Relative Score (0–100): the weighted average of the categories below, each 60% road tests and 40% owner reviews (comfort 40/60). Based on 42 + 23 road tests and 2,364 + 6,539 owner reviews. How we score
Pilot Sport 5 is ahead, 86–80
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Tests 84 · 42 tests Owners 75 · 2,364 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”
Tests 86 · 23 tests Owners 87 · 6,539 reviews
Best test result: #1 of 20 in 2026 Autobild Summer Tyre Test (dry handling (tester's mark))
“Put some 235/45 R17 ps5’s on my 9-5 They fill up the arches quite nice!”
Relative Score per category, 0–100. Open “Why this score” for the tests and owner ratings behind it.
| Source | PremiumContact 6 | Pilot Sport 5 |
|---|---|---|
| Professional tests (TWG score) · 39 / 23 tests | 88 | 93 |
| Reviews found online | 78 | 90 |
PremiumContact 6: 60% × 87.7 + 40% × 78.1 = 84
Pilot Sport 5: 60% × 93.2 + 40% × 90.3 = 92
| Source | PremiumContact 6 | Pilot Sport 5 |
|---|---|---|
| Professional tests (TWG score) · 40 / 23 tests | 88 | 94 |
| Reviews found online | 81 | 93 |
PremiumContact 6: 60% × 88.5 + 40% × 80.5 = 85
Pilot Sport 5: 60% × 93.8 + 40% × 93.3 = 94
| Source | PremiumContact 6 | Pilot Sport 5 |
|---|---|---|
| Professional tests (TWG score) | ≈ 73 (est.) | – |
| Reviews found online | 77 | – |
PremiumContact 6: 60% × 72.6 (est.) + 40% × 76.9 = 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).
| Source | PremiumContact 6 | Pilot Sport 5 |
|---|---|---|
| Professional tests (TWG score) · 10 / 9 tests | 80 | 71 |
| Reviews found online | 71 | 83 |
PremiumContact 6: 40% × 80.1 + 60% × 70.8 = 75
Pilot Sport 5: 40% × 70.9 + 60% × 83.4 = 78
| Source | PremiumContact 6 | Pilot Sport 5 |
|---|---|---|
| Professional tests (TWG score) · 22 / 15 tests | 43 | 33 |
| Reviews found online | 72 | ≈ 66 (est.) |
PremiumContact 6: 60% × 43.1 + 40% × 72.3 = 55
Pilot Sport 5: 60% × 33.3 + 40% × 66.3 (est.) = 47
No owner ratings of noise for Pilot Sport 5. The owner half is the owners’ average (66): owners’ noise ratings barely follow the road tests, so the tests say nothing about how owners would rate it.
| Source | PremiumContact 6 | Pilot Sport 5 |
|---|---|---|
| Professional tests (TWG score) · 7 / 6 tests | 88 | 92 |
| Reviews found online | 65 | 78 |
PremiumContact 6: 60% × 88.1 + 40% × 65.1 = 79
Pilot Sport 5: 60% × 92 + 40% × 77.9 = 86
| Source | PremiumContact 6 | Pilot Sport 5 |
|---|---|---|
| Reviews found online | 77 | 89 |
| Source | PremiumContact 6 | Pilot Sport 5 |
|---|---|---|
| Professional tests (TWG score) · 25 / 17 tests | 74 | 63 |
| Category | Continental PremiumContact 6 | Michelin Pilot Sport 5 |
|---|---|---|
| Relative Score | 80 | 86 |
| Dry | 84 | 92 |
| Wet | 85 | 94 |
| Snow | 74 | – |
| Comfort | 75 | 78 |
| Noise | 55 | 47 |
| Treadwear | 79 | 86 |
| Handling (owners) | 77 | 89 |
| Efficiency | 74 | 63 |
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.
Only one of the two tires has a score here, so this weight changes nothing in the head-to-head.
PremiumContact 6
Pilot Sport 5
Only categories both tires have data for count toward the headline score.
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.
| Discipline | Category | PremiumContact 6 | Pilot Sport 5 | Δ | Head-to-head |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Dry | Dry | 98% #3/8 · 2022 Al Volante Summer Tire Test R16 | 93% #5/9 · 2023 ACE/ARBÖ/GTÜ 2023 Summer Tire Test R18 | – | Different tests |
| Dry Braking | Dry | 100% #1/50 · 2023 ADAC Summer Tyre Test | 95% #10/50 · 2026 Summer Braking Super Tyre Test - How do 52 Tyres Perform in Wet and Dry Braking? | – | Different tests |
| Dry Handling | Dry | 98% #5/10 · 2023 The Best Electric Vehicle Tyres VS UHP Tyres | 99% #4/4 · 2026 AutoView Value Sport Tyre Test | – | Different tests |
| Dry Handling (tester's mark) | Dry | 80% #5/9 · 2022 AUTO Straßenverkehr Summer Tire Test R19 | 100% #1/4 · 2026 AutoView Value Sport Tyre Test | – | Different tests |
| Curved Aquaplaning | Wet | 84% #8/8 · 2022 Motor Crossover Summer Tire Test R17 | 87% #6/7 · 2026 Sport Auto Summer Tyre Test | – | Different tests |
| Straight Aquaplaning | Wet | 93% #29/50 · 2023 ADAC Summer Tyre Test | 94% #6/7 · Top Tire Review 2026 UHP Tyre Test: Big Brands vs Challengers | – | Different tests |
| Wet | Wet | 96% #5/8 · 2022 Al Volante Summer Tire Test R16 | 99% #2/9 · 2023 ACE/ARBÖ/GTÜ 2023 Summer Tire Test R18 | – | Different tests |
| Wet Braking | Wet | 100% #1/50 · 2023 ADAC Summer Tyre Test | 91% #9/50 · 2026 Summer Braking Super Tyre Test - How do 52 Tyres Perform in Wet and Dry Braking? | – | Different tests |
| Wet Braking (concrete) | Wet | 100% #1/50 · 2023 ADAC Summer Tyre Test | 97% #3/18 · 2025 ADAC Summer Tyre Test | – | Different tests |
| Wet Circle | Wet | 97% #8/10 · 2022 AMS Performance Summer Tyre Test | 97% #5/7 · 2026 Sport Auto Summer Tyre Test | – | Different tests |
| Wet Handling | Wet | 97% #5/10 · 2023 The Best Electric Vehicle Tyres VS UHP Tyres | 98% #3/7 · Top Tire Review 2026 UHP Tyre Test: Big Brands vs Challengers | – | Different tests |
| Wet Handling (tester's mark) | Wet | 89% #5/9 · 2022 AUTO Straßenverkehr Summer Tire Test R19 | 100% #1/7 · Top Tire Review 2026 UHP Tyre Test: Big Brands vs Challengers | – | Different tests |
| Comfort (tester's mark) | Comfort | 98% #2/8 · 2022 Motor Crossover Summer Tire Test R17 | 90% #4/4 · 2026 AutoView Value Sport Tyre Test | – | Different tests |
| Exterior Noise | Noise | 98% #5/8 · 2022 Motor Crossover Summer Tire Test R17 | 71% #7/9 · 2023 ACE/ARBÖ/GTÜ 2023 Summer Tire Test R18 | – | Different tests |
| Noise | Noise | 100% #4/10 · 2023 The Best Electric Vehicle Tyres VS UHP Tyres | 99% #2/4 · 2026 AutoView Value Sport Tyre Test | – | Different tests |
| Noise (tester's mark) | Noise | 60% #6/8 · 2021 ViBilagare Summer Tyre Test | 87% #8/9 · 2025 Auto Express Summer Tyre Test | – | Different tests |
| Abrasion | Treadwear | 50% #10/50 · 2023 ADAC Summer Tyre Test | 83% #5/20 · 2026 Autobild Summer Tyre Test | – | Different tests |
| Wear | Treadwear | 70% #6/50 · 2023 ADAC Summer Tyre Test | 93% #2/20 · 2026 Autobild Summer Tyre Test | – | Different tests |
| Fuel Consumption | Efficiency | 95% #39/50 · 2023 ADAC Summer Tyre Test | 95% #8/18 · 2025 ADAC Summer Tyre Test | – | Different tests |
| Rolling Resistance | Efficiency | 77% #5/10 · 2023 The Best Electric Vehicle Tyres VS UHP Tyres | 92% #3/7 · Top Tire Review 2026 UHP Tyre Test: Big Brands vs Challengers | – | Different tests |
| Also published by the testers (not in the score) | |||||
| Price | Cost | 83% #3/10 · 2023 The Best Electric Vehicle Tyres VS UHP Tyres | 56% #13/13 · 2023 AutoBild Sports Car Summer Tyre Test | – | Different tests |
| Total Cost of Ownership | Cost | #10/20 2021 Auto Bild 16 Inch Summer Tyre Test | #13/20 2026 Autobild Summer Tyre Test | – | Different tests |
| Value | Cost | 45% #32/50 · 2023 ADAC Summer Tyre Test | 71% #15/20 · 2026 Autobild Summer Tyre Test | – | Different tests |
| Overall Ranking | Overall | #2/50 2023 ADAC Summer Tyre Test | #9/50 2026 Summer Braking Super Tyre Test - How do 52 Tyres Perform in Wet and Dry Braking? | – | 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
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.
“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”
“Zimska, WinterContact 870. Ljetna, Premium Contact 6. Mislim, i dalje (namjerno) furam 15 cola pa neću uzimat šrot za 50 eur kad Continental košta 80 eur.”
“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.”
Based on 17 community posts
Community sentiment towards the Michelin Pilot Sport 5 is largely positive, with drivers frequently praising its outstanding wet grip, daily driving comfort, and impressive tread life. While widely recommended as a dependable, premium all-round performance tire, some enthusiasts criticize it for having a slightly numb steering feel, softer sidewalls, and poor heat resistance during track use compared to more aggressive alternatives.
“My 8-month experience with Michelin Pilot Sport 5 – honest thoughts after highway + city use Switched to Michelin Pilot Sport 5s about 8 months ago on my Hyundai Creta]and figured I'd share a proper update since I couldn't find many India-based long-term reviews when I was researching. Background: I drive a mix of Delhi–Gurugram highway stretches and stop-go city traffic. Previous tyres were Ceat tyres. Wet grip: This is where they genuinely shine. Monsoon season in NCR was the real test — braking distances felt noticeably shorter than my previous set, and I never had that nervous moment on waterlogged roads near Dhaula Kuan. Dry handling: Confident and predictable. Not much to complain about here. Cornering feel is crisp, especially at highway speeds. Ride comfort: Slightly firmer than my old tyres, which I expected given the performance focus. Not harsh — just different. Long highway runs are still comfortable. Noise: Quieter than I expected for a performance tyre. Road noise on concrete sections of NH-48 is very manageable. Fuel efficiency: Marginal difference — maybe 0.3–0.5 kmpl lower, hard to say definitively. Wear so far: Looking good at 8 months / ~7,000 km. No uneven wear patterns. Would I buy again? Probably yes, especially if wet weather safety matters to you. Price premium over budget options is real, but the wet grip gives peace of mind. Happy to answer any questions. Anyone else running Michelins in Indian conditions? Read more”
“Should I worry about this? Michelin pilot sport 5, 23k km (14.3k miles) doesn't seem to be that deep, not sure how it happened, looks like I hit a curb.”
“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.”
Based on 173 community posts
| Attribute | A · Continental PremiumContact 6 | B · Michelin Pilot Sport 5 |
|---|---|---|
| Category | Summer | Summer |
| Vehicle type | Passenger Car / Crossover | Passenger Car / Crossover |
| Sizes available | 113 | 66 |
| Rim diameters | 15″ – 22″ | 16″ – 22″ |
| Tread depth | 8 - 9/32″ | — |
| UTQG | 280 A - AA A | 320 - 340 A - B A |
| Sidewall | Black Side Wall | — |
| Max pressure | 50 - 51 psi | — |
| Sizes in common | 45 | 45 |
Continental PremiumContact 6
Michelin Pilot Sport 5
Winner: Michelin Pilot Sport 5 — better handling, wet and dry. Pick the Continental PremiumContact 6 if efficiency and noise matter most to you.
Michelin Pilot Sport 5 scores 89 vs 77 on handling.
Continental PremiumContact 6 scores 74 vs 63 on efficiency.
Michelin Pilot Sport 5 scores 94 vs 85 on wet.
Continental PremiumContact 6 scores 55 vs 47 on noise.
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Michelin Pilot Sport 5, 94 vs 85 on our wet score.
Michelin Pilot Sport 5, 92 vs 84 on our dry score.
Continental PremiumContact 6, 55 vs 47 on our noise score.
Michelin Pilot Sport 5, 78 vs 75 on our comfort score.
Michelin Pilot Sport 5, 86 vs 79 on our treadwear score.
Continental PremiumContact 6, 74 vs 63 on our efficiency score.
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
