Tests 78 · 14 tests Owners 79 · 192 reviews
Best test result: #2 of 7 in 2020 EVO UHP Summer Tyre Test (price)
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Vredestein Ultrac Vorti vs Continental PremiumContact 6 — Compared
Relative Score (0–100): 60% professional tests, 40% owner reviews.
Ultrac Vorti leads, 78–77 Narrow edge
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Tests 82 · 42 tests Owners 73 · 2,343 reviews
Best test result: #1 of 20 in 2020 Auto Bild Summer Tyre Test (wear)
“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.”
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
Ultrac Vorti +182Why this score
Source Ultrac Vorti PremiumContact 6 Professional tests (TWG score) 82 86 Reviews found online 85 76 Dry Braking (% of best) 98% 99% Dry Handling (% of best) 99% 98% -
81
Wet
PremiumContact 6 +283Why this score
Source Ultrac Vorti PremiumContact 6 Professional tests (TWG score) 82 87 Reviews found online 79 78 Wet Braking (% of best) 90% 99% Wet Circle (% of best) 97% 97% Wet Handling (% of best) 98% 100% -
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Snow
No comparison73Why this score
Source Ultrac Vorti PremiumContact 6 Reviews found online – 76 -
77
Comfort
Level77Why this score
Source Ultrac Vorti PremiumContact 6 Professional tests (TWG score) 77 82 Reviews found online 78 70 -
69
Noise
Ultrac Vorti +1752Why this score
Source Ultrac Vorti PremiumContact 6 Professional tests (TWG score) 71 39 Reviews found online – 71 -
72
Treadwear
PremiumContact 6 +476Why this score
Source Ultrac Vorti PremiumContact 6 Professional tests (TWG score) 71 84 Reviews found online 73 65 -
83
Handling
Ultrac Vorti +875Why this score
Source Ultrac Vorti PremiumContact 6 Reviews found online 83 75
Scores at a glance
| Category | Vredestein Ultrac Vorti | Continental PremiumContact 6 |
|---|---|---|
| Relative Score | 78 | 77 |
| Dry | 83 | 82 |
| Wet | 81 | 83 |
| Snow | – | 73 |
| Comfort | 77 | 77 |
| Noise | 69 | 52 |
| Treadwear | 72 | 76 |
| Handling | 83 | 75 |
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Headline score
78
/ 100
Ultrac Vorti
77
/ 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 | Ultrac Vorti | PremiumContact 6 | Δ | Both? |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Curved Aquaplaning | Curved | 92% #4/15 · 2021 Auto Bild 19 inch Summer Tyre Test | 77% #10/10 · 2021 Motor Summer Tyre Test | +15.1 | Different tests |
| Dry Braking | Dry | 98% #4/10 · 2019 Gute Fahrt Summer 18 Inch Tyre Test | 99% #4/16 · 2018 Test World Summer Tyre Test | −1.4 | Different tests |
| Dry Handling | Dry | 99% #5/20 · 2019 Auto Bild Summer Tyre Test | 98% #5/5 · 2019 17 inch Track Day Tyre Test | +0.9 | Different tests |
| Rolling Resistance | Efficiency | 65% #20/20 · 2019 Auto Bild Summer Tyre Test | 88% #4/9 · 2018 AZ Summer AND All Season Tyre Test | −23.0 | Different tests |
| Noise | Other | 99% #5/16 · 2018 Test World Summer Tyre Test | 100% #2/8 · 2021 Camper Van / SUV Tyre Test | −0.5 | Different tests |
| Price | Other | 92% #2/7 · 2020 EVO UHP Summer Tyre Test | 52% #19/20 · 2020 Auto Bild Summer Tyre Test | +40.3 | Different tests |
| Value | Other | 69% #9/20 · 2019 Auto Bild Summer Tyre Test | 45% #32/50 · 2023 ADAC Summer Tyre Test | +24.8 | Different tests |
| Wear | Other | 71% #11/20 · 2019 Auto Bild Summer Tyre Test | 100% #1/20 · 2020 Auto Bild Summer Tyre Test | −28.8 | Different tests |
| Overall Ranking | Overall | 13% #8/8 · 2016 Sport Auto UHP Summer Tyre Test | 10% #10/11 · 2019 Auto Express All Season Tyre Test | +2.5 | Different tests |
| Straight Aqua | Straight | 97% #5/16 · 2018 Test World Summer Tyre Test | 94% #9/10 · 2021 All Road SUV Summer Tyre Test | +3.6 | Different tests |
| Subj. Comfort | Subj | 56% #19/20 · 2019 Auto Bild Summer Tyre Test | 89% #3/10 · 2021 Auto Zeitung Summer UHP Tyre Test | −33.3 | Different tests |
| Subj. Dry Handling | Subj | 67% #7/10 · 2020 UHP, UUHP and Track Day Tyre Test | 100% #1/13 · 2019 Swedish Summer Tyre Test | −33.0 | Different tests |
| Subj. Wet Handling | Subj | 90% #4/16 · 2018 Test World Summer Tyre Test | 94% #3/7 · 2019 EVO Summer Tyre Test | −4.1 | Different tests |
| Total Cost of Ownership | Total | 0% #14/20 · 2020 Auto Bild Summer Tyre Test | 0% #2/20 · 2020 Auto Bild Summer Tyre Test | 0.0 | Same test |
| Tyre Weight | Tyre | 84% #10/10 · 2020 UHP, UUHP and Track Day Tyre Test | 100% #1/10 · 2020 Teknikens 17 Inch Summer Tyre Test | −16.0 | Different tests |
| Wet Braking | Wet | 90% #6/10 · 2020 Auto Bild UHP 19 inch Tyre Test | 99% #4/20 · 2017 Auto Bild Summer Tyre Test | −8.8 | Different tests |
| Wet Circle | Wet | 97% #7/7 · 2020 EVO UHP Summer Tyre Test | 97% #8/10 · 2022 AMS Performance Summer Tyre Test | +0.5 | Different tests |
| Wet Handling | Wet | 98% #8/11 · 2018 AMS Summer UHP Tyre Test | 100% #1/20 · 2020 Auto Zeitung Summer Tyre Test | −2.0 | Different tests |
Pros, cons & observations
Themes extracted from owner reviews found online — not the opinion of TireWheelGuide.
Tire A Ultrac Vorti
Pros
- Outstanding dry grip and cornering stability
- High value for money compared to top-tier premium brands
- Excellent steering feedback and driver confidence
Cons
- Rapid tread wear reported by some aggressive drivers or on heavy rear-wheel-drive/high-power vehicles
- Wet weather traction and aquaplaning resistance considered inferior to top competitors like Michelin or Continental by a minority of users
- Stiff sidewalls on low-profile sizes can negatively impact comfort or lead to cupping
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
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.
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!”
r/TyreReviews
·6 upvotes ·2026-09-01
“Pirelli PZero PZ5 too stiff for my like, Continental PremiumContact 6 too soft... I had some cheap 225/45/18 tyres for my older 3.0L RWD car with a quite stiff sport suspension. Replaced them with 225/40/18 Pirelli PZero PZ5. I realized these had a 5 % smaller sidewall, but 225/40 is the basic size. These were way too stiff for me! Roads here have plenty of imperfections and the bumps were giving me a headache. I managed to sell the old PZ5 for a good price and replaced them with Continental PremiumContact 6s, now with larger sidewall 225/45/18. It's alright, but there's definitely less road feedback than PZ5s. So I'm not really that happy with either. What would have been the best compromise between PZ5 and PC6? Goodyear Assymetric 6? Or maybe my fault was going for 40 % sidewall, PZ5 with 45 may had been suitable? It's just that the 45s cost way much more as a more rare size. Read more”
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”
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 · Vredestein Ultrac Vorti | B · Continental PremiumContact 6 |
|---|---|---|
| Category | Summer | Summer |
| Vehicle type | Passenger Car / Crossover | Passenger Car / Crossover |
| Sizes available | 42 | 113 |
| Rim diameters | 18″ – 24″ | 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?
78
/ 100
Vredestein Ultrac Vorti
77
/ 100
Continental PremiumContact 6
Too close to call: Vredestein Ultrac Vorti and Continental PremiumContact 6 are within 2 points overall. Vredestein Ultrac Vorti is stronger on noise and handling. Continental PremiumContact 6 is stronger on treadwear.
Pick tire A
You want a quieter cabin
Vredestein Ultrac Vorti scores 69 vs 52 on noise.
Pick tire A
You enjoy sharp, responsive handling
Vredestein Ultrac Vorti scores 83 vs 75 on handling.
Pick tire B
You want the longest tread life
Continental PremiumContact 6 scores 76 vs 72 on treadwear.
Tire A · Vredestein Ultrac Vorti
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.