76
/ 100
Objective (60%)
–/100
No test data yet
User signal (40%)
75/100
54 owner reviews
Prices change daily — check the retailer for your size.
Head-to-head
Updated May 2026
Continental ComfortContact CC6 vs Hankook Ventus V4 ES H105 — 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
76
/ 100
Objective (60%)
–/100
No test data yet
User signal (40%)
59/100
199 owner reviews
Prices change daily — check the retailer for your size.
VerdictToo close to call: Continental ComfortContact CC6 and Hankook Ventus V4 ES H105 are within 2 points overall. Continental ComfortContact CC6 is stronger on comfort and treadwear. Hankook Ventus V4 ES H105 is stronger on wet.
Read full
TireWheelGuide may earn a commission from purchases made via links on this page.
Category breakdown
6 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)
Ventus V4 ES H105 leads by 2
Why this score
| Source | ComfortContact CC6 | Ventus V4 ES H105 |
|---|---|---|
| Tire Rack owners | – | 81 |
| Tyre Reviews owners | 79 | – |
Wet
Score (0–100)
Ventus V4 ES H105 leads by 10
Why this score
| Source | ComfortContact CC6 | Ventus V4 ES H105 |
|---|---|---|
| Tire Rack owners | – | 76 |
| Tyre Reviews owners | 66 | – |
Snow
Score (0–100)
Why this score
| Source | ComfortContact CC6 | Ventus V4 ES H105 |
|---|---|---|
| Tire Rack owners | – | 47 |
Comfort
Score (0–100)
ComfortContact CC6 leads by 14
Why this score
| Source | ComfortContact CC6 | Ventus V4 ES H105 |
|---|---|---|
| Tire Rack owners | – | 75 |
| Tyre Reviews owners | 89 | – |
Treadwear
Score (0–100)
ComfortContact CC6 leads by 4
Why this score
| Source | ComfortContact CC6 | Ventus V4 ES H105 |
|---|---|---|
| Tire Rack owners | – | 73 |
| Tyre Reviews owners | 77 | – |
Handling
Score (0–100)
Why this score
| Source | ComfortContact CC6 | Ventus V4 ES H105 |
|---|---|---|
| Tyre Reviews owners | 71 | – |
Scores at a glance
| Category | Continental ComfortContact CC6 | Hankook Ventus V4 ES H105 |
|---|---|---|
| Relative Score | 76 | 76 |
| Dry | 79 | 81 |
| Wet | 66 | 76 |
| Snow | – | 47 |
| Comfort | 89 | 75 |
| Treadwear | 77 | 73 |
| Handling | 71 | – |
Higher is better. The Relative Score follows your weights below; category scores do not change.
Personalize
Weight the categories that matter to you
Wet grip and treadwear start at “Important” — the two things buyers rank highest. Move the sliders and the scores update instantly.
Neutral
NoneLessNeutralMoreMost
Important
NoneLessNeutralMoreMost
Neutral
NoneLessNeutralMoreMost
Neutral
NoneLessNeutralMoreMost
Important
NoneLessNeutralMoreMost
Neutral
NoneLessNeutralMoreMost
Recomputed
Headline score
76
/ 100
Tire A
76
/ 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 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.
The Hankook Ventus V4 ES H105 is widely regarded as a high-value, budget-friendly performance tire that excels in dry and wet road conditions. While many users praise its quiet ride and responsive handling, there is a strong consensus that it performs poorly in snow and ice, despite its all-season classification. Long-term reliability is mixed, with some users reporting excellent tread life and others citing premature wear, noise issues, or structural defects like bubbles and belt separation.
Pros
- Excellent dry and wet road traction
- High value-to-price ratio compared to premium brands
- Quiet and comfortable ride quality when new
- Sporty aesthetic and responsive cornering stability
Cons
- Very poor performance in snow and ice conditions
- Increased road noise as the tire wears
- Reports of structural issues including sidewall bubbles and belt separation
- Inconsistent tread life, with some users experiencing premature wear or cupping
Observations
- Owners of performance-oriented vehicles like the Nissan 350Z and Infiniti G35 report high satisfaction with dry grip, though some note that the tire's soft sidewall can lead to 'slushy' steering response.
- Users in regions with poor road infrastructure (e.g., NY/NJ) frequently report sidewall bubbles, suggesting the tire may be vulnerable to pothole damage.
- Drivers of heavier or AWD vehicles often find the tire adequate for rain, but consistently warn against using it for winter driving.
Specifications
Specs side by side
| Attribute | A · Continental ComfortContact CC6 | B · Hankook Ventus V4 ES H105 |
|---|---|---|
| Category | Summer Premium Touring tires | High Performance All Season tire |
| Vehicle type | Passenger Car / Crossover | Passenger Car / Crossover |
| Tread depth | — | 9.5/32″ |
| UTQG | — | 420 A A |
| Treadwear warranty | — | 50,000 mi |
| Sidewall | — | Blackwall |
| Max pressure | — | 51 psi |
Final verdict
Which one should you actually buy?
76
/ 100
Continental
76
/ 100
Hankook
Too close to call: Continental ComfortContact CC6 and Hankook Ventus V4 ES H105 are within 2 points overall. Continental ComfortContact CC6 is stronger on comfort and treadwear. Hankook Ventus V4 ES H105 is stronger on wet.
Pick tire A
You want the most comfortable ride
Continental ComfortContact CC6 scores 89 vs 75 on comfort.
Pick tire B
Your priority is wet-weather safety
Hankook Ventus V4 ES H105 scores 76 vs 66 on wet.
Pick tire A
You want the longest tread life
Continental ComfortContact CC6 scores 77 vs 73 on treadwear.
Tire A · Continental ComfortContact CC6
Tire B · Hankook Ventus V4 ES H105
More comparisons
Also compared with
Continental ComfortContact CC6 also compared with
Hankook Ventus V4 ES H105 also compared with
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.