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Head-to-head Updated May 2026

Continental ComfortContact CC6 vs Dunlop SP Sport LM 705 — Compared (May 2026)

Our Relative Score blends 60% objective test data with 40% owner-review signal — so any two tires can be compared even if they were never tested on the same day.

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Tire B Dunlop

Dunlop SP Sport LM 705

Summer Ultra High Performance tires

Dunlop SP Sport LM 705 tread pattern
Objective (60%)
–/100
No test data yet
User signal (40%)
74/100
46 owner reviews
Dry
83
Wet
67
Comfort
88
Treadwear
80
Handling
74

Prices change daily — check the retailer for your size.

VerdictWinner: Dunlop SP Sport LM 705 — better dry, treadwear and handling. It leads or ties in every category we score.
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Category breakdown

5 categories, side by side

Each bar is the Relative Score for that category. Expand a tile to see the test results and owner ratings behind it.

Dry

Weight: Neutral
Score (0–100) SP Sport LM 705 leads by 4
A — Continental ComfortContact CC6
79
B — Dunlop SP Sport LM 705
83
Why this score
SourceComfortContact CC6SP Sport LM 705
Tyre Reviews owners 79 81

Wet

Weight: Important
Score (0–100) SP Sport LM 705 leads by 1
A — Continental ComfortContact CC6
66
B — Dunlop SP Sport LM 705
67
Why this score
SourceComfortContact CC6SP Sport LM 705
Tyre Reviews owners 66 62

Comfort

Weight: Neutral
Score (0–100) ComfortContact CC6 leads by 1
A — Continental ComfortContact CC6
89
B — Dunlop SP Sport LM 705
88
Why this score
SourceComfortContact CC6SP Sport LM 705
Tyre Reviews owners 89 89

Treadwear

Weight: Important
Score (0–100) SP Sport LM 705 leads by 3
A — Continental ComfortContact CC6
77
B — Dunlop SP Sport LM 705
80
Why this score
SourceComfortContact CC6SP Sport LM 705
Tyre Reviews owners 77 82

Handling

Weight: Neutral
Score (0–100) SP Sport LM 705 leads by 3
A — Continental ComfortContact CC6
71
B — Dunlop SP Sport LM 705
74
Why this score
SourceComfortContact CC6SP Sport LM 705
Tyre Reviews owners 71 74

Scores at a glance

Continental ComfortContact CC6 vs Dunlop SP Sport LM 705: scores by category (0–100)
CategoryContinental ComfortContact CC6Dunlop SP Sport LM 705
Relative Score 75 77
Dry 79 83
Wet 66 67
Comfort 89 88
Treadwear 77 80
Handling 71 74

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Tire A

Tire B

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Pros, cons & observations

Themes extracted from owner reviews across retailers and review sites — not the opinion of TireWheelGuide.

Tire A Continental ComfortContact CC6

The Continental ComfortContact CC6 is widely regarded as a class-leading tire for noise reduction and ride comfort, effectively absorbing road imperfections and providing a serene cabin experience. While it excels in daily commuting and long-distance cruising, it is frequently criticized for its soft sidewalls and lackluster wet-weather performance, making it unsuitable for aggressive driving styles.

Pros

  • Exceptional noise suppression and cabin quietness
  • Superior ride comfort and bump absorption
  • Good value for money as an entry-level eco-tire
  • Reliable dry-road handling for standard commuting

Cons

  • Soft sidewalls prone to damage from potholes or debris
  • Poor wet-weather traction and increased risk of aquaplaning
  • Noticeable decline in performance and noise levels as the tread wears down
  • Lack of steering feedback and stability at higher speeds

Observations

  • Users with vehicles lacking factory soundproofing, such as older compact cars, report the most significant improvements in cabin quietness.
  • Drivers of taller vehicles or MPVs note that the soft sidewall leads to a lack of confidence during cornering due to increased body roll.
  • Performance is highly dependent on driving style; those transitioning from performance-oriented tires often find the CC6's handling characteristics too 'mushy' or unresponsive.
Tire B Dunlop SP Sport LM 705

The Dunlop SP Sport LM 705 is widely regarded as a dedicated touring tire that excels in ride comfort, noise reduction, and value. While it receives high praise for its ability to absorb road imperfections and provide a quiet cabin, users frequently note that its soft sidewall construction results in compromised handling precision and significant limitations in wet-weather traction.

Pros

  • Exceptional ride comfort and vibration absorption
  • Very low road noise levels
  • High value-for-money proposition
  • Good dry-weather handling for daily commuting

Cons

  • Poor wet-weather grip and high risk of hydroplaning
  • Soft sidewalls lead to 'mushy' steering response
  • Inconsistent tread life reports
  • Not suitable for high-performance or spirited driving

Observations

  • Users with high-horsepower vehicles (e.g., C63s AMG) report that the tire is incapable of handling high torque, leading to significant traction loss.
  • Owners of luxury sedans and daily commuters appreciate the comfort benefits, whereas performance-oriented drivers find the soft sidewalls detrimental to cornering stability.
  • The tire is frequently noted as an effective, budget-friendly alternative to premium OEM tires for standard passenger vehicles.
Specifications

Specs side by side

Attribute A · Continental ComfortContact CC6 B · Dunlop SP Sport LM 705
CategorySummer Premium Touring tiresSummer Ultra High Performance tires
Vehicle typePassenger Car / Crossover—
Sizes available—6
Rim diameters—16″ – 19″
Sidewall—Blackwall
Final verdict

Which one should you actually buy?

Continental

Dunlop

Winner: Dunlop SP Sport LM 705 — better dry, treadwear and handling. It leads or ties in every category we score.

Pick tire B You want the most grip on dry roads

Dunlop SP Sport LM 705 scores 83 vs 79 on dry.

Pick tire B You want the longest tread life

Dunlop SP Sport LM 705 scores 80 vs 77 on treadwear.

Pick tire B You enjoy sharp, responsive handling

Dunlop SP Sport LM 705 scores 74 vs 71 on handling.

Tire A · Continental ComfortContact CC6
Tire B · Dunlop SP Sport LM 705

How do we compare tires?

Every category score blends two independent signals. 60% comes from professional tire tests (braking distances, lap times, noise measurements) normalized against the best tire in each test and weighted toward recent tests. 40% comes from thousands of owner reviews collected from retailers and review sites. When a tire has only one of the two, we use what exists and say so.

Community buzz from Reddit and forums is shown for context only — it never changes the score.