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Ratings, dimensions, and construction details for the Continental PremiumContact 6 in size 225/55R17.
Features & benefits
- A tread pattern tuned for the tire's primary job (all-season grip and wear)
- Siping and groove geometry that help evacuate water and maintain contact
- A rubber compound chosen for the temperature and surface mix this line targets
- Size coverage across common passenger and light-truck fitments where available
Technical specs
Size 225/55R17
- Load index
- 1,609 lbs (97)
- Max speed
- 168 MPH (W)
- Load range
- Standard (SL)
- Run-flat
- Yes
- Tire size
- 225/55R17
Editorial opinions for the model series
Independent magazine and lab tests, distilled into a quick conclusion plus the main strengths and weaknesses from each report.
- Auto Express2018
Conclusion: exemplary (1,1)
1st place out of 10
Tested tire: Continental Premium Contact 6 225/45 R17
Further details available from Auto Express- A very well balanced tire, with an excellent dry and wet performance
- Most sporty tire on test with the best steering feel and response
- Average aquaplaning and rolling resistance scores
- Tyre Reviews2019
Conclusion: exemplary (1,1)
1st place out of 8
Tested tire: Continental Premium Contact 6 205/55 R16
Further details available from Tyre Reviews- Excellent lateral stability on dry and wet surfaces
- Impressive braking performance
- Especially on dry surfaces
- Low noise
- The weakest resistance to aquaplaning
2020Conclusion: exemplary (1,1)
1st place out of 20
Tested tire: Continental Premium Contact 6 245/45 R18
Further details available from Auto Bild- Balanced driving behavior at a high level. Dynamic handling with precise steering
- Short braking distances
- Best wear on test
- Low fuel use
- Auto Zeitung2020
Conclusion: exemplary (1,1)
1st place out of 20
Tested tire: Continental Premium Contact 6 225/50 R17
Further details available from Auto Zeitung- Very short braking distance and balanced wet handling
- Good handling and high grip in the dry
- al volante2020
Conclusion: exemplary (1,1)
1st place out of 10
Tested tire: Continental Premium Contact 6 225/45 R17
Further details available from al volante- Quick and responsive in the dry with very short dry braking distances
- In the wet the car feels easy to control, with extremely short wet braking
- Slight understeer in the wet
- Tyre Reviews2020
Conclusion: exemplary (1,1)
1st place out of 12
Tested tire: Continental Premium Contact 6 205/55 R16 91V
Further details available from Tyre Reviews- Excellent dry grip with sporty handling and the shortest dry braking distances
- Very short wet braking distances
- Low aquaplaning resistance
- Average comfort
- Relatively high noise levels
- High price
2021Conclusion: exemplary (1,1)
1st place out of 15
Tested tire: Continental Premium Contact 6 205/55 R16
Further details available from ADAC- Well-balanced summer tires with top marks in the wet
- Very good on dry roads
- Slightly high fuel consumption
- 2022
Conclusion: exemplary (1,1)
1st place out of 18
Tested tire: Continental Premium Contact 6 215/60 R16
Further details available from ADAC- Very balanced with top marks in the wet
- Good in the dry
- Vi Bilagare2022
Conclusion: exemplary (1,1)
1st place out of 10
Tested tire: Continental Premium Contact 6 205/55 R16 91V
Further details available from Vi Bilagare- Short braking distances and high cornering grip
- Safe driving characteristics
- Slightly lower comfort level
- Motor2023
Conclusion: exemplary (1,1)
1st place out of 8
Tested tire: Continental PremiumContact 7 205/55 R16
Further details available from Motor- This tire emerged as the clear winner of the test, scoring the highest points in both
- The tire also demonstrated excellent handling precision and the highest level of safety
- Tyre Reviews2023
Conclusion: exemplary (1,1)
1st place out of 13
Tested tire: Continental PremiumContact 7 205/55 R16 91V
Further details available from Tyre Reviews- Highest level of wet grip overall
- Clear lead in wet braking with joint fastest wet handling
- Shortest dry braking and best dry handling
- Average rolling resistance
- Average aquaplaning resistance
- Increased external noise
- 2024
Conclusion: exemplary (1,1)
1st place out of 16
Tested tire: Continental PremiumContact 7 215/55 R17
Further details available from ADAC - Auto Zeitung2024
Conclusion: exemplary (1,1)
1st place out of 9
Tested tire: Continental PremiumContact 7 225/45 R17 94Y
Further details available from Auto Zeitung - 2024
Conclusion: exemplary (1,1)
1st place out of 10
Tested tire: Continental PremiumContact 7 225/55 R17 101Y
Further details available from Auto Bild- Top-tier tires with a well-balanced high performance potential
- Dynamic-sporty dry handling
- Precise steering response with good feedback
- Very good safety margins in aquaplaning
- Short wet and dry braking distances
- Fuel-efficient rolling resistance
- High price level
- 2024
Conclusion: exemplary (1,1)
1st place out of 55
Tested tire: Continental PremiumContact 7 205/55 R16
Further details available from Auto Bild - 2026
Conclusion: exemplary (1,1)
1st place out of 16
Tested tire: Continental PremiumContact 7 225/50 R17 98Y
Further details available from ADAC- The clear test winner
- Strong wet performance
- Tyre Reviews2026
Conclusion: exemplary (1,1)
1st place out of 12
Tested tire: Continental PremiumContact 7 225/45 R17 94Y
Further details available from Tyre Reviews- Best wet performance overall
- Combining very fast lap times with strong aquaplaning resistance
- Efficiency and measured noise were below average
- It didn't feel as sporty or supported as the most track-leaning tires
- 2023
Conclusion: exemplary (1,2)
2nd place out of 45
Tested tire: Continental Premium Contact 6 205/55 R16 91V
Further details available from ADAC- Very balanced
- High driving safety (top mark)
- Good on dry and wet roads (top marks)
- High mileage
- Weaknesses in efficiency
- 2018
Conclusion: exemplary (1,3)
2nd place out of 20
Tested tire: Continental Premium Contact 5 195/65 R15
Further details available from Auto Bild- Excellent premium tire without fault. Good steering and balance in the wet
- Short wet and dry braking. Quiet
- Expensive
- Auto Navigator2019
Conclusion: exemplary (1,3)
2nd place out of 18
Tested tire: Continental Premium Contact 6 205/55 R16
Further details available from Auto Navigator - 2020
Conclusion: exemplary (1,3)
4th place out of 49
Tested tire: Continental Premium Contact 6 245/45 R18
Further details available from Auto Bild - 2021
Conclusion: exemplary (1,3)
4th place out of 53
Tested tire: Continental Premium Contact 6 205/55 R16
Further details available from Auto Bild - 2021
Conclusion: exemplary (1,3)
2nd place out of 17
Tested tire: Continental Premium Contact 6 225/50 R17
Further details available from ADAC- Very balanced
- Especially good in the wet
- Good on dry roads
- Low fuel consumption
- 2021
Conclusion: exemplary (1,3)
2nd place out of 20
Tested tire: Continental Premium Contact 6 205/55 R16 91V
Further details available from Auto Bild- Premium summer tire with balance driving behaviour
- Short wet braking
- Stable handling
- Low wear
- Average straight aquaplaning resistance
- 2024
Conclusion: exemplary (1,3)
2nd place out of 21
Tested tire: Continental PremiumContact 7 205/55 R16 91V
Further details available from Auto Bild- Premium profile with exemplary performance on wet and dry roads
- Shortest wet and dry braking distances
- Good mileage
- 2018
Conclusion: exemplary (1,4)
5th place out of 47
Tested tire: Continental Premium Contact 5 195/65 R15
Further details available from Auto Bild - 2023
Conclusion: exemplary (1,4)
5th place out of 48
Tested tire: Continental PremiumContact 7 225/45 R18
Further details available from Auto Bild - UTAC2025
Conclusion: exemplary (1,4)
2nd place out of 14
Tested tire: Continental PremiumContact 7 225/45 R17 Y9
Further details available from UTAC- It achieved the best braking distance on dry roads in the test
- Some tire noise and high rolling resistance are the only drawbacks of the Continental
- 2018
Conclusion: good (1,6)
3rd place out of 16
Tested tire: Continental Premium Contact 5 205/55 R16
Further details available from ADAC- Very well balanced with top fuel consumption
- Especially good in the wet
- 2025
Conclusion: good (1,6)
8th place out of 52
Tested tire: Continental PremiumContact 7 225/40 R18
Further details available from Auto Bild - 2019
Conclusion: good (1,7)
8th place out of 45
Tested tire: Continental Premium Contact 6 225/45 R17
Further details available from Auto Bild - 2025
Conclusion: good (1,7)
4th place out of 20
Tested tire: Continental PremiumContact 7 225/40 R18 92Y
Further details available from Auto Bild- It delivered dynamic handling characteristics with responsive steering and excellent
- 2019
Conclusion: good (1,9)
5th place out of 20
Tested tire: Continental Premium Contact 6 225/45 R17 91Y
Further details available from Auto Bild- A well balanced performance with good wet handling
- Short wet and dry braking distances
- Low rolling resistance
- Low wear
- Average aquaplaning results
- Vi Bilagare2021
Conclusion: good (2,2)
3rd place out of 8
Tested tire: Continental Premium Contact 6 225/45 R17 94Y
Further details available from Vi Bilagare- Easy to drive
- Stable rear and slight understeer balance in the dry
- Fastest around the wet handling lap
- Shortest braking distances in the dry and wet
- Worse curved aquaplaning resistance on test
- Low levels of comfort
- Average noise
- 2021
Conclusion: good (2,4)
4th place out of 10
Tested tire: Continental Premium Contact 6 215/60 R17 96V
Further details available from Auto Bild Allrad- A balanced summer tire with great handling on all surfaces
- Precise steering
- Short wet and dry braking distances
- Average traction on grass and gravel
- al volante2025
Conclusion: good (2,4)
3rd place out of 7
Tested tire: Continental PremiumContact 7 225/55 R18 98H
Further details available from al volante- It provides good aquaplaning resistance and solid lap times in wet conditions
- Tyre Reviews2018
Conclusion: satisfactory (2,6)
7th place out of 17
Tested tire: Continental Premium Contact 5 205/55 R16
Further details available from Tyre Reviews - Tyre Reviews2018
Conclusion: satisfactory (2,7)
5th place out of 11
Tested tire: Continental Premium Contact 6 235/45 R18
Further details available from Tyre Reviews 
2021Conclusion: satisfactory (2,7)
5th place out of 11
Tested tire: Continental Premium Contact 5 195/55 R16 87H
Further details available from Sport Auto- Safe handling balance in the dry and wet
- Long dry braking
- Average rolling resistance
- Teknikens Varld2025
Conclusion: satisfactory (2,8)
4th place out of 8
Tested tire: Continental PremiumContact 7 235/55 R19 105Y
Further details available from Teknikens Varld- Like Goodyear, it excelled in the moose test, showing excellent emergency handling
- Test winner
- Die Reifentester2025
Conclusion: satisfactory (3,1)
4th place out of 7
Tested tire: Continental PremiumContact 7 205/55 R17 95W
Further details available from Die Reifentester- ESP kept these traits manageable and overall stability remained good, so it still
- 2019
Conclusion: satisfactory (3,2)
9th place out of 16
Tested tire: Continental Premium Contact 5 185/65 R15
Further details available from ADAC- Good in the dry and wet
- High wear
- Auto Express2021
Conclusion: satisfactory (3,3)
6th place out of 10
Tested tire: Continental Premium Contact 6 225/45 R17
Further details available from Auto Express - Auto Express2020
Conclusion: adequate (3,7)
7th place out of 10
Tested tire: Continental Premium Contact 6 205/55 R16
Further details available from Auto Express- The best on test for dry handling but disappointed elsewhere
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