Tests 78 · 3 tests Owners 76 · 8 reviews
Best test result: #1 of 8 in 2018 Auto Bild 20 inch UHP Tyre Test (dry handling)
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Vredestein Ultrac Vorti R vs Continental PremiumContact 6 — 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 3 + 42 road tests and 8 + 2,358 owner reviews. How we score
PremiumContact 6 leads, 80–77 Narrow edge
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Tests 84 · 42 tests Owners 75 · 2,358 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”
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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81
Dry
PremiumContact 6 +384Why this score
Source Ultrac Vorti R PremiumContact 6 Professional tests (TWG score) · 3 / 39 tests 82 88 Reviews found online 78 78 Ultrac Vorti R: 60% × 82.2 + 40% × 78.3 = 81
PremiumContact 6: 60% × 87.7 + 40% × 78 = 84
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78
Wet
PremiumContact 6 +785Why this score
Source Ultrac Vorti R PremiumContact 6 Professional tests (TWG score) · 3 / 40 tests 80 88 Reviews found online 76 80 Ultrac Vorti R: 60% × 79.6 + 40% × 75.6 = 78
PremiumContact 6: 60% × 88.4 + 40% × 80.4 = 85
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Snow
No comparison74Why this score
Source Ultrac Vorti R PremiumContact 6 Professional tests (TWG score) – ≈ 73 (est.) Reviews found online – 77 PremiumContact 6: 60% × 72.5 (est.) + 40% × 76.8 = 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).
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71
Comfort
PremiumContact 6 +475Why this score
Source Ultrac Vorti R PremiumContact 6 Professional tests (TWG score) · 1 / 10 tests 63 80 Reviews found online 76 71 Ultrac Vorti R: 40% × 63 + 60% × 75.5 = 71
PremiumContact 6: 40% × 80.4 + 60% × 70.8 = 75
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70
Noise
Ultrac Vorti R +1555Why this score
Source Ultrac Vorti R PremiumContact 6 Professional tests (TWG score) · 3 / 22 tests 73 43 Reviews found online ≈ 66 (est.) 73 Ultrac Vorti R: 60% × 73.1 + 40% × 66.4 (est.) = 70
PremiumContact 6: 60% × 43.1 + 40% × 72.5 = 55
No owner ratings of noise for Ultrac Vorti R. 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.
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72
Treadwear
PremiumContact 6 +779Why this score
Source Ultrac Vorti R PremiumContact 6 Professional tests (TWG score) · – / 7 tests ≈ 70 (est.) 88 Reviews found online 75 65 Ultrac Vorti R: 60% × 69.5 (est.) + 40% × 74.8 = 72
PremiumContact 6: 60% × 88.1 + 40% × 65 = 79
No road tests of treadwear for Ultrac Vorti R. The test half is estimated from the owner ratings, as far as owners and testers agree (correlation 0.36).
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78
Handling (owners)
Ultrac Vorti R +177Why this score
Source Ultrac Vorti R PremiumContact 6 Reviews found online 78 77 -
52
Efficiency
PremiumContact 6 +2274Why this score
Source Ultrac Vorti R PremiumContact 6 Professional tests (TWG score) · 3 / 25 tests 52 74
Scores at a glance
| Category | Vredestein Ultrac Vorti R | Continental PremiumContact 6 |
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| Relative Score | 77 | 80 |
| Dry | 81 | 84 |
| Wet | 78 | 85 |
| Snow | – | 74 |
| Comfort | 71 | 75 |
| Noise | 70 | 55 |
| Treadwear | 72 | 79 |
| Handling (owners) | 78 | 77 |
| Efficiency | 52 | 74 |
Higher is better. The Relative Score follows your weights below; category scores do not change.
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Headline score
77
/ 100
Ultrac Vorti R
80
/ 100
PremiumContact 6
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.
| Discipline | Category | Ultrac Vorti R | PremiumContact 6 | Δ | Head-to-head |
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| Dry Braking | Dry | 96% #5/9 · 2021 Auto Bild UUHP Summer Tyre Test | 100% #1/50 · 2023 ADAC Summer Tyre Test | – | Different tests |
| Dry Handling | Dry | 98% #3/9 · 2021 Auto Bild UUHP Summer Tyre Test | 98% #5/10 · 2023 The Best Electric Vehicle Tyres VS UHP Tyres | – | Different tests |
| Dry Handling (tester's mark) | Dry | 80% #5/8 · 2019 Sport Auto 20 Inch UHP Tyre Test | 80% #5/9 · 2022 AUTO Straßenverkehr Summer Tire Test R19 | – | Different tests |
| Straight Aquaplaning | Wet | 99% #3/9 · 2021 Auto Bild UUHP Summer Tyre Test | 93% #29/50 · 2023 ADAC Summer Tyre Test | – | Different tests |
| Wet Braking | Wet | 89% #6/9 · 2021 Auto Bild UUHP Summer Tyre Test | 100% #1/50 · 2023 ADAC Summer Tyre Test | – | Different tests |
| Wet Handling | Wet | 97% #2/9 · 2021 Auto Bild UUHP Summer Tyre Test | 97% #5/10 · 2023 The Best Electric Vehicle Tyres VS UHP Tyres | – | Different tests |
| Wet Handling (tester's mark) | Wet | 67% #6/8 · 2019 Sport Auto 20 Inch UHP Tyre Test | 89% #5/9 · 2022 AUTO Straßenverkehr Summer Tire Test R19 | – | Different tests |
| Comfort (tester's mark) | Comfort | 70% #6/8 · 2019 Sport Auto 20 Inch UHP Tyre Test | 98% #2/8 · 2022 Motor Crossover Summer Tire Test R17 | – | Different tests |
| Noise | Noise | 100% #4/9 · 2021 Auto Bild UUHP Summer Tyre Test | 100% #4/10 · 2023 The Best Electric Vehicle Tyres VS UHP Tyres | – | Different tests |
| Rolling Resistance | Efficiency | 77% #9/9 · 2021 Auto Bild UUHP Summer Tyre Test | 77% #5/10 · 2023 The Best Electric Vehicle Tyres VS UHP Tyres | – | Different tests |
| Also published by the testers (not in the score) | |||||
| Price | Cost | 63% #4/9 · 2021 Auto Bild UUHP Summer Tyre Test | 83% #3/10 · 2023 The Best Electric Vehicle Tyres VS UHP Tyres | – | Different tests |
| Overall Ranking | Overall | #5/9 2021 Auto Bild UUHP Summer Tyre Test | #2/50 2023 ADAC Summer Tyre Test | – | Different tests |
Pros, cons & observations
Themes extracted from owner reviews found online — not the opinion of TireWheelGuide.
Tire A Ultrac Vorti R
Pros
- Excellent dry grip and handling precision
- High value-for-money proposition compared to premium brands
- Strong road feedback and stiff sidewall construction
Cons
- Wet weather performance can feel less secure at high power outputs
- Noticeable loss of traction as the tread depth approaches the wear limit
- May struggle to manage torque delivery on high-horsepower front-wheel-drive vehicles
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
Vredestein Ultrac Vorti R
We haven't collected enough community discussion about this tire yet.
Tire B
Positive
Continental PremiumContact 6
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.
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”
r/nzev
·1 upvote ·2026-06-29
“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.”
z4-forum.com
·2022-09-26
“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!”
Top themes
#Excellent wet grip#Braking confidence#Soft sidewall comfort#High price#Tread wear longevity#Noise levels#EV fitment experiences#Comparison with Michelin/Pirelli
Based on 17 community posts
Specs side by side
| Attribute | A · Vredestein Ultrac Vorti R | B · Continental PremiumContact 6 |
|---|---|---|
| Category | Summer | Summer |
| Vehicle type | Passenger Car / Crossover | Passenger Car / Crossover |
| Sizes available | 4 | 113 |
| Rim diameters | 19″ – 21″ | 15″ – 22″ |
| Tread depth | — | 8 - 9/32″ |
| UTQG | — | 280 A - AA A |
| Sidewall | — | Black Side Wall |
| Max pressure | — | 50 - 51 psi |
| Sizes in common | 1 | 1 |
Which one should you actually buy?
77
/ 100
Vredestein Ultrac Vorti R
80
/ 100
Continental PremiumContact 6
Narrow edge: Continental PremiumContact 6 — better efficiency, wet and treadwear. Pick the Vredestein Ultrac Vorti R if noise matters most to you.
Pick tire B
You want lower fuel or energy use
Continental PremiumContact 6 scores 74 vs 52 on efficiency.
Pick tire A
You want a quieter cabin
Vredestein Ultrac Vorti R scores 70 vs 55 on noise.
Pick tire B
Your priority is wet-weather safety
Continental PremiumContact 6 scores 85 vs 78 on wet.
Pick tire B
You want the longest tread life
Continental PremiumContact 6 scores 79 vs 72 on treadwear.
Tire A · Vredestein Ultrac Vorti R
Tire B · Continental PremiumContact 6
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Ultrac Vorti R or PremiumContact 6?
Which is better in the wet, Ultrac Vorti R or PremiumContact 6?
Continental PremiumContact 6, 85 vs 78 on our wet score.
Which grips better on dry roads, Ultrac Vorti R or PremiumContact 6?
Continental PremiumContact 6, 84 vs 81 on our dry score.
Which is quieter, Ultrac Vorti R or PremiumContact 6?
Vredestein Ultrac Vorti R, 70 vs 55 on our noise score.
Which is more comfortable, Ultrac Vorti R or PremiumContact 6?
Continental PremiumContact 6, 75 vs 71 on our comfort score.
Which lasts longer, Ultrac Vorti R or PremiumContact 6?
Continental PremiumContact 6, 79 vs 72 on our treadwear score.
Which rolls more easily, Ultrac Vorti R or PremiumContact 6?
Continental PremiumContact 6, 74 vs 52 on our efficiency 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