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Continental PremiumContact 6 vs Goodyear EfficientGrip 2 SUV — Compared

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

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Tests 82 · 42 tests Owners 73 · 2,343 reviews

Best test result: #2 of 20 in 2019 Auto Bild Summer Tyre Test (total cost of ownership)

“I had the conti PC6 on my old F56 JCW running 300bhp/324lb-ft. 17" 215/45 Found them great In the wet, although the sidewalls were rather soggy compared to the previous Michelin Supersport, which admittedly are more of a UHP tyre”

Tests 80 · 5 tests Owners 79 · 770 reviews

Best test result: #1 of 10 in 2021 All Road SUV Summer Tyre Test (grass traction)

Category by category

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

  1. 82

    Dry

    PremiumContact 6 +3
    79
    Why this score
    SourcePremiumContact 6EfficientGrip 2 SUV
    Professional tests (TWG score)8676
    Reviews found online7683
    Dry Braking (% of best)99%95%
    Dry Handling (% of best)99%99%
  2. 83

    Wet

    PremiumContact 6 +3
    80
    Why this score
    SourcePremiumContact 6EfficientGrip 2 SUV
    Professional tests (TWG score)8781
    Reviews found online7879
    Longitudinal Aquaplaning (% of best)97%97%
    Transverse Aquaplaning (% of best)84%94%
    Wet Braking (% of best)93%96%
    Wet Circle (% of best)97%97%
    Wet Handling (% of best)95%98%
  3. 73

    Snow

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    Why this score
    SourcePremiumContact 6EfficientGrip 2 SUV
    Reviews found online76–
  4. 77

    Comfort

    EfficientGrip 2 SUV +2
    79
    Why this score
    SourcePremiumContact 6EfficientGrip 2 SUV
    Professional tests (TWG score)8280
    Reviews found online7077
  5. 52

    Noise

    EfficientGrip 2 SUV +31
    83
    Why this score
    SourcePremiumContact 6EfficientGrip 2 SUV
    Professional tests (TWG score)3994
    Reviews found online71–
    Exterior Noise (% of best)98%100%
  6. 76

    Treadwear

    EfficientGrip 2 SUV +3
    79
    Why this score
    SourcePremiumContact 6EfficientGrip 2 SUV
    Professional tests (TWG score)8480
    Reviews found online6577
  7. 75

    Handling

    EfficientGrip 2 SUV +3
    78
    Why this score
    SourcePremiumContact 6EfficientGrip 2 SUV
    Reviews found online7578
Scores at a glance
Continental PremiumContact 6 vs Goodyear EfficientGrip 2 SUV: scores by category (0–100)
CategoryContinental PremiumContact 6Goodyear EfficientGrip 2 SUV
Relative Score 77 79
Dry 82 79
Wet 83 80
Snow 73 –
Comfort 77 79
Noise 52 83
Treadwear 76 79
Handling 75 78

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Headline score

PremiumContact 6

EfficientGrip 2 SUV

Only categories both tires have data for count toward the headline score.

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.

DisciplineCategoryPremiumContact 6EfficientGrip 2 SUVΔBoth?
Curved Aquaplaning Curved 97% #2/10 · 2022 AMS Performance Summer Tyre Test 94% #4/8 · 2025 EV Tyre Test +3.0 Different tests
Dry Braking Dry 99% #2/10 · 2021 Auto Zeitung Summer UHP Tyre Test 95% #7/12 · 2023 Best SUV Tyres Tested +4.1 Different tests
Dry Handling Dry 99% #11/20 · 2021 Auto Bild 16 Inch Summer Tyre Test 99% #5/10 · 2022 AutoBild SUV 4x4 Summer Tyre Test −0.3 Different tests
Rolling Resistance Efficiency 83% #5/10 · 2021 Motor Summer Tyre Test 82% #4/8 · 2025 EV Tyre Test +1.0 Different tests
Grass Traction Grass 92% #6/10 · 2019 SUV 4x4 Summer Tyre Test 100% #1/10 · 2021 All Road SUV Summer Tyre Test −8.2 Different tests
Gravel Handling Gravel 100% #3/10 · 2021 All Road SUV Summer Tyre Test 100% #1/10 · 2021 All Road SUV Summer Tyre Test −0.1 Same test
Gravel Traction Gravel 83% #9/10 · 2021 All Road SUV Summer Tyre Test 93% #6/10 · 2021 All Road SUV Summer Tyre Test −10.5 Same test
Mud Traction Mud 94% #7/10 · 2021 All Road SUV Summer Tyre Test 90% #4/12 · 2023 Best SUV Tyres Tested +4.1 Different tests
Exterior Noise Noise 98% #5/8 · 2022 Motor Crossover Summer Tire Test R17 100% #1/8 · 2022 Motor Crossover Summer Tire Test R17 −2.0 Same test
Noise Other 100% #4/10 · 2020 New 17 Inch Summer Tyre Test 100% #1/10 · 2021 All Road SUV Summer Tyre Test −0.4 Different tests
Price Other 73% #9/10 · 2021 Auto Zeitung Summer UHP Tyre Test 53% #9/10 · 2021 All Road SUV Summer Tyre Test +20.2 Different tests
Driving Performance Other 99% #2/8 · 2022 Motor Crossover Summer Tire Test R17 96% #3/8 · 2022 Motor Crossover Summer Tire Test R17 +3.0 Same test
Wet Lateral Stability Other 70% #8/9 · 2022 AUTO Straßenverkehr Summer Tire Test R19 100% #1/8 · 2022 Motor Crossover Summer Tire Test R17 −30.0 Different tests
Value Other 77% #8/20 · 2021 Auto Bild 16 Inch Summer Tyre Test 92% #2/8 · 2025 EV Tyre Test −14.8 Different tests
Wear Other 62% #7/15 · 2021 ADAC Summer Tyre Test - 205/55 R16 100% #1/8 · 2025 EV Tyre Test −38.0 Different tests
Overall Ranking Overall 20% #5/20 · 2019 Auto Bild Summer Tyre Test 33% #3/8 · 2025 EV Tyre Test −13.3 Different tests
Sand Traction Sand 94% #6/10 · 2021 All Road SUV Summer Tyre Test 91% #6/12 · 2023 Best SUV Tyres Tested +2.4 Different tests
Straight Aqua Straight 95% #9/10 · 2019 SUV 4x4 Summer Tyre Test 89% #4/8 · 2025 EV Tyre Test +6.1 Different tests
Subj. Comfort Subj 88% #11/20 · 2020 Auto Zeitung Summer Tyre Test 92% #4/8 · 2022 Motor Crossover Summer Tire Test R17 −4.5 Different tests
Total Cost of Ownership Total 0% #2/20 · 2019 Auto Bild Summer Tyre Test 0% #1/8 · 2025 EV Tyre Test 0.0 Different tests
Longitudinal Aquaplaning Wet 97% #4/8 · 2022 Motor Crossover Summer Tire Test R17 97% #4/8 · 2022 Motor Crossover Summer Tire Test R17 0.0 Same test
Transverse Aquaplaning Wet 84% #8/8 · 2022 Motor Crossover Summer Tire Test R17 94% #3/8 · 2022 Motor Crossover Summer Tire Test R17 −10.0 Same test
Wet Braking Wet 93% #5/11 · 2018 AMS Summer UHP Tyre Test 96% #4/10 · 2022 AutoBild SUV 4x4 Summer Tyre Test −3.4 Different tests
Wet Circle Wet 97% #8/10 · 2022 AMS Performance Summer Tyre Test 97% #6/8 · 2025 EV Tyre Test −0.3 Different tests
Wet Handling Wet 95% #11/15 · 2019 Summer and All Season Tyre Test 98% #6/12 · 2023 Best SUV Tyres Tested −2.9 Different tests

Pros, cons & observations

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

Tire A PremiumContact 6

Pros

  • Exceptional grip and short braking distances on both dry and wet road surfaces
  • Precise steering response and predictable handling near the limit
  • High level of high-speed stability and driver confidence

Cons

  • Faster tread wear and shorter lifespan reported by spirited drivers
  • Increased road noise and harshness on coarse or rough asphalt
  • Softer sidewalls can result in less immediate turn-in sharpness compared to dedicated ultra-high-performance tires
All owner themes in the PremiumContact 6 review

Tire B EfficientGrip 2 SUV

Pros

  • Exceptionally low road noise and high cabin comfort
  • Strong and confidence-inspiring grip in both wet and dry conditions
  • Impressive tread wear and long-term durability

Cons

  • Soft sidewalls can compromise responsive handling and cornering feedback
  • Less effective performance in cold, freezing, or damp winter conditions
  • Lack of built-in rim protection
All owner themes in the EfficientGrip 2 SUV review

What real owners are saying

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

Tire A

Continental PremiumContact 6

Positive

Community feedback for the Continental Premium Contact 6 is largely positive, with drivers consistently praising its strong wet and dry grip, safety, and braking performance. Some users note softer sidewalls compared to dedicated ultra-high-performance tires and express concerns regarding premium pricing or wear rates. Overall, it is viewed as a capable, high-performing summer tire that balances comfort and traction effectively.

Top themes
#wet weather grip#braking and safety#sidewall stiffness and comfort#tread wear and longevity#price and value comparison#road noise levels

Based on 16 community posts

Tire B

Goodyear EfficientGrip 2 SUV

We haven't collected enough community discussion about this tire yet.

Specs side by side

Attribute A · Continental PremiumContact 6 B · Goodyear EfficientGrip 2 SUV
CategorySummerSummer
Vehicle typePassenger Car / CrossoverSUV and 4x4
Sizes available11341
Rim diameters15″ – 22″16″ – 22″
Tread depth8 - 9/32″—
UTQG280 A - AA A—
SidewallBlack Side Wall—
Max pressure50 - 51 psi—

Which one should you actually buy?

Continental PremiumContact 6

Goodyear EfficientGrip 2 SUV

Winner: Goodyear EfficientGrip 2 SUV — better noise, treadwear and handling. Pick the Continental PremiumContact 6 if dry and wet matter most to you.

Pick tire B You want a quieter cabin

Goodyear EfficientGrip 2 SUV scores 83 vs 52 on noise.

Pick tire A You want the most grip on dry roads

Continental PremiumContact 6 scores 82 vs 79 on dry.

Pick tire A Your priority is wet-weather safety

Continental PremiumContact 6 scores 83 vs 80 on wet.

Pick tire B You want the longest tread life

Goodyear EfficientGrip 2 SUV scores 79 vs 76 on treadwear.

Tire A · Continental PremiumContact 6
Tire B · Goodyear EfficientGrip 2 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.

79

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