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Continental PremiumContact 6 vs Laufenn S fit EQ — Compared

Relative Score (0–100): 60% professional tests, 40% owner reviews.

PremiumContact 6 is ahead, 77–54

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Tests 82 · 42 tests Owners 73 · 2,346 reviews

Best test result: #6 of 50 in 2023 ADAC Summer Tyre Test (wear)

“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”

Tire BLaufenn

S fit EQ

Summer

Tests 53 · 4 tests Owners 55 · 14 reviews

Best test result: #5 of 14 in 2018 New and Worn Summer Tyre Test (wet handling)

Category by category

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

  1. 82

    Dry

    PremiumContact 6 +31
    51
    Why this score
    SourcePremiumContact 6S fit EQ
    Professional tests (TWG score)8649
    Reviews found online7654
    Dry Braking (% of best) · 1 shared test96%91%
  2. 83

    Wet

    PremiumContact 6 +33
    50
    Why this score
    SourcePremiumContact 6S fit EQ
    Professional tests (TWG score)8746
    Reviews found online7856
    Wet Braking (% of best) · 1 shared test96%77%
  3. 73

    Snow

    No comparison
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    Why this score
    SourcePremiumContact 6S fit EQ
    Reviews found online76–
  4. 77

    Comfort

    PremiumContact 6 +14
    63
    Why this score
    SourcePremiumContact 6S fit EQ
    Professional tests (TWG score)82–
    Reviews found online7156
  5. 52

    Noise

    S fit EQ +4
    56
    Why this score
    SourcePremiumContact 6S fit EQ
    Professional tests (TWG score)3949
    Reviews found online71–
  6. 76

    Treadwear

    PremiumContact 6 +14
    62
    Why this score
    SourcePremiumContact 6S fit EQ
    Professional tests (TWG score)8464
    Reviews found online6559
  7. 75

    Handling

    PremiumContact 6 +26
    49
    Why this score
    SourcePremiumContact 6S fit EQ
    Reviews found online7549
Scores at a glance
Continental PremiumContact 6 vs Laufenn S fit EQ: scores by category (0–100)
CategoryContinental PremiumContact 6Laufenn S fit EQ
Relative Score 77 54
Dry 82 51
Wet 83 50
Snow 73 –
Comfort 77 63
Noise 52 56
Treadwear 76 62
Handling 75 49

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Headline score

PremiumContact 6

S fit EQ

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.

DisciplineCategoryPremiumContact 6S fit EQΔHead-to-head
Dry Braking Dry 96% 91% +4.3 1–0 in 1 shared test Newest: 2019 Summer 53 Tyre Braking Shootout
Dry Handling Dry 98% #5/10 · 2023 The Best Electric Vehicle Tyres VS UHP Tyres 89% #8/14 · 2018 New and Worn Summer Tyre Test +9.4 Different tests
Rolling Resistance Efficiency 77% #5/10 · 2023 The Best Electric Vehicle Tyres VS UHP Tyres 89% #5/12 · 2018 Gute Fahrt Summer Tyre Test −11.6 Different tests
Noise Noise 100% #4/10 · 2023 The Best Electric Vehicle Tyres VS UHP Tyres 92% #14/14 · 2018 New and Worn Summer Tyre Test +8.3 Different tests
Overall Ranking Overall #8/45 #40/45 – 1–0 in 1 shared test Newest: 2019 Summer 53 Tyre Braking Shootout
Wear Treadwear 70% #6/50 · 2023 ADAC Summer Tyre Test 77% #10/12 · 2020 ADAC SUV Summer Tyre Test −7.1 Different tests
Straight Aqua Wet 93% #29/50 · 2023 ADAC Summer Tyre Test 92% #9/12 · 2018 Gute Fahrt Summer Tyre Test +0.6 Different tests
Wet Braking Wet 96% 77% +19.5 1–0 in 1 shared test Newest: 2019 Summer 53 Tyre Braking Shootout
Wet Handling Wet 97% #5/10 · 2023 The Best Electric Vehicle Tyres VS UHP Tyres 95% #5/14 · 2018 New and Worn Summer Tyre Test +2.4 Different tests

Pros, cons & observations

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

Tire A 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

Tire B S fit EQ

Pros

  • Attractive price point offering high value for money
  • Low road noise resulting in a quiet, comfortable ride for daily commuting
  • Competent dry grip and handling under normal driving conditions

Cons

  • Flimsy sidewalls prone to bubbling and easy puncture from potholes
  • Poor wet weather performance with tendencies toward understeer and traction loss
  • Lack of steering feedback and poor turn-in response
All owner themes in the S fit EQ review

What real owners are saying

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

Tire A

Continental PremiumContact 6

Positive

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.

cliotrophy.co.uk ·2023-01-23

“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”

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
#wet weather grip#braking and safety#sidewall stiffness and comfort#tread wear and longevity#price and value comparison#road noise levels

Based on 16 community posts

Tire B

Laufenn S fit EQ

We haven't collected enough community discussion about this tire yet.

Specs side by side

Attribute A · Continental PremiumContact 6 B · Laufenn S fit EQ
CategorySummerSummer
Vehicle typePassenger Car / CrossoverPassenger Car / Crossover
Sizes available11324
Rim diameters15″ – 22″15″ – 20″
Tread depth8 - 9/32″—
UTQG280 A - AA A—
SidewallBlack Side Wall—
Max pressure50 - 51 psi—

Which one should you actually buy?

Continental PremiumContact 6

Laufenn S fit EQ

Winner: Continental PremiumContact 6 — better wet, dry and handling. Pick the Laufenn S fit EQ if noise matters most to you.

Pick tire A Your priority is wet-weather safety

Continental PremiumContact 6 scores 83 vs 50 on wet.

Pick tire A You want the most grip on dry roads

Continental PremiumContact 6 scores 82 vs 51 on dry.

Pick tire A You enjoy sharp, responsive handling

Continental PremiumContact 6 scores 75 vs 49 on handling.

Pick tire A You want the most comfortable ride

Continental PremiumContact 6 scores 77 vs 63 on comfort.

Tire A · Continental PremiumContact 6
Tire B · Laufenn S fit EQ

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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.

Community buzz from Reddit and forums is shown for context only — it never changes the score.

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