The Continental PremiumContact 6 is impressive in all respects, ensuring a very high level of driving safety. On dry pavement, the tire provides good steering response, very effective braking performance, and excellent handling characteristics. At the same time, this Continental model has a relatively weak hydroplaning resistance, as well a heavy weight, which directly affects its fuel saving capability. The noise level is satisfactory.

Good handling response and a short stopping distance on wet and dry pavement alike. Relatively low hydroplaning resistance.

Good handling, short braking distance, and a high level of safety on wet and dry pavement. Predictable behavior in emergency situations. Relatively low lateral hydroplaning resistance. Increased noise emission. Increased rolling resistance. Recommended.

Good riding comfort. Low noise emission. Short braking distance on wet pavement. The car rocks a little when switching lanes. Recommended.

Very low rolling resistance. Predictable behavior on wet pavement. Relatively long braking distance on dry pavement. Relatively weak straight hydroplaning resistance.

Good handling response and a short stopping distance on dry pavement. Very short wet braking distance. Reduced grip during maneuvering on wet pavement. Average rolling resistance. Low riding comfort. Recommended.

Short braking distance and high lateral stability in any conditions. High level of driving safety. A slightly reduced ride comfort.

Good handling and short braking distances on dry surfaces. Low rolling resistance. High level of comfort. Low resistance to aquaplaning. Slow steering response. Long braking distance on wet surfaces.

Good handling response in the dry. Great riding comfort. Relatively weak results on wet pavement. Very good.

Low rolling resistance. Inferior to most of the competitors in terms of dry and wet handling response (this has to do with the fact that this is a «comfort» tire, and not a «sport» one like the rest).

Well-balanced performance. Excellent results on wet pavement. Good results on dry pavement.

Good riding comfort. Low noise emission. Very short wet braking distance. A less-than-perfect result in an elk test. Recommended.

The Continental PremiumContact 6 further cements the theory that it should have been named the SportContact 6, with the fastest dry handling lap, best in category steering response and precision, and short dry braking. Sadly, this comes at the expense of NVH.

Positive: Sporty dry handling with the fastest dry lap time, short dry braking, excellent aquaplaning resistance.
Negative: Highest pass by noise on test, average wet handling lap time.

Well-balanced performance. Good grip on dry and wet pavement. Increased noise.

Great result in the elk test. Excellent traction and short braking distance in any conditions. High rolling resistance.

Good handling performance on wet pavement (although slightly prone to oversteer). Good handling performance on dry pavement, including during emergency maneuvers. Very high rolling resistance.

High level of safety and comfort. Stable behavior on dry pavement. Excellent grip and good stability on wet pavement. Relatively low hydroplaning resistance.

Positive: Short braking distances and good handling on wet surface.
Negative: Low resistance to lateral aquaplaning. High price. High noise level.

Positive: Excellent wet handling. Shortest braking distances on both wet and dry surfaces. Weak resistance to aquaplaning.
Negative: High noise level.

Positive: balanced summer profile with excellent handling on all surfaces, precise steering behavior, short wet and dry braking distances.
Negative: moderate traction on grass and gravel.
Verdict: good.

Positive: Premium summer tires with balanced driving characteristics, short wet braking distances, stable handling qualities, very good mileage.
Negative: satisfactory aquaplaning qualities.
Verdict: exemplary.

Second place was scored by the Continental PremiumContact 6 with its very confident behavior on dry pavement.

Very balanced. Especially good in the wet. Good on dry roads. Low fuel consumption.

Well-balanced summer tires top marks in the wet. Slightly increased fuel consumption. Top grade on wet. Good on dry roads.

Short braking distance on wet and dry pavement. Good handling response in the dry. Smooth ride. Low noise emission. Poor resistance to lateral hydroplaning. Very good (recommended by Gute Fahrt).

Positive: Excellent dry grip with sporty handling and the shortest dry braking distances. Very short wet braking distances.
Negative: Low aquaplaning resistance, average comfort, relatively high noise levels, high price.
Once again the braking advantage of the Premium Contact 6 secures it a test win, however it was very close at the top. If you prefer driving dynamics over comfort, this is the tyre to pick.

Positive: Excellent dry grip with sporty handling and the shortest dry braking distances. Very short wet braking distances.
Negative: Low aquaplaning resistance, average comfort, relatively high noise levels, high price.
Overall: Once again the braking advantage of the Premium Contact 6 secures it a test win, however it was very close at the top. If you prefer driving dynamics over comfort, this is the tyre to pick.

The shortest braking distance on wet and dry pavements. The best hydroplaning resistance. On wet pavement, the car feels very steady and provides excellent handling response (there are only slight issues with understeer under high loads). Crisp steering response and predictable behavior on dry pavement.

Very balanced tire. Top grade on wet roads. Top grade in terms of wear. Good on dry roads and in terms of fuel consumption.

Short wet and dry braking distances. Excellent dry and wet handling. High rolling resistance. Average resistance to lateral aquaplaning.

Very short braking distance and well-balanced behavior on wet pavement. Great handling response and high level of safety in the dry.

Excellent handling and crisp steering response on dry pavement.

Pros: An extremely well-balanced summer model with virtually no limitations in either safety level or driving dynamics. Its predictable behavior and crisp steering response totally match the requirements posed by the sports BMW, used as the test car. Cons: The hydroplaning resistance is not as high as that ensured by the tires scoring higher positions in the tournament bracket; increased rolling resistance and external noise.

Very balanced summer tires with top marks on dry and wet roads.

Excellent results on wet pavement, especially in terms of handling and braking performance. Relatively weak results on dry pavement, increased external noise.

The best riding comfort on test. Good handling response and great. Lateral grip on wet pavement. The lowest straight hydroplaning resistance.

Fuel efficiency is a factor, of course, but confident grip on wet pavement is even more important

The best balance of performance on test, excellent handling and short stopping distances on dry and wet surfaces, high aquaplaning resistance. Relatively high rolling resistance.

Top performance in the dry, short wet braking. Only average traction in the mud and on stony surfaces.

The construction is more sporty than its predecessor, with more contact surface on the outside of the tire, more like a pure performance tire. PC6 provides the best side grip on both wet and dry roads.

The tire is basically lightweight, with quiet reactions and balanced understeer. Also, the braking characteristics impress, especially in dry conditions. The braking properties, the safe driving feeling and the low noise level nevertheless provide test victory.

Good results in the dry and wet. Reduced aquaplaning resistance.

The best tire in the wet by a margin, shortest dry braking and excellent dry handling, good level of comfort.