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Continental Premium Contact 2 vs Continental PremiumContact 6 — 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 + 42 road tests and 202 + 2,358 owner reviews. How we score

PremiumContact 6 is ahead, 82–64

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Continental Premium Contact 2
± 8

Tests – · none yet Owners 59 · 202 reviews

“Re: directional Behaviour now greatly improved since tyres have bedded in, handling feels as it used to. Tried differing pressures but eventually ended up as per the book and previous tyre sets at 28 front 34 rears. Thanks for the warning about directional fitting, they are clearly marked and profiled for outside edge and fitted accordingly but I do not think they are directional. Just need rebalancing now they have settled.”

Continental PremiumContact 6
± 4

Tests 84 · 42 tests Owners 75 · 2,358 reviews

Best test result: #1 of 50 in 2023 ADAC Summer Tyre Test (wet braking)

“My continental premium contact 6’s getting to end or ? I am using these for the last 3 years and drove 46K km on them. Treadwear indicator for 3mm is getting very close. Should I rush or let them run for maybe another 5-10K ? Read more”

Category by category

Relative Score per category, 0–100. Open “Why this score” for the tests and owner ratings behind it.

  1. 66

    Dry

    PremiumContact 6 +18
    84
    Why this score
    SourcePremium Contact 2PremiumContact 6
    Professional tests (TWG score) · – / 39 tests≈ 67 (est.)88
    Reviews found online6578

    Premium Contact 2: 60% × 66.6 (est.) + 40% × 64.6 = 66

    PremiumContact 6: 60% × 87.7 + 40% × 78 = 84

    No road tests of dry for Premium Contact 2. The test half is estimated from the owner ratings, as far as owners and testers agree (correlation 0.41).

  2. 68

    Wet

    PremiumContact 6 +17
    85
    Why this score
    SourcePremium Contact 2PremiumContact 6
    Professional tests (TWG score) · – / 40 tests≈ 69 (est.)88
    Reviews found online6780

    Premium Contact 2: 60% × 68.6 (est.) + 40% × 66.8 = 68

    PremiumContact 6: 60% × 88.4 + 40% × 80.4 = 85

    No road tests of wet for Premium Contact 2. The test half is estimated from the owner ratings, as far as owners and testers agree (correlation 0.55).

  3. –

    Snow

    No comparison
    74
    Why this score
    SourcePremium Contact 2PremiumContact 6
    Professional tests (TWG score)–≈ 73 (est.)
    Reviews found online–77

    PremiumContact 6: 60% × 72.5 (est.) + 40% × 76.8 = 74

    No road tests of snow for PremiumContact 6. The test half is estimated from the owner ratings, as far as owners and testers agree (correlation 0.32).

  4. 62

    Comfort

    PremiumContact 6 +13
    75
    Why this score
    SourcePremium Contact 2PremiumContact 6
    Professional tests (TWG score) · – / 10 tests≈ 67 (est.)80
    Reviews found online5971

    Premium Contact 2: 40% × 66.6 (est.) + 60% × 58.6 = 62

    PremiumContact 6: 40% × 80.4 + 60% × 70.8 = 75

    No road tests of comfort for Premium Contact 2. The test half is estimated from the owner ratings, as far as owners and testers agree (correlation 0.20).

  5. –

    Noise

    No comparison
    55
    Why this score
    SourcePremium Contact 2PremiumContact 6
    Professional tests (TWG score) · – / 22 tests–43
    Reviews found online–73

    PremiumContact 6: 60% × 43.1 + 40% × 72.5 = 55

  6. 54

    Treadwear

    PremiumContact 6 +25
    79
    Why this score
    SourcePremium Contact 2PremiumContact 6
    Professional tests (TWG score) · – / 7 tests≈ 59 (est.)88
    Reviews found online4665

    Premium Contact 2: 60% × 59.1 (est.) + 40% × 46 = 54

    PremiumContact 6: 60% × 88.1 + 40% × 65 = 79

    No road tests of treadwear for Premium Contact 2. The test half is estimated from the owner ratings, as far as owners and testers agree (correlation 0.36).

  7. 61

    Handling (owners)

    PremiumContact 6 +16
    77
    Why this score
    SourcePremium Contact 2PremiumContact 6
    Reviews found online6177
  8. –

    Efficiency

    No comparison
    74
    Why this score
    SourcePremium Contact 2PremiumContact 6
    Professional tests (TWG score) · – / 25 tests–74
Scores at a glance
Continental Premium Contact 2 vs Continental PremiumContact 6: scores by category (0–100)
CategoryContinental Premium Contact 2Continental PremiumContact 6
Relative Score 64 82
Dry 66 84
Wet 68 85
Snow – 74
Comfort 62 75
Noise – 55
Treadwear 54 79
Handling (owners) 61 77
Efficiency – 74

Higher is better. The Relative Score follows your weights below; category scores do not change.

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Recomputed
Headline score
± 8

Premium Contact 2

± 4

PremiumContact 6

Only categories both tires have data for count toward the headline score.

The professional test results behind the scores

Per discipline: the average % of the best tire over every test both tires were in, and how many of those tests each one won. “Different tests” rows compare results from separate tests.

DisciplineCategoryPremium Contact 2PremiumContact 6ΔHead-to-head
Also published by the testers (not in the score)
Overall Ranking Overall #8/9 2012 EVO Winter Tyre Test #2/50 2023 ADAC Summer Tyre Test – Different tests

Pros, cons & observations

Themes extracted from owner reviews found online — not the opinion of TireWheelGuide.

Tire A Premium Contact 2

Pros

  • Excellent grip and stability in both dry and wet conditions
  • High level of steering feedback and communicative handling
  • Strong resistance to aquaplaning

Cons

  • Rapid and premature tread wear
  • Performance degradation as the tire reaches the second half of its tread life
  • High price point relative to its longevity
All owner themes in the Premium Contact 2 review

Tire B PremiumContact 6

Pros

  • Exceptional grip and short braking distances on both dry and wet road surfaces
  • Precise steering response and predictable handling near the limit
  • High level of high-speed stability and driver confidence

Cons

  • Faster tread wear and shorter lifespan reported by spirited drivers
  • Increased road noise and harshness on coarse or rough asphalt
  • Softer sidewalls can result in less immediate turn-in sharpness compared to dedicated ultra-high-performance tires
All owner themes in the PremiumContact 6 review

What real owners are saying

From Reddit, forums and review threads. Not part of our score

Tire A

Continental Premium Contact 2

Mixed

Community feedback on the Continental Premium Contact 2 presents a mixed perspective, with some users highlighting poor treadwear and wet traction across Continental sets, while others appreciate its value pricing and OEM status. Discussions frequently focus on pricing versus competitors like Michelin PP2, sizing, asymmetric mounting requirements, and break-in behavior.

team-bhp.com

“Quote: Originally Posted by reignofchaos Rudra if you are looking for PP2s in 205/60 R15, I'd say look for other options. After switching to 205/55 R15 Advan Neovas, I can say for sure that the PP2s make the steering feel way heavier than it ought to be and it also slowed down the car. For a while I thought it was stability, but now I feel that its just an unwanted effect. Most people complain about advans slowing them down, I'm actually relishing the fact that my car actually feels faster with them than before. PP2s grip really well in the straight line but their lateral grip is no way close to the Advans. Nor is the wet weather performance, nor is ride comfort. I'm not kidding - I'm finding 205/55 R15 Advans way more comfortable than 205/60 R15 PP2s. Plus PP2s wore out quite soon for me - roughly 30k or so. Given your style of driving, I wouldnt be surprised if the Advans last 10k! :”

bimmerfest.com ·2008-02-01

“These tires are directional, right? If so, make sure they're all installed in the right direction. A friend of mine recently had the exact problem you describe. After thinking it might be shocks, tire pressure, etc. we noticed that one of the tires was installed by the tire shop so it rotated in the wrong direction.”

team-bhp.com

“Quote: Originally Posted by Rudra Sen Hmm, so they can be a proper substitute if one doesn't get PP2 fresh stock? Rudra if you are looking for PP2s in 205/60 R15, I'd say look for other options. After switching to 205/55 R15 Advan Neovas, I can say for sure that the PP2s make the steering feel way heavier than it ought to be and it also slowed down the car. For a while I thought it was stability, but now I feel that its just an unwanted effect. Most people complain about advans slowing them down, I'm actually relishing the fact that my car actually feels faster with them than before. PP2s grip really well in the straight line but their lateral grip is no way close to the Advans. Nor is the wet weather performance, nor is ride comfort. I'm not kidding - I'm finding 205/55 R15 Advans way more comfortable than 205/60 R15 PP2s. Plus PP2s wore out quite soon for me - roughly 30k or so.”

Top themes
#treadwear and durability#pricing and value#tire break-in period#asymmetric mounting orientation#grip comparison with competitors#sidewall stiffness

Based on 11 community posts

Tire B

Continental PremiumContact 6

Positive

The community generally views the Continental PremiumContact 6 favorably, praising its wet grip, braking confidence, and overall capability across a range of cars including EVs and hot hatches. Criticisms are limited to a soft or soggy sidewall feel, high replacement cost on some OE fitments, and moderate longevity (e.g. ~22k km front on a Polestar 2, ~46k km elsewhere). Noise is considered acceptable, and several users prefer it to Michelin alternatives or the newer PC7 predecessor comparisons.

r/TyreReviews ·23 upvotes ·2025-05-25

“My continental premium contact 6’s getting to end or ? I am using these for the last 3 years and drove 46K km on them. Treadwear indicator for 3mm is getting very close. Should I rush or let them run for maybe another 5-10K ? Read more”

r/nzev ·1 upvote ·2026-06-29

“Well having 4 tyres to change on the Polestar 2 at the same time - and the OE spec Continental Premium Contact 6 tyres being $1020 each!!! (wtf are they made from?) I went with Pirelli Dragon Sports - same 99YXL weight rating - higher speed rating. Noise - no difference at all. Efficiency - nothing I can see from a week of driving. The car's trip average kWh/100km hasn't budged. Wear? Well the Contis lasted 22k km on the front and 44k km on the rear so who knows? Couldn't be worse, could it? Traction - same in the dry and I haven't noticed any difference in the wet but haven't been hooning it...Oh - and they were $290 each balanced and fitted.”

z4-forum.com ·2022-09-26

“In the case of summer tyres nope at the part of the market things haven't changed THAT MUCH... But there are now better tyres, smoother, quieter better handling..the Conti Premium Contact 6 on my cars was a noticeable improvement.. Price can be a major variable..not sure how they price out.. Assy 6 and PS5s are both in the same space as the Conti Premium 6.. Again had Assy 5 and it was a very good tyre..the Assy 6 is even better.. Each turn of the design just keeps getting better..the R+Ts are just old designs..things have moved on..BUT NOT THAT MUCH!”

Top themes
#Excellent wet grip#Braking confidence#Soft sidewall comfort#High price#Tread wear longevity#Noise levels#EV fitment experiences#Comparison with Michelin/Pirelli

Based on 17 community posts

Specs side by side

Attribute A · Continental Premium Contact 2 B · Continental PremiumContact 6
CategorySummerSummer
Vehicle typePassenger Car / CrossoverPassenger Car / Crossover
Sizes available38113
Rim diameters14″ – 18″15″ – 22″
Tread depth—8 - 9/32″
UTQG280 AA A280 A - AA A
Sidewall—Black Side Wall
Max pressure—50 - 51 psi
Sizes in common1515

Which one should you actually buy?

Continental Premium Contact 2

Continental PremiumContact 6

Winner: Continental PremiumContact 6 — better treadwear, dry and wet. It leads or ties in every category we score.

Pick tire B You want the longest tread life

Continental PremiumContact 6 scores 79 vs 54 on treadwear.

Pick tire B You want the most grip on dry roads

Continental PremiumContact 6 scores 84 vs 66 on dry.

Pick tire B Your priority is wet-weather safety

Continental PremiumContact 6 scores 85 vs 68 on wet.

Pick tire B You enjoy sharp, responsive handling

Continental PremiumContact 6 scores 77 vs 61 on handling.

Tire A · Continental Premium Contact 2
Tire B · Continental PremiumContact 6

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Premium Contact 2 or PremiumContact 6?

Which is better in the wet, Premium Contact 2 or PremiumContact 6?

Continental PremiumContact 6, 85 vs 68 on our wet score.

Which grips better on dry roads, Premium Contact 2 or PremiumContact 6?

Continental PremiumContact 6, 84 vs 66 on our dry score.

Which is more comfortable, Premium Contact 2 or PremiumContact 6?

Continental PremiumContact 6, 75 vs 62 on our comfort score.

Which lasts longer, Premium Contact 2 or PremiumContact 6?

Continental PremiumContact 6, 79 vs 54 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