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Head-to-head Updated September 2026

Continental ComfortContact CC6 vs Goodyear EfficientGrip SUV — Compared (September 2026)

Our Relative Score blends 60% objective test data with 40% owner-review signal — so any two tires can be compared even if they were never tested on the same day.

Tire A Continental

Continental ComfortContact CC6

Summer Premium Touring tires

Continental ComfortContact CC6 tread pattern
Objective (60%)
–/100
No test data yet
User signal (40%)
75/100
54 owner reviews
Dry
79
Wet
66
Comfort
89
Noise
–
Treadwear
77
Handling
71

Prices change daily — check the retailer for your size.

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Tire B Goodyear

Goodyear EfficientGrip SUV

Summer Premium Touring tires

Goodyear EfficientGrip SUV tread pattern
Objective (60%)
71/100
1 professional test
User signal (40%)
72/100
31 owner reviews
Dry
83
Wet
84
Comfort
74
Noise
59
Treadwear
65
Handling
72

Prices change daily — check the retailer for your size.

VerdictToo close to call: Continental ComfortContact CC6 and Goodyear EfficientGrip SUV are within 2 points overall. Continental ComfortContact CC6 is stronger on comfort and treadwear. Goodyear EfficientGrip SUV is stronger on wet and dry.
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Category breakdown

6 categories, side by side

Each bar is the Relative Score for that category. Expand a tile to see the test results and owner ratings behind it.

Dry

Weight: Neutral
Score (0–100) EfficientGrip SUV leads by 4
A — Continental ComfortContact CC6
79
B — Goodyear EfficientGrip SUV
83
Why this score
SourceComfortContact CC6EfficientGrip SUV
Professional tests (TWG score) – 86
Tyre Reviews owners 79 80

Wet

Weight: Important
Score (0–100) EfficientGrip SUV leads by 18
A — Continental ComfortContact CC6
66
B — Goodyear EfficientGrip SUV
84
Why this score
SourceComfortContact CC6EfficientGrip SUV
Professional tests (TWG score) – 91
Tyre Reviews owners 66 75

Comfort

Weight: Neutral
Score (0–100) ComfortContact CC6 leads by 15
A — Continental ComfortContact CC6
89
B — Goodyear EfficientGrip SUV
74
Why this score
SourceComfortContact CC6EfficientGrip SUV
Tyre Reviews owners 89 74

Noise

Weight: Neutral
Score (0–100)
A — Continental ComfortContact CC6
–
B — Goodyear EfficientGrip SUV
59
Why this score
SourceComfortContact CC6EfficientGrip SUV
Professional tests (TWG score) – 59

Treadwear

Weight: Important
Score (0–100) ComfortContact CC6 leads by 12
A — Continental ComfortContact CC6
77
B — Goodyear EfficientGrip SUV
65
Why this score
SourceComfortContact CC6EfficientGrip SUV
Tyre Reviews owners 77 65

Handling

Weight: Neutral
Score (0–100) EfficientGrip SUV leads by 1
A — Continental ComfortContact CC6
71
B — Goodyear EfficientGrip SUV
72
Why this score
SourceComfortContact CC6EfficientGrip SUV
Tyre Reviews owners 71 72

Scores at a glance

Continental ComfortContact CC6 vs Goodyear EfficientGrip SUV: scores by category (0–100)
CategoryContinental ComfortContact CC6Goodyear EfficientGrip SUV
Relative Score 75 75
Dry 79 83
Wet 66 84
Comfort 89 74
Noise – 59
Treadwear 77 65
Handling 71 72

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Tire A

Tire B

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From owners

Pros, cons & observations

Themes extracted from owner reviews across retailers and review sites — not the opinion of TireWheelGuide.

Tire A Continental ComfortContact CC6

The Continental ComfortContact CC6 is widely regarded as a class-leading tire for noise reduction and ride comfort, effectively absorbing road imperfections and providing a serene cabin experience. While it excels in daily commuting and long-distance cruising, it is frequently criticized for its soft sidewalls and lackluster wet-weather performance, making it unsuitable for aggressive driving styles.

Pros

  • Exceptional noise suppression and cabin quietness
  • Superior ride comfort and bump absorption
  • Good value for money as an entry-level eco-tire
  • Reliable dry-road handling for standard commuting

Cons

  • Soft sidewalls prone to damage from potholes or debris
  • Poor wet-weather traction and increased risk of aquaplaning
  • Noticeable decline in performance and noise levels as the tread wears down
  • Lack of steering feedback and stability at higher speeds

Observations

  • Users with vehicles lacking factory soundproofing, such as older compact cars, report the most significant improvements in cabin quietness.
  • Drivers of taller vehicles or MPVs note that the soft sidewall leads to a lack of confidence during cornering due to increased body roll.
  • Performance is highly dependent on driving style; those transitioning from performance-oriented tires often find the CC6's handling characteristics too 'mushy' or unresponsive.
Tire B Goodyear EfficientGrip SUV

The Goodyear EfficientGrip SUV is a polarizing tire that generally excels in comfort, low road noise, and dry-road handling for standard road-biased SUVs. While many users report high satisfaction with its longevity and wet-weather performance, a significant subset of owners experiences premature wear, sidewall fragility, and inconsistent grip levels, particularly as the tire ages.

Pros

  • High levels of ride comfort and low cabin noise
  • Strong dry-road handling and steering response
  • Generally good fuel efficiency
  • Impressive tread life for many users under normal driving conditions

Cons

  • Fragile sidewalls prone to punctures and damage
  • Reports of tread flaking, chunking, or cracking in hot climates
  • Inconsistent wet-weather performance, with some users reporting poor traction
  • Increased road noise as the tire wears down

Observations

  • Users with heavier vehicles like the Land Rover Discovery report excellent performance and longevity, suggesting the tire handles larger chassis well when properly maintained.
  • Owners of smaller crossovers and lighter SUVs occasionally report 'squishy' handling or a lack of steering feedback, likely due to the tire's soft compound.
  • The tire is frequently criticized for its lack of durability on gravel or unpaved surfaces, despite being marketed for SUV use.
Specifications

Specs side by side

Attribute A · Continental ComfortContact CC6 B · Goodyear EfficientGrip SUV
CategorySummer Premium Touring tiresSummer Premium Touring tires
Vehicle typePassenger Car / CrossoverSUV and 4x4
Final verdict

Which one should you actually buy?

Continental

Goodyear

Too close to call: Continental ComfortContact CC6 and Goodyear EfficientGrip SUV are within 2 points overall. Continental ComfortContact CC6 is stronger on comfort and treadwear. Goodyear EfficientGrip SUV is stronger on wet and dry.

Pick tire B Your priority is wet-weather safety

Goodyear EfficientGrip SUV scores 84 vs 66 on wet.

Pick tire A You want the most comfortable ride

Continental ComfortContact CC6 scores 89 vs 74 on comfort.

Pick tire A You want the longest tread life

Continental ComfortContact CC6 scores 77 vs 65 on treadwear.

Pick tire B You want the most grip on dry roads

Goodyear EfficientGrip SUV scores 83 vs 79 on dry.

Tire A · Continental ComfortContact CC6
Tire B · Goodyear EfficientGrip SUV

How do we compare tires?

Every category score blends two independent signals. 60% comes from professional tire tests (braking distances, lap times, noise measurements) normalized against the best tire in each test and weighted toward recent tests. 40% comes from thousands of owner reviews collected from retailers and review sites. When a tire has only one of the two, we use what exists and say so.

Community buzz from Reddit and forums is shown for context only — it never changes the score.