Relative Score (0–100): 60% professional tests, 40% owner reviews.
PremiumContact 6 is ahead, 77–68
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Tests 82 · 42 tests Owners 73 · 2,329 reviews
Best test result: #1 of 8 in 2022 Motor Crossover Summer Tire Test R17 (dry braking)
“Continental PremiumContact 6 Bought in 2020. new, first picture is front, second is back, I rotated them 2 years ago. I see some dry rot, but they could be good for this and another year? Škoda Octavia 1.9TDI 110hp, tire size 195-65-15”
Tests 67 · 14 tests Owners 69 · 8,155 reviews
Best test result: #1 of 18 in 2025 ADAC Summer Tyre Test (straight aqua)
“Those are Kumho Ecsta PS71s, thread width is supposed to be 245mm, the actual one is hardly 235. How so?”
Relative Score per category, 0–100. Open “Why this score” for the tests and owner ratings behind it.
| Source | PremiumContact 6 | Ecsta PS71 |
|---|---|---|
| Professional tests (TWG score) | 86 | 78 |
| Reviews found online | 76 | 71 |
| Dry Braking (% of best) | 100% | 92% |
| Dry Handling (% of best) | 100% | 85% |
| Dry (% of best) | 98% | 87% |
| Source | PremiumContact 6 | Ecsta PS71 |
|---|---|---|
| Professional tests (TWG score) | 87 | 90 |
| Reviews found online | 78 | 73 |
| Longitudinal Aquaplaning (% of best) | 70% | 100% |
| Transverse Aquaplaning (% of best) | 90% | 90% |
| Wet (% of best) | 96% | 94% |
| Wet Braking (% of best) | 99% | 99% |
| Wet Braking - Concrete (% of best) | 100% | 95% |
| Wet Circle (% of best) | 97% | 99% |
| Wet Handling (% of best) | 98% | 92% |
| Source | PremiumContact 6 | Ecsta PS71 |
|---|---|---|
| Reviews found online | 76 | – |
| Source | PremiumContact 6 | Ecsta PS71 |
|---|---|---|
| Professional tests (TWG score) | 82 | 75 |
| Reviews found online | 71 | 65 |
| Source | PremiumContact 6 | Ecsta PS71 |
|---|---|---|
| Professional tests (TWG score) | 39 | 15 |
| Reviews found online | 71 | – |
| Exterior Noise (% of best) | 98% | 43% |
| Source | PremiumContact 6 | Ecsta PS71 |
|---|---|---|
| Professional tests (TWG score) | 84 | 45 |
| Reviews found online | 65 | 63 |
| Source | PremiumContact 6 | Ecsta PS71 |
|---|---|---|
| Reviews found online | 75 | 71 |
| Category | Continental PremiumContact 6 | Kumho Ecsta PS71 |
|---|---|---|
| Relative Score | 77 | 68 |
| Dry | 82 | 75 |
| Wet | 83 | 84 |
| Snow | 73 | – |
| Comfort | 77 | 71 |
| Noise | 52 | 35 |
| Treadwear | 76 | 52 |
| Handling | 75 | 71 |
Higher is better. The Relative Score follows your weights below; category scores do not change.
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PremiumContact 6
Ecsta PS71
Only categories both tires have data for count toward the headline score.
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.
| Discipline | Category | PremiumContact 6 | Ecsta PS71 | Δ | Both? |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Curved Aquaplaning | Curved | 77% #10/10 · 2021 Motor Summer Tyre Test | 86% #6/18 · 2025 ADAC Summer Tyre Test | −8.7 | Different tests |
| Dry Braking | Dry | 100% #1/8 · 2022 Motor Crossover Summer Tire Test R17 | 92% #28/45 · 2019 Summer 53 Tyre Braking Shootout | +7.8 | Different tests |
| Dry Handling | Dry | 100% #3/10 · 2022 AMS Performance Summer Tyre Test | 85% #7/9 · 2023 ACE/ARBÖ/GTÜ 2023 Summer Tire Test R18 | +15.4 | Different tests |
| Dry | Dry | 98% #3/8 · 2022 Al Volante Summer Tire Test R16 | 87% #10/9 · 2023 ACE/ARBÖ/GTÜ 2023 Summer Tire Test R18 | +10.9 | Different tests |
| Rolling Resistance | Efficiency | 79% #13/20 · 2021 Auto Bild 16 Inch Summer Tyre Test | 79% #18/20 · 2020 Auto Bild Summer Tyre Test | −0.2 | Different tests |
| Fuel Consumption | Fuel | 96% #6/10 · 2022 ViBilagare Eco vs Normal Tyre Test | 93% #17/18 · 2025 ADAC Summer Tyre Test | +3.4 | Different tests |
| Exterior Noise | Noise | 98% #5/8 · 2022 Motor Crossover Summer Tire Test R17 | 43% #10/9 · 2023 ACE/ARBÖ/GTÜ 2023 Summer Tire Test R18 | +55.1 | Different tests |
| Abrasion | Other | 50% #10/50 · 2023 ADAC Summer Tyre Test | 51% #14/18 · 2025 ADAC Summer Tyre Test | −1.2 | Different tests |
| Noise | Other | 99% #12/16 · 2018 Test World Summer Tyre Test | 99% #7/16 · 2018 Test World Summer Tyre Test | −0.5 | Same test |
| Price | Other | 49% #19/20 · 2020 Auto Zeitung Summer Tyre Test | 83% #6/20 · 2023 AutoBild UHP Summer Tyre Test | −34.4 | Different tests |
| Value | Other | 80% #2/20 · 2019 Auto Bild Summer Tyre Test | 54% #19/20 · 2019 Auto Bild Summer Tyre Test | +26.4 | Same test |
| Wear | Other | 94% #3/20 · 2019 Auto Bild Summer Tyre Test | 50% #14/18 · 2025 ADAC Summer Tyre Test | +43.4 | Different tests |
| Overall Ranking | Overall | 13% #8/9 · 2021 EVO Summer Tyre Test | 25% #4/52 · 2025 Summer Tyre Test Shootout | −12.5 | Different tests |
| Straight Aqua | Straight | 97% #6/11 · 2019 Auto Bild Sports Car Tyre Test | 100% #1/18 · 2025 ADAC Summer Tyre Test | −2.9 | Different tests |
| Subj. Comfort | Subj | 100% #1/9 · 2022 AUTO Straßenverkehr Summer Tire Test R19 | 94% #10/20 · 2025 Auto Bild Summer Performance Tyre Test | +6.0 | Different tests |
| Subj. Dry Handling | Subj | 82% #8/9 · 2021 EVO Summer Tyre Test | 92% #2/9 · 2023 ACE/ARBÖ/GTÜ 2023 Summer Tire Test R18 | −10.1 | Different tests |
| Subj. Wet Handling | Subj | 89% #5/9 · 2022 AUTO Straßenverkehr Summer Tire Test R19 | 89% #4/9 · 2023 ACE/ARBÖ/GTÜ 2023 Summer Tire Test R18 | 0.0 | Different tests |
| Total Cost of Ownership | Total | 0% #10/20 · 2021 Auto Bild 16 Inch Summer Tyre Test | 0% #7/20 · 2025 Auto Bild Summer Performance Tyre Test | 0.0 | Different tests |
| Longitudinal Aquaplaning | Wet | 70% #4/9 · 2022 AUTO Straßenverkehr Summer Tire Test R19 | 100% #1/9 · 2023 ACE/ARBÖ/GTÜ 2023 Summer Tire Test R18 | −30.0 | Different tests |
| Transverse Aquaplaning | Wet | 90% #2/9 · 2022 AUTO Straßenverkehr Summer Tire Test R19 | 90% #2/9 · 2023 ACE/ARBÖ/GTÜ 2023 Summer Tire Test R18 | 0.0 | Different tests |
| Wet | Wet | 96% #5/8 · 2022 Al Volante Summer Tire Test R16 | 94% #4/9 · 2023 ACE/ARBÖ/GTÜ 2023 Summer Tire Test R18 | +1.6 | Different tests |
| Wet Braking | Wet | 99% #4/20 · 2017 Auto Bild Summer Tyre Test | 99% #2/49 · 2020 Tyre Market Overview Braking Test | −0.1 | Different tests |
| Wet Braking - Concrete | Wet | 100% #1/50 · 2023 ADAC Summer Tyre Test | 95% #5/18 · 2025 ADAC Summer Tyre Test | +5.0 | Different tests |
| Wet Circle | Wet | 97% #8/10 · 2022 AMS Performance Summer Tyre Test | 99% #5/20 · 2025 Auto Bild Summer Performance Tyre Test | −1.8 | Different tests |
| Wet Handling | Wet | 98% #12/20 · 2021 Auto Bild 16 Inch Summer Tyre Test | 92% #7/8 · 2018 Auto Bild 20 inch UHP Tyre Test | +5.7 | Different tests |
Themes extracted from owner reviews found online — not the opinion of TireWheelGuide.
From Reddit, forums and review threads. Not part of our score
Community opinion on the Continental PremiumContact 6 is largely positive, highlighting its exceptional wet grip, reliable braking performance, and balanced ride comfort compared to stiffer alternatives. While some note high replacement costs or faster wear on heavy electric vehicles, drivers generally praise the tire as a worthy investment for safety and all-around performance.
“I switched out my 20” good year’s that came with the car for a set of continental premium contact 6 POL a month ago before a vacation trip. They were excellent in heavy rain. Can recommend. EX30 2024 TM Ultra.”
“Pirelli PZero PZ5 too stiff for my like, Continental PremiumContact 6 too soft... I had some cheap 225/45/18 tyres for my older 3.0L RWD car with a quite stiff sport suspension. Replaced them with 225/40/18 Pirelli PZero PZ5. I realized these had a 5 % smaller sidewall, but 225/40 is the basic size. These were way too stiff for me! Roads here have plenty of imperfections and the bumps were giving me a headache. I managed to sell the old PZ5 for a good price and replaced them with Continental PremiumContact 6s, now with larger sidewall 225/45/18. It's alright, but there's definitely less road feedback than PZ5s. So I'm not really that happy with either. What would have been the best compromise between PZ5 and PC6? Goodyear Assymetric 6? Or maybe my fault was going for 40 % sidewall, PZ5 with 45 may had been suitable? It's just that the 45s cost way much more as a more rare size. Read more”
“Well having 4 tyres to change on the Polestar 2 at the same time - and the OE spec Continental Premium Contact 6 tyres being $1020 each!!! (wtf are they made from?) I went with Pirelli Dragon Sports - same 99YXL weight rating - higher speed rating. Noise - no difference at all. Efficiency - nothing I can see from a week of driving. The car's trip average kWh/100km hasn't budged. Wear? Well the Contis lasted 22k km on the front and 44k km on the rear so who knows? Couldn't be worse, could it? Traction - same in the dry and I haven't noticed any difference in the wet but haven't been hooning it...Oh - and they were $290 each balanced and fitted.”
Based on 10 community posts
Community discussions regarding the Kumho Ecsta PS71 generally present it as a solid, budget-friendly ultra-high-performance (UHP) summer tire offering good value, though opinions on its limits vary. Some users praise its handling transformations and decent wet/dry grip for spirited driving, while others note it feels merely adequate or mediocre until warmed up, preferring premium alternatives when budget permits.
“go with Kumho Ecsta PS71 EV around £140 – £165. Good value for money”
“Kumho PS71 Question Replaced an older (2021 or 2022 production) set of ps71 with a new set (production 39-42 week of 2024) and noticed something on the new sidewalls I hadn't seen on the old ones. The new ones have ps71 with either a 1 or a 2 under it right above the bead in very small text. I'm curious what they mean if anything at all.”
“I've had the PS71 several years ago - it was ok, nothing spectacular. They might have changed the compound now, so it may be better. Its a good tire, I don't remember any real weaknesses, it just never felt like "yeah, this sticks like glue to the road". Edit: I just remembered - it was mediocre in the city - when the tire was not warmed up, but I reckon this is shared between most sport tires with high speed rating. Once warmed up was good.”
Based on 19 community posts
| Attribute | A · Continental PremiumContact 6 | B · Kumho Ecsta PS71 |
|---|---|---|
| Category | Summer | Summer |
| Vehicle type | Passenger Car / Crossover | Passenger Car / Crossover |
| Sizes available | 113 | 133 |
| Rim diameters | 15″ – 22″ | 16″ – 22″ |
| Tread depth | 8 - 9/32″ | — |
| UTQG | 280 A - AA A | — |
| Sidewall | Black Side Wall | Blackwall |
| Max pressure | 50 - 51 psi | — |
Continental PremiumContact 6
Kumho Ecsta PS71
Winner: Continental PremiumContact 6 — better treadwear, noise and dry. It leads or ties in every category we score.
Continental PremiumContact 6 scores 76 vs 52 on treadwear.
Continental PremiumContact 6 scores 52 vs 35 on noise.
Continental PremiumContact 6 scores 82 vs 75 on dry.
Continental PremiumContact 6 scores 77 vs 71 on comfort.
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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.
