Given
75%
while driving a
Toyota Sienta
(225/45 R17) on
mostly town
for 100
average miles
Just fitted a brand new set made in Slovakia, replacing almost 2 year old CPC5 of the same size that were worn down to 4mm.
Immediately I am already disappointed that the new EcoContact 6's brand new tread depth is only around 6mm!
All new tires I've bought in the past start at 8mm. Other owners of this tire seem to have noticed this as well and unless Continental explains this properly, it can be seen as an attempt to shortchange customers.
Performance wise, I noticed a marked reduction in rolling resistance, noise, and bumpiness vs the old CPC5. At downhill stretches in my daily work commute, my car actually now builds up speed rather than lose speed. I also noticed less need to tap on the petrol pedal to during coasting at low speeds. Tires feel a bit 'floaty' than the CPC5.
They are very prone to squealing/screeching when turning at low speeds over car park painted flooring and it is very much louder than the previous tires. Not sure if that's a good or bad sign. Dry grip seems to be good but no experience yet at wet emergency braking.
Will report back again once these tires have gone through many more miles.