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Continental Sport Contact 6 Test Results

Tire Reviews tests: 2 Tested 2016 to 2021 5 publications

Tested 16 times by independent publications, the Continental Sport Contact 6 has taken 7 test wins with an average finish of 2nd. Its strongest discipline is Dry Braking, beating 82% of the field across 13 tests; its weakest is Straight Aqua, at 48% across 12 tests.

  • 16Independent tests
  • 7Test wins
  • 13Podium finishes
  • 2ndAverage finish
  • 75%Field beaten on average
  • 5Publications
Continental Sport Contact 6

16 tests, 2016 to 2021

0%50%100%201620172018201920202021Average 75%2016 AutoBild UHP Summer Tire Test (2016): P1 of 6, Beat 100% of the field2016 EVO Summer Performance Tire Test (2016): P1 of 9, Beat 100% of the fieldMichelin Pilot Super Sport VS Continental Sport Contact 6 (2016): P2 of 2, Beat 0% of the field2017 Auto Bild Sports Cars Tire Test (2017): P1 of 9, Beat 100% of the field2018 Auto Bild 20 inch UHP Tire Test (2018): P5 of 8, Beat 43% of the field2018 Sport Auto 19 inch UHP and Track Day Tire Test (2018): P2 of 9, Beat 63% of the field2018 Auto Bild 19 inch Summer Tire Test (2018): P1 of 6, Beat 100% of the field2018 EVO UUHP Tire Test (2018): P4 of 6, Beat 40% of the field2019 Sport Auto 20 Inch UHP Tire Test (2019): P1 of 8, Beat 100% of the field2019 Tire Reviews UHP Summer Tire Test (2019): P3 of 8, Beat 71% of the field2020 Auto Bild UHP 19 inch Tire Test (2020): P1 of 10, Beat 89% of the field2020 UHP, UUHP and Track Day Tire Test (2020): P1 of 10, Beat 78% of the field2020 EVO UHP Summer Tire Test (2020): P2 of 7, Beat 83% of the field2021 Auto Bild UUHP Summer Tire Test (2021): P2 of 9, Beat 88% of the field2021 Sport Auto UHP Summer Tire Test (2021): P4 of 8, Beat 57% of the field2021 Auto Bild 19 inch Summer Tire Test (2021): P2 of 15, Beat 86% of the field
Share of the field beaten in each test, oldest to newest. Hover or tap a point for the test.
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  • Average 75%
The latest test

2021 Auto Bild 19 inch Summer Tire Test P2 of 15

Highly Recommended.

Strong: Dry Braking, Wet Braking, Wet Handling, Straight Aqua, Noise Winner: Michelin Pilot Sport 4 S

Record by discipline

Where the Continental Sport Contact 6 finished in each measured discipline, across every test that measured it against at least two other tires. Field beaten is the share of the other tires it outranked in that measurement.

Discipline Tests Avg finish Field beaten Firsts
Dry
Dry Braking Strong 13 P2.4 of 8.7 82% 3
Dry Handling 13 P3 of 8.7 75% 5
Subj. Dry Handling 6 P1.8 of 7.8 89% 3
Wet
Wet Braking 13 P3.3 of 8.7 67% 2
Wet Handling 13 P3.6 of 8.7 61% 1
Subj. Wet Handling 6 P3.8 of 7.8 54% 1
Wet Circle 3 P4 of 8.3 53% 1
Straight Aqua Weak 12 P4.4 of 8.7 48% 1
Curved Aquaplaning 1 P12 of 15 21% -
Comfort
Subj. Comfort 4 P3 of 8.3 72% -
Noise 10 P2.6 of 9.1 80% 4
Tire Weight 2 P2.5 of 9 82% -
Value
Rolling Resistance 12 P3.7 of 8.7 63% 3

Head-to-head record

Overall finishing position against the tires that have most often shared a test with the Continental Sport Contact 6. Only tires tested alongside it at least three times are listed.

Rival Shared tests Ahead Behind Level Finished ahead
Michelin Pilot Sport 4 S 12 shared: 3 ahead, 7 behind 12 3 7 2 30%
Falken Azenis FK510 10 shared: 10 ahead, 0 behind 10 10 0 - 100%
Toyo Proxes Sport 7 shared: 7 ahead, 0 behind 7 7 0 - 100%
Vredestein Ultrac Vorti 6 shared: 6 ahead, 0 behind 6 6 0 - 100%
Hankook Ventus S1 evo2 6 shared: 6 ahead, 0 behind 6 6 0 - 100%
Goodyear Eagle F1 SuperSport 5 shared: 4 ahead, 1 behind 5 4 1 - 80%
Dunlop SportMaxx RT 2 5 shared: 4 ahead, 1 behind 5 4 1 - 80%
Nankang Noble Sport NS20 4 shared: 4 ahead, 0 behind 4 4 0 - 100%
Vredestein Ultrac Vorti R 4 shared: 3 ahead, 1 behind 4 3 1 - 75%
Yokohama Advan Sport V105 3 shared: 3 ahead, 0 behind 3 3 0 - 100%
Pirelli P Zero PZ4 3 shared: 3 ahead, 0 behind 3 3 0 - 100%
Nokian PowerProof 3 shared: 3 ahead, 0 behind 3 3 0 - 100%
Hankook Ventus S1 evo 3 3 shared: 3 ahead, 0 behind 3 3 0 - 100%
Goodyear Eagle F1 Asymmetric 3 3 shared: 2 ahead, 1 behind 3 2 1 - 67%
Goodyear Eagle F1 Asymmetric 5 3 shared: 2 ahead, 1 behind 3 2 1 - 67%
Michelin Pilot Super Sport 3 shared: 2 ahead, 1 behind 3 2 1 - 67%
Michelin Pilot Sport Cup 2 3 shared: 1 ahead, 1 behind 3 1 1 1 50%
Bridgestone Potenza Sport 3 shared: 0 ahead, 2 behind 3 0 2 1 0%

Against its own line

The same record for the tire it replaced and the tire that replaced it.

Tire Tests Wins Avg finish Field beaten
Continental Sport Contact 5 Predecessor 26 13 3rd 82%
Continental Sport Contact 6 This tire 16 7 2nd 75%
Continental SportContact 7 Successor 24 15 2nd 83%

Performance Analysis

Drawn from 16 tests. Updated August 26, 2025.

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 tire with minor wet-limit and economy compromises.

Performance Strengths

  • Dry Performance Strong
    Details
    • 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 Tire 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
    Details
    • 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 Tire 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
    Details
    • 2019 Tire Reviews: 1st subjective dry handling; noted "most exciting tire" 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
    Details
    • 2018 Auto Bild 19": 1st noise
    • 2019 Tire Reviews: 1st noise
    • 2021 Auto Bild 19": 1st noise
    • 2018 Auto Bild 20": 1st noise
  • Rolling Resistance/Efficiency (select sizes) Minor
    Details
    • 2019 Tire Reviews: 1st rolling resistance
    • 2021 Sport Auto UHP: 1st rolling resistance
    • 2020 EVO: 1st rolling resistance
  • Awards/Overall Results Strong
    Details
    • 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
  • Steering feel Strong in 9 of 14 tests
    Details
  • Dry braking Strong in 8 of 14 tests
    Details
  • Dry handling Strong in 8 of 14 tests
    Details
  • Wet handling Strong in 7 of 14 tests
    Details

Performance Weaknesses

  • Aquaplaning Resistance Strong in 2 of 14 tests
    Details
    • 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
    Details
    • 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
    Details
    • 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
    Details
    • 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)
  • Rolling resistance Strong in 4 of 14 tests
    Details

Do owners agree with the tests?

Every tester write-up on the Continental Sport Contact 6 (14 tests) and 91 owner reviews were tagged for the aspects they judge. Where both have spoken, this is how they line up.

Where owners and testers agree

  • Dry grip strength in 4 of 14 tests 49 praise, 2 criticise of 91 reviews · Read those reviews
  • Wet grip strength in 4 of 14 tests 30 praise, 5 criticise of 91 reviews · Read those reviews
  • Steering feel strength in 9 of 14 tests 14 praise, 3 criticise of 91 reviews · Read those reviews
  • Ride comfort strength in 5 of 14 tests 13 praise, 5 criticise of 91 reviews · Read those reviews
  • Road noise strength in 3 of 14 tests 18 praise, 6 criticise of 91 reviews · Read those reviews
  • Dry handling strength in 8 of 14 tests 9 praise, 1 criticise of 91 reviews · Read those reviews

Raised by owners, not by any test of this tire

  • Tread life no test mentions it 11 praise, 45 criticise of 91 reviews · Read those reviews

Flagged by testers, not mentioned by owners

  • Wet braking strength in 4 of 14 tests no owner mentions it

Every test, newest first 16

Strong = top two of the field in that measurement. Weak = bottom two.

2021 3 tests
P2 of 15 Beat 86% of the field

2021 Auto Bild 19 inch Summer Tire Test

Auto Bild Sportscars 235/35 R19

Highly Recommended.

StrongDry BrakingWet BrakingWet HandlingStraight AquaNoise WinnerMichelin Pilot Sport 4 S

P4 of 8 Beat 57% of the field

2021 Sport Auto UHP Summer Tire Test

Sport Auto 275/35 R19

The aging Sport Contact 6 is still an excellent tire.

StrongStraight AquaNoiseRolling Resistance WeakWet Braking WinnerMichelin Pilot Sport 4 S

P2 of 9 Beat 88% of the field

2021 Auto Bild UUHP Summer Tire Test

Auto Bild Sportscars 265/35 R20

Highly Recommended.

StrongWet BrakingRolling Resistance WeakNoise WinnerBridgestone Potenza Sport

2020 3 tests
P2 of 7 Beat 83% of the field

2020 EVO UHP Summer Tire Test

EVO 235/35 R19

The SportContact 6 lacked corner traction in the wet, as is reflected in its slowest wet handling time and bottom-of-the-table aquaplaning results, but it was good elsewhere and subjectively was highly rated in the dry and on the road route for its steering feel, calm poise and decent refinement.

StrongDry BrakingSubj. Dry HandlingWet BrakingSubj. ComfortRolling Resistance WeakWet HandlingWet CircleStraight Aqua WinnerMichelin Pilot Sport 4 S

P1 of 10 Beat 78% of the field

2020 UHP, UUHP and Track Day Tire Test

Sport Auto 245/35 R19

Proven wet grip, now with new convincing mix of abilities.

StrongWet BrakingWet HandlingSubj. Wet HandlingWet CircleStraight Aqua

2019 2 tests
P3 of 8 Beat 71% of the field

2019 Tire Reviews UHP Summer Tire Test

Tire Reviews 265/35 R19 Tested by Tire Reviews

An excellent all round tire which excels in steering feel and dry grip. The sportiest feeling tire on test. Highly Recommended.

StrongDry BrakingDry HandlingSubj. Dry HandlingWet BrakingNoiseTire WeightRolling Resistance WinnerGoodyear Eagle F1 SuperSport

P1 of 8 Beat 100% of the field

2019 Sport Auto 20 Inch UHP Tire Test

Sport Auto 245/30 R20

Highly Recommended.

StrongDry BrakingDry HandlingSubj. Dry HandlingWet BrakingWet HandlingSubj. Wet HandlingNoiseRolling Resistance

2018 4 tests
P4 of 6 Beat 40% of the field

2018 EVO UUHP Tire Test

EVO 235/35 R19

StrongDry BrakingDry HandlingSubj. Dry Handling WeakWet BrakingWet HandlingSubj. Wet HandlingStraight AquaRolling Resistance WinnerMichelin Pilot Sport 4 S

2017 1 test
2016 3 tests
P1 of 9 Beat 100% of the field

2016 EVO Summer Performance Tire Test

EVO 235/35 R19

Third fastest and best braking in the dry, extremely competent in the wet and solid road manners mean the new Sport Contact 6 wins. The best all round tire on test.

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