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 + 12 road tests and 3,281 + 4,581 owner reviews. How we score
RainSport 5 is ahead, 66–59
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Tests 71 · 6 tests Owners 43 · 3,281 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 67 · 12 tests Owners 65 · 4,581 reviews
Best test result: #1 of 50 in 2023 ADAC Summer Tyre Test (straight aquaplaning)
“Odlicne. Malo se brze trose ali drže ko lude. Imao 2 seta rainsport 3 i jedan set rainsport 5. Nažalost, na novom autu je dimenzija u kojoj nema rainsporta tako da uopce ne znam sta da kupim”
Relative Score per category, 0–100. Open “Why this score” for the tests and owner ratings behind it.
| Source | EcoContact 6 | RainSport 5 |
|---|---|---|
| Professional tests (TWG score) · 5 / 11 tests | 77 | 54 |
| Reviews found online | 46 | 58 |
| Dry Braking (% of best) · 1 shared test · wins 1–0 | 98% | 93% |
EcoContact 6: 60% × 76.9 + 40% × 45.5 = 64
RainSport 5: 60% × 54.4 + 40% × 57.9 = 56
| Source | EcoContact 6 | RainSport 5 |
|---|---|---|
| Professional tests (TWG score) · 5 / 11 tests | 53 | 87 |
| Reviews found online | 47 | 77 |
| Wet Braking (% of best) · 1 shared test · wins 1–0 | 84% | 82% |
EcoContact 6: 60% × 53.5 + 40% × 47.4 = 51
RainSport 5: 60% × 87.1 + 40% × 76.5 = 83
| Source | EcoContact 6 | RainSport 5 |
|---|---|---|
| Professional tests (TWG score) | ≈ 65 (est.) | ≈ 68 (est.) |
| Reviews found online | 50 | 67 |
EcoContact 6: 40% × 64.8 (est.) + 60% × 49.5 = 56
RainSport 5: 40% × 68.5 (est.) + 60% × 67.3 = 68
No road tests of comfort for EcoContact 6. The test half is estimated from the owner ratings, as far as owners and testers agree (correlation 0.20).
No road tests of comfort for RainSport 5. The test half is estimated from the owner ratings, as far as owners and testers agree (correlation 0.20).
| Source | EcoContact 6 | RainSport 5 |
|---|---|---|
| Professional tests (TWG score) · 3 / 3 tests | 85 | 73 |
| Reviews found online | ≈ 66 (est.) | ≈ 66 (est.) |
EcoContact 6: 60% × 84.7 + 40% × 66.3 (est.) = 77
RainSport 5: 60% × 73.5 + 40% × 66.3 (est.) = 71
No owner ratings of noise for EcoContact 6 or RainSport 5. 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 | RainSport 5 |
|---|---|---|
| Professional tests (TWG score) · 2 / 5 tests | 79 | 57 |
| Reviews found online | 33 | 62 |
EcoContact 6: 60% × 79.2 + 40% × 33.1 = 61
RainSport 5: 60% × 56.6 + 40% × 61.7 = 59
| Source | EcoContact 6 | RainSport 5 |
|---|---|---|
| Reviews found online | 45 | 62 |
| Source | EcoContact 6 | RainSport 5 |
|---|---|---|
| Professional tests (TWG score) · 4 / 4 tests | 100 | 56 |
| Category | Continental EcoContact 6 | Uniroyal RainSport 5 |
|---|---|---|
| Relative Score | 59 | 66 |
| Dry | 64 | 56 |
| Wet | 51 | 83 |
| Comfort | 56 | 68 |
| Noise | 77 | 71 |
| Treadwear | 61 | 59 |
| Handling (owners) | 45 | 62 |
| Efficiency | 100 | 56 |
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
RainSport 5
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 1 tests that ran both, Continental EcoContact 6 finished ahead 1 times and Uniroyal RainSport 5 0 times.
| Discipline | Category | EcoContact 6 | RainSport 5 | Δ | Head-to-head |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Dry Braking | Dry | 98% | 93% | +5.1 | 1–0 in 1 shared test Newest: 2022 Summer Tyre Market Overview · 215/55 R17 |
| Dry Handling | Dry | 100% #2/8 · 2026 Summer ECO Tyre Test | 98% #20/20 · 2024 AutoBild Summer Tyre Test | – | Different tests |
| Curved Aquaplaning | Wet | 67% #8/8 · 2026 Summer ECO Tyre Test | 98% #2/20 · 2024 AutoBild Summer Tyre Test | – | Different tests |
| Straight Aquaplaning | Wet | 89% #8/8 · 2026 Summer ECO Tyre Test | 98% #2/20 · 2024 AutoBild Summer Tyre Test | – | Different tests |
| Wet Braking | Wet | 84% | 82% | +2.0 | 1–0 in 1 shared test Newest: 2022 Summer Tyre Market Overview · 215/55 R17 |
| Wet Handling | Wet | 94% #8/8 · 2026 Summer ECO Tyre Test | 98% #7/20 · 2024 AutoBild Summer Tyre Test | – | Different tests |
| Noise | Noise | 100% #2/8 · 2026 Summer ECO Tyre Test | 99% #5/20 · 2024 AutoBild Summer Tyre Test | – | Different tests |
| Wear | Treadwear | 81% #3/21 · 2022 Auto Bild Summer Tyre Test | 61% #10/20 · 2024 AutoBild Summer Tyre Test | – | Different tests |
| Fuel Consumption | Efficiency | 100% #1/10 · 2022 ViBilagare Eco vs Normal Tyre Test | 93% #48/50 · 2023 ADAC Summer Tyre Test | – | Different tests |
| Rolling Resistance | Efficiency | 100% #1/8 · 2026 Summer ECO Tyre Test | 94% #7/20 · 2024 AutoBild Summer Tyre Test | – | Different tests |
| Also published by the testers (not in the score) | |||||
| Price | Cost | 63% #6/10 · 2022 ViBilagare Eco vs Normal Tyre Test | 79% #7/20 · 2023 AutoBild UHP Summer Tyre Test | – | Different tests |
| Total Cost of Ownership | Cost | #1/21 2022 Auto Bild Summer Tyre Test | #7/20 2024 AutoBild Summer Tyre Test | – | Different tests |
| Value | Cost | 75% #16/21 · 2022 Auto Bild Summer Tyre Test | 69% #8/20 · 2024 AutoBild Summer Tyre Test | – | Different tests |
| Overall Ranking | Overall | #21/44 | #32/44 | – | 1–0 in 1 shared test 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”
“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”
“use up factory tires or replace them? asking for come clarity of mind. my (electric) car's factory tires are "not great", just ecocontact 6's that put efficiency over everything else basically, they are not directional and will probably last a long while because they are so hard. this winter i bought a set of pirelli winter 3's for my trip to norway but also for winter in general. those tires preform better on litteral ice than the ecocontact's do in the rain. its a striking difference. the pirellis handled a 13% incline of ice brilliantly and even actual blizzard conditions. (both i got on video as people didnt believe me) i am genuinely amazed what modern winter tires can do. but i am a bit torn on the choice between getting rid of basically brand new tires (they only did about 5k) and replacing them with something decent for the summer and having tires that actually work when its wet or stop when i need them to or keep driving them until the ones i got are worn out. to be clear, i dont give a crap about the effiicency or really the lifespan of tires. braking and wet performance is vastly more important to me than saving a Watt. saving energy nor lifespan isnt a great comfort when i'm sliding into another car or tree. would getting something decent make such a big difference to warrant the cost and waste or am i better off to just run these down first? edit: sidenote, the car in question is a Renault 5. its got a pretty weird tire size (195/55R18) that limits options a bit”
Based on 29 community posts
Community sentiment towards the Uniroyal RainSport 5 is largely positive, with frequent praise for its outstanding wet grip, comfortable ride, and solid value as a mid-range tire. While many drivers consider it an ideal option for wet climates and light hot hatches, several users note that it wears out relatively quickly compared to premium alternatives.
“Uniroyal Rain Sport 5 - quiet, efficient, grippy, great in the wet and surprisingly good in a little snow. As one tyre for the uk year, pretty hard to beat. I’ve ran these back to back for 60k miles and can’t fault them. They are also a great value for money option.”
“Advice on tires Hey r/tires ! The all-season tired I have on my car atm are nearing the end of their life. And I wanna use this opportunity to switch to summer and winter tires. Went to a local tireshop and had them give me an offer. These are the tires they suggested: Uniroyal Rainsport 5 (pretty good in wet conditions but just okay in everything else) Barum Polaris 6 (overall okay but not so good in wet conditions) Are these okay or do you guys have any better suggestions? Not looking to bust the bank, but also don't wanna cheap out. Location: Germany Tiresize: 205/55 R16 Car: Opel Astra Sportstourer K+ (Facelift) Thank for any replies in advance! Read more”
“Uniroyal rainsport 5 Ciao a tutti, Ho un dubbio: sto montando i pneumatici indicati sul titolo ma, pur non avendo un disegno speculare tra interno ed esterno non indicano il verso di rotazione. E’indicato solo interno ed esterno. Allego foto pneumatico anteriore dx. È indifferente se questo pneumatico l’avessi montato sulla parte anteriore sx ? Read more”
Based on 21 community posts
| Attribute | A · Continental EcoContact 6 | B · Uniroyal RainSport 5 |
|---|---|---|
| Category | Summer | Summer |
| Vehicle type | Passenger Car / Crossover | Passenger Car / Crossover |
| Sizes available | 104 | 104 |
| Rim diameters | 13″ – 22″ | 15″ – 21″ |
| Tread depth | 7/32″ | — |
| UTQG | 320 A A | — |
| Sidewall | Blackwall | — |
| Max pressure | 51 psi | — |
| Sizes in common | 50 | 50 |
Continental EcoContact 6
Uniroyal RainSport 5
Winner: Uniroyal RainSport 5 — better wet, handling and comfort. Pick the Continental EcoContact 6 if efficiency, dry and noise matter most to you.
Continental EcoContact 6 scores 100 vs 56 on efficiency.
Uniroyal RainSport 5 scores 83 vs 51 on wet.
Uniroyal RainSport 5 scores 62 vs 45 on handling.
Uniroyal RainSport 5 scores 68 vs 56 on comfort.
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Uniroyal RainSport 5, 83 vs 51 on our wet score.
Continental EcoContact 6, 64 vs 56 on our dry score.
Continental EcoContact 6, 77 vs 71 on our noise score.
Uniroyal RainSport 5, 68 vs 56 on our comfort score.
Neither, by our numbers: 61 vs 59 on the treadwear score, within 3 points.
Continental EcoContact 6, 100 vs 56 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
