Relative Score (0–100): 60% professional tests, 40% owner reviews.
PremiumContact 6 leads, 77–75 Narrow edge
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Tests 82 · 42 tests Owners 73 · 2,343 reviews
Best test result: #1 of 10 in 2021 Motor Summer Tyre Test (subj. dry handling)
“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 75 · 12 tests Owners 76 · 39 reviews
Best test result: #2 of 14 in 2025 Summer and All Season Combined Tyre Test (subj. dry handling)
Relative Score per category, 0–100. Open “Why this score” for the tests and owner ratings behind it.
| Source | PremiumContact 6 | Cinturato P7 C2 |
|---|---|---|
| Professional tests (TWG score) | 86 | 86 |
| Reviews found online | 76 | 79 |
| Dry Braking (% of best) | 80% | 98% |
| Dry Handling (% of best) | 98% | 98% |
| Source | PremiumContact 6 | Cinturato P7 C2 |
|---|---|---|
| Professional tests (TWG score) | 87 | 84 |
| Reviews found online | 78 | 77 |
| Wet Braking (% of best) | 96% | 89% |
| Wet Braking - Concrete (% of best) | 100% | 90% |
| Wet Circle (% of best) | 97% | 98% |
| Wet Handling (% of best) | 98% | 98% |
| Source | PremiumContact 6 | Cinturato P7 C2 |
|---|---|---|
| Reviews found online | 76 | – |
| Source | PremiumContact 6 | Cinturato P7 C2 |
|---|---|---|
| Professional tests (TWG score) | 82 | 82 |
| Reviews found online | 70 | 77 |
| Source | PremiumContact 6 | Cinturato P7 C2 |
|---|---|---|
| Professional tests (TWG score) | 39 | 72 |
| Reviews found online | 71 | – |
| Source | PremiumContact 6 | Cinturato P7 C2 |
|---|---|---|
| Professional tests (TWG score) | 84 | 53 |
| Reviews found online | 65 | 72 |
| Source | PremiumContact 6 | Cinturato P7 C2 |
|---|---|---|
| Reviews found online | 75 | 78 |
| Category | Continental PremiumContact 6 | Pirelli Cinturato P7 C2 |
|---|---|---|
| Relative Score | 77 | 75 |
| Dry | 82 | 84 |
| Wet | 83 | 81 |
| Snow | 73 | – |
| Comfort | 77 | 80 |
| Noise | 52 | 70 |
| Treadwear | 76 | 60 |
| 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
Cinturato P7 C2
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 | Cinturato P7 C2 | Δ | Both? |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Curved Aquaplaning | Curved | 79% #9/11 · 2022 AutoBild Sports Cars UHP Summer Tyre Test | 97% #6/10 · 2024 Motorhome Summer Tyre Test | −18.1 | Different tests |
| Dry Braking | Dry | 80% #3/9 · 2022 AUTO Straßenverkehr Summer Tire Test R19 | 98% #7/55 · 2024 Summer Tyre Market Overview | −17.5 | Different tests |
| Dry Handling | Dry | 98% #5/7 · 2019 EVO Summer Tyre Test | 98% #6/8 · 2023 Motor Summer Tyre Test | −0.1 | Different tests |
| Rolling Resistance | Efficiency | 80% #2/9 · 2022 AUTO Straßenverkehr Summer Tire Test R19 | 89% #14/20 · 2024 AutoBild Summer Tyre Test | −9.5 | Different tests |
| Fuel Consumption | Fuel | 96% #6/10 · 2022 ViBilagare Eco vs Normal Tyre Test | 95% #7/8 · 2021 ViBilagare Summer Tyre Test | +1.0 | Different tests |
| Abrasion | Other | 50% #10/50 · 2023 ADAC Summer Tyre Test | 42% #36/50 · 2023 ADAC Summer Tyre Test | +7.7 | Same test |
| Noise | Other | 100% #4/10 · 2020 New 17 Inch Summer Tyre Test | 100% #2/10 · 2024 Motorhome Summer Tyre Test | −0.3 | Different tests |
| Price | Other | 62% #7/8 · 2021 Camper Van / SUV Tyre Test | 93% #5/8 · 2023 Motor Summer Tyre Test | −30.3 | Different tests |
| Value | Other | 80% #2/20 · 2019 Auto Bild Summer Tyre Test | 51% #18/20 · 2024 AutoBild Summer Tyre Test | +28.5 | Different tests |
| Wear | Other | 70% #6/50 · 2023 ADAC Summer Tyre Test | 47% #14/15 · 2021 ADAC Summer Tyre Test - 205/55 R16 | +22.0 | Different tests |
| Overall Ranking | Overall | 33% #3/8 · 2021 ViBilagare Summer Tyre Test | 6% #17/50 · 2023 ADAC Summer Tyre Test | +27.5 | Different tests |
| Straight Aqua | Straight | 94% #13/16 · 2018 Test World Summer Tyre Test | 100% #2/10 · 2024 Motorhome Summer Tyre Test | −5.3 | Different tests |
| Subj. Comfort | Subj | 98% #2/8 · 2022 Motor Crossover Summer Tire Test R17 | 100% #2/8 · 2021 ViBilagare Summer Tyre Test | −2.0 | Different tests |
| Subj. Dry Handling | Subj | 100% #1/10 · 2021 Motor Summer Tyre Test | 90% #2/14 · 2025 Summer and All Season Combined Tyre Test | +10.0 | Different tests |
| Subj. Noise | Subj | 60% #6/8 · 2021 ViBilagare Summer Tyre Test | 80% #3/8 · 2021 ViBilagare Summer Tyre Test | −20.0 | Same test |
| Subj. Wet Handling | Subj | 90% #6/16 · 2018 Test World Summer Tyre Test | 90% #3/14 · 2025 Summer and All Season Combined Tyre Test | 0.0 | Different tests |
| Total Cost of Ownership | Total | 0% #10/20 · 2021 Auto Bild 16 Inch Summer Tyre Test | 0% #19/20 · 2021 Auto Bild 16 Inch Summer Tyre Test | 0.0 | Same test |
| Wet Braking | Wet | 96% #9/16 · 2018 Test World Summer Tyre Test | 89% #4/8 · 2023 Motor Summer Tyre Test | +6.8 | Different tests |
| Wet Braking - Concrete | Wet | 100% #1/50 · 2023 ADAC Summer Tyre Test | 90% #19/50 · 2023 ADAC Summer Tyre Test | +10.0 | Same test |
| Wet Circle | Wet | 97% #8/10 · 2022 AMS Performance Summer Tyre Test | 98% #6/9 · 2024 AZ Summer Tyre Test | −1.3 | Different tests |
| Wet Handling | Wet | 98% #6/10 · 2017 AMS Summer UHP Tyre Test | 98% #5/8 · 2023 Motor Summer Tyre Test | +0.1 | 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 · Pirelli Cinturato P7 C2 |
|---|---|---|
| Category | Summer | Summer |
| Vehicle type | Passenger Car / Crossover | Passenger Car / Crossover |
| Sizes available | 113 | 2 |
| Rim diameters | 15″ – 22″ | 16″ |
| Tread depth | 8 - 9/32″ | — |
| UTQG | 280 A - AA A | — |
| Sidewall | Black Side Wall | — |
| Max pressure | 50 - 51 psi | — |
Continental PremiumContact 6
Pirelli Cinturato P7 C2
Winner: Continental PremiumContact 6 — better treadwear. Pick the Pirelli Cinturato P7 C2 if noise, comfort and handling matter most to you.
Pirelli Cinturato P7 C2 scores 70 vs 52 on noise.
Continental PremiumContact 6 scores 76 vs 60 on treadwear.
Pirelli Cinturato P7 C2 scores 80 vs 77 on comfort.
Pirelli Cinturato P7 C2 scores 78 vs 75 on handling.
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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.
