Continental Premium Contact 6

Name: Continental Premium Contact 6
Brand: Continental
Rating: 4.1 (125 reviews)

The new PremiumContact 6 replaces both the PremiumContact 5 and the SportContact 5, unifying the comfort and efficiency of the PremiumContact range, with the high performance, steering precision and grip of the SportContact.

Tire review data from 125 tire reviews averaging 81% over 1,177,316 miles driven, and 60 tests with an average result of 3rd.

Dry Grip 89%

Wet Grip 85%

Road Feedback 83%

Handling 85%

Wear 74%

Comfort 77%

Buy again 74%

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The Continental Premium Contact 6 has been tested by Tire Reviews! Click here to view the in depth tire test>>

First On Market	November 2016
Wheel Size	15 - 22"
Width	185 - 325mm
Profile	30 - 65

Rolling Resistance	A - D
Wet Grip	A - B
Noise (dB)	69 - 75
Winter Rating	Not Winter Rated

The Premium Contact 6 is ranked 39th of 157 Summer Premium Touring tires.

This tire replaced the Continental Premium Contact 5 and this tire has been replaced by the Continental PremiumContact 7.

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Tests Included

Best Result

1st

Worst Result

10th

Average Result

3rd

Latest Tire Test Results

2023 ADAC Summer Tire Test

2nd of 50 tires

Very balanced, high driving safety (top mark), good on dry and wet roads (top marks), high mileage.
Weaknesses in efficiency.
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 dry roads, shows itself to be safe at the limit and claims the shortest braking distance in the test. This means that its performance on dry roads is clearly rated as good. But the Continental also shines with its performance on wet roads and also secured the top mark in the test here. It delivers the shortest braking distances in the test and is absolutely safe and easy to control over the wet handling course. Only when it comes to aquaplaning does it not get beyond a satisfactory rating.

Environmental balance: In terms of the environmental balance, the PremiumContact 6 just missed out on a good rating. In the wear test, it delivers a good predicted mileage and its abrasion is also low, in terms of efficiency it just misses a good rating due to the tire weight. When it comes to noise, it also performs satisfactorily.

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2023 The Best Electric Vehicle Tires VS UHP Tires

2nd of 10 tires

Very short dry braking, Safe balance, good handling in the wet and in the dry. Very low drive-by and interior noise.
Compared to the Conti SC 7, the steering behavior is more sluggish, the tendency to understeer is more pronounced and the level of grip is somewhat lower.
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.

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2022/23 Tire Reviews 17 Inch Summer Tire Test

4th of 9 tires

Dynamic sporty handling with the fastest dry handling pace, short dry braking, very short wet braking distances.
Lower grip during wet handling, high noise, average rolling resistance, low comfort.
Once again the Continental PremiumContact 6 proves to be a sporty dynamic tire with excellent handling and high levels of grip in the dry. It also has good wet braking in this size, but couldn't maintain that grip for the wet handling lap. It does have high levels of noise and reduced comfort, so isn't the tire to pick if you're after a smooth quiet ride, but is certainly the tire to pick if direct steering and good handling is important to you.

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Best Result: 1st (2025)

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Size	Fuel	Wet	Noise
15 inch
195/65 R 15 91 V	C	A	71
195/65 R 15 91 H	C	A	71
195/65 R 15 91 H	C	A	71
185/65 R 15 88 H	C	A	70
195/65 R 15 95 H XL	B	A	71
16 inch
205/60 R 16 96 H XL	C	A	71
205/55 R 16 91 V	C	A	71
215/60 R 16 99 V XL	C	A	72
205/60 R 16 96 H XL	B	A	72
205/55 R 16 91 H	C	A	71
205/55 R 16 91 V	C	A	71
205/60 R 16 96 H XL	A	A	72
205/60 R 16 96 V XL	C	A	72
17 inch
225/50 R 17 94 Y	C	A	71
225/50 R 17 98 Y XL	C	A	72
225/50 R 17 94 W	B	A	71
215/45 R 17 87 V	C	A	71
205/50 R 17 89 V	C	A	71
225/45 R 17 91 Y	C	A	71
225/45 R 17 91 V	C	A	71
225/45 R 17 91 Y	C	A	71
205/50 R 17 93 Y XL	C	A	72
215/55 R 17 94 V	B	A	71
215/55R17 94 V	B	B	71
225/45 R 17 91 W	C	A	71
215/45 R 17 91 Y XL	C	A	72
215/45 R 17 87 Y	C	A	71
225/50 R 17 94 V	C	A	71
225/45 R 17 94 Y XL	C	A	72
18 inch
255/35 R 18 94 Y XL	C	A	73
245/45 R 18 100 Y XL	B	A	72
245/45 R 18 96 Y	C	A	71
235/60 R 18 103 V	C	A	71
225/40 R 18 92 Y XL	C	A	72
245/40 R 18 97 Y XL	C	A	72
245/45 R 18 100 Y XL	C	A	72
245/40 R 18 93 Y	C	A	71
235/60 R 18 107 V XL	B	A	72
225/40 R 18 92 W XL	C	B	72
235/60 R 18 107 V XL	A	A	72
225/40 R 18 92 W XL	C	A	71
245/40 R 18 97 Y XL	C	A	72
235/60 R 18 107 V XL	A	B	72
235/60 R 18 103 V	C	A	71
235/60 R 18 103 V	C	A	71
225/40 R 18 92 Y XL	C	A	72
255/35 R 18 94 Y XL	C	A	73
19 inch
235/35 R 19 91 Y XL	B	B	72
235/35 R 19 91 Y XL	B	B	72
20 inch
255/45 R 20 105 H XL	B	A	72
255/45 R 20 105 V XL	B	A	72
255/45 R 20 105 H XL	B	A	72
255/45 R 20 105 V XL	B	A	72
255/45 R 20 105 Y XL	C	A	73
255/45 R 20 105 V XL	C	A	73

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Questions and Answers for the Continental Premium Contact 6

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February 28, 2017

Will the Premium Contact 6 be available in 205/55/16 size and when? Thank you!

It's a very likely the Premium Contact 6 will be released in 205/55 R16 in 2017, however there has been no date announced by Continental yet.

October 23, 2017

I have nearly new contisportcontact 5 on the rear of my focus mk3 Zetec S & worn ones on the front. Can I put the rear to the front & put the new conti premium contact 6 on the rear without upsetting the grip/ride etc. The car has always had Continental tires on since new, then contact 5 so I would like to keep using Continental.

Moving your PC5s to the front and then fitting the new PC6 to the rear would be the ideal :)

March 13, 2018

What does it mean when the wear has a higher or lower % means? Higher % means wear faster ? Or higher % means can last longer

A higher percentage in wear means the tire lasts longer.

May 1, 2018

Continental have designed the Premium Contact 6 for good ride comfort and sporty feel, how does it compare to Goodyear Asym.3, which also has good ride comfort and is a summer tire?

I have not had the opportunity to test the two tires directly back to back, but looking at other tests the Premium Contact 6 often scores poorly in terms of comfort meaning it is likely the Asymmetric 3 which has the edge in comfort.

June 23, 2018

Conti states the premium contact 6 is 15% better wear than CSC5. Review of CSC5 last no longer than 30000km. Can you verify that the premium contact 6 has less than 35000km? Wear rate is a bit concern for most conti tires from what I gather.

Wear is very subjective and difficult to compare between different driving cars and driving style. It's best to look at the tests and reviews on this site to help you understand the real world mileage you could achieve.

July 26, 2018

Time to replace front tires on Mazda CX6, 225x55x19. I'm pretty much settled on the Premium Contact 6. But I see there's a "standard" 99 load index, rated C rolling - A wet, and an XL version, 103 load index, A rolling - B wet. Two questions - are the C/A and A/B rating differences significant to daily handling (I've seen what happened yo your little foam friend in your budget/premium video, with only a 5% difference in residual speed) and will the increase in load index make the ride rougher over bumps and potholes? Thanks for your help, and a really useful website

The answer is yes to both of your questions, but it will likely be a small amount in both categories. It's interesting these tires have such differing label grades, are you sure one of the tires isn't an OE marked tire which will have OE specific changes to it?

October 5, 2018

I own a 2006 Mercedes E-Class 550 V8 sedan. I was actually pretty much settled for the Michelin Pilot Sport 4 for next season. Yet I feel tempted to go for the Premium Contact 6 instead, since steering Response was praised in a couple of tests. I'm not seeking ultimate grip and fast lap times, but a sporty feel is welcome. Have you guys been able to test them back to back? Second part of the question: both tires are offered in 93 and 97 LI. The 93 is sufficient and I rarely drive the car fully packed. Would the 93 LI be the obvious choice? Thanks in advance.

Sadly I've not yet driven the two back to back, looking at the various tests it seems the steering feedback switches depending on the size used, so make sure you're referencing a tire review in or near your size. If you're interesting in steering feel, the higher load rating might be the smarter choice.

March 10, 2019

I am going to replace my factory tires Cont Premium Contact 5 (205/55 R16 91V) at my Golf Mk7 (122 PS).I want to choose between Cont Premium Contact 6 (205/55 R16 91V) and Michelin Pilot Sport 4 (205/55 R16 91W).Which ones would you recommend when grip and braking distance is the priority? Michelin Sport Pilot 4 for this size is available only at higher speed index (W) than the recommended by a manufacturer (V).Does the putting on stiffer tires with a higher speed index (W) can cause significant changes in handling, electronic traction control systems, comfort or grip (when the car is unloaded)? Can stiffer tires cause faster wear to the suspension or other parts of the car?

Both tires are extremely close in performance, you won't be disappointed with either the PC6 or PS4. There's no concern fitting the W either, the differences would be negligible if at all.

July 5, 2019

Hi I'm planing to replace the current Bridgestone tires (245/40/20) on my Cadillac XTS V-sport to PC6 but I only found this size in SSR (run-flat) spec which I don't like that much. my question: would SSR spec alter any of the characteristics / performance aspects of PC6? & 2nd: what are the alternative non-run-flat options you recommend ?

The comfort and handling would be fairly different, so if you don't want runflats I'd avoid. This website should show you the rivals, but the usual suspects would be the Asymmetric 5 and Pilot Sport 4.

September 12, 2019

Hello, I own a C200 Mercedes 1.8 163bhp. On the front rims the tires are 205/55/16, but on the rear are 225/50/16. As you may know the size 225/50/16 is a kind of rare for most tire brands so I ended using a set of Hankook VP3. However i have another set of wheels 205/55/16 and i was thinking to use it on my rear axle using the Continental PC6. So my question is this: Which would be better for my rear axle? A set of 225/50/16 with the Hankooks or a set 205/55/16 with the Conti PC6? Thank you in advance

Unfortunately we cannot comment on tire size changes as there's too many factors involved, but I will say the PC6 is an excellent tire.

March 19, 2020

The PC6 replaces also the SC5 which is a "Max Performance Summer"-tire. Maybe you should enhance the PC6 to the same category or at leat in "High Performance Summer"

You are correct, the PremiumContact 6 replaces both the PremiumContact 5 and the SportContact 5, but only the SportContact 5 in the smaller sizes where the SportContact 6 isn't yet available.

June 24, 2020

Some tires have FR at the end, like R18 PremiumContact 6 SUV 100V FR. Can I use R18 PremiumContact 6 100V on 4x4 SUV? Thanks

As long as your SUV specifies load rating 100 or below, these will be a great choice for your SUV.

July 20, 2020

In terms of cabin noise how are the Continental Premium Contact 6 ? I ask because they have a db rating of 72 compared to 70 for Bridgestone Turanza T005 and 68 for Michelin Primacy 4, At the moment this noise factor is making me question whether to buy the Continentals.

See the latest 16" tire test, this covers noise.

September 1, 2020

Hi Jonathan! I am struggling between two tires for my Subaru Impreza Sti 05 (225/45/17): Michelin Pilot sport 4 and Conti Premium Contact 6. In you last video you’ve mentioned that the Conti has more sporty feeling, while time on track for both tires is the same. Some test even shows that the Michelin perform better in dry handling. Given that, I am going to use the car both on the road and on track, which one do you really recommend? Dry handling and noise level are the only things that I really care about. Thanks in advance!

If dry handling is your priority I would 100% for the PremiumContact 6!

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Top 3 Continental Premium Contact 6 Reviews

Given 96% while driving a Volkswagen Passat 2.0TDI (225/45 R17) on a combination of roads for 3,000 average miles

Have been driving on these tires for about a month. About 3t/km. They replaced the OE sport contact 5 on my car. Overall dry and wet grip is very good as well as the improved comfort compared to previous tires. The problem that I have with these tires is the vibration that I feel while driving at moderate speed 80km/h. They have been balanced twice but the problem is still present. I am pretty disappointed. Eventually I will be forced to buy a new set of tires and certainly not Continental. Maybe Michelin Pilot Sport 4 could solve this issue. Does anyone have similar problems. Would be glad to hear. Ps too early to comment the wear.

Helpful 429 - tire reviewed on March 26, 2017

Given 81% while driving a BMW 530D (235/45 R17) on mostly motorways for 15,000 average miles

Amazing bite on dry roads. My 3 litre diesel provides a lot of torque but these tires manage it very well. Never had a problem with wet and dry braking, even under harsh braking the tires wouldn’t slip. The car really feels glued to the road. I certainly recommend these tires for vehicles with higher spec engines. Great handling feedback all around. After one year and 20k km the tires have slightly more wear than I would expect, this may be due to my driving style. However the excellent grip compensates the wear.

Helpful 68 - tire reviewed on November 28, 2023

Given 94% while driving a Volkswagen Scirocco 1,4 TSI 160hp (225/45 R17) on mostly country roads for 700 spirited miles

I am using these tires on my 2015 160 hp automatic scirocco. This is the only tire that stops my car without activating ABS. Before buying this, I was looking at Michelin Pilot Sport 4. Since Michelin is a very smooth tire and our roads are really bad in Turkey, I chosed PC6. I am really happy with them. The feedback your are getting from your car is amazing. Note: Some people wrote things about the noise. I don't think that there is a problem about noise. I am using them for 2k km, I don't have any problem.

Helpful 154 - tire reviewed on March 14, 2021

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Latest Continental Premium Contact 6 Reviews

Given 77% while driving a Ford S Max (245/45 R19) on mostly motorways for 30,000 average miles

Tires will last about 50k km's wich is OK for my driving style, although not exceptional. They give a very stable feel and good steering precision, I love the way they handle roundabouts and corners. The tires combined with the excellent suspension on the car makes it feel like a much smaller, agile car. They feel very stable on the highway. In the wet, they give a bit less confidence but would still classify as good performers. Overall a nice, more sporty tire than the name suggests. They are a bit on the firm side but still acceptable, same story with the noise. A little step up in comfort would be welcome for the next tires.

Helpful 1 - tire reviewed on April 28, 2025

Given 81% while driving a Volkswagen Golf 1.9 Tdi (195/65 R15) on a combination of roads for 21,000 average miles

The tire it is safety and Very good in the wet, and a little noisly rubber.

Helpful 8 - tire reviewed on April 14, 2025

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Given 70% while driving a Kia Motors ceed (205/55 R16) on a combination of roads for 4,000 easy going miles

Had these tires on my KIA Cee'd SW 2018 for a couple of years and while they're really great in terms road feedback, handling and sportiness and of course grip levels, they lack veeeeery much in the comfort and noise department. That actually made change them before I really had to, I simply couldn't stand it anymore. Granted my car isn't the best when it comes to sound insulation and such but it was really annoying.

It's a great tire if you don't care about comfort and noise.

They've been replaced with Goodyear EfficientGrip Performance2.

Helpful 5 - tire reviewed on April 10, 2025

Given 81% while driving a Audi A3 Sportback (205/55 R16) on mostly motorways for 45,000 average miles

As of April 2025, my tires have completed exactly 3 years and have traveled 45,000 km. Their grip ability is especially high on both dry and wet surfaces. It may be my favorite tire so far. It also provides confidence in braking. I have not had any problems. In terms of comfort, it provides sufficient comfort as long as you follow the air pressures properly. The tires lost some comfort after 30 thousand km, and after 40 thousand km they became quite hard and started to make noise, I think it is time to change them. I will replace them in the next month or two. In general, it was a tire that I was satisfied with.

Helpful 6 - tire reviewed on April 8, 2025

Given 96% while driving a Kia Motors ceed (195/65 R15) on a combination of roads for 10,000 average miles

An exceptional tire for the price point at which it is found at.
The dry and wet grips are perfect for the pace at which I drive.
It give more confidence and I can take corners at slightly higher speeds than on some budget tires.
The comfort is pretty good and the noise levels are much better, compared to a winter tire.
I'd buy this tire again in a heartbeat.

Helpful 11 - tire reviewed on March 3, 2025

Given 89% while driving a BMW 325d (225/45 R17) on a combination of roads for 8,000 spirited miles

Loved this tire, have fitted simillar to my Bmw over many years, this one is the best so far. Dry and wet grip cannot be faulted. I run non-run flats in XL, 94Y - i find their handling to be extremely responsive and yet still provide a very comfortable ride. Wear is very good given the performance, but i'd like a bit more life. Overall an excellent tire, which usually keeps getting better as the models move forward

Helpful 10 - tire reviewed on February 20, 2025

Given 10% while driving a Audi E Tron 55 Quattro (265/45 R21) on mostly country roads for 15,000 easy going miles

I bought these tires as I do alot of driving. I thought spending extra money would be a good idea but they're costing me more, my consumption is so bad since I got them.

Helpful 32 - tire reviewed on December 10, 2024

Given 80% while driving a Volvo xc90 D5 235bhp 20181 (275/40 R21) on a combination of roads for 24,000 spirited miles

The foam filled are noticeably quieter then the non-foam.

Helpful 28 - tire reviewed on September 13, 2024

Given 76% while driving a Honda Prelude 2.2vtec (215/50 R16) on a combination of roads for 5,000 spirited miles

The tire has great levels of grip in the dry. Steering is precise and predictable near and at the limit. Tires overheat quite quickly under track use conditions.

Tire is a lot quieter than PS4, but it is not a quiet tire. Wet grip exists, but it is not great.

Helpful 43 - tire reviewed on June 16, 2024

Given 74% while driving a Volkswagen polo gti 1.8t (215/40 R17) on mostly motorways for 20,000 spirited miles

A very nice and progressive tire for a hot hatch. With regular motorway miles and a fair bit of spirited driving in the countryside, they seem to hold up well with only needing to change 2 tires (as I rotate front to rear) once a year after around 20-22,000 miles. Sometimes there is little feel from the tires on some sections of country road but this varies on the quality of the tarmac.
Have tried various other tires for my hot hatch (PS4, Avon ZRs) and nothing really suits the car as well as the PC6s on 17" rims.

Helpful 37 - tire reviewed on June 13, 2024

Given 87% while driving a Honda Civic 1.8 (215/50 R17) on a combination of roads for 52,000 average miles

Excellent Tires on wet and dry with impeccable braking. Handling is superb and saved my life couple of times where other types would have given up but they kept me planted on road. I have driven them for 52k km by now. By only issue with them is that they are a bit bumpy as compared to my mc5 and advan v552. But then it performes way better than either of two. Moreover I developed bubble in two of my tires before it hit 50k and hence now I am using v552 in one of my rear wheel and planning to get 2 new cpc6. tread is almost 70% gone in front and 50% in rear. Please note that these are mostly used on motorways.

Helpful 44 - tire reviewed on May 9, 2024

Given 77% while driving a Opel Astra K 1.4T 150 (225/45 R17) on mostly town for 15,000 average miles

Been using this tires for 15000 miles. I am very satisfied with the grip. Especially in dry surfaces it sticks the surface. There are some bad comments about the wet handling but in my opinion it is also good. I feel safe when i'm driving in wet. Steering response is my favorite thing about this tire, i bought this tire because of it. But when it comes to comfort, i would not prefer this tires again. My car is also stiff car and when it combined with a hard tires, i can feel all the bumps inside which is not comfortable for me with nearly %90 of urban usage.