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Continental EcoContact 6

Replaced by the Continental EcoContact 7 Replaces the Continental Eco Contact 5

The Continental EcoContact 6 is a summer touring tire with low rolling resistance and a comfortable ride. Its wet grip and aquaplaning resistance are weak, and many owners report rapid wear.

The quick answer

Owners say 58% from 175 owner reviews 24% would buy again Read the reviews
Tests say 11th average finish across 7 independent tests Latest: P6 of 8 · 2026 See every test
Strengths & weaknesses Comfort, Value Wet Relative to its rivals across every test we hold

Built from every independent test result and vetted owner review we hold for this tire - the evidence is all further down the page. Data updated October 2026.

  • 175owner reviews
  • 2,009,722miles driven
  • 7professional tests

Tire Reviews Score

Continental EcoContact 6

7.5/10

Better than 53% of summer tires

  • High Confidence
  • 6 tests
  • 175 owner reviews
Scores of the 406 summer tires we have tested

How this score is built

Source Better than Weight
Independent tests6 tests · 5 publications · 2020-2026 57% 87%
Owner reviews175 owner reviews · rated 58% 22% 13%
Combined 53% 7.5

A fixed curve turns the combined figure into the 0 to 10 score, so roughly the top 10% of a group score 9 or more.

Category by category

How it compares with other summer tires in each area, and how much each area counts. 50 is the middle of the group.

Category Better than Weight Tests
WetBraking, handling and aquaplaning in the wet 29% 44% 5
DryBraking and handling on dry roads 62% 40% 5
ValueWear, efficiency and cost 96% 9% 5
ComfortNoise and ride comfort 97% 7% 3

Weights are shares of the test result. Owner reviews are blended in afterwards.

By discipline

The same results grouped by what the tire was doing. They are not counted a second time.

BrakingEvery braking test, on any surface 54% 5
HandlingEvery handling test, on any surface 22% 4

Confidence

  1. Limited
  2. Medium
  3. High

Its own test results decide 97% of the test figure. The other 3% comes from its predecessor, the Continental Eco Contact 5, and it shrinks as more tests arrive.

High needs at least 3 tests, with its own results deciding 90% or more. Medium needs 2 tests and 70%. Anything less is Limited: expect the number to move as tests arrive.

The tests behind it

Only measured results count. A test that published its placings alone is listed, but not scored.

  1. 2026 2026 Summer ECO Tire Test Sport Auto · 195/55 R16 P6 / 8
  2. 2022 2022 AZ SUV Tire Test Auto Zeitung · 215/55 R17 P7 / 10
  3. 2022 2022 ViBilagare Eco vs Normal Tire Test Vi Bilagare · 205/55 R16 P8 / 10
  4. 2022 2022 Auto Bild Summer Tire Test Auto Bild · 215/55 R17 P19 / 21
  5. 2022 2022 ADAC Summer Tire Test - 15 Inch ADAC · 185/65 R15 P8 / 16 Placing only
  6. 2022 2022 Summer Tire Market Overview Auto Bild · 215/55 R17 P21 / 50
Show all 7 tests
  1. 2020 2020 ADAC SUV Summer Tire Test ADAC · 235/55 R17 P8 / 12

Tested 7 times by independent publications, the Continental EcoContact 6 averages a finish of 11th.

7 Tests
0 Test Wins
11th Average
6th Best
21st Worst
Finishing position in each test1stLast20202026

Finishing position in each test

The latest test

2026 Summer ECO Tire Test P6 of 8

The Continental EcoContact 6 is the efficiency leader, recording the lowest rolling resistance by a significant margin and delivering the longest range on the electric test car. Interior noise is very quiet. On dry roads, it handles securely with stable cornering behavior and precise steering - test drivers gave it the highest score for steering response. The cost of this efficiency focus is severe: wet braking distances are the longest in the test, wet lateral grip is the weakest, and wet handling times are the slowest. The gap is substantial - it slides 21 feet further than the Dunlop when braking on wet surfaces. Its EU label reflects this trade-off with an A rating for rolling resistance but only B for wet grip, the only tire in the group not rated A for wet grip. Dry braking is also on the longer side.

Strong: Dry Handling, Noise, Rolling Resistance, Energy Consumption Weak: Wet Braking, Wet Handling, Wet Circle, Straight Aqua, Curved Aquaplaning Winner: Dunlop Blue Response TG

Every independent test of the Continental EcoContact 6, newest first
YearTestResultAward
20262026 Summer ECO Tire TestSport Auto · 195/55 R16P6 / 8gut (Good)
20222022 AZ SUV Tire TestAuto Zeitung · 215/55 R17P7 / 10
20222022 ViBilagare Eco vs Normal Tire TestVi Bilagare · 205/55 R16P8 / 10
20222022 Auto Bild Summer Tire TestAuto Bild · 215/55 R17P19 / 21
20222022 ADAC Summer Tire Test - 15 InchADAC · 185/65 R15P8 / 16
20222022 Summer Tire Market OverviewAuto Bild · 215/55 R17P21 / 50
20202020 ADAC SUV Summer Tire TestADAC · 235/55 R17P8 / 12

On the full record: Record by disciplineHead-to-head recordEvery published verdict

Running Costs
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In 215/55 R17, the Continental EcoContact 6 is projected to cost €25.22 per 1,000 miles to buy and run - about €630 over 25,000 miles - based on the price, wear and rolling resistance measured in the 2022 Auto Bild Summer Tire Test.

Continental EcoContact 6€25.22
Tire purchase + fittingExtra fuel vs the most efficient tirecost per 1,000 miles
Assumes a typical car doing 29 mpg (rolling resistance causing 20% of fuel use), fuel at €6.25 per gallon and €70 fitting per set of four. Purchase prices are from the time of the 2022 test; financing costs are excluded.
Dimensions & Label Scores
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Size Range193 sizes available

145-325Width30-80Profile13-23Rim72-114 Q-YLoad/Speed Index

EU LabelAcross 193 sizes - the grade depends on the size you buy.

Noise

68-75dB A/B

Frequently Asked Questions
How good is the Continental EcoContact 6 in the wet?
Across the 5 wet-braking tests it has featured in, the Continental EcoContact 6 stops 9.8% longer than premium rivals, 6.7% longer than mid-range rivals and 2.2% shorter than budget rivals. It has a Tire Reviews wet score of 29/100, and owners rate it 5.6/10 in the wet from 175 reviews.
How good is the Continental EcoContact 6 in the dry?
Across the 5 dry-braking tests it has featured in, the Continental EcoContact 6 stops 1.4% longer than premium rivals, 0.2% longer than mid-range rivals and 4.1% shorter than budget rivals. It has a Tire Reviews dry score of 62/100, and owners rate it 7.3/10 in the dry from 175 reviews.
How fuel efficient is the Continental EcoContact 6?
Across the 4 tests measuring rolling resistance, the Continental EcoContact 6's rolling resistance is 19.1% lower than premium rivals, 25.2% lower than mid-range rivals and 27.3% lower than budget rivals.
How many miles does the Continental EcoContact 6 last?
Based on test and owner data, the Continental EcoContact 6 is expected to last around 25,266 miles (40,662 km).
What do owners say about the Continental EcoContact 6?
Across 175 owner ratings the Continental EcoContact 6 averages 58%. Owners rate Dry Grip highest at 7.3 out of 10 and Wear lowest at 5.3. 68 of those reviews come from owners past 10,000 miles. 25% of owners score it 70% or better.
More questions about the Continental EcoContact 6 (11)
How much does the Continental EcoContact 6 cost to run?
In 215/55 R17, the Continental EcoContact 6 is projected to cost €25.22 per 1,000 miles to buy and run - about €630 over 25,000 miles - based on the price, wear and rolling resistance measured in the 2022 Auto Bild Summer Tire Test. Of the tires compared in that test, that makes it the cheapest to run.
What is the Continental EcoContact 6's EU tire label rating?
Across its range, the Continental EcoContact 6 most commonly carries EU label ratings of A for fuel efficiency, B for wet grip and 72 dB for noise.
How comfortable and quiet are the Continental EcoContact 6?
Owners rate the Continental EcoContact 6 6.9 out of 10 for comfort and noise across 157 reviews.
How well do the Continental EcoContact 6 wear, according to owners?
Owners rate the Continental EcoContact 6 5.3 out of 10 for wear across 157 reviews. 68 of those reviews come from owners past 10,000 miles, and the typical review covers 7,750 miles.
Would owners buy the Continental EcoContact 6 again?
24% of owners say they would buy the Continental EcoContact 6 again, based on the 172 owner reviews that answered the question. 10% of them gave it the highest possible answer.
What do owners say about the Continental EcoContact 6's tread life?
Of the 154 owner reviews analyzed for the Continental EcoContact 6, 81 mention tread life: 19 praise it (long-lasting) and 62 criticise it (wears quickly). One owner wrote: "after 30.000 they were destroyed more than the limit". Read those reviews
What do owners say about the Continental EcoContact 6's wet grip?
Of the 154 owner reviews analyzed for the Continental EcoContact 6, 58 mention wet grip: 10 praise it (confident wet grip) and 48 criticise it (weak wet grip). One owner wrote: "Wooly feeling tire with poor wet grip". Read those reviews
What do owners say about the Continental EcoContact 6's road noise?
Of the 154 owner reviews analyzed for the Continental EcoContact 6, 47 mention road noise: 24 praise it (quiet) and 23 criticise it (noisy). One owner wrote: "very, very quiet, probably the quietest tire I've ever had. Road noise is almost nonexistent". Read those reviews
What does the Continental EcoContact 6 replace?
The Continental EcoContact 6 is the successor to the Continental Eco Contact 5 in Continental's range.
Has the Continental EcoContact 6 been replaced?
The Continental EcoContact 6 has been replaced by the Continental EcoContact 7.
What sizes does the Continental EcoContact 6 come in?
The Continental EcoContact 6 is available in 659 sizes, ranging from 145-325/30-80 R13-23.
Owner Questions (5)
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Questions and Answers for the Continental EcoContact 6

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… Show more 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, while 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 Show less
February 5, 2024
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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Are these run flat, can they be repaired if punctured by a nail?
June 14, 2023
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 center 75% part of the tread and the tire has not been run on flat means it can be repaired.
Is Continental ecocontact 6 made in Slovakia?
May 21, 2020
It is likely the Eco Contact 6 is made in multiple factories depending on size.
Is this a run-flat
March 24, 2020
The Continental EcoContact 6 comes in various runflat sizes.
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.

Continental EcoContact 6 Owner Reviews

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What owners say summarised from 157 reviews

Owner feedback on the Continental EcoContact 6 is mixed (average 56%), with the strongest consensus being that it delivers excellent fuel economy thanks to very low rolling resistance (mentioned by around one in five owners). However, a much larger share complain about short tread life and fast wear (just over half of owners), and wet-road confidence is a recurring weakness, with over a third criticising wet grip and around one in eight unhappy with wet handling. Comfort is often praised (around one in five owners) and noise levels divide opinion, with similar numbers calling it quiet as those finding it noisy.

What owners mention most counted across 154 reviews

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Owner ratings averaged from 175 ratings

  • Owner score 58%
  • Dry Grip 73%
  • Comfort 69%
  • Handling 60%
  • Road Feedback 59%
  • Wet Grip 56%
  • Wear 53%

Featured reviews

Most helpful 57%

“This is an updated review after 5000 miles. I have the 6Q variant of this tire fitted to my car. After 5000 miles, the tire is still very comfortable and quiet. Dry grip is quite good, and dry handling is okay. Not...”

  • BYD Seal EV AWD
  • 5,000 miles
Read full review → 968 found this helpful
Most critical 10%

“The tires have been fine in all ways, as fitted new on to a Volvo XC60, except for the wear that has been appalling. We do not drive fast, but we have had to change the two rear tires (in a front wheel drive car) after...”

  • Volvo XC60
  • 10,000 miles
Read full review → 667 found this helpful
Longest term 100%

“I am extremely pleased with the tires. Especially, you feel the full quality with its superior handling and quiet driving performance. It provides excellent balance even at high speeds and increases steering control...”

  • BMW 318 coupe
  • 260,000 miles
Read full review → 699 found this helpful

All 157 Continental EcoContact 6 reviews

Score spread across 157 written reviews
64%
Member
Initial Impressions

Comfortable compared to my previous tires, very good rolling resistence. Dry grip accetable, not impresie, feel safe on the wet (i have not push them on wet yet?

This owner's scores
  • Dry Grip 7
  • Wet Grip 8
  • Road Feedback 5
  • Handling 7
  • Wear 6
  • Comfort 9
  • Buy again 3
Helpful 0
64%
PeterN
Initial Impressions

The EcoContact 6 came stock on my BMW G31, and I didn't enjoy it at all. While it was acceptable in the dry and good for fuel economy, the wet grip and braking were terrible. The ride comfort left a lot to be desired, too. I switched to proper summer (Conti PremiumContact 7) and winter (Michelin Alpin 5) tires as soon as possible.

This owner's scores
  • Dry Grip 8
  • Wet Grip 5
  • Road Feedback 7
  • Handling 7
  • Wear 10
  • Comfort 7
  • Buy again 1
Helpful 0
33%
Member
Initial Impressions
  • 245/50 R19
  • 10,000 miles

Poor handling in wet and low comfort

This owner's scores
  • Dry Grip 5
  • Wet Grip 2
  • Road Feedback 2
  • Handling 4
  • Wear 5
  • Comfort 2
  • Buy again 3
Helpful 1

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57%
Member
Initial Impressions

Solid grip when dry, OK comfort, however, very significant drawback of this tire is mileage - barely lasted me 20,000 km, very soft sidewall with multiple bulges at the end of life, very shallow tread at start (about 6mm) and very soft - reached about 3mm in 19,000 km. Very bad tire, do NOT recommend to anyone.

This owner's scores
  • Dry Grip 8
  • Wet Grip 7
  • Road Feedback 8
  • Handling 8
  • Wear 2
  • Comfort 6
  • Buy again 1
Helpful 1
80%
Member
Initial Impressions

It's a good tire, and reliable

This owner's scores
  • Dry Grip 9
  • Wet Grip 8
  • Road Feedback 7
  • Handling 8
  • Wear 7
  • Comfort 9
  • Buy again 8
Helpful 1
43%
cheeze
Initial Impressions

My ID. Buzz has standard mounted EcoContact 6Q's on 20" rims. The tires feel both comfy and quiet with low road noise on most surfaces along with very little harshness on rough surfaces. Unfortunately the positive things to say end here. The tires are scarily bad at handling wet roads. At highway speeds the sudden micro-aqua/hydroplaning, even on very thin film of water, will certainly wake you up, if not the understeering at city speeds. In the dry the performance is at least acceptable but with very little steering feedback. Also the tire corners poorly, feeling squirmy and unable to handle both the weight and power of the car. As I've only driven 2500km (1600miles) my final verdict will have to wait, but for now I'm not impressed.

This owner's scores
  • Dry Grip 5
  • Wet Grip 3
  • Road Feedback 5
  • Handling 4
  • Comfort 8
  • Buy again 1
Helpful 1
90%
TsNeal
End of Life
  • 225/45 R17
  • 28,000 miles

Tire have performed flawlessly. We had an issue with a puncture and external tire wall damage to the rear tires which meant early replacement - at 23,000 miles with estimated remaining life (using starting depth - remaining depth) as 27000 miles. Fronr set were replaced at 31,000 miles, at legal limit.

Never any issue with road holding or noise which means reluctant to change to another brand (we have been offered good year EV tires which were significantly cheaper.

This owner's scores
  • Dry Grip 9
  • Wet Grip 9
  • Road Feedback 9
  • Handling 9
  • Wear 8
  • Comfort 9
  • Buy again 10
Helpful 4
  1. Initial Impressions96% 14,000 miles
43%
Member
Initial Impressions

These tires are dangerous! My BMW X1 U11 25e came with OEM 19" EcoContact 6Qs...from the very first kilometers driven I knew they had poor grip. No matter dry or wet, but when its wet it gets dangerous...hard braking not possible at all: abs comes on, car is literally uncontrollable and starts sliding and all other safety features on the car comes on. Surprisingly they perform well in heavy rains, but not sure if that's due to the tire or that I am driving slow.
Ride quality and noise are pretty good, wear too...I believe it will be impossible to wear these out. Worst tire ever to come out of Continental factory.
I have other cars equipped with eco tires (mainly Bridgestone Turanza Enlitens), but none is that bad.
If you have to choose - NEVER get these tires

This owner's scores
  • Dry Grip 6
  • Wet Grip 3
  • Road Feedback 3
  • Handling 2
  • Wear 10
  • Comfort 5
  • Buy again 1
Helpful 6
51%
Member
Initial Impressions

They’re not really suitable for anything more than leisurely driving. They’re very soft and lack structural rigidity. On any bend taken at even a slightly higher speed – nothing out of the ordinary – you can immediately feel the tire deforming. Nor do they last as long as you’d expect from a Michelin. They won’t last another 3,000 ml.

This owner's scores
  • Dry Grip 7
  • Wet Grip 6
  • Road Feedback 6
  • Handling 5
  • Wear 4
  • Comfort 7
  • Buy again 1
Helpful 6
54%
Rob
Mid-Life

After three years driving, 10.000 km, the tires no longer flake. They have stabilized. The tread depth was 6 mm when new. Now it is 5 mm on the front tires and 5.5 mm on the rear tires.. 90% driven in Milan City, few miles on the motorway and a few on A-roads • average 40.6 MPG. • 6,636 miles / 164 gallons of petrol."

This owner's scores
  • Dry Grip 8
  • Wet Grip 5
  • Road Feedback 5
  • Handling 5
  • Wear 8
  • Comfort 6
  • Buy again 1
Helpful 9
  1. Initial Impressions47% 4,600 miles
    Given 56% while driving a Ford Focus MK4.5 1.0 Ecoboost Hybrid (215/50 R17) on mostly town for 4,600 easy going miles - already set this review. i Want now to add a picture.
53%
Member
Initial Impressions

After three years of driving , 10,000 km, the tires no longer flake. They have stabilized. The tread depth was 6 mm when new. Now it is 5 mm on the front tires and 5.5 mm on the rear tires..

This owner's scores
  • Dry Grip 5
  • Wet Grip 8
  • Road Feedback 5
  • Handling 5
  • Wear 8
  • Comfort 5
  • Buy again 1
Helpful 9
47%
Member
Initial Impressions
Hello.
I just had the first service on my SUZUKI VITARA Hybrid 1.4 Style 2025.
I have 20,000 km / 1 year!
The garage noted on the invoice > "front tires to be changed in 5,000 km"!
This means that this set of tires will have lasted ... 25,000 km?
For long-lasting, economical tires - this is not normal.
I change cars every 2 or 3 years (I drive under warranty!) > I have NEVER changed my tires before 50,000 km - even sold the car at ... 60,000 km.
In your opinion, is 25,000 km on this vehicle "normal"?
Thank you.
This owner's scores
  • Dry Grip 5
  • Wet Grip 5
  • Road Feedback 5
  • Handling 5
  • Wear 5
  • Comfort 5
  • Buy again 3
Helpful 17
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