74
/ 100
Objective (60%)
62/100
5 professional tests
User signal (40%)
75/100
119 owner reviews
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Head-to-head
Updated September 2026
Continental Premium Contact 5 vs Continental PremiumContact 6 — Compared (September 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
81
/ 100
Objective (60%)
–/100
No test data yet
User signal (40%)
81/100
130 owner reviews
Prices change daily — check the retailer for your size.
VerdictWinner: Continental PremiumContact 6 — better treadwear, dry and handling. It leads or ties in every category we score.
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Category breakdown
7 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
Score (0–100)
PremiumContact 6 leads by 9
Why this score
| Source | Premium Contact 5 | PremiumContact 6 |
|---|---|---|
| Professional tests (TWG score) | 75 | – |
| Tire Rack owners | – | 90 |
| Tyre Reviews owners | 87 | 89 |
| SimpleTire owners | – | 96 |
Wet
Score (0–100)
PremiumContact 6 leads by 1
Why this score
| Source | Premium Contact 5 | PremiumContact 6 |
|---|---|---|
| Professional tests (TWG score) | 84 | – |
| Tire Rack owners | – | 83 |
| Tyre Reviews owners | 83 | 85 |
| SimpleTire owners | – | 96 |
Snow
Score (0–100)
Why this score
| Source | Premium Contact 5 | PremiumContact 6 |
|---|---|---|
| Professional tests (TWG score) | 1 | – |
| SimpleTire owners | – | 100 |
Comfort
Score (0–100)
Premium Contact 5 leads by 1
Why this score
| Source | Premium Contact 5 | PremiumContact 6 |
|---|---|---|
| Professional tests (TWG score) | 78 | – |
| Tire Rack owners | – | 86 |
| Tyre Reviews owners | 79 | 77 |
| SimpleTire owners | – | 96 |
Noise
Score (0–100)
Why this score
| Source | Premium Contact 5 | PremiumContact 6 |
|---|---|---|
| Professional tests (TWG score) | 54 | – |
| SimpleTire owners | – | 92 |
Treadwear
Score (0–100)
PremiumContact 6 leads by 16
Why this score
| Source | Premium Contact 5 | PremiumContact 6 |
|---|---|---|
| Tire Rack owners | – | 76 |
| Tyre Reviews owners | 58 | 74 |
| SimpleTire owners | – | 88 |
Handling
Score (0–100)
PremiumContact 6 leads by 8
Why this score
| Source | Premium Contact 5 | PremiumContact 6 |
|---|---|---|
| Tyre Reviews owners | 77 | 85 |
Scores at a glance
| Category | Continental Premium Contact 5 | Continental PremiumContact 6 |
|---|---|---|
| Relative Score | 74 | 81 |
| Dry | 80 | 89 |
| Wet | 84 | 85 |
| Snow | 1 | – |
| Comfort | 78 | 77 |
| Noise | 54 | – |
| Treadwear | 58 | 74 |
| Handling | 77 | 85 |
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Headline score
74
/ 100
Tire A
81
/ 100
Tire B
Only categories both tires have data for count toward the headline score.
From owners
Pros, cons & observations
Themes extracted from owner reviews across retailers and review sites — not the opinion of TireWheelGuide.
The Continental PremiumContact 5 is widely regarded as a high-performance touring tire that excels in wet and dry grip, offering a comfortable and quiet ride. While users frequently praise its safety and handling capabilities, the consensus is heavily polarized by its rapid tread wear and soft sidewall construction, which some drivers find detrimental to steering feedback and longevity.
Pros
- Exceptional grip in both wet and dry road conditions
- High levels of ride comfort and low cabin noise
- Predictable and safe handling characteristics
- Strong braking performance
Cons
- Rapid and premature tread wear
- Soft sidewalls leading to vague steering feedback and body roll
- Performance degradation as the tread depth decreases
- Susceptibility to sidewall damage
Observations
- Drivers of heavier vehicles and SUVs frequently report faster-than-expected tread wear and a lack of sidewall stiffness during cornering.
- Users of smaller, lighter vehicles often praise the tire's comfort and noise reduction, though some note it feels less 'sporty' than previous tires like the Bridgestone Turanza.
- Several owners of high-torque diesel engines reported issues with wheelspin, suggesting the tire may struggle with immediate torque delivery on certain platforms.
The Continental PremiumContact 6 is widely regarded as a high-performance touring tire that excels in providing exceptional dry and wet grip, making it a favorite for spirited daily driving. While users frequently praise its handling precision and safety, opinions are polarized regarding its comfort levels and road noise, with many noting a firmer ride than expected. Longevity is a common point of contention, as the tire's soft compound offers superior traction at the expense of faster tread wear.
Pros
- Exceptional grip and braking performance on both dry and wet surfaces.
- High level of steering precision and road feedback.
- Predictable handling characteristics that inspire driver confidence.
- Strong performance in varied weather conditions, including heavy rain.
Cons
- Faster-than-average tread wear due to the soft rubber compound.
- High levels of road noise reported by a significant portion of users.
- Firm ride quality that can feel harsh over bumps and uneven pavement.
- Inconsistent performance in near-freezing or snowy conditions.
Observations
- Users with heavier vehicles or high-torque engines often report faster tread wear and occasional traction loss under aggressive acceleration.
- Drivers of vehicles with stiffer factory suspensions note that the tire's firm sidewall can exacerbate cabin harshness, while those in softer-sprung cars find it a balanced upgrade.
- Some users report that the tire's performance and noise levels change noticeably as the tread depth approaches the 3-4mm wear limit.
Specifications
Specs side by side
| Attribute | A · Continental Premium Contact 5 | B · Continental PremiumContact 6 |
|---|---|---|
| Category | Summer Premium Touring tires | Premium Touring Summer tire |
| Vehicle type | Passenger Car / Crossover | Passenger Car / Crossover |
| Sizes available | — | 21 |
| Rim diameters | — | 17″ – 22″ |
| Tread depth | — | 8 - 9/32″ |
| UTQG | — | 280 A - AA A |
| Sidewall | — | Black Side Wall |
| Max pressure | — | 50 - 51 psi |
Final verdict
Which one should you actually buy?
74
/ 100
Continental
81
/ 100
Continental
Winner: Continental PremiumContact 6 — better treadwear, dry and handling. It leads or ties in every category we score.
Pick tire B
You want the longest tread life
Continental PremiumContact 6 scores 74 vs 58 on treadwear.
Pick tire B
You want the most grip on dry roads
Continental PremiumContact 6 scores 89 vs 80 on dry.
Pick tire B
You enjoy sharp, responsive handling
Continental PremiumContact 6 scores 85 vs 77 on handling.
Tire A · Continental Premium Contact 5
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) 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.