Tests 85 · 12 tests Owners 53 · 676 reviews
Best test result: #1 of 15 in 2021 Auto Bild 19 inch Summer Tyre Test (noise)
“70k on SC6 ? Mine lasted 17k and now since I have the SC7 they overpassed the 6 without problems. They are better.”
Head-to-head
Updated
Continental SportContact 6 vs Dunlop SP Sport Maxx GT — Compared
Relative Score (0–100): the weighted average of the categories below, each 60% road tests and 40% owner reviews (comfort 40/60). Based on 12 + 0 road tests and 676 + 1,564 owner reviews. How we score
SportContact 6 leads, 67–63 Narrow edge
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Category by category
Relative Score per category, 0–100. Open “Why this score” for the tests and owner ratings behind it.
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83
Dry
SportContact 6 +1568Why this score
Source SportContact 6 SP Sport Maxx GT Professional tests (TWG score) · 12 / – tests 90 ≈ 68 (est.) Reviews found online 73 68 SportContact 6: 60% × 89.6 + 40% × 72.5 = 83
SP Sport Maxx GT: 60% × 68.1 (est.) + 40% × 68.4 = 68
No road tests of dry for SP Sport Maxx GT. The test half is estimated from the owner ratings, as far as owners and testers agree (correlation 0.42).
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80
Wet
SportContact 6 +1466Why this score
Source SportContact 6 SP Sport Maxx GT Professional tests (TWG score) · 12 / – tests 88 ≈ 67 (est.) Reviews found online 69 65 SportContact 6: 60% × 88 + 40% × 68.8 = 80
SP Sport Maxx GT: 60% × 67.3 (est.) + 40% × 64.5 = 66
No road tests of wet for SP Sport Maxx GT. The test half is estimated from the owner ratings, as far as owners and testers agree (correlation 0.55).
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37
Snow
SP Sport Maxx GT +1855Why this score
Source SportContact 6 SP Sport Maxx GT Professional tests (TWG score) ≈ 53 (est.) ≈ 62 (est.) Reviews found online 14 44 SportContact 6: 60% × 52.7 (est.) + 40% × 13.9 = 37
SP Sport Maxx GT: 60% × 62.2 (est.) + 40% × 44.2 = 55
No road tests of snow for SportContact 6. The test half is estimated from the owner ratings, as far as owners and testers agree (correlation 0.32).
No road tests of snow for SP Sport Maxx GT. The test half is estimated from the owner ratings, as far as owners and testers agree (correlation 0.32).
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65
Comfort
SportContact 6 +461Why this score
Source SportContact 6 SP Sport Maxx GT Professional tests (TWG score) · 3 / – tests 72 ≈ 67 (est.) Reviews found online 60 58 SportContact 6: 40% × 72.2 + 60% × 59.9 = 65
SP Sport Maxx GT: 40% × 66.6 (est.) + 60% × 58.1 = 61
No road tests of comfort for SP Sport Maxx GT. The test half is estimated from the owner ratings, as far as owners and testers agree (correlation 0.20).
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72
Noise
SportContact 6 +567Why this score
Source SportContact 6 SP Sport Maxx GT Professional tests (TWG score) · 9 / – tests 73 ≈ 66 (est.) Reviews found online 70 68 SportContact 6: 60% × 73.4 + 40% × 69.9 = 72
SP Sport Maxx GT: 60% × 66.3 (est.) + 40% × 67.6 = 67
No road tests of noise for SP Sport Maxx GT. The test half is the tested tires’ average (66): owners’ noise ratings barely follow the road tests.
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43
Treadwear
SP Sport Maxx GT +1154Why this score
Source SportContact 6 SP Sport Maxx GT Professional tests (TWG score) ≈ 53 (est.) ≈ 59 (est.) Reviews found online 28 46 SportContact 6: 60% × 52.8 (est.) + 40% × 28.1 = 43
SP Sport Maxx GT: 60% × 59.3 (est.) + 40% × 46.3 = 54
No road tests of treadwear for SportContact 6. The test half is estimated from the owner ratings, as far as owners and testers agree (correlation 0.36).
No road tests of treadwear for SP Sport Maxx GT. The test half is estimated from the owner ratings, as far as owners and testers agree (correlation 0.36).
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66
Handling (owners)
SportContact 6 +462Why this score
Source SportContact 6 SP Sport Maxx GT Reviews found online 66 62 -
69
Efficiency
No comparison–Why this score
Source SportContact 6 SP Sport Maxx GT Professional tests (TWG score) · 11 / – tests 69 –
Scores at a glance
| Category | Continental SportContact 6 | Dunlop SP Sport Maxx GT |
|---|---|---|
| Relative Score | 67 | 63 |
| Dry | 83 | 68 |
| Wet | 80 | 66 |
| Snow | 37 | 55 |
| Comfort | 65 | 61 |
| Noise | 72 | 67 |
| Treadwear | 43 | 54 |
| Handling (owners) | 66 | 62 |
| Efficiency | 69 | – |
Higher is better. The Relative Score follows your weights below; category scores do not change.
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Only one of the two tires has a score here, so this weight changes nothing in the head-to-head.
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Headline score
67
/ 100
SportContact 6
63
/ 100
SP Sport Maxx GT
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.
In the overall rankings of 1 tests that ran both, Continental SportContact 6 finished ahead 1 times and Dunlop SP Sport Maxx GT 0 times.
| Discipline | Category | SportContact 6 | SP Sport Maxx GT | Δ | Head-to-head |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Also published by the testers (not in the score) | |||||
| Overall Ranking | Overall | #1/6 | #6/6 | – | 1–0 in 1 shared test Newest: 2016 AutoBild UHP Summer Tyre Test · 255/35 R20 |
Pros, cons & observations
Themes extracted from owner reviews found online — not the opinion of TireWheelGuide.
Tire A SportContact 6
Pros
- Staggering grip in both dry and wet conditions
- Precise steering feedback and sharp cornering response
- Low road noise and enhanced ride comfort compared to some rivals
Cons
- Rapid tread wear leading to a short lifespan (often requiring replacement under 10,000-15,000 miles)
- Reduced performance and potential snap oversteer in cold or freezing weather conditions
- High cost per mile due to fast wear rates
Tire B SP Sport Maxx GT
Pros
- Outstanding dry grip and precise cornering handling
- Quiet and refined ride comfort, especially for a high-performance tire
- Strong initial steering response and predictable road feedback
Cons
- Rapid and often uneven tread wear resulting in short lifespan
- Poor traction and confidence in cold temperatures, snow, and ice
- Susceptibility to aquaplaning or slipping in heavy wet conditions
What real owners are saying
From Reddit, forums and review threads. Not part of our score
Tire A
Mixed
Continental SportContact 6
Community members generally praise the Continental Sport Contact 6 for its strong grip, smooth handling, and impressive wet performance. However, high tread wear is a frequent and significant complaint, with many drivers reporting poor longevity compared to successors like the SportContact 7 and competitors like the Michelin Pilot Sport 4 S. Additional mixed feedback notes issues such as road noise, ride stiffness, and occasional sidewall flex during aggressive cornering.
f30.bimmerpost.com
“CSC6 is excellent tire indeed and the wear is top notch, too. The only sight negatives I am aware of is poor rim protection, quite high noise and harsh ride.”
mbworld.org
“Do not buy the 6's. I had a set on my '18 Macan Turbo. Bald in 9,000 miles. The Macan is heavier than the C63S. But still... The other thing I noticed was going into a tight corner, the tires gave the impression they were rolling off the tread and folding under the tire. Weird sensation. But the Extreme's. Da BOMB! I'm waiting for the Mich SS's to wear out. Continental has the Extreme's in the 19/20 setup. I ran these tires on a 2009 GT500 rated at 650HP and a set on an 09 BMW 650i coupe. I'd be running them on the Macan but unfortunately they do not have a set that fit my 20" wheels.”
r/TyreReviews
·5 upvotes ·2026-05-12
“70k on SC6 ? Mine lasted 17k and now since I have the SC7 they overpassed the 6 without problems. They are better.”
Top themes
#rapid tread wear#strong wet performance#dry grip and handling#comparison to Michelin PS4S#longevity versus SportContact 7#road noise and comfort#cornering and sidewall stiffness
Based on 27 community posts
Tire B
Dunlop SP Sport Maxx GT
We haven't collected enough community discussion about this tire yet.
Specs side by side
| Attribute | A · Continental SportContact 6 | B · Dunlop SP Sport Maxx GT |
|---|---|---|
| Category | Summer | Summer |
| Vehicle type | Passenger Car / Crossover | Passenger Car / Crossover |
| Sizes available | 97 | 22 |
| Rim diameters | 18″ – 24″ | 18″ – 22″ |
| Tread depth | 8/32″ | 10/32″ |
| UTQG | 240 A A | 240 A A |
| Sidewall | Blackwall | Blackwall |
| Max pressure | 50 psi | 51 psi |
| Sizes in common | 15 | 15 |
Which one should you actually buy?
67
/ 100
Continental SportContact 6
63
/ 100
Dunlop SP Sport Maxx GT
Narrow edge: Continental SportContact 6 — better dry, wet and noise. Pick the Dunlop SP Sport Maxx GT if snow and treadwear matter most to you.
Pick tire B
You drive through snowy winters
Dunlop SP Sport Maxx GT scores 55 vs 37 on snow.
Pick tire A
You want the most grip on dry roads
Continental SportContact 6 scores 83 vs 68 on dry.
Pick tire A
Your priority is wet-weather safety
Continental SportContact 6 scores 80 vs 66 on wet.
Pick tire B
You want the longest tread life
Dunlop SP Sport Maxx GT scores 54 vs 43 on treadwear.
Tire A · Continental SportContact 6
Tire B · Dunlop SP Sport Maxx GT
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SportContact 6 or SP Sport Maxx GT?
Which is better in the wet, SportContact 6 or SP Sport Maxx GT?
Continental SportContact 6, 80 vs 66 on our wet score.
Which grips better on dry roads, SportContact 6 or SP Sport Maxx GT?
Continental SportContact 6, 83 vs 68 on our dry score.
Which is better in snow, SportContact 6 or SP Sport Maxx GT?
Dunlop SP Sport Maxx GT, 55 vs 37 on our snow score.
Which is quieter, SportContact 6 or SP Sport Maxx GT?
Continental SportContact 6, 72 vs 67 on our noise score.
Which is more comfortable, SportContact 6 or SP Sport Maxx GT?
Continental SportContact 6, 65 vs 61 on our comfort score.
Which lasts longer, SportContact 6 or SP Sport Maxx GT?
Dunlop SP Sport Maxx GT, 54 vs 43 on our treadwear score.
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.
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