Relative Score (0–100): 60% professional tests, 40% owner reviews.
PremiumContact 6 is ahead, 77–65
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Tests 82 · 42 tests Owners 73 · 2,343 reviews
Best test result: #1 of 7 in 2019 NAF Summer Tyre Test (noise)
“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 74 · 1 test Owners 60 · 118 reviews
Best test result: #2 of 10 in 2020 SUV 4x4 Summer Tyre Test (dry braking)
Relative Score per category, 0–100. Open “Why this score” for the tests and owner ratings behind it.
| Source | PremiumContact 6 | Sport Maxx RT 2 SUV |
|---|---|---|
| Professional tests (TWG score) | 86 | 73 |
| Reviews found online | 76 | 67 |
| Dry Braking (% of best) | 96% | 98% |
| Dry Handling (% of best) | 98% | 99% |
| Source | PremiumContact 6 | Sport Maxx RT 2 SUV |
|---|---|---|
| Professional tests (TWG score) | 87 | 75 |
| Reviews found online | 78 | 64 |
| Wet Braking (% of best) | 95% | 96% |
| Wet Handling (% of best) | 95% | 98% |
| Source | PremiumContact 6 | Sport Maxx RT 2 SUV |
|---|---|---|
| Reviews found online | 76 | – |
| Source | PremiumContact 6 | Sport Maxx RT 2 SUV |
|---|---|---|
| Professional tests (TWG score) | 82 | – |
| Reviews found online | 70 | 65 |
| Source | PremiumContact 6 | Sport Maxx RT 2 SUV |
|---|---|---|
| Professional tests (TWG score) | 39 | 70 |
| Reviews found online | 71 | – |
| Source | PremiumContact 6 | Sport Maxx RT 2 SUV |
|---|---|---|
| Professional tests (TWG score) | 84 | – |
| Reviews found online | 65 | 41 |
| Source | PremiumContact 6 | Sport Maxx RT 2 SUV |
|---|---|---|
| Reviews found online | 75 | 69 |
| Category | Continental PremiumContact 6 | Dunlop Sport Maxx RT 2 SUV |
|---|---|---|
| Relative Score | 77 | 65 |
| Dry | 82 | 71 |
| Wet | 83 | 71 |
| Snow | 73 | – |
| Comfort | 77 | 67 |
| Noise | 52 | 68 |
| Treadwear | 76 | 51 |
| Handling | 75 | 69 |
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
Sport Maxx RT 2 SUV
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 | Sport Maxx RT 2 SUV | Δ | Both? |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Dry Braking | Dry | 96% #15/45 · 2019 Summer 53 Tyre Braking Shootout | 98% #2/10 · 2020 SUV 4x4 Summer Tyre Test | −2.7 | Different tests |
| Dry Handling | Dry | 98% #5/10 · 2023 The Best Electric Vehicle Tyres VS UHP Tyres | 99% #5/10 · 2020 SUV 4x4 Summer Tyre Test | −1.3 | Different tests |
| Rolling Resistance | Efficiency | 91% #3/11 · 2019 Auto Bild Sports Car Tyre Test | 80% #10/10 · 2020 SUV 4x4 Summer Tyre Test | +11.5 | Different tests |
| Grass Traction | Grass | 81% #8/10 · 2021 All Road SUV Summer Tyre Test | 91% #4/10 · 2020 SUV 4x4 Summer Tyre Test | −10.3 | Different tests |
| Gravel Handling | Gravel | 100% #3/10 · 2021 All Road SUV Summer Tyre Test | 100% #3/10 · 2020 SUV 4x4 Summer Tyre Test | +0.3 | Different tests |
| Gravel Traction | Gravel | 85% #10/10 · 2019 SUV 4x4 Summer Tyre Test | 99% #5/10 · 2020 SUV 4x4 Summer Tyre Test | −13.5 | Different tests |
| Mud Traction | Mud | 94% #7/10 · 2021 All Road SUV Summer Tyre Test | 96% #2/10 · 2020 SUV 4x4 Summer Tyre Test | −2.0 | Different tests |
| Noise | Other | 100% #1/7 · 2019 NAF Summer Tyre Test | 98% #6/10 · 2020 SUV 4x4 Summer Tyre Test | +1.5 | Different tests |
| Price | Other | 64% #6/9 · 2018 AZ Summer AND All Season Tyre Test | 65% #9/10 · 2020 SUV 4x4 Summer Tyre Test | −0.7 | Different tests |
| Overall Ranking | Overall | 25% #4/10 · 2020 Teknikens 17 Inch Summer Tyre Test | 89% #2/9 · 2020 Auto Bild Allrad SUV Summer Tire Test R18 | −63.9 | Different tests |
| Sand Traction | Sand | 94% #6/10 · 2021 All Road SUV Summer Tyre Test | 91% #8/10 · 2020 SUV 4x4 Summer Tyre Test | +2.9 | Different tests |
| Straight Aqua | Straight | 92% #6/9 · 2021 EVO Summer Tyre Test | 96% #8/10 · 2020 SUV 4x4 Summer Tyre Test | −3.8 | Different tests |
| Wet Braking | Wet | 95% #5/20 · 2020 Auto Bild Summer Tyre Test | 96% #2/10 · 2020 SUV 4x4 Summer Tyre Test | −1.3 | Different tests |
| Wet Handling | Wet | 95% #11/15 · 2019 Summer and All Season Tyre Test | 98% #2/10 · 2020 SUV 4x4 Summer Tyre Test | −2.7 | 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
We haven't collected enough community discussion about this tire yet.
| Attribute | A · Continental PremiumContact 6 | B · Dunlop Sport Maxx RT 2 SUV |
|---|---|---|
| Category | Summer | Summer |
| Vehicle type | Passenger Car / Crossover | SUV and 4x4 |
| Sizes available | 113 | 25 |
| Rim diameters | 15″ – 22″ | 17″ – 21″ |
| Tread depth | 8 - 9/32″ | — |
| UTQG | 280 A - AA A | — |
| Sidewall | Black Side Wall | — |
| Max pressure | 50 - 51 psi | — |
Continental PremiumContact 6
Dunlop Sport Maxx RT 2 SUV
Winner: Continental PremiumContact 6 — better treadwear, wet and dry. Pick the Dunlop Sport Maxx RT 2 SUV if noise matters most to you.
Continental PremiumContact 6 scores 76 vs 51 on treadwear.
Dunlop Sport Maxx RT 2 SUV scores 68 vs 52 on noise.
Continental PremiumContact 6 scores 83 vs 71 on wet.
Continental PremiumContact 6 scores 82 vs 71 on dry.
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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.
