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Continental EcoContact 6 vs Goodyear Eagle F1 Asymmetric SUV — Compared

Relative Score (0–100): 60% professional tests, 40% owner reviews.

Eagle F1 Asymmetric SUV is ahead, 68–61

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EcoContact 6

Summer

Tests 71 · 6 tests Owners 49 · 3,232 reviews

Best test result: #1 of 11 in 2021 Autonavigator Summer Tire Test R16 (overall ranking)

“Leased vehicle with Continental EcoContact 6 MO tires.. claiming warranty Hey all, Need some advice.. I leased a Mercedes back in July 2024, equipped with Continental EcoContact 6 tires and noticed a nail in my rear right tire about 2 months ago..air was barely leaking at the time so didn't bother doing anything with it at the time. Pumped air back in and the psi would drop from just over 50 to about 25 in just over 4 weeks. Going on a trip in a few weeks and thought I would just get it patched. Found out today that due to the tire being a runflat tire, I'm unable to patch it by Costco and called Mercedes up afterwards and they said they don't patch runflats,if anything they'll do a "temporary patch".. Not sure if this was a way to push a sale or it was true. The car has about 27k km on it and the last thing I want to do is buy new tires. Went on to Continentals website and found out these tires have warranty for road hazards, up to 12 months. Mercedes said I may have to replace one tire or both.. Wouldn't be surprised if they tell me on the spot that I would have to do all 4 because it's AWD. Has anyone claimed warranty with Continental before to share their experience? Any suggestions? Their website doesn't have a warranty claim section, so I've emailed them and will be calling them on Monday to confirm. Read more”

Tests – · none yet Owners 68 · 253 reviews

Best test result: #2 of 11 in 2013 Auto Review Sports SUV Summer Test (overall ranking)

Category by category

Relative Score per category, 0–100. Open “Why this score” for the tests and owner ratings behind it.

  1. 66

    Dry

    Eagle F1 Asymmetric SUV +5
    71
    Why this score
    SourceEcoContact 6Eagle F1 Asymmetric SUV
    Professional tests (TWG score)76–
    Reviews found online4973
  2. 54

    Wet

    Eagle F1 Asymmetric SUV +18
    72
    Why this score
    SourceEcoContact 6Eagle F1 Asymmetric SUV
    Professional tests (TWG score)54–
    Reviews found online5473
  3. 63

    Comfort

    Eagle F1 Asymmetric SUV +8
    71
    Why this score
    SourceEcoContact 6Eagle F1 Asymmetric SUV
    Reviews found online5772
  4. 81

    Noise

    EcoContact 6 +14
    67
    Why this score
    SourceEcoContact 6Eagle F1 Asymmetric SUV
    Professional tests (TWG score)90–
    Reviews found online–67
  5. 63

    Treadwear

    EcoContact 6 +3
    60
    Why this score
    SourceEcoContact 6Eagle F1 Asymmetric SUV
    Professional tests (TWG score)77–
    Reviews found online4155
  6. 50

    Handling

    Eagle F1 Asymmetric SUV +22
    72
    Why this score
    SourceEcoContact 6Eagle F1 Asymmetric SUV
    Reviews found online5072
Scores at a glance
Continental EcoContact 6 vs Goodyear Eagle F1 Asymmetric SUV: scores by category (0–100)
CategoryContinental EcoContact 6Goodyear Eagle F1 Asymmetric SUV
Relative Score 61 68
Dry 66 71
Wet 54 72
Comfort 63 71
Noise 81 67
Treadwear 63 60
Handling 50 72

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Headline score

EcoContact 6

Eagle F1 Asymmetric SUV

The professional test results behind the scores

Each result is shown as % of the best tire in that test. “Same test” rows are the strictest comparison: both tires were measured side by side.

DisciplineCategoryEcoContact 6Eagle F1 Asymmetric SUVΔBoth?
Overall Ranking Overall 100% #1/11 · 2021 Autonavigator Summer Tire Test R16 50% #2/11 · 2013 Auto Review Sports SUV Summer Test +50.0 Different tests

Pros, cons & observations

Themes extracted from owner reviews found online — not the opinion of TireWheelGuide.

Tire A EcoContact 6

Pros

  • Excellent fuel efficiency and low rolling resistance
  • Low road noise and high cabin comfort
  • Good dry grip and stable handling under normal driving conditions

Cons

  • Rapid and premature tread wear, especially on drive wheels
  • Subpar wet-weather grip and high susceptibility to aquaplaning
  • Shallow initial tread depth out of the box (approx. 6.0-6.5mm)
All owner themes in the EcoContact 6 review

Tire B Eagle F1 Asymmetric SUV

Pros

  • Exceptional wet and dry grip with confident cornering and handling
  • Noticeably low road noise and quiet operation on long journeys
  • Provides a smooth, comfortable ride compared to original equipment run-flats

Cons

  • Rapid tread wear reported by a minority of drivers on heavy SUVs
  • Higher price point compared to some competitors
  • Occasional reports of rubber chipping or flaking on edges under demanding use
All owner themes in the Eagle F1 Asymmetric SUV review

What real owners are saying

From Reddit, forums and review threads. Not part of our score

Tire A

Continental EcoContact 6

Mixed

Community opinions on the Continental Eco Contact 6 are largely mixed-to-negative, heavily criticizing their compromised wet-weather grip, poor handling, and reports of premature wear, cracking, or chunking. While users acknowledge their primary strength lies in high fuel efficiency and low rolling resistance as original equipment, many recommend upgrading to dedicated all-seasons or higher-tier alternatives like the Michelin e.Primacy or Hankook Ion.

r/TyreReviews ·8 upvotes ·2023-01-24

“What’s your opinion about eco tires like the continental eco contact 6, Michelin energy saver, etc. My car came with the continental eco contact 6 and i found them average on the dry. But, in the wet they felt bad, and in the rain especially around here in mountainous roads, they felt bad while turning and slowing down for a corner soon after i replaced them with the crossclimate 2 and still thinking about what I’m going to do with them if i put them on again on summer or sell them and keep the cross climate on. Read more”

r/VWIDBuzz ·5 upvotes ·2026-08-04

“Experience with stock Continental EcoContact 6 tyres & moving to All-Seasons? Hey everyone, We recently had a puncture after clipping a rock on the exit of a car park, which has led me down a bit of a rabbit hole researching replacement options. It seems like the stock Continental EcoContact 6s get quite a lot of mixed-to-negative feedback online, particularly when it comes to wet weather performance and durability. I was curious what everyone's real-world experience has been with them so far? Are they really as mediocre in the wet as the reviews suggest, or do they hold up fine under normal driving? We've only had our buzz a week, so out experience is limited and only driven in dry conditions. Additionally, has anyone made the switch to dedicated all-season tyres on their Buzz, such as the Continental AllSeasonContact 2 or the Michelin CrossClimate 2? I'd love to know how they affect range, cabin noise, and overall grip, especially coming from the factory eco-tyres. We live in SW England where we get a lot of rain and occasional snow in the winter. Cheers!”

r/BMW ·2 upvotes ·2025-05-18

“Used Continental EcoContact 6 I have recently bought a G31 from 2022 which came with winter tires. Therefor I have bought summer tires which are used and were advertised as 5,5mm profile depth on each tire. I have measured each tire and am wondering which tire should be installed on which side and if front or rear would be better. Unfortunately there is no mark to show on which position they were on the previous owners car. Starting from outside moving inside I have measured the following millimetres: Tire 1: 5.51, 5.69, 5.85, 5.36 Tire 2: 5.40, 5.58, 5.71, 5.33 Tire 3: 5.59, 5.69, 5.79, 5.39 Tire 4: 5.38, 5.55, 5.73, 5.34 Seeing the numbers I would go with tire 2 and 4 on one axis und 1 and 3 on the other. Would that be a good idea and where should each pair go, front or rear? Is this even important at this low difference? I am happy for any advise. Thanks. Read more”

Top themes
#Wet Weather Performance#Rolling Resistance and Efficiency#Durability and Wear Issues#OEM Factory Fitment#Noise and Comfort#Comparisons to Competitors

Based on 25 community posts

Tire B

Goodyear Eagle F1 Asymmetric SUV

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Specs side by side

Attribute A · Continental EcoContact 6 B · Goodyear Eagle F1 Asymmetric SUV
CategorySummerSummer
Vehicle typePassenger Car / CrossoverSUV and 4x4
Sizes available1042
Rim diameters13″ – 22″19″ – 22″
Tread depth7/32″—
UTQG320 A A—
SidewallBlackwall—
Max pressure51 psi—

Which one should you actually buy?

Continental EcoContact 6

Goodyear Eagle F1 Asymmetric SUV

Winner: Goodyear Eagle F1 Asymmetric SUV — better handling, wet and comfort. Pick the Continental EcoContact 6 if noise and treadwear matter most to you.

Pick tire B You enjoy sharp, responsive handling

Goodyear Eagle F1 Asymmetric SUV scores 72 vs 50 on handling.

Pick tire B Your priority is wet-weather safety

Goodyear Eagle F1 Asymmetric SUV scores 72 vs 54 on wet.

Pick tire A You want a quieter cabin

Continental EcoContact 6 scores 81 vs 67 on noise.

Pick tire B You want the most comfortable ride

Goodyear Eagle F1 Asymmetric SUV scores 71 vs 63 on comfort.

Tire A · Continental EcoContact 6
Tire B · Goodyear Eagle F1 Asymmetric SUV

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How do we compare tires?

Every category score blends two independent signals. 60% comes from professional tire tests (braking distances, lap times, noise measurements), each result compared with every other tire in the same test and newer tests counting more. 40% comes from owner reviews found online, adjusted for how generously each site rates. Both use one scale: the average tested tire gets 70, the best 100. When a tire has only one of the two, the missing half is estimated from the other and the score stays closer to average; with no road test and fewer than five owner reviews it gets no score yet.

Community buzz from Reddit and forums is shown for context only — it never changes the score.

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