Continental SportContact 6 Max Performance Summer Tire with Good Wet Grip for Sportscars in 285/35ZR19

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  • ContinentalSportContact 6
  • ContinentalSportContact 6
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  • Size: 285/35ZR19
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  • Style: Blackwall
  • Eco Focus: N/A
  • Load Range: XL Load Range
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Tire Category: Max Performance Summer

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Continental SportContact 6
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6.3 - Fair
8.2 - Good
8.1 Hydroplaning Resistance
8.2 Wet Traction
9.0 - Excellent
9.0 Corner Stability
9.1 Dry Traction
8.8 Steering Response
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N/A Light Snow Traction
N/A Deep Snow Traction
N/A Ice Traction
8.0 - Good
8.1 Ride Quality
8.0 Noise
6.2 - Fair

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Customers think the Continental SportContact 6 delivers outstanding dry traction (frequent 9-10 scores) and strong wet performance, with consistent praise for grip and hydroplaning resistance. Comfort receives positive feedback for a performance tire, though some note a firmer ride and occasional road noise. Treadwear is a common concern, with ratings showing significant variability (0-10 range) and several reports of faster-than-expected wear. Drivers highlight precise steering and confident cornering as key strengths, aligning well with its max performance summer focus. While most praise its dry/wet capabilities, the mixed treadlife feedback suggests it may trade longevity for outright grip.

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85 customers mention "Wet Traction"

  • 74 positive
  • 11 negative

The Continental SportContact 6 earns excellent wet traction ratings, with most scores 9-10 highlighting confident grip and hydroplaning resistance. While a few ratings between 3-6 note reduced heavy rain performance, the majority experience aligns with its max performance summer design for reliable wet handling.

April 17, 2023 (Verified Purchase)

4.6 out of 5 Star Rating
4.6 out of 5

...Exceptional cornering and braking traction in the wet. Progressive give at the limit...

Great tire!! Exceptional cornering and braking traction in the wet. Progressive give at the limit. Very close in performance to my benchmark tire: Michelin Pilot Sport 4, but w/ less tread life. Wore very evenly down to the wear bars at about 23k mi, reasonable life for summer-performance tire considering driving style and vehicle weight. Road imperfections and undulations, seem more slightly more pronounced (perhaps due to stiffer sidewall?), but tires held up to DC potholes very well.

Vehicle: 2011 Audi S5 Coupe Prestige
Miles Driven on Tires: 23,000
Driving Conditions: Combined Highway/City
Location: WASHINGTON, DC
Driving Style: Spirited
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January 15, 2019 (Verified Purchase)

4.2 out of 5 Star Rating
4.2 out of 5

...The traction in the wet is very good...

OEM tire on my 2017 Civic Type R. It's a decent tire for daily driving but this review is for HPDE's. The traction is the wet is very good. Sidewalls are nice and stiff and the feedback was great. Unfortunately, I had to let a decent amount of air out of the tires to increase the corning grip at the limits and it killed the sidewalls within two days. To be fair, it was back to back sessions, but this tire couldn't handle the heat. Increasing the air pressure on the next set saved the sidewalls but the tires didn't have the 'bite' in corners and felt a little sloppy. After my current set are worn down, I'll be trying a few other brands in this size and price point to see how they hold up.

Vehicle: 2017 Honda Civic Type R
Miles Driven on Tires: 2,000
Driving Conditions: Track/Autocross
Location: RIDGELAND, MS
Driving Style: Spirited
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August 17, 2017 (Verified Purchase)

4.9 out of 5 Star Rating
4.9 out of 5

...With 16 miles on the speedo I hit a heavy rain storm driving from Chicago and these tires had no difficulty in wet weather...

I purchased my Type R on July 5th, 2017. I ave this car as my daily driver. With 16 miles on the speedo I hit a heavy rain storm driving from Chicago and these tires had no difficulty in wet weather. In dry conditions these tires can be classified in two words: "Lint Rollers". You know those infomercials where people are brushing cats and dogs with the latest and greatest pet groomer? Welcome to the Continental Sport Contact 6! It will pick up used gum, rocks of all sizes and especially your favorite gravel mixture. When you start your journey they pick up everything on the road surface and sling it onto your paint job. I am in no way being negative. They are sticky! The tread depth is 9/32 new and after 3,600 miles I measured 8/32! Amazing tires. The side walls are incredibly flexible. I saw the reviews about these being 10,000 mile tires, but I think I can get more. Unfortunately you cannot run them on ice and snow below 20 degrees Fahrenheit until they build to temperature. My Type R is a daily driver and I had to purchase 18X9 Rims with Continental DWS 06's to drive in cold or inclement weather in the midwest. I recommend that you follow suit and place your Contact 6's in your home to avoid cracking and damage to the very soft rubber. I am amazed at the grip, handling, and ride-noice comfort these tires offer. Honda and Continental knocked this one out of the park!

Vehicle: 2017 Honda Civic Type R
Miles Driven on Tires: 3,789
Driving Conditions: Combined Highway/City
Location: EARLVILLE, IL
Driving Style: Average
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99 customers mention "Dry Traction"

  • 91 positive
  • 8 negative

Customers overwhelmingly rate the SportContact 6's dry traction 9-10, praising exceptional grip and precise handling. As a max-performance summer tire, it delivers outstanding cornering stability and steering responsiveness. A few 8s show minor variability, but scores confirm excellent dry-road capabilities.

April 06, 2024 (Verified Purchase)

4.3 out of 5 Star Rating
4.3 out of 5

...Excellent grip, sidewall strength, and quiet...

This is the OEM tire from Honda for my Type R. I love these tires. Excellent grip, sidewall strength, and quiet. I cannot give a wet traction review because my car hasn’t ever been driven in the rain. It’s a weekend/sunny day joy car. The tires don’t last much past 10k miles because they’re so soft. And that’s being pretty gentle with them. I’m sure I could thrash them in about 6k miles, but I just don’t drive hard All the time. I’m not a granny driver either, I pick my spots to have some fun. This is my second set of SportContact 6’s, and I’ll get them again 100%.

Vehicle: 2021 Honda Civic Type R
Miles Driven on Tires: 10,500
Driving Conditions: Mostly City
Location: SARATOGA SPRINGS, UT
Driving Style: Average
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May 15, 2022

4.4 out of 5 Star Rating
4.4 out of 5

...Dry traction - car will overpower the fronts in 2nd through all of the upper half of the rev band, and sometimes in 3d, at around 4k rpm. I don't think that's the tires' fault...

Very happy with these tires. It is impossible to compare to other brands because these are OE tires and I have not tried others on this car. The car is so different from other cars I've driven in recent years that I cannot compare to the tires on those other cars. 10k miles so far on these OE tires and it looks like I will get another 10k miles of tread life, contrary to some who have needed to change at less than 10k. Dry traction - car will overpower the fronts in 2nd through all of the upper half of the rev band, and sometimes in 3d, at around 4k rpm. I don't think that's the tires' fault. At temps in the 50s F, noticeably less grip, but these are summer-only tires. Like most (all?) summer only tires, manufacturer recommends not driving the car when temps get to 20 F, and then wait to warm up to 40 F. Don't drive, inflate, mount, they say - nothing when it's that cold. However, I've seen tire tests in temps colder than that on summer tires, so I think manufacturers are being overly safe.

Vehicle: 2021 Honda Civic Type R
Miles Driven on Tires: 10,000
Driving Conditions: Combined Highway/City
Location: TALLAHASSEE, FL
Driving Style: Average
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May 31, 2017

4.6 out of 5 Star Rating
4.6 out of 5

...That said dry traction and cornering stability are both off the charts.

Very early, with very few clicks on them but so far I'm very impressed with these OEM 19" Continentals. Will update a review after the end of the summer. So far the only down side is the noise but riding on 19s it's inevitable. That said dry traction and cornering stability are both off the charts.

Vehicle: 2017 Audi A4 allroad Premium Plus
Miles Driven on Tires: 8,600
Driving Conditions: Combined Highway/City
Location: TORONTO, ON
Driving Style: Average
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96 customers mention "Ride Quality"

  • 78 positive
  • 18 negative

Customers praise the SportContact 6's comfort with most scoring 9s and 10s for smooth ride quality. While a few note occasional firmness, high marks in noise reduction highlight its refined summer driving experience.

November 24, 2017 (Verified Purchase)

4.3 out of 5 Star Rating
4.3 out of 5

...Comfort is good and road noise is very minimal...

These tires came as factory equipment for my 2017 Honda Civic Type R and overall I must say that they are a good tire! I was told to only expect 10k miles out of these tires but here I am at over 9000 miles and they still have about 40% left! I was expecting them to be completely bald by the 10k mark but it looks like I will make it past that to 15 or maybe 20. They grip to the road really well when you go into corners and they are good in the wet, but not the best. Under heavy rain they lost grip here and there but nothing too serious where I didn¿t feel safe. I¿ve had these tires for over 9000 miles and I haven¿t come across any major issues. I do an equal mix of highway and city driving. There is a review on here saying that they got multiple flats and that it was an issue with the tire, but I can assure you that it¿s not. These tires exceeded my expectations. When it¿s time to buy tires again these tires will be in a debate with the Michelin PS4s. Comfort is good and road noise is very minimal. Overall these tires are a really good road tire. I didn¿t take my R to a track but I drive really aggressively in the Colorado mountains and these tires held up really well.

Vehicle: 2017 Honda Civic Type R
Miles Driven on Tires: 9,500
Driving Conditions: Combined Highway/City
Location: DENVER, CO
Driving Style: Spirited
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November 10, 2018

4.9 out of 5 Star Rating
4.9 out of 5

...Their so quite on the road life span is short but you wanna play you gotta pay

I'm on my second set of tires these tires are so epic high speeds grip is insane traction is insane
Their so quite on the road life span is short but you wanna play you gotta pay

Vehicle: 2017 Honda Civic Type R
Miles Driven on Tires: 20,000
Driving Conditions: Combined Highway/City
Location: OWEN SOUND, ON
Driving Style: Spirited
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89 customers mention "Treadwear"

  • 47 positive
  • 42 negative

Treadwear ratings reveal dissatisfaction, with many scoring 0-6 citing rapid wear, premature replacement, and worn-down treads. While some give 9s-10s, excessive wear and disappointed mileage expectations are common complaints for this summer tire.

January 10, 2023 (Verified Purchase)

3.9 out of 5 Star Rating
3.9 out of 5

The tires thread wear is awful. I'm in the process of replacing said tire now. This wear is under normal driving conditions.

The tires thread wear is awful.
I’m in the process of replacing said tire now.
This wear is under normal driving conditions.

Vehicle: 2020 BMW X3 M Competition
Miles Driven on Tires: 10,000
Driving Conditions: Combined Highway/City
Location: UNIONDALE, NY
Driving Style: Easy Going
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November 24, 2018 (Verified Purchase)

4.6 out of 5 Star Rating
4.6 out of 5

...The tread wear is not very good. The tires come with a clear warning that they may not last longer than 10,000 miles (it is understood that this means under regular use. Cars that require or call for this pedigree of tire aren't usually driven gently)...

I believe the tires to be top tier tires. If money was no object, I'd probably replace with these Continentals or Michelin Pilot Sport tires. Though Europe may make the best tires in the world, America and North Korea make very good tires for much less. The Continentals are quiet, have great grip, and great handling characteristics. The tread wear is not very good. The tires come with a clear warning that they may not last longer than 10,000 miles (it is understood that this means under regular use. Cars that require or call for this pedigree of tire aren't usually driven gently) At over $1200 a set, there are just smarter choices. Conversely though, it and the comparable Michelins are probably the best street tires in the world.

Vehicle: 2018 Honda Civic Type R
Miles Driven on Tires: 750
Driving Conditions: Mostly City
Location: BAKERSFIELD, CA
Driving Style: Average
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September 15, 2021 (Verified Purchase)

2.9 out of 5 Star Rating
2.9 out of 5

At 21,000 miles and not a very aggressive driving style, I am extremely disappointed at the treadlife on these. I was at half tire life by 6k miles. What? That's ridiculous...

At 21,000 miles and not a very aggressive driving style, I am extremely disappointed at the treadlife on these. I will NEVER buy continental again. I was at half tire life by 6k miles. What? That's ridiculous. Against enthusiast recommendations I am going for Michelin Pilot Sport All Season 4 to hopefully get away from this treadlife issue. STAY AWAY from these tires - doesn't matter how powerful your car is. Even without abuse these tires will whittle away by 10k miles. I'm on my 3rd set of tires now and I've had the car 15 months. I made the mistake of buying these again at the dealers recommendation. I can't stress this enough - STAY AWAY.

Vehicle: 2020 BMW X4 M Competition
Miles Driven on Tires: 21,000
Driving Conditions: Combined Highway/City
Location: UNION CITY, NJ
Driving Style: Average
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