Relative Score (0–100): 60% professional tests, 40% owner reviews.
SportContact 6 leads, 69–68 Narrow edge
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Tests 83 · 12 tests Owners 56 · 665 reviews
Best test result: #1 of 6 in 2018 Auto Bild 19 inch Summer Tyre Test (dry braking)
“The wear on the SportContact 6 is extremely high, for that reason the Michelin is the best option, even if the AO version is tuned for your car.”
Tests 75 · 19 tests Owners 60 · 3,333 reviews
Best test result: #1 of 48 in 2023 Summer Tyre Market Overview (overall ranking)
“Which tire should I choose? I’m currently looking for new summer tires, but this time I’m finding it surprisingly difficult to choose. My previous set were Bridgestone T005s, which honestly didn’t impress me much. On my earlier car I’ve driven on Michelin PS4S, Hankook Ventus S1 evo 3, and Pirelli (don’t remember the exact model). The Michelins were by far my favorite — excellent grip and overall a fantastic tire. The Hankooks were above average and perfectly fine, but the Pirellis were a big disappointment. This time I’m considering the following three options: • Michelin Pilot Sport 5 • Continental SportContact 7 • Kumho Ecsta Sport S PS72 If I hadn’t done any research, I would have gone for the Michelins without hesitation. However, after digging a bit deeper, I added the Continentals as a strong competitor, and the Kumhos because they’re significantly cheaper while still getting quite positive reviews. I drive a Cupra Formentor 2.0 AWD with around 430 hp. I never take the car to the track, but I do enjoy sporty driving and quick launches at traffic lights. Now I’m finding the final decision harder than expected. Taking both price and performance into account, which of these three would you recommend? Read more”
Relative Score per category, 0–100. Open “Why this score” for the tests and owner ratings behind it.
| Source | SportContact 6 | Ventus S1 evo3 |
|---|---|---|
| Professional tests (TWG score) | 88 | 85 |
| Reviews found online | 75 | 64 |
| Dry Braking (% of best) | 100% | 95% |
| Dry Handling (% of best) | 98% | 97% |
| Source | SportContact 6 | Ventus S1 evo3 |
|---|---|---|
| Professional tests (TWG score) | 83 | 84 |
| Reviews found online | 70 | 69 |
| Wet Braking (% of best) | 93% | 89% |
| Wet Circle (% of best) | 98% | 98% |
| Wet Handling (% of best) | 100% | 96% |
| Source | SportContact 6 | Ventus S1 evo3 |
|---|---|---|
| Reviews found online | 17 | – |
| Source | SportContact 6 | Ventus S1 evo3 |
|---|---|---|
| Professional tests (TWG score) | 71 | 67 |
| Reviews found online | 63 | 60 |
| Source | SportContact 6 | Ventus S1 evo3 |
|---|---|---|
| Professional tests (TWG score) | 75 | 73 |
| Reviews found online | 71 | – |
| Source | SportContact 6 | Ventus S1 evo3 |
|---|---|---|
| Professional tests (TWG score) | – | 61 |
| Reviews found online | 35 | 46 |
| Source | SportContact 6 | Ventus S1 evo3 |
|---|---|---|
| Reviews found online | 67 | 61 |
| Category | Continental SportContact 6 | Hankook Ventus S1 evo3 |
|---|---|---|
| Relative Score | 69 | 68 |
| Dry | 83 | 76 |
| Wet | 78 | 78 |
| Snow | 38 | – |
| Comfort | 68 | 64 |
| Noise | 73 | 71 |
| Treadwear | 48 | 55 |
| Handling | 67 | 61 |
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.
Neither tire has a score here yet, so this weight changes nothing.
SportContact 6
Ventus S1 evo3
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 | SportContact 6 | Ventus S1 evo3 | Δ | Both? |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Curved Aquaplaning | Curved | 84% #12/15 · 2021 Auto Bild 19 inch Summer Tyre Test | 90% #6/15 · 2021 Auto Bild 19 inch Summer Tyre Test | −6.8 | Same test |
| Dry Braking | Dry | 100% #1/6 · 2018 Auto Bild 19 inch Summer Tyre Test | 95% #6/9 · 2021 Auto Bild UUHP Summer Tyre Test | +4.6 | Different tests |
| Dry Handling | Dry | 98% #4/15 · 2021 Auto Bild 19 inch Summer Tyre Test | 97% #8/9 · 2021 EVO Summer Tyre Test | +1.2 | Different tests |
| Rolling Resistance | Efficiency | 94% #4/15 · 2021 Auto Bild 19 inch Summer Tyre Test | 87% #7/9 · 2024 AZ Summer Tyre Test | +6.5 | Different tests |
| Noise | Other | 100% #1/15 · 2021 Auto Bild 19 inch Summer Tyre Test | 99% #6/20 · 2019 Auto Bild Summer Tyre Test | +0.7 | Different tests |
| Price | Other | 49% #7/10 · 2020 Auto Bild UHP 19 inch Tyre Test | 76% #13/20 · 2019 Auto Bild Summer Tyre Test | −27.2 | Different tests |
| Overall Ranking | Overall | 50% #2/7 · 2020 EVO UHP Summer Tyre Test | 100% #1/48 · 2023 Summer Tyre Market Overview | −50.0 | Different tests |
| Straight Aqua | Straight | 96% #7/7 · 2020 EVO UHP Summer Tyre Test | 98% #8/8 · 2025 Die Reifentester UHP Summer Tyre Test | −1.6 | Different tests |
| Subj. Comfort | Subj | 98% #2/7 · 2020 EVO UHP Summer Tyre Test | 67% #13/20 · 2019 Auto Bild Summer Tyre Test | +31.3 | Different tests |
| Subj. Dry Handling | Subj | 98% #2/7 · 2020 EVO UHP Summer Tyre Test | 70% #7/8 · 2019 Sport Auto 20 Inch UHP Tyre Test | +27.6 | Different tests |
| Subj. Wet Handling | Subj | 100% #1/8 · 2019 Sport Auto 20 Inch UHP Tyre Test | 67% #8/8 · 2019 Sport Auto 20 Inch UHP Tyre Test | +33.0 | Same test |
| Wet Braking | Wet | 93% #7/8 · 2021 Sport Auto UHP Summer Tyre Test | 89% #7/15 · 2021 Auto Bild 19 inch Summer Tyre Test | +4.1 | Different tests |
| Wet Circle | Wet | 98% #5/8 · 2021 Sport Auto UHP Summer Tyre Test | 98% #5/9 · 2024 AZ Summer Tyre Test | −0.3 | Different tests |
| Wet Handling | Wet | 100% #2/6 · 2018 Auto Bild 19 inch Summer Tyre Test | 96% #11/20 · 2019 Auto Bild Summer Tyre Test | +3.8 | 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
The community generally views the Continental SportContact 6 as a high-performance summer tire that suffers from notably fast tread wear compared to competitors like Michelin and the newer SportContact 7. While some users report exceptionally low mileage limits, others have managed long lifespans depending on driving style, though consensus points to rapid wear as its main drawback.
“70k on SC6 ? Mine lasted 17k and now since I have the SC7 they overpassed the 6 without problems. They are better.”
“Back when it was released, John reported something along the lines of: “Continental says the wear issues of the SportContact 6 are resolved in the new SportContact 7, and that they should match the Michelin Pilot Sport 4 S in terms of wear.” I’ve had both generations, including on the same car, and can confirm the SC6 wears much quicker than the SC7, which I’m running at the moment, BTW. I didn’t even manage to get to 20k km on either of my two AMGs with the factory-fitted SC6, so your high mileage is quite the feat IMO haha. I reckon you’ll be just fine with the SC7 with your setup (car + driving style).”
Based on 6 community posts
The Hankook Ventus S1 Evo 3 receives mixed reviews from the community, with some users praising its solid performance, great value, and good grip compared to competitors, while others note concerns regarding longevity, stock wear, and variations in ratings across different sizes. Discussions also highlight specific variant differences, such as the K127 standard version versus the K127e Tesla-specific version.
“Tire preferences? My MK8 has a little over 18,000 miles now and the stock tires look like they’ve already gone to sh*t? Hankook Ventus S1 evo3 aren’t as good as they advertise? What do you recommend for tires?”
“That would tally with what this person found with the 127 variant that preceded it “Hi just for information,I asked Hankook what tread depth when new was on their Ventus S1 Evo 3 K127 tyre, the reply was 6.6 mm””
“F/S Hankook Ventus S1 evo3 235/35 R19 Hi Guys Selling a full set (4) Hankook Ventus S1 evo3 235/35 R19 summer tires, with 9/32 tread depth which is exactly the same depth when these ultra high performance tires are new. No punctures anywhere. Tires came of my 2024 VW GTI with less than 3k miles on the odometer. The production date on the tires is 3324 which means 33rd week of 2024.This translates to late August 2024. $500/obo but no shipping. Local pick up only. I am in Long Island NY. Message if interested. Read more”
Based on 12 community posts
| Attribute | A · Continental SportContact 6 | B · Hankook Ventus S1 evo3 |
|---|---|---|
| Category | Summer | Summer |
| Vehicle type | — | Passenger Car / Crossover |
| Sizes available | 40 | — |
| Rim diameters | 18″ – 24″ | — |
| Tread depth | 8/32″ | — |
| UTQG | 240 A A | — |
| Sidewall | Blackwall | — |
| Max pressure | 50 psi | — |
Continental SportContact 6
Hankook Ventus S1 evo3
Too close to call: Continental SportContact 6 and Hankook Ventus S1 evo3 are within 2 points overall. Continental SportContact 6 is stronger on dry, handling and comfort. Hankook Ventus S1 evo3 is stronger on treadwear.
Continental SportContact 6 scores 83 vs 76 on dry.
Hankook Ventus S1 evo3 scores 55 vs 48 on treadwear.
Continental SportContact 6 scores 67 vs 61 on handling.
Continental SportContact 6 scores 68 vs 64 on comfort.
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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.
