Tests – · none yet Owners 62 · 55 reviews
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Continental ComfortContact CC6 vs Continental ContiMaxContact MC5 — Compared
Relative Score (0–100): the weighted average of the categories below, each 60% road tests and 40% owner reviews (comfort 40/60). Based on 0 + 0 road tests and 55 + 44 owner reviews. How we score
ContiMaxContact MC5 is ahead, 74–64
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Tests – · none yet Owners 75 · 44 reviews
Category by category
Relative Score per category, 0–100. Open “Why this score” for the tests and owner ratings behind it.
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63
Dry
ContiMaxContact MC5 +1174Why this score
Source ComfortContact CC6 ContiMaxContact MC5 Professional tests (TWG score) ≈ 65 (est.) ≈ 72 (est.) Reviews found online 60 78 ComfortContact CC6: 60% × 64.6 (est.) + 40% × 59.7 = 63
ContiMaxContact MC5: 60% × 72.1 (est.) + 40% × 78 = 74
No road tests of dry for ComfortContact CC6. The test half is estimated from the owner ratings, as far as owners and testers agree (correlation 0.41).
No road tests of dry for ContiMaxContact MC5. The test half is estimated from the owner ratings, as far as owners and testers agree (correlation 0.41).
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63
Wet
ContiMaxContact MC5 +1376Why this score
Source ComfortContact CC6 ContiMaxContact MC5 Professional tests (TWG score) ≈ 65 (est.) ≈ 74 (est.) Reviews found online 61 78 ComfortContact CC6: 60% × 65.3 (est.) + 40% × 60.8 = 63
ContiMaxContact MC5: 60% × 74.4 (est.) + 40% × 77.5 = 76
No road tests of wet for ComfortContact CC6. The test half is estimated from the owner ratings, as far as owners and testers agree (correlation 0.55).
No road tests of wet for ContiMaxContact MC5. The test half is estimated from the owner ratings, as far as owners and testers agree (correlation 0.55).
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71
Comfort
ContiMaxContact MC5 +374Why this score
Source ComfortContact CC6 ContiMaxContact MC5 Professional tests (TWG score) ≈ 69 (est.) ≈ 70 (est.) Reviews found online 71 76 ComfortContact CC6: 40% × 69.2 (est.) + 60% × 71.4 = 71
ContiMaxContact MC5: 40% × 70.2 (est.) + 60% × 76.4 = 74
No road tests of comfort for ComfortContact CC6. The test half is estimated from the owner ratings, as far as owners and testers agree (correlation 0.20).
No road tests of comfort for ContiMaxContact MC5. The test half is estimated from the owner ratings, as far as owners and testers agree (correlation 0.20).
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65
Treadwear
ContiMaxContact MC5 +469Why this score
Source ComfortContact CC6 ContiMaxContact MC5 Professional tests (TWG score) ≈ 66 (est.) ≈ 68 (est.) Reviews found online 65 70 ComfortContact CC6: 60% × 65.8 (est.) + 40% × 64.5 = 65
ContiMaxContact MC5: 60% × 67.8 (est.) + 40% × 70 = 69
No road tests of treadwear for ComfortContact CC6. The test half is estimated from the owner ratings, as far as owners and testers agree (correlation 0.36).
No road tests of treadwear for ContiMaxContact MC5. The test half is estimated from the owner ratings, as far as owners and testers agree (correlation 0.36).
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62
Handling (owners)
ContiMaxContact MC5 +1476Why this score
Source ComfortContact CC6 ContiMaxContact MC5 Reviews found online 62 76
Scores at a glance
| Category | Continental ComfortContact CC6 | Continental ContiMaxContact MC5 |
|---|---|---|
| Relative Score | 64 | 74 |
| Dry | 63 | 74 |
| Wet | 63 | 76 |
| Comfort | 71 | 74 |
| Treadwear | 65 | 69 |
| Handling (owners) | 62 | 76 |
Higher is better. The Relative Score follows your weights below; category scores do not change.
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Headline score
64
/ 100
ComfortContact CC6
74
/ 100
ContiMaxContact MC5
Pros, cons & observations
Themes extracted from owner reviews found online — not the opinion of TireWheelGuide.
Tire A ComfortContact CC6
Pros
- Exceptional noise suppression and cabin quietness
- Superior ride comfort and bump absorption
- Good value for money as an entry-level eco-tire
Cons
- Soft sidewalls prone to damage from potholes or debris
- Poor wet-weather traction and increased risk of aquaplaning
- Noticeable decline in performance and noise levels as the tread wears down
Tire B ContiMaxContact MC5
Pros
- Exceptional cabin noise reduction and quiet operation
- High level of ride comfort and bump absorption
- Strong value-for-money proposition compared to premium performance rivals
Cons
- Tread wear can be rapid when subjected to aggressive or spirited driving
- Sidewalls are relatively soft, which may feel less progressive at the absolute limit
- Reports of increased puncture susceptibility once tread depth decreases
Specs side by side
| Attribute | A · Continental ComfortContact CC6 | B · Continental ContiMaxContact MC5 |
|---|---|---|
| Category | Summer | Summer |
| Vehicle type | Passenger Car / Crossover | Passenger Car / Crossover |
Which one should you actually buy?
64
/ 100
Continental ComfortContact CC6
74
/ 100
Continental ContiMaxContact MC5
Winner: Continental ContiMaxContact MC5 — better handling, wet and dry. It leads or ties in every category we score.
Pick tire B
You enjoy sharp, responsive handling
Continental ContiMaxContact MC5 scores 76 vs 62 on handling.
Pick tire B
Your priority is wet-weather safety
Continental ContiMaxContact MC5 scores 76 vs 63 on wet.
Pick tire B
You want the most grip on dry roads
Continental ContiMaxContact MC5 scores 74 vs 63 on dry.
Pick tire B
You want the longest tread life
Continental ContiMaxContact MC5 scores 69 vs 65 on treadwear.
Tire A · Continental ComfortContact CC6
Tire B · Continental ContiMaxContact MC5
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ComfortContact CC6 or ContiMaxContact MC5?
Which is better in the wet, ComfortContact CC6 or ContiMaxContact MC5?
Continental ContiMaxContact MC5, 76 vs 63 on our wet score.
Which grips better on dry roads, ComfortContact CC6 or ContiMaxContact MC5?
Continental ContiMaxContact MC5, 74 vs 63 on our dry score.
Which is more comfortable, ComfortContact CC6 or ContiMaxContact MC5?
Continental ContiMaxContact MC5, 74 vs 71 on our comfort score.
Which lasts longer, ComfortContact CC6 or ContiMaxContact MC5?
Continental ContiMaxContact MC5, 69 vs 65 on our treadwear score.
How do we compare tires?
Every category score blends two independent signals. 60% comes from professional tire tests (braking distances, lap times, noise measurements), each result compared with every other tire in the same test and newer tests counting more. 40% comes from owner reviews found online, adjusted for how generously each site rates. Both use one scale: the average tested tire gets 70, the best 100. When a tire has only one of the two, the missing half is estimated from the other and the score stays closer to average; with no road test and fewer than five owner reviews it gets no score yet.
Handling is the exception: road tests measure it inside the dry and wet scores, so its own row comes from owner ratings only and starts as less important.
Community buzz from Reddit and forums is shown for context only — it never changes the score. Full methodology