Continental Sport Contact 6 Reviews - Page 2

Given 60% while driving a Mercedes Benz CL500 (225/45 R17) on mostly motorways for 7,500 average miles
I got 7500km out of the set on the rear of the car. The tires run on a hot surface in Spain and the grip levels are very good even considering the slippery nature of Spanish roads in the dry. They also held onto grip fairly well in the wet. I would buy these tires again if they didn't wear so damn fast! Handling was good with good feedback, the tires are quite noisy. It's a shame as I really liked the tires but at 300 EUR a corner on my car I cannot justify chewing through them so quickly. I'm no boy racer but enjoy a spirited drive from time to time however most of their life has been motorway driving. As soon as they start approach the wear limit they are lethal and all confidence disappears especially in a near 2 ton car.
Helpful 84 - tire reviewed on May 30, 2022
Given 81% while driving a Lexus CT200h (215/45 R17) on a combination of roads for 0 average miles
OEM Tires on the Lexus CT200h are Yokohama E70 Decibel. They are very noisy at motorway speeds, and UK rough road surfaces at low-ish speeds transmit unacceptable vibrations into the cabin. My winter set of 16” Goodyear Vector 4 seasons G3 are an improvement, but I don’t want to run those all year round. Tried 17” Michelin Primacy 4 - very heavy/sluggish steering feel, slight NVH improvement (but not as good as my winter set). Finally, got my set of Sport Contact 6 - comfier than the rest of these tires (as well as my 16” winters). Much quieter than OEM (which suits the CT200h very well). Not as sharp to turn in as the Yokos but actually, they suit the car very well - this is, after all, a small ‘luxury’ hybrid not a hot hatch. Good NVH. Good comfort. Good handling. Good grip. Finally nailed the right set of tires.
Helpful 87 - tire reviewed on March 5, 2022
Given 66% while driving a Audi A4 2.0 TDi 170 S Line (225/45 R17) on a combination of roads for 14,000 spirited miles
Had these on my new Audi A4 - only a 2L TDI FWD, but replaced front set after 14000 miles. 11000 miles later with some Pirelli P-Zeros and the same! Still have the original set of Continentals on the rear, though these need replacing asap!
Helpful 85 - tire reviewed on February 16, 2022
There's a new all season tire, can it be best?!
Given 71% while driving a Alfa Romeo 147 GTA (225/40 R18) on a combination of roads for 4,400 spirited miles
The tires were awful IMHO. I know they have a hard time on this car due to the heavy front, but the tires suffered from massive understeer with a high tendency to washing out. In the wet it was risky because you has so much understeer and lack of progresiveness that you had to adjust carefully your speed to avoid going to a ditch. Straightline traction was good, though. Now with GY F1 Assym 5 I have much better grip and feeling. Front tires were done with 4400miles, but that's usual.
Helpful 83 - tire reviewed on January 22, 2022
Given 67% while driving a Jaguar XF S (255/35 R20) on a combination of roads for 13,000 average miles
Overall I have found these tires ok. I have never had a problem with traction wet or dry with my Jaguar XF S v6 D Sportbrake and have found them reasonably comfortable and responsive. I would say they are fairly noisy at a cruise and I’m not particularly delighted with the wear rate. I have had them on for 13,000 miles on the rear and am now replacing for Michelin pilot sport 4S which I hope will last longer.
Helpful 53 - tire reviewed on January 14, 2022
Given 60% while driving a Audi S3 (225/45 R17) on a combination of roads for 4,000 spirited miles
This tire is more suited for comfort than performance. Sadly Continental don't make the Sport contact in my size so i chose these. Grip is good in wet and dry although they do struggle when the temperature drops below 4 degrees celsius. My biggest gripe with these tires is they lack any feel and aren't that progressive when on the limit. I will not buy them again when the time comes to replace them.
Helpful 48 - tire reviewed on January 8, 2022
Given 76% while driving a BMW 330d M Sport (255/30 R19) on mostly country roads for 2,000 spirited miles
Hi all, iv always bought conti's as they grip brilliant with my driving .. lol .. had to do this post as iv just bought a BMW 330d e93 and put conti's on the rear like 2,000 mes ago and the black chili tech is amazing even in the wet .. feather but keep pushing on the throttle and she grips real well.. anyway .. snow is coming so bought a new set of unrated snow tires ( like to be different .. to help a company out and all that ) the tire fitter removed the conti's and there is a 12-14" crack around the inner tire wall !! Tire pressure correct and no curbing or outer wall damage .. Iv messaged continental to ask for advice etc ( pending ) anyone else found this issue ? Quiet scary hey ...
Helpful 46 - tire reviewed on December 8, 2021
Given 60% while driving a Mercedes Benz CL500 (225/45 R17) on a combination of roads for 8 average miles
Dry grip excellent. Wet grip possibly excellent, but always felt slightly nervous at high speed in the wet on motorways on low-profile rear tires. Wear rate appalling: 8,560 miles on rear tires, compared with 15,000 on Dunlop SP01s, 12,000 on Dunlop SportMaxx, and 18,500 on Dunlop SP9000. Same car, same driving style
Helpful 41 - tire reviewed on November 8, 2021
Given 80% while driving a SEAT Leon Cupra ST 290 (FWD) (235/35 R19) on a combination of roads for 15,000 spirited miles
The SC6 came stock on my 2016 Leon ST Cupra and I was very pleased by its performance. Especially the wet grip was fabulous. Dry grip is fine as well but not as good as for example Michelin PS2 which I had on the car before. After 2 Laps on the Nordschleife the grip got noticeably weaker. The Conti shines with overall performance and comfort which is very quiet and subtle. Many people say the SC6 wears down very quick but I can't second that, they did 2 seasons of summer just like every other tire I had before and after.
Helpful 41 - tire reviewed on October 15, 2021
Given 52% while driving a Mercedes Benz C63 AMG (265/35 R19) on a combination of roads for 200 spirited miles
Very comfortable - Poor performance Before using the tires, I was told Continental Sport Contact 6's are not premium tires, I now agree with the statement. The tires dry grip was sufficient, progressive and there was sufficient road feedback to communicate when the tire was at the limit. However compared to a PS4, PS4s, Potenza S007, there is less grip and much less feedback. The tire sidewall feels overly soft and the tire moves around too much under load. The treadblock feels very soft and wobbly compared to a PS4 or even a Dunlop SportMaxx RT2, this makes it hard to precisely place the car on track or spirited driving. The tire is very comfortable and quiet for a 'sport' tire.
Helpful 51 - tire reviewed on October 12, 2021
Given 76% while driving a Honda Civic Type R (245/30 R20) on mostly motorways for 12,000 spirited miles
This is my 2nd set of Continental CSC6. Totally love the amount of grip these tires provide and Honda OE these tires for a good reason on the FK8R. The steering feels so precise and spot on during dry. However, these tires lasted way shorter than any other tires that I've ever used.
Helpful 44 - tire reviewed on October 6, 2021
Given 69% while driving a Volkswagen Mk7 Golf R (225/45 R17) on a combination of roads for 1,500 spirited miles
Fantastic tire in the dry, yet to find the limit In corners and gives strong confident braking. Okay in the summer wet >7c but understeers and slides in winter wet
Helpful 46 - tire reviewed on September 28, 2021