Relative Score (0–100): 60% professional tests, 40% owner reviews.
Too close to call: PremiumContact 6 and Primacy 4+ are level at 77.
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Tests 81 · 42 tests Owners 74 · 2,329 reviews
Best test result: #1 of 20 in 2020 Auto Bild Summer Tyre Test (wear)
“My continental premium contact 6’s getting to end or ? I am using these for the last 3 years and drove 46K km on them. Treadwear indicator for 3mm is getting very close. Should I rush or let them run for maybe another 5-10K ? Read more”
Tests 83 · 10 tests Owners 72 · 39 reviews
Best test result: #1 of 16 in 2024 ADAC Summer Tyre Test (abrasion)
Relative Score per category, 0–100. Open “Why this score” for the tests and owner ratings behind it.
| Source | PremiumContact 6 | Primacy 4+ |
|---|---|---|
| Professional tests (TWG score) | 85 | 82 |
| Reviews found online | 78 | 73 |
| Dry Braking (% of best) | 98% | 97% |
| Dry Handling (% of best) | 95% | 91% |
| Source | PremiumContact 6 | Primacy 4+ |
|---|---|---|
| Professional tests (TWG score) | 83 | 79 |
| Reviews found online | 77 | 75 |
| Longitudinal Aquaplaning (% of best) | 97% | 83% |
| Transverse Aquaplaning (% of best) | 90% | 70% |
| Wet Braking (% of best) | 99% | 91% |
| Wet Braking - Concrete (% of best) | 100% | 93% |
| Wet Circle (% of best) | 97% | 97% |
| Wet Handling (% of best) | 96% | 25% |
| Source | PremiumContact 6 | Primacy 4+ |
|---|---|---|
| Reviews found online | 76 | – |
| Source | PremiumContact 6 | Primacy 4+ |
|---|---|---|
| Professional tests (TWG score) | 76 | 72 |
| Reviews found online | 71 | 72 |
| Source | PremiumContact 6 | Primacy 4+ |
|---|---|---|
| Professional tests (TWG score) | 46 | 75 |
| Reviews found online | 72 | – |
| Exterior Noise (% of best) | 60% | 83% |
| Source | PremiumContact 6 | Primacy 4+ |
|---|---|---|
| Professional tests (TWG score) | 85 | 91 |
| Reviews found online | 65 | 71 |
| Source | PremiumContact 6 | Primacy 4+ |
|---|---|---|
| Reviews found online | 76 | 69 |
| Category | Continental PremiumContact 6 | Michelin Primacy 4+ |
|---|---|---|
| Relative Score | 77 | 77 |
| Dry | 82 | 79 |
| Wet | 80 | 77 |
| Snow | 74 | – |
| Comfort | 74 | 72 |
| Noise | 57 | 72 |
| Treadwear | 77 | 83 |
| Handling | 76 | 69 |
Higher is better. The Relative Score follows your weights below; category scores do not change.
Wet grip and treadwear start at “Important” — the two things buyers rank highest. Move the sliders and the scores update instantly.
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PremiumContact 6
Primacy 4+
Only categories both tires have data for count toward the headline score.
Each result is shown as % of the best tire in that test. “Same test” rows are the strictest comparison: both tires were measured side by side.
| Discipline | Category | PremiumContact 6 | Primacy 4+ | Δ | Both? |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Curved Aquaplaning | Curved | 77% #10/10 · 2021 Motor Summer Tyre Test | 86% #7/8 · 2025 EV Tyre Test | −9.1 | Different tests |
| Dry Braking | Dry | 98% #4/15 · 2019 Summer and All Season Tyre Test | 97% #3/10 · 2024 Motorhome Summer Tyre Test | +0.9 | Different tests |
| Dry Handling | Dry | 95% #10/15 · 2019 Summer and All Season Tyre Test | 91% #2/6 · 2024 ACE/ARBÖ/GTÜ Summer Tire Test R17 | +4.0 | Different tests |
| Rolling Resistance | Efficiency | 87% #3/10 · 2022 AMS Performance Summer Tyre Test | 90% #2/8 · 2025 EV Tyre Test | −3.0 | Different tests |
| Fuel Consumption | Fuel | 95% #39/50 · 2023 ADAC Summer Tyre Test | 95% #33/50 · 2023 ADAC Summer Tyre Test | 0.0 | Same test |
| Exterior Noise | Noise | 60% #10/9 · 2022 AUTO Straßenverkehr Summer Tire Test R19 | 83% #4/6 · 2024 ACE/ARBÖ/GTÜ Summer Tire Test R17 | −23.3 | Different tests |
| Abrasion | Other | 50% #10/50 · 2023 ADAC Summer Tyre Test | 100% #1/16 · 2024 ADAC Summer Tyre Test | −49.9 | Different tests |
| Noise | Other | 100% #4/10 · 2020 New 17 Inch Summer Tyre Test | 96% #6/8 · 2025 EV Tyre Test | +3.1 | Different tests |
| Price | Other | 57% #10/11 · 2022 AutoBild Sports Cars UHP Summer Tyre Test | 52% #16/16 · 2024 ADAC Summer Tyre Test | +4.6 | Different tests |
| Value | Other | 77% #8/20 · 2021 Auto Bild 16 Inch Summer Tyre Test | 67% #8/8 · 2025 EV Tyre Test | +9.8 | Different tests |
| Wear | Other | 100% #1/20 · 2020 Auto Bild Summer Tyre Test | 92% #2/8 · 2025 EV Tyre Test | +8.4 | Different tests |
| Overall Ranking | Overall | 50% #2/15 · 2019 Summer and All Season Tyre Test | 80% #3/11 · 2023 UTAC Summer Tire Test R17 | −30.0 | Different tests |
| Straight Aqua | Straight | 97% #7/7 · 2019 EVO Summer Tyre Test | 96% #7/50 · 2023 ADAC Summer Tyre Test | +0.9 | Different tests |
| Subj. Comfort | Subj | 89% #3/10 · 2021 Auto Zeitung Summer UHP Tyre Test | 88% #2/8 · 2025 EV Tyre Test | +1.4 | Different tests |
| Subj. Dry Handling | Subj | 82% #8/9 · 2021 EVO Summer Tyre Test | 92% #5/6 · 2024 ACE/ARBÖ/GTÜ Summer Tire Test R17 | −10.7 | Different tests |
| Subj. Wet Handling | Subj | 94% #3/7 · 2019 EVO Summer Tyre Test | 88% #2/6 · 2024 ACE/ARBÖ/GTÜ Summer Tire Test R17 | +6.6 | Different tests |
| Total Cost of Ownership | Total | 0% #2/20 · 2019 Auto Bild Summer Tyre Test | 0% #5/8 · 2025 EV Tyre Test | 0.0 | Different tests |
| Longitudinal Aquaplaning | Wet | 97% #4/8 · 2022 Motor Crossover Summer Tire Test R17 | 83% #5/6 · 2024 ACE/ARBÖ/GTÜ Summer Tire Test R17 | +13.7 | Different tests |
| Transverse Aquaplaning | Wet | 90% #2/9 · 2022 AUTO Straßenverkehr Summer Tire Test R19 | 70% #3/6 · 2024 ACE/ARBÖ/GTÜ Summer Tire Test R17 | +20.0 | Different tests |
| Wet Braking | Wet | 99% #2/10 · 2019 SUV 4x4 Summer Tyre Test | 91% #5/8 · 2025 EV Tyre Test | +7.5 | Different tests |
| Wet Braking - Concrete | Wet | 100% #1/50 · 2023 ADAC Summer Tyre Test | 93% #11/50 · 2023 ADAC Summer Tyre Test | +6.6 | Same test |
| Wet Circle | Wet | 97% #8/10 · 2022 AMS Performance Summer Tyre Test | 97% #7/8 · 2025 EV Tyre Test | +0.2 | Different tests |
| Wet Handling | Wet | 96% #10/20 · 2019 Auto Bild Summer Tyre Test | 25% #5/6 · 2024 ACE/ARBÖ/GTÜ Summer Tire Test R17 | +70.8 | Different tests |
Themes extracted from owner reviews found online — not the opinion of TireWheelGuide.
From Reddit, forums and review threads. Not part of our score
Community opinion on the Continental PremiumContact 6 is largely positive, highlighting its exceptional wet grip, reliable braking performance, and balanced ride comfort compared to stiffer alternatives. While some note high replacement costs or faster wear on heavy electric vehicles, drivers generally praise the tire as a worthy investment for safety and all-around performance.
“Pirelli PZero PZ5 too stiff for my like, Continental PremiumContact 6 too soft... I had some cheap 225/45/18 tyres for my older 3.0L RWD car with a quite stiff sport suspension. Replaced them with 225/40/18 Pirelli PZero PZ5. I realized these had a 5 % smaller sidewall, but 225/40 is the basic size. These were way too stiff for me! Roads here have plenty of imperfections and the bumps were giving me a headache. I managed to sell the old PZ5 for a good price and replaced them with Continental PremiumContact 6s, now with larger sidewall 225/45/18. It's alright, but there's definitely less road feedback than PZ5s. So I'm not really that happy with either. What would have been the best compromise between PZ5 and PC6? Goodyear Assymetric 6? Or maybe my fault was going for 40 % sidewall, PZ5 with 45 may had been suitable? It's just that the 45s cost way much more as a more rare size. Read more”
“I switched out my 20” good year’s that came with the car for a set of continental premium contact 6 POL a month ago before a vacation trip. They were excellent in heavy rain. Can recommend. EX30 2024 TM Ultra.”
“I can only comment on the premium contact 6's which i have on my cupra formentor vz. A car which has very average insulation. And I dont feel like the tires are particularly noisy. but then again it all depends what you compare it to. My other car is a vw id4 and thats way more quiet (continental allseason contacts). but i must say im still very happy with the premium contact's, very good grip. especially in the wet. Not sure if the difference with other tyres is noticeable noise wise. Maybe somebody else has more experience in this regard.”
Based on 10 community posts
We haven't collected enough community discussion about this tire yet.
| Attribute | A · Continental PremiumContact 6 | B · Michelin Primacy 4+ |
|---|---|---|
| Category | Summer | Summer |
| 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 | — |
Continental PremiumContact 6
Michelin Primacy 4+
Too close to call: Continental PremiumContact 6 and Michelin Primacy 4+ are within 2 points overall. Continental PremiumContact 6 is stronger on handling, dry and wet. Michelin Primacy 4+ is stronger on noise and treadwear.
Michelin Primacy 4+ scores 72 vs 57 on noise.
Continental PremiumContact 6 scores 76 vs 69 on handling.
Michelin Primacy 4+ scores 83 vs 77 on treadwear.
Continental PremiumContact 6 scores 82 vs 79 on dry.
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Every category score blends two independent signals. 60% comes from professional tire tests (braking distances, lap times, noise measurements), each result compared with every other tire in the same test and newer tests counting more. 40% comes from owner reviews found online, adjusted for how generously each site rates. Both use one scale: the average tested tire gets 70, the best 100. When a tire has only one of the two, the missing half is estimated from the other and the score stays closer to average; with no road test and fewer than five owner reviews it gets no score yet.
Community buzz from Reddit and forums is shown for context only — it never changes the score.
