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Head-to-head Updated May 2026

Continental ContiMaxContact MC6 vs Kumho Solus KR22 — 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.

VS
Tire B Kumho

Kumho Solus KR22

All Season Touring tires

Kumho Solus KR22 tread pattern
Objective (60%)
–/100
No test data yet
User signal (40%)
83/100
2 owner reviews
Dry
80
Wet
80
Comfort
95
Treadwear
90
Handling
75

Prices change daily — check the retailer for your size.

VerdictWinner: Kumho Solus KR22 — better treadwear, comfort and wet. Pick the Continental ContiMaxContact MC6 if handling and dry matter 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) ContiMaxContact MC6 leads by 10
A — Continental ContiMaxContact MC6
90
B — Kumho Solus KR22
80
Why this score
SourceContiMaxContact MC6Solus KR22
Tyre Reviews owners 90 80

Wet

Weight: Important
Score (0–100) Solus KR22 leads by 3
A — Continental ContiMaxContact MC6
77
B — Kumho Solus KR22
80
Why this score
SourceContiMaxContact MC6Solus KR22
Tyre Reviews owners 77 80

Comfort

Weight: Neutral
Score (0–100) Solus KR22 leads by 16
A — Continental ContiMaxContact MC6
79
B — Kumho Solus KR22
95
Why this score
SourceContiMaxContact MC6Solus KR22
Tyre Reviews owners 79 95

Treadwear

Weight: Important
Score (0–100) Solus KR22 leads by 19
A — Continental ContiMaxContact MC6
71
B — Kumho Solus KR22
90
Why this score
SourceContiMaxContact MC6Solus KR22
Tyre Reviews owners 71 90

Handling

Weight: Neutral
Score (0–100) ContiMaxContact MC6 leads by 12
A — Continental ContiMaxContact MC6
87
B — Kumho Solus KR22
75
Why this score
SourceContiMaxContact MC6Solus KR22
Tyre Reviews owners 87 75

Scores at a glance

Continental ContiMaxContact MC6 vs Kumho Solus KR22: scores by category (0–100)
CategoryContinental ContiMaxContact MC6Kumho Solus KR22
Relative Score 79 84
Dry 90 80
Wet 77 80
Comfort 79 95
Treadwear 71 90
Handling 87 75

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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 ContiMaxContact MC6

The Continental ContiMaxContact MC6 is widely regarded as a high-performance tire that offers an exceptional balance between sporty handling and daily comfort. Users frequently highlight its impressive dry and wet grip, often comparing it favorably to more expensive premium alternatives like the Michelin Pilot Sport series. While most owners praise its value and steering precision, some report concerns regarding tread longevity and sidewall durability.

Pros

  • Excellent dry and wet traction with high cornering confidence
  • High value-for-money proposition compared to premium competitors
  • Direct and responsive steering feedback
  • Surprisingly comfortable ride quality for a performance-oriented tire

Cons

  • Mixed reports on tread life, with some users experiencing premature wear
  • Soft sidewalls susceptible to damage from curb impacts
  • Inconsistent noise levels, with some users finding them loud on rough tarmac
  • Wet performance may degrade significantly as the tire approaches the end of its life

Observations

  • Users noted that the tire provides a more direct and accurate steering feel compared to softer touring-focused tires, particularly on 17-inch fitments.
  • Drivers of heavier vehicles or those frequently driving on rough, coarse surfaces reported higher levels of road noise.
  • The tire is frequently praised for its ability to improve the handling characteristics of daily drivers and older sedans.
Tire B Kumho Solus KR22

The Kumho Solus KR22 is highly regarded by users for its exceptional longevity and reliable handling characteristics. It is positioned as a dependable, long-wearing tire that delivers consistent performance for daily driving needs.

Pros

  • Excellent tread life and durability
  • Responsive and reliable handling
  • High overall user satisfaction
Specifications

Specs side by side

Attribute A · Continental ContiMaxContact MC6 B · Kumho Solus KR22
CategorySummer Ultra High Performance tiresAll Season Touring tires
Vehicle typePassenger Car / CrossoverPassenger Car / Crossover
Final verdict

Which one should you actually buy?

Continental

Kumho

Winner: Kumho Solus KR22 — better treadwear, comfort and wet. Pick the Continental ContiMaxContact MC6 if handling and dry matter most to you.

Pick tire B You want the longest tread life

Kumho Solus KR22 scores 90 vs 71 on treadwear.

Pick tire B You want the most comfortable ride

Kumho Solus KR22 scores 95 vs 79 on comfort.

Pick tire A You enjoy sharp, responsive handling

Continental ContiMaxContact MC6 scores 87 vs 75 on handling.

Pick tire A You want the most grip on dry roads

Continental ContiMaxContact MC6 scores 90 vs 80 on dry.

Tire A · Continental ContiMaxContact MC6
Tire B · Kumho Solus KR22

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.