Relative Score (0–100): 60% professional tests, 40% owner reviews.
Too close to call: PremiumContact 6 and Pilot Sport 4 SUV are level at 77.
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Tests 82 · 42 tests Owners 73 · 2,329 reviews
Best test result: #1 of 10 in 2021 Motor Summer Tyre Test (subj. dry handling)
“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”
Tests 79 · 9 tests Owners 76 · 1,363 reviews
Best test result: #1 of 11 in 2024 Summer SUV Tyre Test (curved aquaplaning)
“Loving my new Michelin Pilot Sport 4 SUV tires and Enkei Raijin wheels”
Relative Score per category, 0–100. Open “Why this score” for the tests and owner ratings behind it.
| Source | PremiumContact 6 | Pilot Sport 4 SUV |
|---|---|---|
| Professional tests (TWG score) | 86 | 84 |
| Reviews found online | 76 | 81 |
| Dry Braking (% of best) | 98% | 100% |
| Dry Handling (% of best) | 95% | 99% |
| Source | PremiumContact 6 | Pilot Sport 4 SUV |
|---|---|---|
| Professional tests (TWG score) | 87 | 92 |
| Reviews found online | 78 | 81 |
| Wet Braking (% of best) | 94% | 100% |
| Wet Circle (% of best) | 97% | 98% |
| Wet Handling (% of best) | 98% | 97% |
| Source | PremiumContact 6 | Pilot Sport 4 SUV |
|---|---|---|
| Reviews found online | 76 | – |
| Source | PremiumContact 6 | Pilot Sport 4 SUV |
|---|---|---|
| Professional tests (TWG score) | 82 | 54 |
| Reviews found online | 71 | 70 |
| Source | PremiumContact 6 | Pilot Sport 4 SUV |
|---|---|---|
| Professional tests (TWG score) | 39 | 50 |
| Reviews found online | 71 | 74 |
| Source | PremiumContact 6 | Pilot Sport 4 SUV |
|---|---|---|
| Professional tests (TWG score) | 84 | 76 |
| Reviews found online | 65 | 65 |
| Source | PremiumContact 6 | Pilot Sport 4 SUV |
|---|---|---|
| Reviews found online | 75 | 78 |
| Category | Continental PremiumContact 6 | Michelin Pilot Sport 4 SUV |
|---|---|---|
| Relative Score | 77 | 77 |
| Dry | 82 | 83 |
| Wet | 83 | 88 |
| Snow | 73 | – |
| Comfort | 77 | 60 |
| Noise | 52 | 59 |
| Treadwear | 76 | 71 |
| Handling | 75 | 78 |
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
Pilot Sport 4 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 | Pilot Sport 4 SUV | Δ | Both? |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Curved Aquaplaning | Curved | 96% #7/10 · 2022 ViBilagare Eco vs Normal Tyre Test | 100% #1/11 · 2024 Summer SUV Tyre Test | −4.0 | Different tests |
| Dry Braking | Dry | 98% #4/9 · 2017 EVO Summer Tyre Test | 100% #1/10 · 2020 SUV 4x4 Summer Tyre Test | −2.2 | Different tests |
| Dry Handling | Dry | 95% #10/15 · 2019 Summer and All Season Tyre Test | 99% #3/8 · 2020 ViBilagare SUV Tyre Test | −4.5 | Different tests |
| Rolling Resistance | Efficiency | 90% #2/10 · 2019 SUV 4x4 Summer Tyre Test | 96% #6/8 · 2020 ViBilagare SUV Tyre Test | −5.8 | Different tests |
| Energy Consumption | Energy | 88% #6/10 · 2023 The Best Electric Vehicle Tyres VS UHP Tyres | 95% #4/8 · 2024 EV Tyre Test | −7.4 | Different tests |
| Grass Traction | Grass | 92% #6/10 · 2019 SUV 4x4 Summer Tyre Test | 100% #1/10 · 2020 SUV 4x4 Summer Tyre Test | −8.2 | Different tests |
| Gravel Handling | Gravel | 100% #3/10 · 2021 All Road SUV Summer Tyre Test | 98% #3/11 · 2024 Summer SUV Tyre Test | +1.4 | Different tests |
| Gravel Traction | Gravel | 85% #10/10 · 2019 SUV 4x4 Summer Tyre Test | 99% #2/10 · 2020 SUV 4x4 Summer Tyre Test | −14.2 | Different tests |
| Mud Traction | Mud | 94% #7/10 · 2021 All Road SUV Summer Tyre Test | 90% #8/11 · 2024 Summer SUV Tyre Test | +3.6 | Different tests |
| Abrasion | Other | 50% #10/50 · 2023 ADAC Summer Tyre Test | 88% #3/8 · 2024 EV Tyre Test | −38.2 | Different tests |
| Noise | Other | 100% #4/10 · 2023 The Best Electric Vehicle Tyres VS UHP Tyres | 93% #6/9 · 2026 Summer SUV Tyre Test | +6.6 | Different tests |
| Price | Other | 44% #8/8 · 2021 ViBilagare Summer Tyre Test | 49% #11/12 · 2023 Best SUV Tyres Tested | −4.7 | Different tests |
| Value | Other | 80% #2/20 · 2019 Auto Bild Summer Tyre Test | 62% #7/8 · 2024 EV Tyre Test | +17.9 | Different tests |
| Wear | Other | 70% #6/50 · 2023 ADAC Summer Tyre Test | 97% #2/8 · 2024 EV Tyre Test | −27.7 | Different tests |
| Overall Ranking | Overall | 50% #2/50 · 2023 ADAC Summer Tyre Test | 100% #1/9 · 2024 EV Tyre Test | −50.0 | Different tests |
| Sand Traction | Sand | 94% #6/10 · 2021 All Road SUV Summer Tyre Test | 99% #3/10 · 2020 SUV 4x4 Summer Tyre Test | −5.5 | Different tests |
| Straight Aqua | Straight | 97% #4/11 · 2020 AMS 18 Inch Summer Tyre Test | 100% #1/10 · 2020 SUV 4x4 Summer Tyre Test | −3.0 | Different tests |
| Subj. Comfort | Subj | 50% #8/8 · 2021 ViBilagare Summer Tyre Test | 75% #6/8 · 2020 ViBilagare SUV Tyre Test | −25.0 | Different tests |
| Subj. Dry Handling | Subj | 100% #1/10 · 2021 Motor Summer Tyre Test | 100% #1/6 · 2025 Vi Bilagare Summer EV Tyre Test | 0.0 | Different tests |
| Subj. Noise | Subj | 60% #6/8 · 2021 ViBilagare Summer Tyre Test | 60% #4/6 · 2025 Vi Bilagare Summer EV Tyre Test | 0.0 | Different tests |
| Total Cost of Ownership | Total | 0% #2/20 · 2020 Auto Bild Summer Tyre Test | 0% #7/8 · 2024 EV Tyre Test | 0.0 | Different tests |
| Wet Braking | Wet | 94% #5/7 · 2019 EVO Summer Tyre Test | 100% #1/10 · 2020 SUV 4x4 Summer Tyre Test | −5.5 | Different tests |
| Wet Circle | Wet | 97% #8/10 · 2022 AMS Performance Summer Tyre Test | 98% #3/11 · 2024 Summer SUV Tyre Test | −0.8 | Different tests |
| Wet Handling | Wet | 98% #3/7 · 2019 EVO Summer Tyre Test | 97% #5/9 · 2026 Summer SUV Tyre Test | +0.2 | 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 opinion on the Continental PremiumContact 6 is largely positive, highlighting its exceptional wet grip, reliable braking performance, and balanced ride comfort compared to stiffer alternatives. While some note high replacement costs or faster wear on heavy electric vehicles, drivers generally praise the tire as a worthy investment for safety and all-around performance.
“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.”
“Pirelli PZero PZ5 too stiff for my like, Continental PremiumContact 6 too soft... I had some cheap 225/45/18 tyres for my older 3.0L RWD car with a quite stiff sport suspension. Replaced them with 225/40/18 Pirelli PZero PZ5. I realized these had a 5 % smaller sidewall, but 225/40 is the basic size. These were way too stiff for me! Roads here have plenty of imperfections and the bumps were giving me a headache. I managed to sell the old PZ5 for a good price and replaced them with Continental PremiumContact 6s, now with larger sidewall 225/45/18. It's alright, but there's definitely less road feedback than PZ5s. So I'm not really that happy with either. What would have been the best compromise between PZ5 and PC6? Goodyear Assymetric 6? Or maybe my fault was going for 40 % sidewall, PZ5 with 45 may had been suitable? It's just that the 45s cost way much more as a more rare size. Read more”
“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.”
Based on 10 community posts
The Michelin Pilot Sport 4 SUV is widely regarded as a high-performance tire option for luxury and sport utility vehicles, often compared against alternatives like Pirelli Scorpions and Michelin's own Latitude series. Users appreciate its strong grip and dynamic capabilities, though questions regarding tread wear, run-flat options, and comparisons with all-season variants are common.
“Used Michelin Pilot Sport 4 SUV I am looking to buy these used Michelin Pilot Sport 4 SUV tires. They have 7+ mm thread left, DOT 0923. I am wondering why the two tires on the right are so rough / full of small holes, while the ones on the left are so smooth. Probably the right ones were on the front, but still what could this condition be indicating? I still haven't been to the shop to see them and feel how is the rubber, wanted to hear an advice first.”
“Nope nope nope. I live in the SE and my RWD sports car get squirrelly with normal driving when it drops below 40 on my PS4Ss. You’d be in a ditch first bit of snow.”
“I'm leaning towards the Pilot Sport 4 SUV over the LS3. I'd really like to see how much better these tires grip. Although it sounds like I'll be sacrificing a little comfort, but with air suspension I'm not too worried.”
Based on 9 community posts
| Attribute | A · Continental PremiumContact 6 | B · Michelin Pilot Sport 4 SUV |
|---|---|---|
| Category | Summer | Summer |
| Vehicle type | Passenger Car / Crossover | SUV and 4x4 |
| Sizes available | 113 | 65 |
| Rim diameters | 15″ – 22″ | 17″ – 23″ |
| Tread depth | 8 - 9/32″ | — |
| UTQG | 280 A - AA A | — |
| Sidewall | Black Side Wall | — |
| Max pressure | 50 - 51 psi | — |
Continental PremiumContact 6
Michelin Pilot Sport 4 SUV
Too close to call: Continental PremiumContact 6 and Michelin Pilot Sport 4 SUV are within 2 points overall. Continental PremiumContact 6 is stronger on comfort and treadwear. Michelin Pilot Sport 4 SUV is stronger on noise, wet and handling.
Continental PremiumContact 6 scores 77 vs 60 on comfort.
Michelin Pilot Sport 4 SUV scores 59 vs 52 on noise.
Continental PremiumContact 6 scores 76 vs 71 on treadwear.
Michelin Pilot Sport 4 SUV scores 88 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.
