PREMIUMCONTACT · COMFORT & SAFETY
PremiumContact 6Soft, quiet premium tire review: is it good, who is it for
Continental's premium tire that combines safety, comfort and precise handling in one.
- Type
- Premium comfort
- Rim sizes
- 16–21 inch
- Warranty
- 2 years / 50,000 km
- Strength
- Short wet braking
2 sizes in stock, 19–20 inch
Summary
PremiumContact 6 is Continental's premium tire for midsize to luxury sedans and SUVs, including electric vehicles and hybrids. It focuses on safety, a soft, quiet ride and precise handling, using a Safety Silica Compound that grips well on both wet and dry roads. Continental says it replaces the ContiPremiumContact 5 and ContiSportContact 5 and delivers about 15% more mileage than the previous model. It comes in 16–21 inch sizes.
Compared with the previous model
Figures announced by Continental at launch (reported by Tyrepress in 2016), compared with the previous ContiSportContact 5
Key technology
Specs
| Brand / Model | Continental PremiumContact 6 |
|---|---|
| Type | Premium tire for passenger cars and SUVs |
| Launch | Late 2016 (Europe), on sale in 2017 |
| Replaces | ContiPremiumContact 5 and ContiSportContact 5 |
| Sizes per Continental | 70 sizes, 16–21 inch rims (2017) |
| EU label wet grip | Grade A (per Continental) |
| Manufacturer | Continental (Germany) |
| EU tire label | Rolling resistance C · wet grip A · noise 71 dB (205/55 R16 91V) and 72 dB (215/60 R16, 225/50 R17, 225/40 R18), per manufacturer data shown by ÖAMTC |
| ADAC 2023 test | 205/55 R16: 2.0 "gut" (good), tied top score of 50 |
| ÖAMTC tests | 2020, size 225/40 R18: 2.1, 1st of 16 · 2021, size 205/55 R16: 2.2, 1st of 15 · 2021, size 225/50 R17: 2.2, 2nd of 17 · 2022, size 215/60 R16: 2.1, 1st of 18 |
| Successor | PremiumContact 7 (per ADAC) |
| Warranty | Covers manufacturing defects for 2 years or 50,000 km · cuts, bulges and punctures for 1 year or 25,000 km (buy 4 tires, install at a Subphaisal branch and register per the brand's terms) · See terms |
Sizes
| Size | Status | Link |
|---|---|---|
| 235/40R19 | In stock | See price |
| 245/40R20 | In stock | See price |
| 225/50R18 | Out of stock | See price |
Who it's for
- Midsize to luxury sedans such as the BMW 3 Series, Audi A4 and Volkswagen Golf (models used in the tests Continental cites)
- SUVs, electric vehicles and hybrids that want a soft, quiet tire with low rolling resistance
- Drivers who often take long trips and want a tire that brakes well on wet roads and handles precisely
FAQ
Is the Continental PremiumContact 6 good?
Yes, especially for wet braking. Continental Thailand cites Auto Zeitung (6/2020), which named it the test winner, and Auto Bild (10/2021), which rated it "exemplary". Its strengths are short wet braking distances and high mileage.
Is the PremiumContact 6 quiet?
Yes. Continental refined the compound and tread to reduce noise, and Gute Fahrt (3/2021) rated it "very good", praising its quiet, comfortable cabin. Some sizes come in a ContiSilent version that reduces cabin noise even more.
How is the PremiumContact 6 different from the previous model?
It lasts longer and saves more fuel. Continental says the PremiumContact 6 replaces both the ContiPremiumContact 5 and the ContiSportContact 5, with about 15% better mileage and about 5% lower rolling resistance than the ContiSportContact 5.
What cars is the PremiumContact 6 for?
Midsize to luxury sedans and SUVs, including electric vehicles and hybrids, per Continental, on 16–21 inch tires.
How did it do in independent tests?
Very well, near the top almost every time. ADAC (the German automobile club) in 2023, size 205/55 R16, gave it an overall 2.0, "gut" (good), tied for the top score with one other tire out of 50. ÖAMTC (the Austrian automobile club) gave it the top score in sizes 225/40 R18 (2020), 205/55 R16 (2021) and 215/60 R16 (2022), sometimes tied with another tire, and 2nd place in size 225/50 R17 (2021). Its strength was wet performance; it scored lower on external noise and hydroplaning. All were European-market sizes.
Where is the PremiumContact 6 made?
In several European countries. The tires ÖAMTC bought for testing in 2020–2022 were made in Germany, France and the Czech Republic. Batches sold in Thailand may come from other plants. Continental is a German company from Hanover, founded in 1871.
Has the PremiumContact 6 been replaced by a newer model?
Yes, by the PremiumContact 7. ADAC noted in its 2023 test results that it succeeds the PremiumContact 6, and in ADAC's 2024 test in size 215/55 R17, the PremiumContact 7 scored 2.0 "gut" (good), 1st of 16.
What warranty does the PremiumContact 6 have?
Every tire bought from Subphaisal is covered by the manufacturer against manufacturing defects for 2 years or 50,000 km, for both store pickup and delivery, plus road hazard cover for cuts, bulges and punctures for 1 year or 25,000 km when you buy 4 tires, install them at a branch and register per the brand's terms. See the warranty page for details.
Where can I get the PremiumContact 6 installed?
Order online and choose installation at any of Subphaisal's 5 branches in Thonburi and Nonthaburi, booking a date and time at checkout, or have the tires shipped anywhere in Thailand.
Sources: Continental Thailand — PremiumContact 6 · Tyrepress — Continental launches PremiumContact 6 (2016) · ADAC — Sommerreifentest 2023 205/55 R16 · ADAC — Sommerreifentest 2024 215/55 R17 · ÖAMTC — Sommerreifentest 2020 (overall results) · ÖAMTC — Sommerreifentest 2020: PremiumContact 6 (225/40 R18) · ÖAMTC — Sommerreifentest 2021 (overall results) · ÖAMTC — Sommerreifentest 2021: PremiumContact 6 (205/55 R16) · ÖAMTC — Sommerreifentest 2021: PremiumContact 6 (225/50 R17) · ÖAMTC — Sommerreifentest 2022 (overall results) · ÖAMTC — Sommerreifentest 2022: PremiumContact 6 (215/60 R16) · Continental AG — From Hanover into the World, for 150 Years
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