Continental Premium Contact 6 - Test Results

Test Statistics

60

Tests Completed

3rd

Average Position

1st

Best Result

10th

Worst Result

Performance Analysis

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Across 60 tests, the Continental PremiumContact 6 is one of the most consistently high-performing summer tyres, averaging 3.1 overall with numerous wins and podiums. It repeatedly excels in dry braking and dry handling while delivering class-leading wet braking in many tests. The tyre often secures overall victories or top-three finishes in large comparative tests (ADAC, Auto Bild, Auto Zeitung), and it has notably improved wear versus earlier Continental generations.
Key weaknesses appear in aquaplaning performance, external noise, and pricing. Several tests note mid-pack or weak aquaplaning resistance and higher-than-average exterior noise. Rolling resistance is usually mid-tier. Despite these trade-offs, its blend of grip, handling precision, and strong wet/dry stopping distances makes it a benchmark in the UHP/touring segment.

Performance Strengths
  • Dry Performance Strong
    • 1st dry braking in 2023 ADAC 205/55 R16
    • 1st dry braking and 1st dry handling in 2020 225/45 R17 test
    • 1st dry handling in 2022/23 Tyre Reviews 225/45 R17
    • 1st dry braking in 2019 EVO
    • 1st dry braking and dry handling in 2019 Auto Zeitung 235/45 R18
  • Wet Braking and Wet Grip Strong
    • 1st wet braking in 2021 Auto Bild 53-tyre braking test
    • 1st wet braking in 2020 Teknikens Värld 225/50 R17
    • 1st wet braking and top wet handling in 2021 AllRoad SUV 215/60 R17
    • 1st wet braking in 2020 225/45 R17 test
    • Top-3 wet braking in 2021 ADAC 225/50 R17 (2nd) and 2021 Auto Bild 205/55 R16 (2nd)
  • Overall Test Results and Awards Strong
    • Overall 1st in 2020 Auto Bild 245/45 R18 (tied for 1st)
    • Overall 1st in 2020 ADAC 225/40 R18 (tie)
    • Overall 1st in 2021 ADAC 205/55 R16
    • Overall 1st in 2020 Tyre Reviews 205/55 R16
    • Overall 1st in 2019 Auto Zeitung 235/45 R18 and 2018 Auto Express 225/45 R17
  • Wear/Value Longevity Moderate
    • 1st wear in 2020 Auto Bild 245/45 R18
    • 2nd wear in 2020 ADAC 225/40 R18
    • Top-6 wear in 2023 ADAC 205/55 R16 (+30.5% vs best) and 2019 Auto Bild 225/45 R17 (3rd wear)
  • Subjective Handling/Steering Precision Moderate
    • 1st subjective dry handling in 2022/23 Tyre Reviews 225/45 R17
    • Praised for sharp steering in 2021 Auto Zeitung; fastest dry handling 2020 AMS 225/45 R18
    • 1st subjective dry handling in 2018 Test World
Performance Weaknesses
  • Aquaplaning Resistance Strong
    • Curved aquaplaning 33/50 in 2023 ADAC (+17.5% from best)
    • Straight aquaplaning 19/20 in 2021 Auto Bild 205/55 R16 (+7.4%)
    • Aquaplaning weakness noted in 2017 Auto Bild SUV (kept it off podium)
    • Straight aqua 8/10 in 2019 AllRad SUV (+4.6%)
  • External Noise Moderate
    • Noisiest in-car vs outside contrast; external noise 10/10 in 2022 AMS 245/45 R19 (+5.6% dB)
    • Noise 14/14 in 2021 Tyre Reviews 225/40 R18 (+5.8%)
    • Noise 11/11 in 2019 Auto Bild 245/45 R18 (+3.2%)
  • Pricing/Value to Buy Moderate
    • High price 48/50 in 2023 ADAC (+155.6% from best)
    • Price 19/20 in 2020 Auto Bild 245/45 R18 (+91.7%)
    • Most expensive in 2019 AllRad SUV (+103.7%)
  • Wet Handling Consistency (lap/subjective) Minor
    • Mid-pack wet handling 7/9 with low subjective in 2022/23 Tyre Reviews 225/45 R17
    • 8/11 wet handling in 2022 AutoBild Sportscars (+3.5%)
    • 9/12 wet handling in 2020 Tyre Reviews 205/55 R16 (+2.5%)
  • Rolling Resistance Minor
    • Mid-pack results: 6/9 in 2022/23 Tyre Reviews (+29.2%)
    • 7/20 in 2020 Auto Bild 245/45 R18 (+7%)
    • 8/20 in 2020 Auto Zeitung 225/50 R17 (+25.3%)
Performance Over Time

Test History

2
of 10
2023 The Best Electric Vehicle Tyres VS UHP Tyres

2023
Winner: Continental SportContact 7

The Kia EV6 OE version of PC6 was tested in this test. It is very quiet on the EV6 - technically no longer up to date as the PC7 is on the market.
Strong:
Dry Braking
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2
of 50
2023 ADAC Summer Tyre Test

2023
Winner: Goodyear EfficientGrip Performance 2

Driving safety: The Continental PremiumContact 6 is impressive across the board and secured the top mark in the test for driving safety. It offers the driver good feedback on the steering wheel on ...
Strong:
Dry Braking, Wet Braking, Wet Braking - Concrete
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3
of 7
2022 Auto Express SUV Tyre Test

2022
Winner: Bridgestone Turanza T005

The PremiumContact 6 had its usual sharp handling with good braking performance. Average aquaplaning.
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1
of 10
2022 ViBilagare Eco vs Normal Tyre Test

2022

Continental displays impressive braking performance on both wet and dry roads, with some of the shortest braking distances, especially in dry conditions. The lateral grip is also of the highest cla...
Strong:
Dry Braking, Dry Handling, Wet Braking, Wet Circle, Wet Handling
Weak:
Rolling Resistance
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4
of 9
2022/23 Tyre Reviews 17 Inch Summer Tyre Test

2022
Winner: Goodyear Eagle F1 Asymmetric 6

Once again the Continental PremiumContact 6 proves to be a sporty dynamic tyre with excellent handling and high levels of grip in the dry. It also has good wet braking in this size, but couldn't ma...
Strong:
Dry Handling, Subj. Dry Handling, Wet Braking
Weak:
Subj. Wet Handling
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7
of 11
2022 AutoBild Sports Cars UHP Summer Tyre Test

2022
Winner: Michelin Pilot Sport 4

Weak:
Noise, Price, Straight Aqua
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4
of 10
2022 AMS Performance Summer Tyre Test

2022
Winner: Goodyear Eagle F1 Asymmetric 6

Only the Audi AO self seal version of the PC6 was available in this size.
Strong:
Curved Aquaplaning
Weak:
Noise, Price
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of 18
2022 ADAC 16" SUV Summer Tyre Test

2022

The Continental PremiumContact 6 not only gets good ratings for safety-relevant driving maneuvers on dry and wet roads, it also gets good marks in the wear test. All in all, it secures one of the t...
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8
of 9
2021 EVO Summer Tyre Test

2021
Winner: Pirelli P Zero PZ4

The PremiumContact 6 felt a lot like a comfort biased tyre, very refined and comfortable but at the expense of dynamic sharpness.
Weak:
Subj. Dry Handling, Subj. Wet Handling, Wet Handling
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6
of 10
2021 Auto Express Summer Tyre Test

2021
Winner: Hankook Ventus S1 evo 3

The PremiumContact 6 remains a good tyre but is getting on and a replacement is needed to put Continental at the very front.
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of 8
2021 Camper Van / SUV Tyre Test

2021
Winner: Michelin Primacy 4

Extra comfortable premium tyre with a safety bonus.
Strong:
Noise, Wet Braking
Weak:
Price, Straight Aqua
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1
of 10
2021 Motor Summer Tyre Test

2021

Strong:
Dry Braking, Dry Handling, Subj. Dry Handling, Wet Braking, Wet Handling
Weak:
Noise, Price, Curved Aquaplaning
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5
of 14
2021 Tyre Reviews UHP Summer Tyre Test

2021
Winner: Michelin Pilot Sport 4

The Continental PremiumContact 6 further cements the theory that it should have been named the SportContact 6, with the fastest dry handling lap, best in category steering response and precision, a...
Strong:
Curved Aquaplaning
Weak:
Noise
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6
of 9
2021 ACE / GTU Summer Tyre Test

2021
Winner: Nexen N Fera Sport SU2

Recommended.
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3
of 8
2021 ViBilagare Summer Tyre Test

2021
Winner: Maxxis Premitra HP5

Strong:
Dry Braking, Dry Handling, Wet Braking, Wet Handling
Weak:
Price
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2
of 20
2021 Auto Bild 16 Inch Summer Tyre Test

2021
Winner: Kumho Ecsta HS51

Exemplary.
Strong:
Wet Braking
Weak:
Straight Aqua
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4
of 10
2021 All Road SUV Summer Tyre Test

2021
Winner: Goodyear EfficientGrip 2 SUV

Recommended.
Strong:
Gravel Handling, Wet Braking, Wet Handling
Weak:
Gravel Traction, Straight Aqua
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of 17
2021 ADAC Summer Tyre Test - 225/50 R17

2021
Winner: Falken Azenis FK510

The Continental PremiumContact 6 is a wall balanced tyre, and extremely strong in dry braking. In the wet it is one of the best on test, like in the dry, with precise and controllable steering. Ver...
Strong:
Wet Braking
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of 15
2021 ADAC Summer Tyre Test - 205/55 R16

2021

The Continental PremiumContact 6 is amongst the best on dry roads, with precise steering and good control. In the wet, the PremiumContact 6 was the best tyre on test and has low fuel consumption.
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4
of 53
2021 53 Summer Tyre Braking Test

2021
Winner: Hankook Ventus Prime 3 K125

Strong:
Wet Braking
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2
of 10
2021 Auto Zeitung Summer UHP Tyre Test

2021
Winner: Goodyear Eagle F1 Asymmetric 5

The PremiumContact 6 is strong in the dry, but not quite up to the best in the wet.
Strong:
Subj. Comfort, Dry Braking, Dry Handling, Subj. Dry Handling, Straight Aqua, Wet Braking
Weak:
Noise, Price, Subj. Wet Handling, Wet Handling
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7
of 10
2020 Auto Express Summer Tyre Test

2020
Winner: Goodyear EfficientGrip Performance 2

The Continental PremiumContact 6 was the best on test for dry handling but disappointed elsewhere.
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1
of 12
2020 Tyre Reviews Ultimate Summer Tyre Test

2020

Once again the braking advantage of the Premium Contact 6 secures it a test win, however it was very close at the top. If you prefer driving dynamics over comfort, this is the tyre to pick.
Strong:
Dry Braking, Dry Handling, Subj. Dry Handling, Wet Braking
Weak:
Price
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1
of 10
2020 New 17 Inch Summer Tyre Test

2020

Strong:
Dry Braking, Straight Aqua, Wet Braking
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1
of 3
2020 Retread Summer Tyre Test

2020

Strong:
Noise, Subj. Comfort, Dry Braking, Dry Handling, Subj. Dry Handling, Straight Aqua, Wet Braking, Wet Handling
Weak:
Price
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4
of 10
2020 Teknikens 17 Inch Summer Tyre Test

2020
Winner: Michelin Primacy 4

Strong:
Tyre Weight, Wet Braking
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3
of 11
2020 AMS 18 Inch Summer Tyre Test

2020
Winner: Goodyear Eagle F1 Asymmetric 5

Very good - Sporty premium summer all-rounder.
Strong:
Dry Handling, Subj. Dry Handling, Subj. Wet Handling
Weak:
Noise, Price
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1
of 20
2020 Auto Bild Summer Tyre Test

2020

Exemplary.
Strong:
Dry Handling, Wear
Weak:
Noise, Price
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1
of 20
2020 Auto Zeitung Summer Tyre Test

2020

Strong:
Dry Braking, Subj. Wet Handling, Wet Handling
Weak:
Price
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1
of 16
2020 ADAC 18 Inch Summer Tyre Test

2020

Highly Recommended
Strong:
Wear
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4
of 49
2020 Tyre Market Overview Braking Test

2020
Winner: Michelin Pilot Sport 4

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10
of 12
2019 Auto Express Winter Tyre Test

2019
Winner: Goodyear UltraGrip Performance Plus

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8
of 11
2019 Auto Express All Season Tyre Test

2019
Winner: Goodyear Vector 4 Seasons Gen 2

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3
of 7
2019 EVO Summer Tyre Test

2019
Winner: Pirelli P Zero PZ4

The best tyre on the road route, offering low noise and high comfort, and strong in the wet.
Strong:
Subj. Comfort, Dry Braking
Weak:
Straight Aqua
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5
of 8
2019 Auto Express SUV Tyre Test

2019
Winner: Nokian PowerProof

Lowest fuel use, but average wet grip.
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4
of 5
2019 17 inch Track Day Tyre Test

2019
Winner: Yokohama Advan A052

While the tyre has more understeer and less steering speed than the track day tyres, it still provides an excellent laptime.
Strong:
Dry Braking, Subj. Dry Handling
Weak:
Dry Handling
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2
of 18
2019 Summer and All Season Tyre Test

2019
Winner: Michelin Primacy 4

Strong:
Wet Braking
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1
of 8
2019 NAF Summer Tyre Test

2019

Strong:
Noise, Dry Braking, Dry Handling, Wet Braking, Wet Handling
Weak:
Straight Aqua
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2
of 13
2019 Swedish Summer Tyre Test

2019
Winner: Nokian Hakka Blue 2

Strong:
Dry Braking, Subj. Dry Handling, Subj. Wet Handling
Weak:
Straight Aqua
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3
of 9
2019 ACE Summer Tyre Test

2019
Winner: Nokian WetProof

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3
of 11
2019 Auto Bild Sports Car Tyre Test

2019
Winner: Pirelli P Zero PZ4

Exemplary.
Weak:
Noise, Price
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1
of 3
Goodyear Eagle F1 Asymmetric 5 VS Asymmetric 3 VS Continental PremiumContact 6 - In depth test

2019

High levels of grip in all conditions, with precise steering and good levels of comfort.
Strong:
Noise, Subj. Comfort, Dry Handling, Subj. Dry Handling, Subj. Wet Handling, Wet Braking, Wet Handling
Weak:
Dry Braking, Straight Aqua
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2
of 10
2019 SUV 4x4 Summer Tyre Test

2019
Winner: Goodyear Eagle F1 Asymmetric 5

Exemplary.
Strong:
Dry Braking, Dry Handling, Rolling Resistance, Wet Braking, Wet Handling
Weak:
Gravel Traction, Mud Traction, Price
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5
of 20
2019 Auto Bild Summer Tyre Test

2019
Winner: Michelin Pilot Sport 4

Highly recommended.
Strong:
Value
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1
of 12
2019 Gute Fahrt Summer 18 Inch Tyre Test

2019

Highly Recommended.
Strong:
Dry Braking
Weak:
Price
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8
of 45
2019 Summer 53 Tyre Braking Shootout

2019
Winner: Goodyear Eagle F1 Asymmetric 5

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1
of 10
2019 Auto Zeitung Summer Tyre Test

2019

Strong:
Dry Braking, Dry Handling, Wet Braking, Wet Handling
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1
of 8
2018 Auto Express All Season Tyre Test

2018

By far the best tyre in the dry and wet, but not suitable for snow use.
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1
of 10
2018 Auto Express Summer Tyre Test

2018

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2
of 11
2018 Auto Review 225/45 R17 Tyre Test

2018
Winner: Michelin Pilot Sport 4

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2
of 11
2018 AMS Summer UHP Tyre Test

2018
Winner: Michelin Pilot Sport 4

Recommended
Strong:
Dry Handling, Subj. Dry Handling
Weak:
Noise
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5
of 11
2018 Ace 235/45 R18 Summer Tyre Test

2018
Winner: Falken Azenis FK510

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4
of 16
2018 Test World Summer Tyre Test

2018
Winner: Michelin Pilot Sport 4

Strong:
Subj. Dry Handling
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2
of 9
2018 AZ Summer AND All Season Tyre Test

2018
Winner: Michelin Pilot Sport 4

The Premiumcontact 6 has the shortest stopping distances in the wet, and is very strong in the dry. Lowest levels of comfort on test.
Strong:
Dry Braking, Wet Braking, Wet Handling
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3
of 9
2017 EVO Summer Tyre Test

2017
Winner: Michelin Pilot Sport 4

Strong:
Wet Braking
Weak:
Dry Handling
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1
of 5
2017 Summer SUV Tyre Test

2017

Strong:
Dry Braking, Dry Handling, Wet Braking, Wet Handling
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3
of 10
2017 AMS Summer UHP Tyre Test

2017
Winner: Michelin Pilot Sport 4

Recommended
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1
of 20
2017 Auto Bild Summer Tyre Test

2017

Exemplary / Test Winner
Strong:
Dry Handling, Wear
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5
of 10
2017 Auto Bild Summer SUV Tyre Test

2017
Winner: Goodyear Eagle F1 Asymmetric 3

Strong:
Dry Braking, Dry Handling
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1
of 43
2017 Auto Bild Summer Tyre Shootout

2017

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