Relative Score (0–100): 60% professional tests, 40% owner reviews.
PremiumContact 6 is ahead, 77–67
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Tests 82 · 42 tests Owners 73 · 2,346 reviews
Best test result: #1 of 10 in 2019 Auto Zeitung Summer Tyre Test (dry handling)
“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 73 · 8 tests Owners 61 · 307 reviews
Best test result: #2 of 10 in 2020 Teknikens 17 Inch Summer Tyre Test (subj. comfort)
Relative Score per category, 0–100. Open “Why this score” for the tests and owner ratings behind it.
| Source | PremiumContact 6 | Cinturato P7 |
|---|---|---|
| Professional tests (TWG score) | 86 | 78 |
| Reviews found online | 76 | 64 |
| Dry Braking (% of best) · 3 shared tests | 98% | 96% |
| Dry Handling (% of best) · 1 shared test | 100% | 99% |
| Subj. Dry Handling (% of best) · 1 shared test | 100% | 60% |
| Source | PremiumContact 6 | Cinturato P7 |
|---|---|---|
| Professional tests (TWG score) | 87 | 80 |
| Reviews found online | 78 | 68 |
| Straight Aqua (% of best) · 3 shared tests | 96% | 95% |
| Subj. Wet Handling (% of best) · 1 shared test | 90% | 80% |
| Wet Braking (% of best) · 3 shared tests | 97% | 94% |
| Wet Handling (% of best) · 3 shared tests | 99% | 97% |
| Source | PremiumContact 6 | Cinturato P7 |
|---|---|---|
| Reviews found online | 76 | 54 |
| Source | PremiumContact 6 | Cinturato P7 |
|---|---|---|
| Professional tests (TWG score) | 82 | 92 |
| Reviews found online | 71 | 62 |
| Subj. Comfort (% of best) · 1 shared test | 60% | 90% |
| Source | PremiumContact 6 | Cinturato P7 |
|---|---|---|
| Professional tests (TWG score) | 39 | 54 |
| Reviews found online | 71 | 65 |
| Noise (% of best) · 2 shared tests | 97% | 98% |
| Source | PremiumContact 6 | Cinturato P7 |
|---|---|---|
| Professional tests (TWG score) | 84 | 60 |
| Reviews found online | 65 | 56 |
| Source | PremiumContact 6 | Cinturato P7 |
|---|---|---|
| Reviews found online | 75 | 62 |
| Category | Continental PremiumContact 6 | Pirelli Cinturato P7 |
|---|---|---|
| Relative Score | 77 | 67 |
| Dry | 82 | 72 |
| Wet | 83 | 75 |
| Snow | 73 | 60 |
| Comfort | 77 | 80 |
| Noise | 52 | 59 |
| Treadwear | 76 | 58 |
| Handling | 75 | 62 |
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.
PremiumContact 6
Cinturato P7
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 | Cinturato P7 | Δ | Head-to-head |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Subj. Comfort | Comfort | 60% | 90% | −30.0 | 0–1 in 1 shared test Newest: 2020 Teknikens 17 Inch Summer Tyre Test |
| Price | Cost | 48% | 57% | −9.2 | 0–1 in 1 shared test Newest: 2019 Auto Zeitung Summer Tyre Test |
| Dry Braking | Dry | 98% | 96% | +2.6 | 3–0 in 3 shared tests Newest: 2020 Teknikens 17 Inch Summer Tyre Test |
| Dry Handling | Dry | 100% | 99% | +1.5 | 1–0 in 1 shared test Newest: 2019 Auto Zeitung Summer Tyre Test |
| Subj. Dry Handling | Dry | 100% | 60% | +40.0 | 1–0 in 1 shared test Newest: 2018 Test World Summer Tyre Test |
| Rolling Resistance | Efficiency | 92% | 92% | +0.9 | 1–1 in 2 shared tests Newest: 2020 Teknikens 17 Inch Summer Tyre Test |
| Noise | Noise | 97% | 98% | −1.0 | 0–2 in 2 shared tests Newest: 2019 Auto Zeitung Summer Tyre Test |
| Subj. Noise | Noise | 60% #6/8 · 2021 ViBilagare Summer Tyre Test | 67% #4/8 · 2020 Gute Fahrt SUV Summer Tyre Test | −6.7 | Different tests |
| Grass Traction | Off-road | 81% #8/10 · 2021 All Road SUV Summer Tyre Test | 82% #10/12 · 2023 Best SUV Tyres Tested | −1.1 | Different tests |
| Mud Traction | Off-road | 94% #7/10 · 2021 All Road SUV Summer Tyre Test | 72% #12/12 · 2023 Best SUV Tyres Tested | +22.3 | Different tests |
| Sand Traction | Off-road | 94% #6/10 · 2021 All Road SUV Summer Tyre Test | 90% #9/12 · 2023 Best SUV Tyres Tested | +3.6 | Different tests |
| Tyre Weight | Other | 100% | 96% | +4.0 | 1–0 in 1 shared test Newest: 2020 Teknikens 17 Inch Summer Tyre Test |
| Overall Ranking | Overall | #4/10 | #5/10 | – | 5–0 in 5 shared tests Newest: 2020 Teknikens 17 Inch Summer Tyre Test |
| Wear | Treadwear | 70% #6/50 · 2023 ADAC Summer Tyre Test | 72% #11/12 · 2020 ADAC SUV Summer Tyre Test | −3.0 | Different tests |
| Longitudinal Aquaplaning | Wet | 97% #4/8 · 2022 Motor Crossover Summer Tire Test R17 | 95% #8/7 · 2024 Auto Express Summer Tyre Test | +1.8 | Different tests |
| Straight Aqua | Wet | 96% | 95% | +1.0 | 2–1 in 3 shared tests Newest: 2020 Teknikens 17 Inch Summer Tyre Test |
| Subj. Wet Handling | Wet | 90% | 80% | +10.0 | 1–0 in 1 shared test Newest: 2018 Test World Summer Tyre Test |
| Transverse Aquaplaning | Wet | 84% #8/8 · 2022 Motor Crossover Summer Tire Test R17 | 86% #7/7 · 2024 Auto Express Summer Tyre Test | −1.9 | Different tests |
| Wet Braking | Wet | 97% | 94% | +3.3 | 2–1 in 3 shared tests Newest: 2020 Teknikens 17 Inch Summer Tyre Test |
| Wet Circle | Wet | 97% #8/10 · 2022 AMS Performance Summer Tyre Test | 99% #5/8 · 2024 Auto Express Summer Tyre Test | −1.6 | Different tests |
| Wet Handling | Wet | 99% | 97% | +2.5 | 2–1 in 3 shared tests Newest: 2020 Teknikens 17 Inch Summer Tyre Test |
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 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”
“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.”
“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!”
Based on 16 community posts
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| Attribute | A · Continental PremiumContact 6 | B · Pirelli Cinturato P7 |
|---|---|---|
| Category | Summer | Summer |
| Vehicle type | Passenger Car / Crossover | Passenger Car / Crossover |
| Sizes available | 113 | 49 |
| Rim diameters | 15″ – 22″ | 16″ – 21″ |
| Tread depth | 8 - 9/32″ | 11/32″ |
| UTQG | 280 A - AA A | 260 A A |
| Sidewall | Black Side Wall | Blackwall |
| Max pressure | 50 - 51 psi | 44 psi |
Continental PremiumContact 6
Pirelli Cinturato P7
Winner: Continental PremiumContact 6 — better treadwear, snow and handling. Pick the Pirelli Cinturato P7 if noise and comfort matter most to you.
Continental PremiumContact 6 scores 76 vs 58 on treadwear.
Continental PremiumContact 6 scores 73 vs 60 on snow.
Continental PremiumContact 6 scores 75 vs 62 on handling.
Continental PremiumContact 6 scores 82 vs 72 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.
