Continental Premium Contact 6 - Test Results

Test Statistics

60

Tests Completed

3^rd

Average Position

1^st

Best Result

10^th

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 Details
• 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 Details
• 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 Details
• 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 Details
• 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 Details
• 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 Details
• 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 Details
• 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 Details
• 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 Details
• 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 Details
• 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

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