Relative Score (0–100): the weighted average of the categories below, each 60% road tests and 40% owner reviews (comfort 40/60). Based on 6 + 14 road tests and 3,269 + 2,522 owner reviews. How we score
Ventus Prime 4 is ahead, 75–58
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Tests 71 · 6 tests Owners 42 · 3,269 reviews
Best test result: #1 of 21 in 2022 Auto Bild Summer Tyre Test (noise)
“For efficiency I would recommend continental ecocontact 6/7. I get around 11kw/100km in the city and 14-15kw/100km on the highway. Would recommend. RWD 19 inch wheels Not very good on a rainy road tho”
Tests 77 · 14 tests Owners 71 · 2,522 reviews
Best test result: #1 of 21 in 2022 Auto Bild Summer Tyre Test (dry handling)
“Simbolul cu mașina și fulgerul de pe Hankook Ventus Prime 4 arată că anvelopa e compatibilă și cu mașini electrice (EV), nu că e destinată exclusiv lor. Poate fi folosită fără probleme și pe mașini cu motor termic.”
Relative Score per category, 0–100. Open “Why this score” for the tests and owner ratings behind it.
| Source | EcoContact 6 | Ventus Prime 4 |
|---|---|---|
| Professional tests (TWG score) · 5 / 12 tests | 77 | 83 |
| Reviews found online | 45 | 73 |
| Dry Braking (% of best) · 2 shared tests · wins 0–2 | 98% | 100% |
| Dry Handling (% of best) · 1 shared test · wins 0–1 | 98% | 100% |
EcoContact 6: 60% × 76.9 + 40% × 45.3 = 64
Ventus Prime 4: 60% × 82.7 + 40% × 73 = 79
| Source | EcoContact 6 | Ventus Prime 4 |
|---|---|---|
| Professional tests (TWG score) · 5 / 13 tests | 53 | 79 |
| Reviews found online | 47 | 75 |
| Curved Aquaplaning (% of best) · 1 shared test · wins 0–1 | 77% | 82% |
| Straight Aquaplaning (% of best) · 1 shared test · wins 0–1 | 92% | 96% |
| Wet Braking (% of best) · 2 shared tests · wins 0–2 | 84% | 99% |
| Wet Circle (% of best) · 1 shared test · wins 0–1 | 84% | 98% |
| Wet Handling (% of best) · 1 shared test · wins 0–1 | 90% | 100% |
EcoContact 6: 60% × 53.5 + 40% × 46.6 = 51
Ventus Prime 4: 60% × 78.6 + 40% × 74.5 = 77
| Source | EcoContact 6 | Ventus Prime 4 |
|---|---|---|
| Professional tests (TWG score) · – / 1 tests | ≈ 65 (est.) | 70 |
| Reviews found online | 49 | 67 |
EcoContact 6: 40% × 64.8 (est.) + 60% × 49.2 = 55
Ventus Prime 4: 40% × 70.3 + 60% × 67.3 = 68
No road tests of comfort for EcoContact 6. The test half is the tested tires’ average (69): owners’ comfort ratings barely follow the road tests.
| Source | EcoContact 6 | Ventus Prime 4 |
|---|---|---|
| Professional tests (TWG score) · 3 / 8 tests | 85 | 58 |
| Reviews found online | ≈ 66 (est.) | ≈ 66 (est.) |
| Noise (% of best) · 1 shared test · wins 1–0 | 100% | 98% |
EcoContact 6: 60% × 84.8 + 40% × 66.3 (est.) = 77
Ventus Prime 4: 60% × 57.6 + 40% × 66.3 (est.) = 61
No owner ratings of noise for EcoContact 6 or Ventus Prime 4. The owner half is the owners’ average (66): owners’ noise ratings barely follow the road tests, so the tests say nothing about how owners would rate it.
| Source | EcoContact 6 | Ventus Prime 4 |
|---|---|---|
| Professional tests (TWG score) · 2 / 6 tests | 79 | 79 |
| Reviews found online | 32 | 67 |
| Wear (% of best) · 1 shared test · wins 1–0 | 81% | 80% |
EcoContact 6: 60% × 79.2 + 40% × 31.8 = 60
Ventus Prime 4: 60% × 78.5 + 40% × 66.9 = 74
| Source | EcoContact 6 | Ventus Prime 4 |
|---|---|---|
| Reviews found online | 45 | 72 |
| Source | EcoContact 6 | Ventus Prime 4 |
|---|---|---|
| Professional tests (TWG score) · 4 / 9 tests | 100 | 84 |
| Rolling Resistance (% of best) · 1 shared test · wins 1–0 | 100% | 77% |
| Category | Continental EcoContact 6 | Hankook Ventus Prime 4 |
|---|---|---|
| Relative Score | 58 | 75 |
| Dry | 64 | 79 |
| Wet | 51 | 77 |
| Comfort | 55 | 68 |
| Noise | 77 | 61 |
| Treadwear | 60 | 74 |
| Handling (owners) | 45 | 72 |
| Efficiency | 100 | 84 |
Higher is better. The Relative Score follows your weights below; category scores do not change.
Wet grip and treadwear start at “Important” — the two things buyers rank highest. Move the sliders and the scores update instantly.
EcoContact 6
Ventus Prime 4
Per discipline: the average % of the best tire over every test both tires were in, and how many of those tests each one won. “Different tests” rows compare results from separate tests.
In the overall rankings of 2 tests that ran both, Continental EcoContact 6 finished ahead 0 times and Hankook Ventus Prime 4 2 times.
| Discipline | Category | EcoContact 6 | Ventus Prime 4 | Δ | Head-to-head |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Dry Braking | Dry | 98% | 100% | −1.6 | 0–2 in 2 shared tests Newest: 2022 Summer Tyre Market Overview · 215/55 R17 |
| Dry Handling | Dry | 98% | 100% | −2.3 | 0–1 in 1 shared test Newest: 2022 Auto Bild Summer Tyre Test · 215/55 R17 |
| Curved Aquaplaning | Wet | 77% | 82% | −4.8 | 0–1 in 1 shared test Newest: 2022 Auto Bild Summer Tyre Test · 215/55 R17 |
| Straight Aquaplaning | Wet | 92% | 96% | −3.2 | 0–1 in 1 shared test Newest: 2022 Auto Bild Summer Tyre Test · 215/55 R17 |
| Wet Braking | Wet | 84% | 99% | −14.8 | 0–2 in 2 shared tests Newest: 2022 Summer Tyre Market Overview · 215/55 R17 |
| Wet Circle | Wet | 84% | 98% | −13.5 | 0–1 in 1 shared test Newest: 2022 Auto Bild Summer Tyre Test · 215/55 R17 |
| Wet Handling | Wet | 90% | 100% | −9.1 | 0–1 in 1 shared test Newest: 2022 Auto Bild Summer Tyre Test · 215/55 R17 |
| Noise | Noise | 100% | 98% | +2.2 | 1–0 in 1 shared test Newest: 2022 Auto Bild Summer Tyre Test · 215/55 R17 |
| Wear | Treadwear | 81% | 80% | +1.3 | 1–0 in 1 shared test Newest: 2022 Auto Bild Summer Tyre Test · 215/55 R17 |
| Fuel Consumption | Efficiency | 100% #1/10 · 2022 ViBilagare Eco vs Normal Tyre Test | 100% #1/16 · 2026 ADAC Summer Tyre Test | – | Different tests |
| Rolling Resistance | Efficiency | 100% | 77% | +22.6 | 1–0 in 1 shared test Newest: 2022 Auto Bild Summer Tyre Test · 215/55 R17 |
| Also published by the testers (not in the score) | |||||
| Price | Cost | 63% #6/10 · 2022 ViBilagare Eco vs Normal Tyre Test | 69% #9/16 · 2024 ADAC Summer Tyre Test | – | Different tests |
| Total Cost of Ownership | Cost | #1/21 | #4/21 | – | 1–0 in 1 shared test Newest: 2022 Auto Bild Summer Tyre Test · 215/55 R17 |
| Value | Cost | 75% | 90% | −15.0 | 0–1 in 1 shared test Newest: 2022 Auto Bild Summer Tyre Test · 215/55 R17 |
| Overall Ranking | Overall | #21/44 | #2/44 | – | 0–2 in 2 shared tests Newest: 2022 Summer Tyre Market Overview · 215/55 R17 |
Themes extracted from owner reviews found online — not the opinion of TireWheelGuide.
From Reddit, forums and review threads. Not part of our score
Community sentiment regarding the Continental Eco Contact 6 is overwhelmingly negative, with users frequently criticizing its poor wet weather grip, braking performance, and handling. While praised occasionally for low rolling resistance and energy efficiency, owners repeatedly report premature tread wear, cracking, and chunking or delamination under normal driving conditions.
“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”
“Just did not wish folk to think it may be dangerous. I do agree with you though, 38psi is high, and they go much higher as the tyre warms during driving.”
“Desgaste anormal Continental EcoContact 6 Q — BMW X3 BMW X3 (~72.000 km, cerca de 1 ano e pouco). Já trocou os 4 pneus uma vez e vai agora para o segundo jogo. O primeiro conjunto começou a escamar / sair aos bocados (principalmente à frente). A marca assumiu e colocou pneus iguais (Continental EcoContact 6 Q). Agora, ao fim de cerca de 20.000 km, está a acontecer exatamente o mesmo à frente. Para piorar, após notar perda de pressão lenta atrás, fomos verificar e os dois pneus traseiros estão completamente comidos por dentro. Mais alguém com problemas crónicos de desgaste prematuro com este modelo de pneu ou comportamento semelhante no X3? Read more”
Based on 29 community posts
Community opinion on the Hankook Ventus Prime 4 is largely positive, with drivers viewing it as a comfortable, quiet, and capable touring tire. Users frequently praise its strong dry and wet performance alongside its compelling price-to-performance ratio compared to premium alternatives like Michelin. Some uncertainties exist regarding long-term tread wear and slight fuel economy impacts, but owners generally report satisfactory everyday reliability.
“Hankook Ventus Prime 4 vs Kumho Ecsta HS52? Hey there! Went to this reddit after reading a lot of reviews on the website, a bit of a newbie in general. I have read about many models and settled on 2 possible ones due to pricing and availability in my country (not looking for any other options). In my price range and requirements I've settled on Ventus Prime 4 initially (50% cheaper than Primacy that my car came stock with), but have also seen some good stuff said about HS52. I was quite settled on the first one since it scored very well in 2022 Autobild review, but now that 2024 came out a lot of numbers are completely different (predicted tread life alone took a huge dive) and Hankook is now 4 positions lower than Kumho. To add to this, Hankook was only 10% more expensive thank Kumho in my country, but now there was a price drop and and now there is 20% price difference, so set of Kumhos comes out noticeable cheaper. Spec wise they seems very similar with some trade-offs in different departments. I'm not really looking to save as much money as possible, but with latest reviews I'm not sure if there is any improvement worth paying for. Any thoughts? Thanks. Read more”
“Found a cut on one of my tires, is it 100% cooked? Three month old Hankook Ventus Prime 4, covered less than 600miles. Found a small cut on the front right one. It is holding air fine. I will go to a tire shop to get checked asap, but chances that it’s ok? And what could have caused it? Hitting a curb? Thank you in advance!”
“Ya. I read that review too. If I up the psi to 3, or 4 would result in hard and harsh bumps and much less comfy ride which I don't like. Therefore, I settle for 34 front and 32 back and started back to use Eco mode. I don't carry heavy loads and many pax in my car. I restricted it to 4 adult pax including myself as a driver, with or without loads at the boot.”
Based on 41 community posts
| Attribute | A · Continental EcoContact 6 | B · Hankook Ventus Prime 4 |
|---|---|---|
| Category | Summer | Summer |
| Vehicle type | Passenger Car / Crossover | — |
| Sizes available | 104 | 66 |
| Rim diameters | 13″ – 22″ | 15″ – 20″ |
| Tread depth | 7/32″ | — |
| UTQG | 320 A A | 200 - 420 A A |
| Sidewall | Blackwall | — |
| Max pressure | 51 psi | — |
| Sizes in common | 47 | 47 |
Continental EcoContact 6
Hankook Ventus Prime 4
Winner: Hankook Ventus Prime 4 — better handling, wet and dry. Pick the Continental EcoContact 6 if noise and efficiency matter most to you.
Hankook Ventus Prime 4 scores 72 vs 45 on handling.
Hankook Ventus Prime 4 scores 77 vs 51 on wet.
Continental EcoContact 6 scores 77 vs 61 on noise.
Continental EcoContact 6 scores 100 vs 84 on efficiency.
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Hankook Ventus Prime 4, 77 vs 51 on our wet score.
Hankook Ventus Prime 4, 79 vs 64 on our dry score.
Continental EcoContact 6, 77 vs 61 on our noise score.
Hankook Ventus Prime 4, 68 vs 55 on our comfort score.
Hankook Ventus Prime 4, 74 vs 60 on our treadwear score.
Continental EcoContact 6, 100 vs 84 on our efficiency score.
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.
Handling is the exception: road tests measure it inside the dry and wet scores, so its own row comes from owner ratings only and starts as less important.
Community buzz from Reddit and forums is shown for context only — it never changes the score. Full methodology
