Continental Sport Contact 6 - Test Results

Test Statistics

16

Tests Completed

2nd

Average Position

1st

Best Result

5th

Worst Result

Performance Analysis

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Continental Sport Contact 6 is a consistent front-runner in UHP summer tests, excelling particularly in dry grip/handling and often delivering class-leading subjective steering feel and low noise. Across 16 tests it averages 2.1 overall with multiple overall wins (2016-2020) and frequent top-3s. Wet performance is generally strong in braking and handling with several category wins, though it shows variability depending on size/test, and aquaplaning resistance is the most inconsistent metric. Efficiency trade-offs appear in rolling resistance and price, which are often mid-pack to weak.
Key strengths are repeat dry dominance (wins in dry braking/handling across 2016-2019 and frequent 2nd places) and competitive wet braking/handling in many tests (notably 2020 Sport Auto and 2019 Sport Auto). Weaknesses cluster around aquaplaning (especially curved/straight in several 2018-2021 tests), occasional wet handling deficits (EVO 2018/2020), and higher purchase price. Overall, it remains a benchmark performance tyre with minor wet-limit and economy compromises.

Performance Strengths

Dry Performance Strong
• 1st place overall with top dry results in 2018 Auto Bild 19": 1st dry braking, 1st dry handling
• 2019 Sport Auto 20": 1st dry handling and 1st subjective dry handling; 2nd dry braking
• 2019 Tyre Reviews: 1st dry handling and subjective dry; 2nd dry braking (+1.1%)
• 2020 Auto Bild UHP: 2nd dry braking (+1.8%) and 2nd dry handling (+1.2%), overall 1st
• 2021 Auto Bild 19": 2nd dry braking (+0.6%), strong dry handling (4th, +1.6%)
Wet Braking and Wet Handling Moderate
• 2020 Sport Auto UHP/UUHP: 1st wet braking, 2nd wet handling (+0.6%), 1st wet circle
• 2019 Sport Auto 20": 1st wet braking and 1st subjective wet handling; 2nd wet handling (+1.9%)
• 2019 Tyre Reviews: 2nd wet braking (+1.3%); competitive wet metrics overall
• 2021 Auto Bild UUHP: 2nd wet braking (+0.2%), 4th wet handling (+4.1%)
Subjective Handling/Steering Feel Strong
• 2019 Tyre Reviews: 1st subjective dry handling; noted "most exciting tyre" with quickest steering
• 2019 Sport Auto 20": 1st subjective dry and 1st subjective wet handling
• 2020 EVO: 2nd subjective dry handling; testers praised balance
• 2017 Auto Bild Sports Cars: testers reported most driving pleasure
Noise/Comfort Strong
• 2018 Auto Bild 19": 1st noise
• 2019 Tyre Reviews: 1st noise
• 2021 Auto Bild 19": 1st noise
• 2018 Auto Bild 20": 1st noise
Rolling Resistance/Efficiency (select sizes) Minor
• 2019 Tyre Reviews: 1st rolling resistance
• 2021 Sport Auto UHP: 1st rolling resistance
• 2020 EVO: 1st rolling resistance
Awards/Overall Results Strong
• Overall 1st: 2016 Auto Bild UHP, 2016 EVO, 2018 Auto Bild 19", 2019 Sport Auto 20", 2020 Auto Bild UHP, 2020 Sport Auto (UHP/UUHP/Track mix)
• Overall top-3: 2021 Auto Bild UUHP 2/9; 2021 Auto Bild 19" 2/15; 2020 EVO 2/7; 2017 Auto Bild 1/9

Performance Weaknesses

Aquaplaning Resistance Strong
• 2021 Auto Bild 19": 12/15 curved aquaplaning (+16.5% from best)
• 2018 Auto Bild 19": 6/6 straight aquaplaning (+8%)
• 2018 Auto Bild 20": 6/8 straight aquaplaning (+8.6%)
• 2020 Auto Bild UHP: 5/10 straight aquaplaning (+5.9%)
Wet Handling Variability Moderate
• 2018 EVO: 6/6 wet handling (+4.2%) and 6/6 subjective wet; 5/6 wet braking (+3.9%)
• 2020 EVO: 7/7 wet handling (+5.4%) despite 2nd wet braking
• 2021 Sport Auto UHP: 7/8 wet braking (+7.6%), 4/8 wet handling (+1.5%)
Price/Value Moderate
• 2021 Auto Bild 19": price 12/15 (+85.3% from best)
• 2021 Auto Bild UUHP: price 6/9 (+97% from best)
• 2018 Auto Bild 19": price 5/6 (+109.5% from best)
• 2018 Sport Auto 19": price 7/9 (+117.6% from best)
Rolling Resistance (inconsistent across sizes) Minor
• 2018 Auto Bild 20": 8/8 rolling resistance (+13.4% from best)
• 2018 Auto Bild 19": 5/6 rolling resistance (+16.3% from best)
• 2020 Auto Bild UHP: 6/10 rolling resistance (+13% from best)

Performance Over Time

Test History

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2021 Auto Bild 19 inch Summer Tyre Test

2021
Winner: Michelin Pilot Sport 4 S

Highly Recommended.

Strong:
Noise, Dry Braking, Straight Aqua, Wet Braking, Wet Handling