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Head-to-head Updated May 2026

Continental ComfortContact CC6 vs Yokohama S306 — 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 Yokohama

Yokohama S306

Summer Touring tires

Yokohama S306 tread pattern
Objective (60%)
–/100
No test data yet
User signal (40%)
66/100
17 owner reviews
Dry
82
Wet
59
Comfort
64
Treadwear
74
Handling
62

Prices change daily — check the retailer for your size.

VerdictWinner: Continental ComfortContact CC6 — better comfort, handling and wet. Pick the Yokohama S306 if dry matters most to you.
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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) S306 leads by 3
A — Continental ComfortContact CC6
79
B — Yokohama S306
82
Why this score
SourceComfortContact CC6S306
Tyre Reviews owners 79 82

Wet

Weight: Important
Score (0–100) ComfortContact CC6 leads by 7
A — Continental ComfortContact CC6
66
B — Yokohama S306
59
Why this score
SourceComfortContact CC6S306
Tyre Reviews owners 66 59

Comfort

Weight: Neutral
Score (0–100) ComfortContact CC6 leads by 25
A — Continental ComfortContact CC6
89
B — Yokohama S306
64
Why this score
SourceComfortContact CC6S306
Tyre Reviews owners 89 64

Treadwear

Weight: Important
Score (0–100) ComfortContact CC6 leads by 3
A — Continental ComfortContact CC6
77
B — Yokohama S306
74
Why this score
SourceComfortContact CC6S306
Tyre Reviews owners 77 74

Handling

Weight: Neutral
Score (0–100) ComfortContact CC6 leads by 9
A — Continental ComfortContact CC6
71
B — Yokohama S306
62
Why this score
SourceComfortContact CC6S306
Tyre Reviews owners 71 62

Scores at a glance

Continental ComfortContact CC6 vs Yokohama S306: scores by category (0–100)
CategoryContinental ComfortContact CC6Yokohama S306
Relative Score 75 68
Dry 79 82
Wet 66 59
Comfort 89 64
Treadwear 77 74
Handling 71 62

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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 Yokohama S306

The Yokohama S306 is a polarizing tire that excels in dry conditions and longevity but receives significant criticism for its poor wet-weather performance. While some users appreciate its durability and value, many report a lack of confidence and traction when driving on damp or rainy surfaces.

Pros

  • Excellent dry weather grip and handling
  • High tread longevity and durability
  • Stiff sidewall provides good steering feedback
  • Cost-effective price point

Cons

  • Consistently poor wet weather traction
  • Harsh ride quality and high road noise
  • Tendency to tramline on uneven surfaces
  • Unstable at higher speeds on certain performance vehicles

Observations

  • Performance-oriented vehicles like the VW R32 and Mazda3 report significant dissatisfaction with wet grip and ride comfort.
  • Users with heavier, steady-driving vehicles like the Ford Mondeo report higher satisfaction levels, suggesting the tire may be better suited for touring than spirited driving.
Specifications

Specs side by side

Attribute A · Continental ComfortContact CC6 B · Yokohama S306
CategorySummer Premium Touring tiresSummer Touring tires
Vehicle typePassenger Car / CrossoverPassenger Car / Crossover
Final verdict

Which one should you actually buy?

Continental

Yokohama

Winner: Continental ComfortContact CC6 — better comfort, handling and wet. Pick the Yokohama S306 if dry matters most to you.

Pick tire A You want the most comfortable ride

Continental ComfortContact CC6 scores 89 vs 64 on comfort.

Pick tire A You enjoy sharp, responsive handling

Continental ComfortContact CC6 scores 71 vs 62 on handling.

Pick tire A Your priority is wet-weather safety

Continental ComfortContact CC6 scores 66 vs 59 on wet.

Pick tire A You want the longest tread life

Continental ComfortContact CC6 scores 77 vs 74 on treadwear.

Tire A · Continental ComfortContact CC6
Tire B · Yokohama S306

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.