Relative Score (0–100): 60% professional tests, 40% owner reviews.
SportContact 7 is ahead, 83–77
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Tests 82 · 42 tests Owners 73 · 2,343 reviews
Best test result: #1 of 7 in 2019 EVO Summer Tyre Test (subj. comfort)
“I had the conti PC6 on my old F56 JCW running 300bhp/324lb-ft. 17" 215/45 Found them great In the wet, although the sidewalls were rather soggy compared to the previous Michelin Supersport, which admittedly are more of a UHP tyre”
Tests 83 · 22 tests Owners 82 · 1,596 reviews
Best test result: #1 of 4 in 2025 Sport Auto UUHP Tyre Test (dry braking)
“I can also give my input, I'm running 245 front and 295 rears with 20inch. I have sc7s and honestly am a big fan of the tire. I can only compare them the pzero's and for me they feel more predictable and way better in the wet. The sidewall protection is quite decent although not sure how it compares to the michelins. Same as Gmuend I found the sc7s for 30% less so it was a no brainer.”
Relative Score per category, 0–100. Open “Why this score” for the tests and owner ratings behind it.
| Source | PremiumContact 6 | SportContact 7 |
|---|---|---|
| Professional tests (TWG score) | 86 | 97 |
| Reviews found online | 76 | 91 |
| Dry Braking (% of best) | 94% | 100% |
| Dry Handling (% of best) | 97% | 99% |
| Dry (% of best) | 98% | 100% |
| Source | PremiumContact 6 | SportContact 7 |
|---|---|---|
| Professional tests (TWG score) | 87 | 94 |
| Reviews found online | 78 | 88 |
| Longitudinal Aquaplaning (% of best) | 70% | 100% |
| Transverse Aquaplaning (% of best) | 84% | 80% |
| Wet (% of best) | 96% | 100% |
| Wet Braking (% of best) | 80% | 100% |
| Wet Braking - Concrete (% of best) | 100% | 100% |
| Wet Circle (% of best) | 97% | 100% |
| Wet Handling (% of best) | 98% | 100% |
| Source | PremiumContact 6 | SportContact 7 |
|---|---|---|
| Reviews found online | 76 | – |
| Source | PremiumContact 6 | SportContact 7 |
|---|---|---|
| Professional tests (TWG score) | 82 | 56 |
| Reviews found online | 70 | 76 |
| Source | PremiumContact 6 | SportContact 7 |
|---|---|---|
| Professional tests (TWG score) | 39 | 56 |
| Reviews found online | 71 | – |
| Exterior Noise (% of best) | 98% | 98% |
| Source | PremiumContact 6 | SportContact 7 |
|---|---|---|
| Professional tests (TWG score) | 84 | 72 |
| Reviews found online | 65 | 66 |
| Source | PremiumContact 6 | SportContact 7 |
|---|---|---|
| Reviews found online | 75 | 89 |
| Category | Continental PremiumContact 6 | Continental SportContact 7 |
|---|---|---|
| Relative Score | 77 | 83 |
| Dry | 82 | 95 |
| Wet | 83 | 92 |
| Snow | 73 | – |
| Comfort | 77 | 64 |
| Noise | 52 | 60 |
| Treadwear | 76 | 69 |
| Handling | 75 | 89 |
Higher is better. The Relative Score follows your weights below; category scores do not change.
Wet grip and treadwear start at “Important” — the two things buyers rank highest. Move the sliders and the scores update instantly.
Neither tire has a score here yet, so this weight changes nothing.
PremiumContact 6
SportContact 7
Only categories both tires have data for count toward the headline score.
Each result is shown as % of the best tire in that test. “Same test” rows are the strictest comparison: both tires were measured side by side.
| Discipline | Category | PremiumContact 6 | SportContact 7 | Δ | Both? |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Curved Aquaplaning | Curved | 96% #7/10 · 2022 ViBilagare Eco vs Normal Tyre Test | 91% #8/10 · 2022 Sport Auto UHP, UUHP and Semi Slick Tyre Test | +5.0 | Different tests |
| Dry Braking | Dry | 94% #6/9 · 2021 EVO Summer Tyre Test | 100% #1/4 · 2025 Sport Auto UUHP Tyre Test | −5.6 | Different tests |
| Dry Handling | Dry | 97% #6/10 · 2017 AMS Summer UHP Tyre Test | 99% #2/7 · 2024 Sports Car Tyre Test | −2.4 | Different tests |
| Dry | Dry | 98% #3/8 · 2022 Al Volante Summer Tire Test R16 | 100% #1/10 · 2023 AUTO Straßenverkehr 2023 Summer Tire Test R18 | −2.0 | Different tests |
| Rolling Resistance | Efficiency | 97% #3/7 · 2019 NAF Summer Tyre Test | 100% #1/10 · 2022 Sport Auto UHP, UUHP and Semi Slick Tyre Test | −2.6 | Different tests |
| Energy Consumption | Energy | 88% #6/10 · 2023 The Best Electric Vehicle Tyres VS UHP Tyres | 88% #7/10 · 2023 The Best Electric Vehicle Tyres VS UHP Tyres | 0.0 | Same test |
| Fuel Consumption | Fuel | 95% #39/50 · 2023 ADAC Summer Tyre Test | 96% #6/18 · 2025 ADAC Summer Tyre Test | −1.5 | Different tests |
| Exterior Noise | Noise | 98% #5/8 · 2022 Motor Crossover Summer Tire Test R17 | 98% #4/7 · 2025 Autobild Sportcars Summer Tire Test R20 | 0.0 | Different tests |
| Abrasion | Other | 50% #10/50 · 2023 ADAC Summer Tyre Test | 69% #4/18 · 2025 ADAC Summer Tyre Test | −19.2 | Different tests |
| Noise | Other | 97% #11/11 · 2018 AMS Summer UHP Tyre Test | 100% #5/10 · 2022 Sport Auto UHP, UUHP and Semi Slick Tyre Test | −3.0 | Different tests |
| Price | Other | 52% #19/20 · 2020 Auto Bild Summer Tyre Test | 62% #6/10 · 2023 The Best Electric Vehicle Tyres VS UHP Tyres | −9.8 | Different tests |
| Wet Lateral Stability | Other | 70% #8/9 · 2022 AUTO Straßenverkehr Summer Tire Test R19 | 80% #2/10 · 2023 AUTO Straßenverkehr 2023 Summer Tire Test R18 | −10.0 | Different tests |
| Value | Other | 80% #2/20 · 2019 Auto Bild Summer Tyre Test | 33% #15/18 · 2025 ADAC Summer Tyre Test | +46.7 | Different tests |
| Wear | Other | 94% #3/20 · 2019 Auto Bild Summer Tyre Test | 58% #9/18 · 2025 ADAC Summer Tyre Test | +35.2 | Different tests |
| Overall Ranking | Overall | 33% #3/11 · 2019 Auto Bild Sports Car Tyre Test | 100% #1/11 · 2023 Sport Auto UHP Tyre Test | −66.7 | Different tests |
| Straight Aqua | Straight | 92% #6/9 · 2021 EVO Summer Tyre Test | 100% #2/8 · 2025 Die Reifentester UHP Summer Tyre Test | −8.1 | Different tests |
| Subj. Comfort | Subj | 100% #1/7 · 2019 EVO Summer Tyre Test | 80% #4/8 · 2025 Die Reifentester UHP Summer Tyre Test | +20.0 | Different tests |
| Subj. Dry Handling | Subj | 90% #3/5 · 2019 17 inch Track Day Tyre Test | 100% #1/7 · 2024 EVO Summer Tyre Test | −10.0 | Different tests |
| Subj. Noise | Subj | 60% #6/8 · 2021 ViBilagare Summer Tyre Test | 80% #4/8 · 2025 Die Reifentester UHP Summer Tyre Test | −20.0 | Different tests |
| Subj. Wet Handling | Subj | 79% #8/9 · 2021 EVO Summer Tyre Test | 94% #6/7 · 2024 EVO Summer Tyre Test | −15.0 | Different tests |
| Longitudinal Aquaplaning | Wet | 70% #4/9 · 2022 AUTO Straßenverkehr Summer Tire Test R19 | 100% #1/3 · 2022 Auto Express UUHP Summer Tire Test R19 | −30.0 | Different tests |
| Transverse Aquaplaning | Wet | 84% #8/8 · 2022 Motor Crossover Summer Tire Test R17 | 80% #4/10 · 2023 AUTO Straßenverkehr 2023 Summer Tire Test R18 | +4.0 | Different tests |
| Wet | Wet | 96% #5/8 · 2022 Al Volante Summer Tire Test R16 | 100% #1/10 · 2023 AUTO Straßenverkehr 2023 Summer Tire Test R18 | −4.0 | Different tests |
| Wet Braking | Wet | 80% #4/9 · 2022 AUTO Straßenverkehr Summer Tire Test R19 | 100% #1/13 · 2023 AutoBild Sports Car Summer Tyre Test | −20.0 | Different tests |
| Wet Braking - Concrete | Wet | 100% #1/50 · 2023 ADAC Summer Tyre Test | 100% #1/18 · 2025 ADAC Summer Tyre Test | 0.0 | Different tests |
| Wet Circle | Wet | 97% #8/10 · 2022 AMS Performance Summer Tyre Test | 100% #1/3 · Top Tire Review 2026 UUHP Tyre Test | −3.0 | Different tests |
| Wet Handling | Wet | 98% #3/7 · 2019 EVO Summer Tyre Test | 100% #1/3 · Top Tire Review 2026 UUHP Tyre Test | −2.4 | Different tests |
Themes extracted from owner reviews found online — not the opinion of TireWheelGuide.
From Reddit, forums and review threads. Not part of our score
Community feedback for the Continental Premium Contact 6 is largely positive, with drivers consistently praising its strong wet and dry grip, safety, and braking performance. Some users note softer sidewalls compared to dedicated ultra-high-performance tires and express concerns regarding premium pricing or wear rates. Overall, it is viewed as a capable, high-performing summer tire that balances comfort and traction effectively.
“I switched out my 20” good year’s that came with the car for a set of continental premium contact 6 POL a month ago before a vacation trip. They were excellent in heavy rain. Can recommend. EX30 2024 TM Ultra.”
“Continental PremiumContact 6 Bought in 2020. new, first picture is front, second is back, I rotated them 2 years ago. I see some dry rot, but they could be good for this and another year? Škoda Octavia 1.9TDI 110hp, tire size 195-65-15”
“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”
Based on 16 community posts
Community members widely praise the Continental SportContact 7 for outstanding dry and wet grip, sharp steering precision, and strong value compared to key rivals like the Michelin Pilot Sport 4S. However, users frequently highlight faster tread wear, reduced initial tread depth, and occasional issues with road noise and comfort as main drawbacks.
“The Tire Rack no longer has the selection with the major name brands it once did. I can order the Michelin Pilot Sport 5 in 225/45R18 from Costco but the Tire Rack doesn't offer it in that size. I can order the Continental Sport Contact 7 at Discount Tire in 225/45R18 but not at the Tire Rack. When my wife and I had a Corolla Hybrid, it took a 195/65R15. Michelin quit offering the CC2 in that size so the next best all-weather tire at the time that fit was the Hankook Kinergy 4S2 750. The Tire Rack never offered that tire but Discount Tire had it in stock locally. None of the tires I mentioned are exclusive tires for certain retailers. I enjoy the Tire Rack website and the testing they do, but they are no longer the go to merchant when buying tires like they once was.”
“I have Continental Sport Contact 7's on my S550 and the are better than the PS4S in my view (plus they stack up well in independent reviews as well)”
“and they don't have Bridgestone tyre model in both sizes I need. I guess it means I'm back to Camskill and consider either Turanza 6 Enliten or Conti Sport Contact 7. Both got good scores on TyreReviews.com. I could get whole set of Turanzas from Camskill, whereas with Continentals, I would need to buy rear ones elsewhere”
Based on 114 community posts
| Attribute | A · Continental PremiumContact 6 | B · Continental SportContact 7 |
|---|---|---|
| Category | Summer | Summer |
| Vehicle type | Passenger Car / Crossover | Passenger Car / Crossover |
| Sizes available | 113 | 123 |
| Rim diameters | 15″ – 22″ | 18″ – 24″ |
| Tread depth | 8 - 9/32″ | 8 - 9/32″ |
| UTQG | 280 A - AA A | 240 AA A |
| Sidewall | Black Side Wall | Black Side Wall |
| Max pressure | 50 - 51 psi | 50 - 51 psi |
Continental PremiumContact 6
Continental SportContact 7
Winner: Continental SportContact 7 — better handling, dry and wet. Pick the Continental PremiumContact 6 if comfort and treadwear matter most to you.
Continental SportContact 7 scores 89 vs 75 on handling.
Continental PremiumContact 6 scores 77 vs 64 on comfort.
Continental SportContact 7 scores 95 vs 82 on dry.
Continental SportContact 7 scores 92 vs 83 on wet.
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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.
Community buzz from Reddit and forums is shown for context only — it never changes the score.
