Tests 74 · 2 tests Owners 62 · 20 reviews
Best test result: #1 of 10 in 2017 Auto Bild Summer SUV Tyre Test (wet handling)
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Hankook Ventus S1 evo2 SUV vs Continental PremiumContact 6 — Compared
Relative Score (0–100): 60% professional tests, 40% owner reviews.
PremiumContact 6 is ahead, 79–66
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Tests 82 · 42 tests Owners 73 · 2,343 reviews
Best test result: #1 of 15 in 2021 ADAC Summer Tyre Test - 205/55 R16 (overall ranking)
“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”
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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69
Dry
PremiumContact 6 +1382Why this score
Source Ventus S1 evo2 SUV PremiumContact 6 Professional tests (TWG score) 72 86 Reviews found online 65 76 Dry Braking (% of best) 95% 97% Dry Handling (% of best) 99% 99% -
73
Wet
PremiumContact 6 +1083Why this score
Source Ventus S1 evo2 SUV PremiumContact 6 Professional tests (TWG score) 76 87 Reviews found online 69 78 Wet Braking (% of best) 92% 93% Wet Handling (% of best) 100% 70% -
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Snow
No comparison73Why this score
Source Ventus S1 evo2 SUV PremiumContact 6 Reviews found online – 76 -
65
Comfort
PremiumContact 6 +1277Why this score
Source Ventus S1 evo2 SUV PremiumContact 6 Professional tests (TWG score) – 82 Reviews found online 61 70 -
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Noise
No comparison52Why this score
Source Ventus S1 evo2 SUV PremiumContact 6 Professional tests (TWG score) – 39 Reviews found online – 71 -
58
Treadwear
PremiumContact 6 +1876Why this score
Source Ventus S1 evo2 SUV PremiumContact 6 Professional tests (TWG score) – 84 Reviews found online 52 65 -
63
Handling
PremiumContact 6 +1275Why this score
Source Ventus S1 evo2 SUV PremiumContact 6 Reviews found online 63 75
Scores at a glance
| Category | Hankook Ventus S1 evo2 SUV | Continental PremiumContact 6 |
|---|---|---|
| Relative Score | 66 | 79 |
| Dry | 69 | 82 |
| Wet | 73 | 83 |
| Snow | – | 73 |
| Comfort | 65 | 77 |
| Noise | – | 52 |
| Treadwear | 58 | 76 |
| Handling | 63 | 75 |
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Headline score
66
/ 100
Ventus S1 evo2 SUV
79
/ 100
PremiumContact 6
Only categories both tires have data for count toward the headline score.
The professional test results behind the scores
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 | Ventus S1 evo2 SUV | PremiumContact 6 | Δ | Both? |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Dry Braking | Dry | 95% #4/5 · 2017 Summer SUV Tyre Test | 97% #5/20 · 2020 Auto Bild Summer Tyre Test | −1.2 | Different tests |
| Dry Handling | Dry | 99% #2/10 · 2017 Auto Bild Summer SUV Tyre Test | 99% #6/11 · 2022 AutoBild Sports Cars UHP Summer Tyre Test | +0.7 | Different tests |
| Overall Ranking | Overall | 33% #3/5 · 2017 Summer SUV Tyre Test | 100% #1/15 · 2021 ADAC Summer Tyre Test - 205/55 R16 | −66.7 | Different tests |
| Wet Braking | Wet | 92% #3/5 · 2017 Summer SUV Tyre Test | 93% #5/11 · 2018 AMS Summer UHP Tyre Test | −0.5 | Different tests |
| Wet Handling | Wet | 100% #1/10 · 2017 Auto Bild Summer SUV Tyre Test | 70% #4/9 · 2022 AUTO Straßenverkehr Summer Tire Test R19 | +30.0 | Different tests |
Pros, cons & observations
Themes extracted from owner reviews found online — not the opinion of TireWheelGuide.
Tire A Ventus S1 evo2 SUV
Pros
- Excellent wet and dry grip with strong confidence-inspiring handling
- High value for money compared to premium Tier-1 brand alternatives
- Good ride comfort and low road noise for highway cruising
Cons
- Premature outer block and edge wear, particularly on front axles
- Poor performance in snow and ice, typical of summer tires
- Limited off-road capability
Tire B PremiumContact 6
Pros
- Exceptional grip and short braking distances on both dry and wet road surfaces
- Precise steering response and predictable handling near the limit
- High level of high-speed stability and driver confidence
Cons
- Faster tread wear and shorter lifespan reported by spirited drivers
- Increased road noise and harshness on coarse or rough asphalt
- Softer sidewalls can result in less immediate turn-in sharpness compared to dedicated ultra-high-performance tires
What real owners are saying
From Reddit, forums and review threads. Not part of our score
Tire A
Hankook Ventus S1 evo2 SUV
We haven't collected enough community discussion about this tire yet.
Tire B
Positive
Continental PremiumContact 6
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.
r/ex30
·3 upvotes ·2026-08-14
“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.”
r/tires
·1 upvote ·2025-05-04
“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”
r/TyreReviews
·23 upvotes ·2025-05-25
“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”
Top themes
#wet weather grip#braking and safety#sidewall stiffness and comfort#tread wear and longevity#price and value comparison#road noise levels
Based on 16 community posts
Specs side by side
| Attribute | A · Hankook Ventus S1 evo2 SUV | B · Continental PremiumContact 6 |
|---|---|---|
| Category | Summer | Summer |
| Vehicle type | SUV and 4x4 | Passenger Car / Crossover |
| Sizes available | 38 | 113 |
| Rim diameters | 17″ – 22″ | 15″ – 22″ |
| Tread depth | — | 8 - 9/32″ |
| UTQG | — | 280 A - AA A |
| Sidewall | — | Black Side Wall |
| Max pressure | — | 50 - 51 psi |
Which one should you actually buy?
66
/ 100
Hankook Ventus S1 evo2 SUV
79
/ 100
Continental PremiumContact 6
Winner: Continental PremiumContact 6 — better treadwear, dry and comfort. It leads or ties in every category we score.
Pick tire B
You want the longest tread life
Continental PremiumContact 6 scores 76 vs 58 on treadwear.
Pick tire B
You want the most grip on dry roads
Continental PremiumContact 6 scores 82 vs 69 on dry.
Pick tire B
You want the most comfortable ride
Continental PremiumContact 6 scores 77 vs 65 on comfort.
Pick tire B
You enjoy sharp, responsive handling
Continental PremiumContact 6 scores 75 vs 63 on handling.
Tire A · Hankook Ventus S1 evo2 SUV
Tire B · Continental PremiumContact 6
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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.
Community buzz from Reddit and forums is shown for context only — it never changes the score.