clocked 5000 km on them, and there's no noticeable wear yet, but I notice the tread is pretty shallow for an eco tire. In conclusion, buy this tire if you're after comfort and fuel economy. I wouldn't hesitate to put it on a family car or minivan. For cars with decent performance, I would look elsewhere.
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Given 84%
while driving a
Volkswagen Passat B8 1.6TDI BMT 120PS
(215/55 R17) on
mostly motorways
for 2,000
easy going miles
Wanted a nice solid tire with a particular focus on low rolling resistance. These Ecocontact 6s are quite nice. They are comfortable and quiet. The grip is unreal in comparison to the mishmash of Triangle, Yeada, Fronway, and iLink L-Grip (inspiring name) that the previous owner of this car decided to rock. These tires are much more planted and I no longer engage ABS while braking for the traffic lights in the wet :)
Given 44%
while driving a
Renault Megane IV estate
(205/50 R17) on
mostly motorways
for 18,000
average miles
These tires were fitted from factory on my Megane. They do not excel in any category, the steering feels numb, dry grip is let's say average, wet grip is weak, noise level not great either. Honestly, my winter tires, Vredestein Wintrac Pro feel safer in the dry and wet compared to the Conti Eco Contact 6. Despite the low amount of grip, wear is high, after 3 seasons they need replacing. I really can't find any strong points for these tires. Maybe rolling resistance, allthough I don't see differences in fuel consumption compared to the winter tires. Would not recommand these tires. They are priced as premium tires, but they really feel more like budget tires to me. Maybe they would do ok on a small car that only drives around town.
Given 29%
while driving a
Peugeot 2008 (2021)
(215/60 R17) on
a combination of roads
for 18,000
easy going miles
These tires should not be put on cars purchased in Great Britain, no good for our climate with roads cold and wet most of the year, mine only lasted 15 months
Given 56%
while driving a
Acura Lynk & Co 01
(235/45 R20) on
a combination of roads
for 10,000
average miles
These came standard on our secondhand 2 y/o Lynk & Co 01 phev with 16k kms, and are the first/factory fitted tires. They will likely be finished after 23k kms, according to our garage mechanic. Since we did 3k of those projected 23k, it's difficult to offer any long time judgement. But for the 4k we've had them here in the Netherlands and during our French holiday, they were decent, but not great. They favor new and pristine asphalt, and handle a bit better in a warm and dry environment, wet and cold aren't its favorite circumstances.
Given 88%
while driving a
Peugeot 208 1.2VTi
(215/60 R17) on
for 22,000
miles
I bought my car brand new. Continental has good road holding and good braking, but the tires are worn out after 20 thousand km. I think they are worn out early.
Given 73%
while driving a
Mazda 6 Wagon
(225/55 R17) on
a combination of roads
for 4,000
average miles
It's not a bad tire performance wise, very good grip on corners at high speeds on country highway, wet grip is mediocre, when starting from an uphill traffic light, it skids easily. And the tread durability is very concerning. It came with only 6.5mm tread new and with only 7000km on those tires they have shown very obvious wear. I probably won't buy them again as I drive a lot and these have bad durability, however if you don't drive a lot it's a decent performing tire.
Given 49%
while driving a
BMW iX1 XDrive30
(245/45 R19) on
mostly town
for 0
average miles
Being a Conti I expected the tire to be a lot better than this, it was a very middle of the road tire, and fairly noisier than expected. Wear was terrible 13 months and +/- 22k and they worn it, on a car that an EV (granted the weight ) that is used as a family city car 98% of the time. Hardly ever driven hard.
Given 80%
while driving a
Toyota Prius
(195/65 R15) on
mostly motorways
for 0
average miles
Comfort high ,price is ok,Aquaplaning good,handling wet and dry good,negative is tread life,they have A fuel consumption and wet grip,and "sacrifice" tread life of the tire,overall is a good tire.
Given 67%
while driving a
Toyota Yaris
(195/55 R16) on
mostly town
for 15,000
average miles
While they have good grip on dry and wet and good fuel consumption, wear is poor. Despite rotation the front is now after less than 15000 miles down to 3mm and back 4mm. Also, one of the tire has a split on the side (I have rather gently hit the kerb but the split is on the opposite side with no sign of external contact at this point) so I need to replace them. As they were fitted to a new car I have not checked the initial tread high, but if indeed it is only 6.5 - this is another reason to avoid them. I suppose, if the initial tread was as on other tires, they would not wear so quickly.
Given 50%
while driving a
Mercedes Benz CLC 180 Kompressor Sport
(225/45 R17) on
mostly town
for 15,000
spirited miles
Dry grip is below average traction off line is the worst(0 out of 10), can't stop spinning wheels, wet grip is poor don't drive when raining I found my self sideways many times, Comfort is good in a perfect road however it makes you feel every imperfections in the road. Feedback is very good, response delay is well. Wear is very slow, they will go at least 40k kms. About 5 mm at 25k kms. When new they were around 6mms. Fuel efficiency best 10 out of 10, but tires spin quick:( I don't recommend this tire unless it's are free.
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