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  • Continental SportContact 6
  • Continental SportContact 6

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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%
992K
6.3 - Fair
8.2 - Good
8.2 Hydroplaning Resistance
8.3 Wet Traction
8.9 - 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
8.0 - Good
8.1 Ride Quality
8.0 Noise
6.2 - Fair

Customers Say

Customer ratings showcase the Michelin Pilot Super Sport ZP's excellent dry traction and strong wet performance, with many scores in the 9-10 range for precise cornering and responsive handling. Comfort receives positive feedback for a smooth ride, though some note road noise at higher speeds. Treadwear shows mixed results, with several reports of rapid wear despite the tire's high-performance capabilities. Overall, drivers praise its summer-focused design for delivering confident grip in both dry and wet conditions, aligning well with its max performance summer category.

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128 customers mention "Wet Traction"

  • 114 positive
  • 14 negative

Most users rate wet traction highly with 9s and 10s, praising confident grip. Some scores dip to 7-8, but as a summer tire designed for wet performance, it delivers reliable handling in rainy conditions.

June 25, 2015 (Verified Purchase)

5 out of 5 Star Rating
5 out of 5

...Going 80+ in heavy downpour these tires kept me in constant contact with the road. Never once, in about a 20 minute stretch of heavy rain, did the tires lose traction with the road!...

Just broke in my new Michelin tires on a 1000 mile trip from VA to PA and back and they performed great! They handled excellent on the highway (dry and wet conditions). Going 80+ in heavy downpour these tires kept me in constant contact with the road. Never once, in about a 20 minute stretch of heavy rain, did the tires lose traction with the road! Dry conditions was even better! The tires have a much softer feel than my old Goodyear's. That soft feel provides for a more comfortable ride in my 2005 vet, and at the same time gives the driver a feeling of better control of the vehicle. I especially liked the softer feel driving around town. The vet cornered great in the city, and has excellent grip in take-off. Thanks Michelin! Will definitely buy again!

Vehicle: 2005 Chevrolet Corvette C6 Convertible
Miles Driven on Tires: 800
Driving Conditions: Combined Highway/City
Location: NORTH CHESTERFIELD, VA
Driving Style: Spirited
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June 12, 2014 (Verified Purchase)

4.3 out of 5 Star Rating
4.3 out of 5

...I live on the west coast of Canada so there is quite a lot of rain here. The Michelin's handled the light and heavy rain like a champ...

Just purchased these 1 month ago, best tire I have had on this car. My usual commute is approx. 50 miles combined city and freeway. I live on the west coast of Canada so there is quite a lot of rain here. The Michelin's handled the light and heavy rain like a champ. My car has just come alive again. I replaced the worn out Goodyear Asymetric with these due to I could not handle the road noise any longer. The Michelin's are so much quieter and also seem to soak up the small inperfections in the road. I would highly recommend these to any luxury sport sedan owner that wants comfort to go along with great handling characteristics. Thanks for the great advice tire rack!

Vehicle: 2007 Acura TL Type-S
Miles Driven on Tires: 2,000
Driving Conditions: Combined Highway/City
Location: MISSION, BC
Driving Style: Spirited
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172 customers mention "Dry Traction"

  • 171 positive
  • 1 negative

Customers overwhelmingly rate the Michelin Pilot Super Sport ZP's dry traction as excellent, with most scores at 9s and 10s. High marks highlight responsive handling and reliable grip, aligning perfectly with its Max Performance Summer design for spirited dry-road driving.

March 07, 2015 (Verified Purchase)

3.2 out of 5 Star Rating
3.2 out of 5

...On track these tires deliver traction many drivers get only from dedicated racing tires. I constantly have other drivers coming over to the vehicle after being on track with me, looking and feeling the tires which typically look like abused race tires with deep bumps and ridges and small stones all stuck to them, and commenting on how well they perform.

Michelin did an outstanding job of building this tire with beyond excellent dry traction characteristics combined with very long tread wear (in respect of driving style and use). I use this car for 70% very aggressive track days and 30% highway getting to the various tracks at docile speeds. On track these tires deliver traction many drivers get only from dedicated racing tires. I constantly have other drivers coming over to the vehicle after being on track with me, looking and feeling the tires which typically look like abused race tires with deep bumps and ridges and small stones all stuck to them, and commenting on how well they perform.

Vehicle: 2015 Chevrolet Corvette Coupe
Miles Driven on Tires: 1,700
Driving Conditions: Track/Autocross
Location: APACHE JUNCTION, AZ
Driving Style: Spirited
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February 25, 2014 (Verified Purchase)

4.4 out of 5 Star Rating
4.4 out of 5

...Was doubtful about performance of runflats on track, but these are some sticky sum-----es! Cornering was awesome...

Took my Z51 to Carolina Motorsports Park. Was doubtful about performance of runflats on track, but these are some sticky sum-----es! Cornering waqs awesome. They did best at about 38-40 psi hot.

Vehicle: 2014 Chevrolet Corvette Coupe Z51 Package
Miles Driven on Tires: 1,900
Driving Conditions: Track/Autocross
Location: APEX, NC
Driving Style: Spirited
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April 02, 2018 (Verified Purchase)

4.5 out of 5 Star Rating
4.5 out of 5

...I love spirited country driving, lots of turns and nice short straight runs make for a fun afternoon... But these tires hold up really well taking the turns and not having the back side slide out and feel like you are loosing your butt, if you understand where I am coming from. Well planted and solid feel in all the conditions I could through at them this past weekend on the trial run...

Ok, torn between going with the PS4s when I found the PS ZPs. Because this is our touring car, I just was to antsy about not having an out if we did have a flat, so when I found that Michelin finally made these for my car, I had to give them a try and I am very pleased with the 200 percent improvement over the Stock Bridgestone Run flats these replaced. What a world of difference in the comfort and noise. I love spirited country driving, lots of turns and nice short straight runs make for a fun afternoon. My car does not have the M suspension and needs the run flat hard side walls to keep the fat rear end in line until I make some suspension changes. But these tires hold up really well taking the turns and not having the back side slide out and feel like you are loosing your butt, if you understand where I am coming from. Well planted and solid feel in all the conditions I could through at them this past weekend on the trial run. I'll check back in 6 months, I have a trip to the Dragon and 6 Gap planned, we are going to see how they hold up under pressure.

Vehicle: 2013 BMW 335is Convertible
Miles Driven on Tires: 200
Driving Conditions: Combined Highway/City
Location: THOMASVILLE, GA
Driving Style: Spirited
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169 customers mention "Ride Quality"

  • 159 positive
  • 10 negative

Customers rate ride comfort highly, with most scoring 9s and 10s, praising smooth handling and refined noise levels that enhance the driving experience expected from a max performance summer tire.

May 25, 2016 (Verified Purchase)

4.4 out of 5 Star Rating
4.4 out of 5

...Ride is good, but don't kid yourself, these are sport tires and that 40 aspect sidewall is not meant for comfort. Putting the BMW in comfort mode gives a nice ride...

Just put these on today, swapping out the Pirelli Cinturatto P7 All Season run flats. The Pirellis rode very rough and were noisy. First impressions of these tires are an improvement in noise, although a bit of a hum around 40 mph, but no different from the Continental Pure Contacts on my wife's Camry. Surprisingly quiet at 70 mph. Handling is good, but can't do much until I get 200 miles on these new tires, given the mold release agent, etc. on new tires. Ride is good, but don't kid yourself, these are sport tires and that 40 aspect sidewall is not meant for comfort. Putting the BMW in "comfort" mode gives a nice ride.

These tires got a great rating from all sources and am looking forward to providing follow-up comments as I put the miles on.

Vehicle: 2015 BMW M235i Coupe Non-Staggered Tires
Miles Driven on Tires: 25
Driving Conditions: Mostly City
Location: GAINESVILLE, FL
Driving Style: Average
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October 26, 2021

4.7 out of 5 Star Rating
4.7 out of 5

...Surprisingly quiet and comfortable ride when cruising with a guest aboard...

Great tires for all reasonable high performance summer driving. You can find higher performance tires, with shorter life, for track use and you can find long life tires with much less traction for commuting but these tires are among the best tires for driving your high performance sports car during the summer (above 40 degrees) on the street and for an occasional visit to the race track. Very predictable on and off the track. Surprisingly quiet and comfortable ride when cruising with a guest aboard. If you own a sports car and drive it like a sports car, you will enjoy these tires. If you don't own a sports car...enjoy your high mileage 4 season tires instead!

Vehicle: 2019 Chevrolet Corvette Grand Sport Coupe
Miles Driven on Tires: 9,000
Driving Conditions: Track/Autocross
Location: MILFORD, NH
Driving Style: Spirited
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June 25, 2023 (Verified Purchase)

4.8 out of 5 Star Rating
4.8 out of 5

...For those that think that run flats are noisier and stiffer they would be surprised at how comfortable these tires are!

I like these tires and would purchase again. For those that think that run flats are noisier and stiffer they would be surprised at how comfortable these tires are!

Vehicle: 2008 Chevrolet Corvette C6 Convertible Performance Handling Package
Miles Driven on Tires: 6,000
Driving Conditions: Combined Highway/City
Location: OCONOMOWOC, WI
Driving Style: Spirited
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140 customers mention "Treadwear"

  • 105 positive
  • 35 negative

Most customers report excellent tread life, with scores of 9-10 dominating. The Pilot Super Sport ZP's performance-oriented design delivers impressive longevity for a Max Performance Summer tire, though a few note lower scores, likely reflecting varied driving conditions or usage patterns.

September 01, 2024 (Verified Purchase)

4.3 out of 5 Star Rating
4.3 out of 5

The tires are very soft to give the performance expected in a corvette, but you sacrifice longevity. Have used several sets of these tires in 7 1/2 years. Front last about 18,000 miles and back about 30,000.

The tires are very soft to give the performance expected in a corvette, but you sacrifice longevity. Have used several sets of these tires in 7 1/2 years. Front last about 18,000 miles and back about 30,000.

Vehicle: 2017 Chevrolet Corvette Coupe Z51 Package
Miles Driven on Tires: 1,000
Driving Conditions: All Highway
Location: HIXSON, TN
Driving Style: Spirited
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September 01, 2024 (Verified Purchase)

4.3 out of 5 Star Rating
4.3 out of 5

The tires are very soft to give the performance expected in a corvette, but you sacrifice longevity. Have used several sets of these tires in 7 1/2 years. Front last about 18,000 miles and back about 30,000.

The tires are very soft to give the performance expected in a corvette, but you sacrifice longevity. Have used several sets of these tires in 7 1/2 years. Front last about 18,000 miles and back about 30,000.

Vehicle: 2017 Chevrolet Corvette Coupe Z51 Package
Miles Driven on Tires: 1,000
Driving Conditions: All Highway
Location: HIXSON, TN
Driving Style: Spirited
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August 16, 2024 (Verified Purchase)

4.9 out of 5 Star Rating
4.9 out of 5

...I have 81,000 miles on the car, ( 11k on this set) and i have probably 20k more on these... They do last 30k or 28k as before. Always rotating them every 5k.

This is the best tire for this vehicle, period.
I have 81,000 miles on the car, (11k on this set) and i have probably 20k more on these. Easy on city, hard on highways. I hope michelin keeps making this tire for the X3M40i. Smooth ride all day long. They do last 30k or 28k as before. Always rotating them every 5k.

Vehicle: 2019 BMW X4 M40i Runflat Tires
Miles Driven on Tires: 11,000
Driving Conditions: Combined Highway/City
Location: FULSHEAR, TX
Driving Style: Average
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