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The SportContact 6 is Continental's Max Performance Summer tire developed to meet the engineering demands of vehicle manufacturers' highest performing models. Introduced to the U.S. as the Original Equipment tire on the exclusive Audi R8 V10 Plus, the SportContact 6 is designed to combine responsive handling, ultimate grip and high speed stability in dry and wet conditions. However, like all Max Performance Summer tires, the SportContact 6 is not intended to be serviced, stored nor driven in near- and below-freezing temperatures, through snow or on ice.

The tread rubber of the SportContact 6 is Continental's Black Chili compound, which utilizes a special racing grade carbon black designed to interact with the texture of the road for maximum adhesion, in addition to quickly reaching operating temperature. The asymmetric tread pattern features a strong outboard shoulder with a closely spaced intermediate rib for lateral stability during at-the-limit handling. The continuous center rib provides uninterrupted contact with the road for solid on-center feel and responsive turn-in. The deep, circumferential grooves and lateral notches efficiently evacuate water from beneath the contact patch to resist hydroplaning.

Internally, a two-ply rayon casing supports two high-tensile steel belts. Continental's exclusive Aralon 350 hybrid cap ply reinforces the steel belts and helps maintain the tire's shape at high speeds for increased stability and control.

Note: Tires exposed to temperatures of 20 degrees F (-7 degrees C) or lower must be permitted to gradually return to temperatures of at least 40 degrees F (5 degrees C) for at least 24 hours before they are flexed in any manner, such as by adjusting inflation pressures, mounting them on wheels or using them to support, roll or drive a vehicle.

Flexing of the specialized rubber compounds used in Max Performance Summer tires during cold-weather use can result in irreversible compound cracking. Compound cracking is not a warrantable condition because it occurs as the result of improper use or storage, tires exhibiting compound cracking must be replaced.

Ratings Charts & Reviews Continental SportContact 6

Tire Category: Max Performance Summer

Consumer Surveys

 
Best in Category
Miles Reported
Recommended
Treadwear
Continental SportContact 6
Good
88%
1.1M
6.4 - Fair
8.2 - Good
8.2 Hydroplaning Resistance
8.3 Wet Traction
9.0 - Excellent
9.0 Corner Stability
9.1 Dry Traction
8.8 Steering Response
N/A
N/A Light Snow Traction
N/A Deep Snow Traction
N/A Ice Traction
8.1 - Good
8.1 Ride Quality
8.0 Noise
6.2 - Fair

Continental CrossContact LX25 Reviews

Customer surveys indicate the Continental CrossContact LX25 excels in comfort, with smooth ride quality and low noise levels scoring 8-10. Treadwear earns consistent praise for long-lasting performance, with many ratings in the 8-9 range. Winter traction is generally strong in snow (8-10), though ice performance shows occasional dips to 6-7, suggesting cautious driving in icy conditions. Wet traction shines with near-perfect 9-10 scores for grip and hydroplaning resistance. Dry traction stands out as a highlight, with nearly unanimous 9-10 ratings for confident handling and responsive steering. Drivers report high satisfaction across its intended all-season use, particularly noting its balanced performance for crossover and SUV applications.

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878 reviews mention "Wet Traction"

  • 860 positive
  • 18 negative

Customers consistently rate the CrossContact LX25's wet traction as excellent, with most scores 9s and 10s. Strong hydroplaning resistance and confident wet-weather handling make it a top choice for all-season SUV/CUV use.

January 17, 2026
(Verified Purchase)
4.7 out of 5 Star Rating
4.7 out of 5

...I live in the NW and we have wet conditions 9 months of the year, these tires have no hydroplaning issues in standing water. They displace water well and are great in both wet & dry conditions.

Excellent tires from the moment they were installed. Switched from run flats to these and the comfort difference was amazing. I live in the NW and we have wet conditions 9 months of the year, these tires have no hydroplaning issues in standing water. They displace water well and are great in both wet & dry conditions.

Vehicle: 2018 BMW X3 xDrive30i Standard Brakes
Miles Driven on Tires: 8,000
Driving Conditions: Combined Highway/City
Location: HILLSBORO, OR
Driving Style: Average

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January 29, 2026
(Verified Purchase)
4.4 out of 5 Star Rating
4.4 out of 5

...I love the wet traction and the way they are so quiet while driving...

Compare to my previous general tires these are much better tires. I love the wet traction and the way they are so quiet while driving. Since they are designed for SUV they seem more stable and still deliver very comfortable ride.

Vehicle: 2019 Ford Escape 4WD SE
Miles Driven on Tires: 1,000
Driving Conditions: Combined Highway/City
Location: SPRINGFIELD, MO
Driving Style: Average

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448 reviews mention "Winter Traction"

  • 421 positive
  • 27 negative

Most customers rate winter traction highly, with snow and deep snow scores often 9-10. Ice traction shows some variability but generally performs well in intended all-season use, aligning with positive 7-8 ratings.

March 01, 2026
(Verified Purchase)
4.8 out of 5 Star Rating
4.8 out of 5

...These Continentals are handling great thru snow, ice, wet and dry.

I had Yokohama Scorpions before. Didn’t get the tread life out of them and as they wore they became annoyingly noisy like constant droning road noise. These Continentals are handling great thru snow, ice, wet and dry.

Vehicle: 2020 Toyota RAV4 Hybrid XLE
Miles Driven on Tires: 0
Driving Conditions: Combined Highway/City
Location: CHESTERFIELD, VA
Driving Style: Spirited

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March 15, 2026
(Verified Purchase)
4.5 out of 5 Star Rating
4.5 out of 5

...In the snow they work great...

These are my 2nd set of tires for my 2012 Tacoma. My first set lasted many years with getting close to 100,000 miles on them. I did a lot of highway driving as well as beach driving. These tires held up great so when it was time to replace it was a no brainer to go with the same. It goes without saying that driving on ice isn’t easy and that would be the only negative of these tires but I don’t think any tire is good on ice.
In the snow they work great. In the sand, airing down you have no issues. I’ve never gotten stuck with these tires. I highly recommend these tires.

Vehicle: 2012 Toyota Tacoma 4wd Double Cab
Miles Driven on Tires: 11,000
Driving Conditions: Combined Off Road/Highway
Location: RIDGE, NY
Driving Style: Average

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975 reviews mention "Dry Traction"

  • 966 positive
  • 9 negative

Customers consistently rate the CrossContact LX25's dry traction as excellent, with most scores 9-10. High marks highlight responsive handling and reliable grip, delivering confident cornering stability for crossover/SUV drivers in dry conditions.

February 27, 2026
(Verified Purchase)
4.6 out of 5 Star Rating
4.6 out of 5

...better than expected dry & wet traction.

First set of Continental tires I have owned, these do require about 1-2 psi higher than the recommended amount by the car manufacturer for this size, once I figured that our the tires came alive, quiet, great ride with better than expected dry & wet traction.

Vehicle: 2021 Subaru Forester Sport
Miles Driven on Tires: 5,000
Driving Conditions: Combined Highway/City
Location: RIVERVIEW, FL
Driving Style: Average

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968 reviews mention "Ride Quality"

  • 924 positive
  • 44 negative

Customers consistently praise the CrossContact LX25's comfort, with most ride comfort and noise level ratings scoring 9s and 10s. High marks highlight a smooth, quiet ride ideal for crossover/SUV drivers seeking refined all-season performance.

March 03, 2026
(Verified Purchase)
4.9 out of 5 Star Rating
4.9 out of 5

Great tire, comfortable and giving confidence

Great tire, comfortable and giving confidence

Vehicle: 2017 Ford Edge FWD SE
Miles Driven on Tires: 8,000
Driving Conditions: Combined Highway/City
Location: TEGA CAY, SC
Driving Style: Average

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March 01, 2026
(Verified Purchase)
4.3 out of 5 Star Rating
4.3 out of 5

...Ride is very comfortable but not too soft, noise is very low...

This is my second set of Conti Cross Contacts on this car. I tried some Pirellis in the middle and prefer the ride and tread wear of the continental. My wife mainly drives them just back and forth to work, but I’ll take the car weekly to log some miles and get it warm and for what this car is I find them to be just about a perfect match. Ride is very comfortable but not too soft, noise is very low, wet and light snow traction is great. If we get DEEP snow like the 2 feet we had last week, my wife’s car is staying in the driveway, but for up to 6-8 inches of fluffy stuff they’re great when paired with AWD or 4wd on a crossover.

Vehicle: 2014 Nissan Pathfinder 4WD SL
Miles Driven on Tires: 2,000
Driving Conditions: Combined Highway/City
Location: VOORHEES, NJ
Driving Style: Easy Going

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February 04, 2026
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4.6 out of 5 Star Rating
4.6 out of 5

...ride is comfortable and quiet.

Tires were reasonable price, ride is comfortable and quiet.

Vehicle: 2018 Nissan Rogue AWD SL
Miles Driven on Tires: 500
Driving Conditions: Mostly Highway
Location: PROVIDENCE FORGE, VA
Driving Style: Easy Going

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661 reviews mention "Treadwear"

  • 632 positive
  • 29 negative

Customers overwhelmingly rate treadwear as excellent, with most scores 9-10. Exceptional durability and long-lasting performance for Crossover/SUV touring, with even lower scores reflecting strong 7-8 ratings in all-season conditions.

March 01, 2026
(Verified Purchase)
4.3 out of 5 Star Rating
4.3 out of 5

...I tried some Pirellis in the middle and prefer the ride and tread wear of the continental...

This is my second set of Conti Cross Contacts on this car. I tried some Pirellis in the middle and prefer the ride and tread wear of the continental. My wife mainly drives them just back and forth to work, but I’ll take the car weekly to log some miles and get it warm and for what this car is I find them to be just about a perfect match. Ride is very comfortable but not too soft, noise is very low, wet and light snow traction is great. If we get DEEP snow like the 2 feet we had last week, my wife’s car is staying in the driveway, but for up to 6-8 inches of fluffy stuff they’re great when paired with AWD or 4wd on a crossover.

Vehicle: 2014 Nissan Pathfinder 4WD SL
Miles Driven on Tires: 2,000
Driving Conditions: Combined Highway/City
Location: VOORHEES, NJ
Driving Style: Easy Going

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February 19, 2026
(Verified Purchase)
4.6 out of 5 Star Rating
4.6 out of 5

...The first set: I had on the vehicle for about 5 years and 75K+ miles. They gave extremely good performance in various conditions and I would suggest these tires to anyone.

This is the second set of these tires I have purchased. I purchased them a second time due to the performance of the first set. The first set: I had on the vehicle for about 5 years and 75K+ miles. They gave extremely good performance in various conditions and I would suggest these tires to anyone.

Vehicle: 2016 GMC Acadia SLE AWD
Miles Driven on Tires: 1,000
Driving Conditions: Combined Highway/City
Location: PERKASIE, PA
Driving Style: Spirited

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January 03, 2026
(Verified Purchase)
4.7 out of 5 Star Rating
4.7 out of 5

...They're smooth, quiet, and are wearing evenly...

My experience with this tire has been excellent so far. They're smooth, quiet, and are wearing evenly. They feel much more stable and resistant to hydroplaning in the rain than prior set of tires on my car (Michelin Defender T+H). Two minor complaints: the tread does seem to pick up small stones very easily. I also have noticed the impact resonance mentioned in Tire Rack test videos over expansion joints and similar sharp bumps at highway speeds. Neither are a big deal in the grand scheme, but the impact noise is definitely noticeable on lousy highway stretches.

Vehicle: 2018 Subaru Outback 2.5i Premium
Miles Driven on Tires: 14,000
Driving Conditions: Combined Highway/City
Location: MOUNT JOY, PA
Driving Style: Easy Going

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